Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned Frontend Developer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Kimberley. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.
Overview
The organisation is investing in its Kimberley operation, and this Frontend Developer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the it jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.
Equally, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Kimberley team on trust, and the Frontend Developer role will feel that from week one.
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 Kimberley much easier.
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 Kimberley teams, and the new Frontend Developer will feel that from the first week.
About Kimberley
Notably, the role is based in Kimberley, along the N14 trade route. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Kimberley and the broader Northern Cape region.
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 Kimberley.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Kimberley, Northern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Kimberley cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.
Your Workplace
Beyond 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.
In addition, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Kimberley site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
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.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the it jobs team in Kimberley have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Kimberley team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kimberley have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the it jobs side of the business inside out. The Kimberley group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
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.
Crucially, the team mix in Kimberley reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Key Outputs
- Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
- Write clean, testable code that follows the team’s coding standards
- Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
- Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
- Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
- Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
Candidate Profile
- 2-5 years’ commercial software development experience
- Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling
- Ability to mentor junior team members on best practices
- Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
- Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
- Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
Notably, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.