Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Database Administrator based in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will join an established team within the it jobs function.
Overview
The organisation is investing in its Komatipoort operation, and this Database Administrator 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 Komatipoort 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 Komatipoort teams, and the new Database Administrator will feel that from the first week.
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 Komatipoort much easier.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Database Administrator is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.
Your Workplace
On top of 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Komatipoort site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
On top of that, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
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.
Based in Komatipoort
On top of that, the role is based in Komatipoort, near the Secunda petrochemical hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Komatipoort and the broader Mpumalanga 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 Komatipoort.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga.
Many candidates already living within reach of Komatipoort 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.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the it jobs side of the business inside out. The Komatipoort 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.
Equally, the team mix in Komatipoort reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Why This Role
Equally, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in it jobs from your base in Komatipoort. Many colleagues across Mpumalanga have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
In addition, 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 Komatipoort keep progressing.
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 Mpumalanga.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Komatipoort teams.
Career Growth
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The it jobs space in Komatipoort 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 Komatipoort team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Komatipoort have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Komatipoort.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Komatipoort.
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Komatipoort.
Beyond that, the Komatipoort 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.
Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.
Key Responsibilities
- Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
- Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
- Write clean, testable code that follows the team’s coding standards
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
- Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
- Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
- Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
Who We’re Looking For
- Experience with Git, branching strategies and pull-request workflows
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
- 2-5 years’ commercial software development experience
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
- Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
- Comfortable working in agile delivery teams
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.