Careers at ThoroughTec

In this role you will manage all aspects of the company’s IT. You will manage the servers, Networks, IT Security, setting up PC’s and laptops for new joiners, dealing with user queries and troubleshooting issues.

Location: Durban, South Africa

Responsibilities:

• Server Maintenance
• Active Directory (AD)
• Creating new users and assigning permissions
• Managing User and Security Groups
• Azure Active Directory
• Intune
• Company Portal management
• BYOD Compliance
• VPN Server
• PPTP
• Ikev2 with PSK
• IT Security
• Group Policy management and creation
• Disaster Recovery and Backups
• Maintain daily backups
• Keeping data continuity
• Data recovery from backups
• Email
• User support
• Managing licenses
• Telephony
• Jira and confluence
• Procurement of equipment
• Maintenance of Mirotik Router / Firewall
• Monitoring of Internet and VoIP SIP trunks
• Management and security checking of Ubiquiti Wifi system
• Troubleshooting

Good understanding of the following systems and applications:

• Microsoft Server
• Server 2008R2
• Server 2019
• Server 2020
• Veritas BackupExec
• Windows backup for servers
• Troubleshooting
• Windows operating systems including Windows 11
• Office O365, 2019. 2016 and 2010
• Visual Studio, latest Version and 2015
• Eset Antivirus Application
• Microsoft user cals for MS servers
• Microsoft cals for MS exchange
• O365 via partner portal
• Office 2019, 2016, 2013 and 2010
• Unity
• Plastic SCM
• Perforce
• Autodesk inventor / 3D Max
• 3CX
• BackupExec
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Lectora
• Eset AV

Qualifications:

• A+, N+ ; MSCE or MCITP; CCNA /IT equivalent qualification

If you are curious by nature, love learning new things, assisting people, troubleshooting and have a can-do attitude, we have the perfect place for you!

If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

The Set-to-Work Technician, based at ThoroughTec HQ in Umhlanga Rocks, will be responsible to ensure all systems and products are set-to-work according to applicable documentation, and to address any other internal technical issues as required.

Location: Durban, South Africa

Responsibilities:

• Setting-to-work (STW) of all CYBERMINE, CYBERDRIVE, WX Devices and any other ThoroughTec products (including simulator base units, simulator cabs, software integration area, peripheral equipment, etc.)
• Diagnose errors and/or technical problems correctly, and determine proper solutions.  Implement solutions where possible
• Attend to all internal technical call-outs (online or physically)
• Requesting of any software required from Configuration department, and the installation thereof
• Timeous completion of all relevant STW documentation, and submit to Configuration department
• Cooperate and establish good working relationships with all other disciplines within ThoroughTec
• Always follow company procedures and protocols

Requirements:

• Strict self-discipline and able to work independently for long periods of time
• An IT and networking qualification/certification (e.g. A+, N+, MCSE)
• A technical or mechanical qualification/certification (e.g. N5, N6)
• Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair and service electric, electronic and mechanical components and equipment
• An excellent command of English, both spoken and written
• Client facing/account management experience will be beneficial

If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

ThoroughTec is looking for a junior turner to join the manufacturing team. The incumbent will be required to manufacture various piece parts on the lathe.

This is a 6-month contract, with an option to join the company on a permanent basis..

Location: Durban, South Africa

Core Duties:

• Operate a lathe safely and correctly, to be able to machine piece parts in accordance with mechanical drawings
• Work within stipulated tolerances, and be able to use measuring instruments correctly
• Manufacture jigs and fixtures to assist with welding of components
• Quality check own work and complete inspection reports if required
• Some welding and sheet metal bending experience will be beneficial tasks may include drilling, tapping, milling, assembly of mechanical components.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strict self-discipline and able to work independently for long periods of time
• Must be able to read, interpret and understand mechanical drawings
• Must be familiar with a range of hand and machine tools, including milling and drilling machines, steel cutting equipment, etc
• Some welding and sheet metal bending experience will be beneficial
• A technical or mechanical qualification/certification will be advantageous but not a requirement
• Fluent in English (both spoken and written)

If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

ThoroughTec, the world’s leading developer of advanced, operator training simulators for the Mining Industry is seeking energetic, high-performing Business Development Manager, to cover the APAC market. Candidates should ideally be based in Perth, Australia, although other, suitable locations may be considered based on relevant experience.

Location: Perth, Australia
Remuneration: Market-related, basic plus commission

Key responsibilities will include:

• Meeting high level stakeholders in the mining industry.
• Full sales cycle management.
• Unearthing new opportunities.
• Regional and international business travel.

Ideal candidates should demonstrate:

• Fluency in translating between English and Bahasa.
• The ability to host stakeholder presentations in Bahasa.
• At least 3 years experience in sales roles, preferably in the mining industry.
• A successful sales track record in high value, B2B, capital equipment sales.
• A positive and determined approach to identifying new business opportunities using leads, relevant research tools, region specific targeting and cold calling.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a business environment.
• A capability to work independently.
• A track record of exceeding sales targets.
• An inherently competitive nature and a hunger to succeed.

If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

ThoroughTec, the worlds leading developer of advanced, operator training simulators for the Mining Industry is seeking energetic, high-performing Business Development Manager, to cover the APAC market. Candidates should ideally be based in Perth, Australia, although other, suitable locations may be considered based on relevant experience.

Remuneration: Market-related, basic plus commission
Experience Level: Junior to Intermediate

Key responsibilities will include:

• Meeting high level stakeholders in the mining industry.
• Full sales cycle management.
• Unearthing new opportunities.
• Regional and international business travel.

Ideal candidates should demonstrate:

• At least 3 years experience in sales roles, preferably in the mining industry.
• A successful sales track record in high value, B2B, capital equipment sales.
• A positive and determined approach to identifying new business opportunities using leads, relevant research tools, region specific targeting and cold calling.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a business environment.
• A capability to work independently.
• A track record of exceeding sales targets.
• An inherently competitive nature and a hunger to succeed.

If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

ThoroughTec is looking for an experienced Software Team Lead for the software vehicle team. The incumbent will play an integral role in advancing world class simulation technologies by ensuring all software is developed to our clients’ needs and meets exacting standards.

Location: Durban, South Africa
Remuneration: Market-related

Core Duties:

• Lead and manage a team of developers and tester
• Coach and mentor development teams in best practices
• Participate in technical development strategies
• Manage scope, ensure requirements are correctly captured and documented with technical analyst
• Ensure user stories, product backlog, and development specification are correctly documented
• Identify risks and implement relevant risk strategies
• First level analysis of issues raised. Filter and feedback to team. Participate in SPRINT planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives and daily stand-ups
• Communicate with project stakeholders
• Host client acceptance test procedures, note all observations, and negotiate any changes
• Participate in team performance strategy

Qualifications / Skills: 

• 3 to 5 years software development experience
• Relevant tertiary degree
• C#
• Unity 3D, Unreal Engine experience (advantageous)
• Game development experience (advantageous)
• Project Manager, SCRUM master, or equivalent (preferable)
• Strong collaboration and technical skills required
• Experience in an Agile SCRUM team environment
• Lean development experience (advantageous)
• Conflict and performance management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and solution oriented thinking
• Negotiation skills
• Planning and Organization skills
• Apply best practices for effective communication and problem-solving

If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Join our ground breaking Electronic Engineering team to design world leading operator training equipment simulators for the global mining and military industries.

• Latest generation hardware and design environments
• Innovative design work
• Fantastic culture with devolved responsibility

ThoroughTec is expanding its Electronics R&D department and is seeking an Electronics Design Engineer to join a young dynamic team located at its head office in Durban, South Africa.  The successful candidate will play an integral role in advancing world class simulation design, while expanding ThoroughTec’s product base.

Location: Durban, South Africa
Remuneration: Market related
Experience Level: Intermediate

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• A B.Sc. Electronic Engineering degree.
• Ability to adhere to business processes.
• Experience in producing designs within standard engineering practices and to relevant ISO standards.
• Demonstrable previous responsibility for all electronic aspects of a project.
• The ability to work in a close team environment as well as the capability to work independently, whilst taking responsibility as an individual.
• A positive and engaging attitude in dealing with people.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with a keen attention to detail.

The following characteristics, although not essential, would be an advantage:

• Experience with the latest Autodesk Inventor product suite.
• 5 or more years’ of electronics design experience in an R&D environment.
• Knowledge of military design processes.
• Experience in a similar high-tech industry.

In return, you’ll be offered a competitive salary commensurate with your level of experience.

Join a ground breaking Mechanical Engineering team who design world class training simulators for the global mining, construction, fire-fighting and military industries.

• Latest generation hardware and design environments
• Innovative design work
• Fantastic culture with devolved responsibility

ThoroughTec is expanding its Mechanical R&D design department and is seeking junior mechanical draughtsmen to join a young dynamic team of designers located at its head office in Durban, South Africa.  The successful candidate will play an integral role in assisting with world class simulation design, so expanding ThoroughTec’s product base and global reach.

Location: Durban, South Africa
Remuneration: Market related
Experience Level: Junior

• Experience with Autodesk Inventor preferred.
• Ability to adhere to business processes.
• Experience in producing drawings within standard engineering practices and to relevant ISO standards.
• The ability to work in a close team environment as well as the capability to work independently, whilst taking responsibility as an individual.
• A positive and engaging attitude in dealing with people.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with a keen focus on attention to detail.

The following characteristics, although not essential, would be an advantage:

• Mechanical design experience in a light engineering environment.
• Trade experience.
• Knowledge of workshop sheet-metal processes.
• Experience in a similar high-tech industry.

In return, you’ll be offered a competitive salary commensurate with your level of experience.

Join our ground breaking Electronic Engineering team to design world leading operator training equipment simulators for the global mining and military industries.

• Latest generation hardware and design environments
• Innovative design work
• Fantastic culture with devolved responsibility

ThoroughTec is expanding its Electronics R&D department and is seeking an electronics design engineer to join a young dynamic team located at its head office in Durban, South Africa.  The successful candidate will play an integral role in advancing world class simulation design, while expanding ThoroughTec’s product base.

Location: Durban, South Africa
Remuneration: Market related
Experience Level: Junior

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• A B.Sc. Electronic Engineering degree.
• Ability to adhere to business processes.
• Experience in producing designs within standard engineering practices and to relevant ISO standards.
• Demonstrable previous responsibility for all electronic aspects of a project.
• The ability to work in a close team environment as well as the capability to work independently, whilst taking responsibility as an individual.
• A positive and engaging attitude in dealing with people.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with a keen attention to detail.

The following characteristics, although not essential, would be an advantage:

• Experience with the latest Autodesk Inventor product suite.
• 2 or more years’ of electronics design experience in an R&D environment.
• Knowledge of military design processes.
• Experience in a similar high-tech industry.

In return, you’ll be offered a competitive salary commensurate with your level of experience.

An exciting and challenging opportunity exists for a Quality Assurance Tester.

Location: Durban, South Africa
Remuneration: Market-related

Requirements:

• Matric
• Relevant Quality Assurance qualification
• Proficient in Quality Assurance concepts, test and problem solving techniques
• Electrical / Mechanical Engineering knowledge will be advantageous
• Relevant work experience in a software environment or similar is essential for this position
• Good analytical skills with a keen attention to detail
• Good reporting and communication skills
• The ability to work in a close team environment as well as the capability to work independently, whilst taking responsibility as an individual
• A positive and engaging attitude in dealing with people and excellent organisational and time management skills.

If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Location: Durban, South Africa (negotiable)
Education Level: Diploma/Degree
Remuneration: Market related

ThoroughTec Simulation, the world’s leading developer of high-fidelity, operator training simulators for the mining industry, is looking for an energetic and experienced Training Services Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for helping ThoroughTec’s global mining clients to properly integrate and utilise their CYBERMINE simulators and other training products to maximise value realisation. Candidates will be expected to leverage their pre-existing skills and experience, as well as mastering new technology and methods to:

• Instruct client staff in the effective use of ThoroughTec’s CYBERMINE simulators and other supporting products.
• Review and modify client training curricula and course material to best leverage ThoroughTec’s products in the context of Client training objectives.
• Oversee and mentor Client trainers and instructors.
• Monitor training progress, analyse outcomes and report results to mine management.
• Critically, this individual will be required to interface with all levels of mine management to identify operator KPI’s, collect and assess actual operator performance data and then implement the necessary operator performance improvement programmes to achieve the client’s desired outcomes.

Requirements:

Prospective candidates should satisfy the following critical requirements to be considered for the role:

• A tertiary qualification
• At least 10 years general work experience
• At least 5 years mining work experience
• A valid Driver’s Licence
• A valid Passport (without travel restrictions)
• Fluency in both spoken and written English
• A willingness and ability to travel extensively, both locally and abroad, for extended periods of time
• A high degree of competency in the MS Office suite
• High degree of self-motivation, self-discipline and an ability to work independently

Desirable skills and experience: 

Additionally, possession of any of the following will be considered an advantage:

• Client relationship / account management work experience
• Educational work experience
• A Background in engineering or data analysis
• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, French or Russian
• Experience working with operator training simulators

ThoroughTec is an equal opportunity employer who offers all staff competitive salaries, training and career growth opportunities.

ThoroughTec Simulation is seeking a Graphic Designer/ 3D Artist to join their E-learning Department, based in Durban, in a full-time capacity.

We require an individual with a flair for creativity and an interest in designing artwork and instructional animations and who can work in an agile environment.

Ideally, the perfect candidate should be able to create exciting and believable animations and stills for mining vehicles, characters, in-game objects and cinematic scenarios. Must be willing to travel both locally and internationally.

Location: Durban, South Africa
Remuneration: Negotiable
Experience Level: Mid

Key responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with the e-learning team to establish the requirements for the project.
• Create high quality in-game animations, integrate, set-up, and support our animation content pipeline.
• Collaborate with the e-learning team to support prototype efforts and final media that fits the aesthetic direction and vision of the project.
• Responsible for final video and audio edits.
• Modelling and texturing accurate vehicle consoles and environments.
• Development of interactive 3D lessons with-in the Unity game engine.
• Creation of high quality 3D still renders.

Candidates must exhibit or be able to demonstrate:

• Working with in-game animation setup and integration with engines like Unity.
• Able to create and troubleshoot animation rigs in 3DS Max.
• Basic understanding of XML/HTML.
• Creative mind, innovative ideas, proactivity and the ability to think and learn fast.
• The ability to work in a close team environment as well as the capability to work independently, whilst taking responsibility as an individual.
• A positive and engaging attitude in dealing with people
• An ability to work in a cross functional team with challenging deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects at one time.
• Acceptance of feedback and constructive evaluation of work.
• Time management skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal.

Experience & Qualification

• A 3D animation/ Graphic Design qualification from a reputable institution or relevant tertiary qualification.
• Talented 3D skills with a relevant 3D portfolio.
• 3DS MAX experience. (essential)
• Working with and animating vehicle rigs in 3Ds Max.
• Extensive Photoshop experience. (essential)
• Adobe Illustrator experience. (essential)
• 2D artwork skills for various implementations.
• Adobe Premiere experience. (essential)

The following skills and/or experience, would be an advantage:

• Adobe Audition knowledge advantageous.
• Adobe After Effect knowledge advantageous.
• Substance Painter / PBR knowledge advantageous.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of scripting and tool creation for animation.
• Understanding of motion graphics tools and techniques.
• Unity knowledge advantageous
• Writing code in C#, JavaScript/UnityScript.
• Visual scripting.

ThoroughTec is an equal opportunity employer who offers all staff competitive salaries, training and career growth opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an INTERMEDIATE DEVELOPER with experience designing and developing web based systems using mainstream development tools and libraries. Join this great team and bring your experience and creative thinking to help us solve complex problems in a relaxed yet highly-professional environment.

In this role, you will work within an Agile SCRUM R&D team to design, develop and integrate a web-based workforce performance platform. We hold ourselves to very high standards from a quality code perspective and naturally will hold you to those standards as well. You will operate in small, effective teams, so collaboration and good communication is essential for success.

You will be encouraged to share your knowledge freely, whilst also having access to Senior developers to assist in your further growth and development.

Good knowledge of C# and web development will be required.

Location: Durban, South Africa
Education Level: Degree
Remuneration: Negotiable
Experience Level: Intermediate

Skills and experience required:

• B.Sc. (Comp.Sci.) (Hons) with at least one major in Computer Science. A major in Stats is beneficial.
• Minimum two years’ relevant software development experience.
• At least a year’s experience working in an Agile Environment (eg Scrum, Kanban, etc).
• Good knowledge and understanding of Design Patterns and their implementations.

Relevant languages:

• C#
• ASP.NET
• MVC
• JavaScript
• ANGULAR JS
• SQL
• HTML 5
• CSS

In return, you’ll be offered a competitive salary commensurate with your level of experience.

If you have not been contacted within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.