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Whether you are a seasoned Systems Analyst or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Upington. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Upington operation, and this Systems Analyst position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the it jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.
On top of that, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Upington operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the it jobs group in Upington.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the it jobs team in Upington have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Upington have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Upington team member.
Your Workplace
Crucially, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Upington site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Crucially, 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.
Core Functions
- Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
- Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
- Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
- Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
- Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
What You’ll Need
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
- Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
- Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
- Comfortable working in agile delivery teams
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.