Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Senior Software Engineer for its Hermanus operation. The role forms part of a wider it jobs portfolio across Western Cape.
What This Role Involves
Beyond that, the Senior Software Engineer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Western Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Hermanus and across the it jobs space.
On top of that, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Hermanus operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Hermanus also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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 Hermanus.
About Hermanus
Working in Hermanus means a place near the Cape Town International Airport hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Hermanus office benefits from those long-standing connections.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Hermanus, Western Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Hermanus 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.
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 Hermanus.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Hermanus 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.
Beyond 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 Hermanus keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Hermanus teams.
Diversity and Inclusion
Beyond that, 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.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Hermanus.
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.
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.
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.
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 Hermanus site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Your Role
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
- Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
- Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling
- Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
- Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
- Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
Who We’re Looking For
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
- Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
- Ability to mentor junior team members on best practices
- Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.