Job Openings at MiX Telematics

Responsibilities includes: 

• Reverse engineering of vehicle CAN signals and developing CAN scripts to enable on-board computers to interpret signal data and derive valuable information 
• Develop scripts to enable on-board computers to interface with off-the-shelf sensors 
• Maintain and develop software tools including tools that interface with CAN loggers and automate the reverse engineering process where possible 
• Participate in design and quality reviews 
• Firmware development training: Learn to develop embedded C code that provides core functionality to the on-board computer 

Requirements: 

• B. Engineering degree (Electronic, Industrial, Computer science or other relevant) 
• Masters’ degree would be a distinct advantage 
• A good command of the English and or Afrikaans language 
• MATLAB and labVIEW experience advantageous

Prized competencies: 

• Must pay attention to detail 
• Have the ability to work well in a team or on your own 
• Must have the ability to communicate ideas clearly 
• An enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude towards your work 

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About YOU:

You are an ambitious graduate with a tertiary qualification in Computer Science/Software Engineering. You are fascinated by tech and you can't wait to join a team of professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

You have:

• Passion for software development and coding
• Can-do attitude, and like problem solving
• Attention to detail with analytical skills
• English: Good written and verbal communications skills
• Computer software proficient (not just Microsoft Office suite.)
• Dedication, self-motivated and hard working
• Self-starter with ability to work efficiently independently and in a team

You will do:

• Coding of new automated tests using Java and Selenium framework
• Responsible for maintaining our Automated Shakedown test pack that runs after every production deployment.
• Maintaining of the source code using source control.
• Ensure that automated tests run correctly on mobile (Android) and web.
• Reporting and escalation of possible performance issues found by the automated tests.

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Responsibilities include:

• Firmware development: Design, code and verify
• Firmware maintenance: Investigate and fix reported bugs
• Ownership of firmware features
• Ownership of small projects and group investigations

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronic/Electronic Engineering (or similar)
• A good command of the English language
• 3+ years of experience as embedded software/firmware engineer (or similar)
• Embedded systems, microcontrollers & basic peripherals
• Code planning/design
• C/C++ coding
• Coding standards
• Testing & debugging
• Source control (Git)

Beneficial experience (not essential):

• RTOS, Threading, Inter-thread communication & synchronization
• Unit Testing
• STM32 (ARM Cortex M) and PIC
• C#, Python
• Embedded Linux (Buildroot, Yocto)
• MISRA/Lint
• Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, GPS, Cellular, LoRa, TCP/UDP, MQTT, AWS IoT

Prized competencies:

• Problem solving
• Results orientation
• Independence
• Accountability
• Continual improvement mindset
• Organizing and managing self
• Supporting others and teamwork

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MiX Telematics Central Services Organisation (CSO) Team in Stellenbosch would like to employ graduates in Computer Science, Software Development, Statistics or Data Science, and in the Finance Field to provide on the job experience and also to provide job specific training with an external training provider throughout the 12-month learnership programme. We are looking for individuals who are willing to go the extra mile, pleasant, driven, focused and passionate about learning!

We are looking for individuals who have:

• A passion for bold, cutting-edge technologies
• Excited to work for an award-winning Global Enterprise
• Excellent attention to detail
• English as a language
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Computer proficient
• Organized, dedicated and hard working
• A self-starter, able to work efficiently both independently and within the team

Requirements – We are looking for an individual who:

• Has Grade 12 (Essential)
• Has a relevant Tertiary qualification in one of the above-mentioned fields (Essential)