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Whether you are a seasoned QA Tester or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Aliwal North. The team hires on merit and across communities in Eastern Cape.
About the Opportunity
The QA Tester position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Aliwal North and across the it jobs space.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the it jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Aliwal North.
Crucially, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Aliwal North also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the it jobs side of the business inside out. The Aliwal North 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.
Beyond that, the team mix in Aliwal North 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.
What Your Day Looks Like
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.
On top of that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Practically speaking, the Aliwal North 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 Aliwal North.
Where You’ll Work
In addition, 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.
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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Aliwal North site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Working in Aliwal North
Working in Aliwal North means a place close to the East London Industrial Park, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Aliwal North office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Aliwal North cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape.
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 Aliwal North.
Your Role
- Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling
- Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
- Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
- Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
Who We’re Looking For
- Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
- Ability to mentor junior team members on best practices
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
- Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
Beyond that, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.