Junior Software Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITA005940/Caity

Date posted:

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Kickstart your engineering career in an innovative environment where you’ll contribute to the development of cutting-edge electronic and software-driven solutions. This role is perfect for a motivated individual who is passionate about technology, enjoys problem-solving, and is eager to grow within a hands-on technical space.

POSITION INFO:

Company and Job Description:

Join a forward-thinking research and development team focused on building and improving advanced engineering solutions. In this role, you will collaborate closely with senior technical leadership and multidisciplinary teams to design, test, and enhance both new and existing products. You’ll gain exposure to real-world engineering challenges, working across both software and hardware domains while developing valuable technical and analytical skills. This opportunity offers strong learning potential in a supportive yet high-performance environment where innovation and continuous improvement are key.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in building and enhancing software-driven electrical engineering solutions.
Support the design, troubleshooting, and optimisation of engineering systems and applications.
Contribute to system design and architecture within development projects.
Participate in design reviews and collaborate with hardware and software teams.
Develop and maintain technical documentation to support solutions.
Provide technical assistance and resolve engineering-related issues as they arise.
Continuously build knowledge by researching and applying new technologies.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Degree in Electronic Engineering, or a combination of Computer Science and Engineering.
Exposure to C or C++ programming.
Basic experience working with Linux-based systems.
Understanding of system-level development and hardware/software integration.
Familiarity with databases and web-based technologies is advantageous.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical diagrams
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
Proficiency in general computer applications and documentation tools.
Self-motivated with strong problem-solving ability.
Willingness to learn and adapt in a technical environment.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Own reliable transport.

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