Implementation & Platform Engineer (IT and Tech) Somerset West
Helderberg Personnel · Somerset West, Western Cape
Overview
A well established Somerset West company needs an Implementation and Platform Engineer with 3 to 5 years of experience. You will commission and support software that monitors mining processes, keep sensors running at high uptime, and work with Linux, Python, networking, and cloud IoT tools. If you enjoy hands on technical work that keeps client systems operating smoothly, this permanent role is worth a look.
About the role
This role is about getting software live and keeping it alive. You will commission and support monitoring software used in mining operations, making sure the sensors installed in the field stay up and running. The work blends installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and client support, so you will be on the move between servers, sensors, and the people who depend on them.
What the day to day looks like:
- Install, test, and troubleshoot software solutions for clients
- Calibrate and configure sensor software on site
- Monitor servers and sensors, including standby support during project deployment
- Commission software using Ansible, Azure IoT, Git, and Docker Containers
- Create and update support and commissioning documentation
- Debug networking issues and keep stakeholders informed when problems affect client operations
- Assist internal and client IT teams with infrastructure architecture planning
The company offers a competitive salary and a dynamic team environment in a well established business.
Requirements
- Certificate or diploma in IT or a related qualification
- At least 3 to 5 years of experience in an application, implementation, IT support, or similar role in the IT and tech industry
- Comfortable working with Linux over the command line and SSH
- Working knowledge of IP networking, network debugging, and basic firewall setup
- Basic scripting skills in Python or Bash
- Comfortable reading and editing TOML, JSON, and Python config files
- Basic working knowledge of Git and services like GitHub or GitLab
- Knowledge of cloud IoT technologies such as AWS IoT or Azure IoT
- Docker or container knowledge would be advantageous
- Experience with OPC industrial protocol would be beneficial
- Working knowledge of SQL databases and SQL queries would be beneficial
- Willing to demonstrate personal or professional software projects
Responsibilities
- Support clients in identifying, implementing, and testing optimal software solutions
- Install, test, and troubleshoot software solutions
- Calibrate and configure sensor software installed on site
- Monitor servers and sensors deployed in the field on an ongoing basis, including standby support and deployment phase monitoring
- Commission software via Ansible, Azure IoT, Git, and Docker Containers
- Create and update support and commissioning documentation
- Debug networking issues systematically
- Inform relevant teams and stakeholders when software issues hinder client operations
- Ensure clients are satisfied with the results of implemented solutions
- Keep clients informed when addressing issues during project deployment
- Assist internal and client IT departments with infrastructure architecture planning and maintenance
Benefits
Competitive salary, opportunity to work within a dynamic team in a well established company
Job details
- Organisation
- Helderberg Personnel
- Location
- Somerset West, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- IT & Software Development
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role sits at the intersection of software and hardware, so when you apply, show that you can actually get your hands dirty. Mention any Linux, networking, or scripting projects you have worked on, even personal ones, because the listing explicitly asks for a willingness to demonstrate them.
If you have experience with Docker, cloud IoT platforms, or industrial protocols like OPC, put that near the top of your CV. The company works with mining monitoring systems, so reliability and clear communication with clients will matter as much as your technical skills. A short note in your application about a time you solved a tricky technical problem could help you stand out.
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