Company Description

De Beers Technology business

De Beers Technology Business have operations in both Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa and is part of the De Beers Group. We deliver technical services and technology systems to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the De Beers Diamond value chain (from exploration to diamond recovery). Activities include marine geophysical survey, sampling, and mining, projects, engineering, technology development and maintenance. Projects include the establishment and development of a fleet of mining ships and all associated equipment. We provide specialised diamond processing and recovery technology for the De Beers Group Exploration and Mining Operations. We are the industry leader in marine mining practices resulting in the most successful and advanced marine mining equipment and operations globally.  

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our engineering team. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality machine control software applications. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to the growth and success of the company.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or an early-career professional to gain hands-on experience and grow within a supportive and innovative environment.

Your role will:

Develop, test, and maintain software applications using National Instruments LabVIEW.Collaborate with senior engineers to design and implement software solutions for various diamond sorting products.Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and debugging.Integrate and troubleshoot hardware and software components on software systems.Assist in the documentation of software designs, specifications, and user manuals.Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback to peers and ensure company design principles are met and quality is maintained.Monitors the project progress, regarding the software. Advises the project lead on risk strategy as the project progresses.Support the development and maintenance of automated test frameworks.Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product delivery.Present technical outputs to internal and external stakeholders.Provide effective software engineering services to operations and business functions.Manage the change control procedures according to agreed standards and practices.Keep up to date with the advancing techniques and technologies in the software field and apply them to improve software development processes and products.Develop products that satisfy internal company standards and meet required safety standards.Work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Qualifications

Formal qualifications and Experience:

BEng Electronic Engineering, BSc Computer Science, or related discipline.0-5 years of experience in software development.

Additional requirements:

Computer skills.Security and medical clearances.

Role-specific knowledge:

Knowledge of software development best practices and methodologies.Experience with NI LabVIEW and familiarity with NI hardware such as cRIO and PXI is highly advantageous.Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ and/or Python.Basic understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).Familiarity with multi-threaded real-time and PC application development is advantageous.Development using best practice object-oriented software design techniques throughout the software lifecycle.Exposure to communication protocols such as Modbus, RS-232, RS-485, TCP/IP etc is advantageous.Computer systems networking knowledge is desirable.Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git, SVN).Planning/organizing and coordinating skills.Knowledge of configuration management principles would be advantageous.Familiarity with change management would be advantageous.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot and resolve software issues effectively is required.

Additional Information

Who we are:

De Beers Group is a company with a sparkling future.

Our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us.  We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

As a global #HeForShe Thematic Champion, De Beers is committed to promoting an equitable, inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Please inform us should there be any special requirements that should be considered as part of your application.

Building Forever

Sustainability is at the heart of our decision-making – it is how we do business.   Building Forever is key to our purpose as it represents our ambitious and holistic sustainability framework and is central to our ability to deliver long-term value to our communities and partners. This shapes how we protect our social and environmental license to operate, build a long-term legacy in our host communities and earn consumers’ trust in our diamonds that they can wear with pride.

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Eligibility

This role is open to all individuals, and we will support employees who might need to relocate.

Closing Date: 27 June 2024

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