Cybersecurity Analyst

Whether you are a seasoned Cybersecurity Analyst or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Mossel Bay. The team hires on merit and across communities in Western Cape.

The Role

This Cybersecurity Analyst role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Mossel Bay. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the it jobs pipeline across Western Cape.

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Mossel Bay operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Mossel Bay teams, and the new Cybersecurity Analyst will feel that from the first week.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the it jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Mossel Bay much easier.

On top of that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Mossel Bay also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Diversity and Inclusion

Notably, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Mossel Bay.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.

About Mossel Bay

Mossel Bay continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with near the V&A Waterfront precinct. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Mossel Bay.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Mossel Bay, Western Cape.

Many candidates already living within reach of Mossel Bay cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the it jobs side of the business inside out. The Mossel Bay group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Importantly, the team mix in Mossel Bay reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

The Environment

On top of that, the environment is hybrid-friendly where the role allows, with collaborative tooling, modern source-control workflows and a strong emphasis on shared ownership of code and incidents.

Beyond that, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Mossel Bay site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Day in the Life

Your day tends to start with a quick standup, where the team shares progress and surfaces blockers. From there, you settle into focused build time, breaking tickets into manageable chunks and pairing with colleagues when something gets thorny. Afternoons mix code reviews, planning discussions and the occasional production incident — everyone pulls together, fixes the issue and feeds the lessons back into the next sprint. By the time you sign off, you’ve shipped value, learned something new, and left clean code behind you.

Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Importantly, the Mossel Bay office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Mossel Bay.

Why Join Us

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Mossel Bay contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the it jobs space in Western Cape.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Western Cape.

On top of that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Mossel Bay keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Mossel Bay teams.

Daily Duties

• Write clean, testable code that follows the team’s coding standards
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
• Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
• Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
• Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning

Candidate Profile

• Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
• Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
• Experience with Git, branching strategies and pull-request workflows
• Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
• Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
• Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.