Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Software Developer in Mbombela. Suitably qualified candidates from across Mpumalanga are invited to apply.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its Mbombela operation, and this Software Developer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the it jobs function and contribute to the wider Mpumalanga business.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Mbombela team.
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 Mbombela teams, and the new Software Developer will feel that from the first week.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Mpumalanga, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Mpumalanga.
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.
Career Growth
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The it jobs space in Mbombela offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Mpumalanga.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Mbombela team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mbombela have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.
Working in Mbombela
Working in Mbombela means a place near the Kruger Lowveld tourism belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Mpumalanga region, and the Mbombela office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Mbombela cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga 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 Mbombela.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
- Write clean, testable code that follows the team’s coding standards
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
- Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
- Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
- Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
Candidate Profile
- Comfortable working in agile delivery teams
- Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
- Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.