Job Openings at AECI Limited

Reference Number: AEC201112-4

Job Description    

• AECI Mining Explosives is looking to recruit a Development Engineer - Software to work in Modderfontein. To develop new & improve existing software products that are used in conjunction with DetNet’s blasting solutions. To contribute towards the DetNet team’s internal process improvement.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Develop/integrate/interface with the various components that comprise our product suite to generate better blasting solutions. This includes blasting control equipment and detonators.
• Design and develop firmware/software solutions such as planning and simulation tools for efficient and safe rock blasting.
• Solicit business requirements from customers and develop system technical specifications.
• Develop tests (according to best practise) throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Keep abreast of global technological developments in the mining and software engineering space in order to provide direction for software development projects.
• Support business strategy by aligning Software development activities with DetNet’s long-term objectives, customer needs, detonator technology development.
• Assist in the installation and commissioning of new software systems at client sites; interfacing with and ensuring the satisfaction of clients in this process.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience programming in a professional capacity.
• Software development experience using C++.
• Experience working with or developing CI / CD pipelines would be highly advantageous.
• Experience using software design principles / methodologies e.g. SOLID, TDD, BDD, OO etc.
• Project management methodologies e.g. AGILE, SCRUM, Kanban etc.
• Experience using UX principles to develop user interfaces.
• Software development experience using Golang, QT and QML would be highly advantageous.
• Mobile application development at commercial level, Android/ IOS highly advantageous.
• Web application development at commercial level, with [JavaScript, HTML5, Angular, and NodeJS].
• Experience using testing tools e.g. Selenium, Squish, and Postman.
• 3D graphics rendering with OpenGL, (Linux and Windows).

Competencies    

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently
• Highly motivated
• Willing to learn
• Excellent communication skills (incl. technical writing)
• Resilience to adversity
• Team player

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Reference Number: AEC201112-2

Job Description    

• AECI is looking to recruit a Applications Specialist: Cross Functional Tools and Technologies to work in Woodmead. To give effect to this strategy, a focused Cx Specialist on Cross Application Tools (Document repositories/Document Mgt Systems (DMS), Workflow engines, Group Intranet solutions, and the related integration management (API Integration/Workflow integration) is required to ensure Application-Lifecycle Management of all Systems rules and manage closely any changes thereto.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Control and evaluate the various activities of all Cross-Application (Cx) and Productivity Tool (Microsoft SharePoint, Nintex, CRM, Outlook etc.) implementation projects to meets business requirements and integrates.
• Content/Stream Leadership in Cross Application systems – IP Owner of the AECI Group Intranet, Group Workflow Tools (Sharepoint/Nintex or equivalent), DMS-Systems (Sharepoint/Open Text); API Integration Tools (PI/PO or Equivalent).
• Manage Change Requests as the CX -Lead in the Systems Design Authority Produces and coordinates the yearly CX action plan and longer term CX roadmap, prepares reports for monthly update of same to Group Services Meetings.
• CX Business process mapping and improvement.
• Continuously research on best practices in SAP and other IT systems and advise the Business Managers.
• Manage vendor contracts in the area of AMS (maintenance of ERP systems).
• Manage vendor contracts for Large Project management and Key Initiatives.
• Comply with governance & compliance policies and procedures.
• Comply with Safety, Health and Environment standards.
• Establish Continuous Support Program, Monitoring improvement.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric / Grade 12.
• IT or Commerce Graduate or equivalent.
• Microsoft and/or SAP Certification (SAP K4+ or equivalent).
• Microsoft and/or SAP CX certification (SAP K4 or equivalent) with related experience on CX projects OR equivalent experience in similar internal IT Team role i.e. as lead of SAP / Workflow Tertiary qualification in CX or equivalent.
• Experience in developing, Implementing and sustaining Sharepoint and Workflow systems at a Group wide level – and/or managing integration of API’s in a multi-vendor IT landscape.
• Understanding of business processes and how they are related to an ERP system.
• Ability to advise the business on best practice in the SharePoint and Workflow areas, including Group Intranet applications.
• Ensuring the solution meet the business needs Knowledge of Microsoft Office package skills.
• Report writing skills; Presentation skills; People Interaction Skills.

Competencies    

• Customer service orientation.
• Analytical thinker.
• Deadline driven.
• Result orientated.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Team player.
• Interpersonal skills.