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Whether you are a seasoned Junior Developer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Prieska. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.
About This Position
The Junior Developer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Northern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Prieska and across the it jobs space.
Practically speaking, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Prieska operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Junior Developer to step into the it jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Your Workplace
Notably, 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.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Northern 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 Prieska site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the it jobs side of the business inside out. The Prieska group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Beyond that, the team mix in Prieska 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.
Core Functions
- Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
- Write clean, testable code that follows the team’s coding standards
- Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
- Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
What You’ll Need
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
- 2-5 years’ commercial software development experience
- Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
- Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.