User Experience Designer

Location: 

Modderfontein, GP, ZA, 1609

Pillar:  AECI Mining
Pay Grade:  DL
Date Closing:  Jun 15, 2026

Purpose of the job: Conduct comprehensive research, design, and optimization of system applications and products to improve usability and deliver exceptional user experiences across the DetNet product range. Utilize expertise in human-computer interaction (HCI) elements and UX design principles to refine both mobile and PC software applications and physical system requirements.

 

Required outputs: Functional: 

  • Produce creative and innovative design solutions that deliver a world-class user experience.
  • Leverage insights and data, such as market analysis, customer feedback, user research, and analytics to ensure that products/services/solutions are designed around the user to deliver a first-rate experience.
  • Design and develop User Interfaces by providing specialised input into the User Experience Design Phase.
  • Conduct in-depth user research through site visits and customer interviews to understand the user’s pains, gains, and needs.
  • Perform and document product/system analysis by creating user personas and stories.
  • Identify potential product shortcomings from a user’s perspective.
  • Create processes and paths to steer users to complete their desired tasks easily.
  • Construct Wireframes to be handed over to the Visual Designer.
  • Conduct usability studies and tests on products and systems.
  • Adapt designs based on feedback from end users, stakeholders, and design leaders.
  • Champion the importance of human-centred design and advocate for users in all products and systems.
  • Align the user interface design to the relevant design standards and brand guidelines to ensure a consistent experience across DetNet’s product range.
  • Create intuitive and useful solutions to solve the problems users face with Embedded, Web, Mobile, and Desktop Applications.

 

Requirements: Qualifications and Experience

  • Relevant B-Com, B-Sc or B-IT or equivalent.
  • 3 to 5 years’ experience in a User Experience Design environment.
  • Knowledge of Human-Computer Interactions and principles is necessary.
  • Theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of User Experience and User Interface design principles.
  • Understanding of the broader UX design topics such as information architecture, psychology, emotional design, interaction design, and visual design.
  • Knowledge of Adobe XD or Figma design studios.
  • CorelDRAW & Adobe Photoshop knowledge is advantageous.
  • Software Engineering Development lifecycle knowledge is advantageous.
  • Ability to travel locally and internationally (valid passport).

 

Personal Attributes:

 
  • Organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Ability to adapt to change
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask
  • Critical Thinking

 

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Requisition ID:  1628