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Pay
- R50 000 – R70 000 a month
Job type
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Full job description
Embedded Electronic Engineer
Durban North | Up to R70,000 per month | Hybrid working
I’m working with a global technology leader in smart metering and utility solutions, delivering products across international markets. They’re continuing to invest heavily in their next generation of electricity and water metering products, alongside a new handheld customer interface and major data-focused initiatives planned for 2026.
They’re now looking to bring in a mid-to-senior level Embedded Engineer to join a growing team and play a key role in bringing more of their core engineering capability in-house.
The Role
This is an end-to-end engineering role where you’ll be involved across the full product lifecycle, from design through to release and ongoing optimisation.
You’ll be working on:
- Next-gen metering products (electricity & water)
- A handheld interface device
- Connectivity solutions using 4G and NB-IoT technologies
- A large-scale data collection and analytics platform project
Day-to-day, you’ll:
- Design and develop embedded firmware aligned to product requirements
- Work closely with hardware, ensuring tight firmware/electronics integration
- Handle debugging across multiple devices and systems
- Contribute to architecture, testing, validation, and release processes
- Get involved in real-world problem solving, failure analysis, and optimisation
- Work directly with a small, highly focused engineering team
What They’re Looking For (Non-Negotiables)
- Strong experience in embedded firmware development
- Solid understanding of electronics
Required Experience
- RTOS experience
- Working with ARM-based microcontrollers
- Strong debugging skills (multi-device environments)
- Experience using logic analysers and similar tools
- Familiarity with Git / version control and DevOps practices
- Ability to operate across the full engineering lifecycle
The Team & Environment
You’ll initially be working closely with the hiring manager and a small number of contractors, with a clear plan to bring core engineering fully in-house.
They’re looking for someone who:
- Is a self-starter
- Takes ownership and drives work forward
- Is comfortable in a hands-on, delivery-focused environment
Working Setup
- Office-based with flexibility to work remotely a couple of days when things are quieter
- Output-focused environment, no micromanagement or clock-watching
- Strong emphasis on trust, delivery, and autonomy
Pay: R50 000,00 – R70 000,00 per month
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal