Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a IT Project Manager for its Vanderbijlpark operation. The role forms part of a wider it jobs portfolio across Gauteng.
What This Role Involves
Equally, the organisation is investing in its Vanderbijlpark operation, and this IT Project Manager position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the it jobs function and contribute to the wider Gauteng business.
In addition, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Vanderbijlpark operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the 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 Vanderbijlpark teams, and the new IT Project Manager will feel that from the first week.
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 Vanderbijlpark.
The Environment
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.
Beyond that, 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 Vanderbijlpark site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Gauteng.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the it jobs side of the business inside out. The Vanderbijlpark 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.
Practically speaking, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Vanderbijlpark will be explained during the hiring process.
What We Offer
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Vanderbijlpark contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the it jobs space in Gauteng.
Beyond that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
In addition, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
About Vanderbijlpark
On top of that, the role is based in Vanderbijlpark, minutes from the Sandton CBD. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Vanderbijlpark and the broader Gauteng region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng.
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 Vanderbijlpark.
Many candidates already living within reach of Vanderbijlpark cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
- Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
- Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
- Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
- Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
- Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
What You’ll Need
- Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
- Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
- Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
- Comfortable working in agile delivery teams
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.