Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a IT Project Manager in Uitenhage. Suitably qualified candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to apply.
Overview
The IT Project Manager position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Uitenhage and across the it jobs space.
In addition, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Uitenhage team on trust, and the IT Project Manager role will feel that from week one.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the IT Project Manager 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
Equally, 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 Uitenhage 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.
Meet the Team
Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Uitenhage office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Equally, the team mix in Uitenhage reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
- Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
- Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
- Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
- Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
What You’ll Need
- Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling
- Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
- Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.