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An opportunity has arisen for a DevOps Engineer in Witbank. Suitably qualified candidates from across Mpumalanga are invited to apply.
The Role
This DevOps Engineer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Witbank. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the it jobs pipeline across Mpumalanga.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Witbank team on trust, and the DevOps Engineer role will feel that from week one.
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 Witbank much easier.
Beyond that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Witbank also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Working in Witbank
Beyond that, the role is based in Witbank, near the Secunda petrochemical hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Witbank and the broader Mpumalanga region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Witbank 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.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Witbank, Mpumalanga.
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 Witbank.
Your Future Here
Career progression for this it jobs role in Witbank depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Mpumalanga.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Witbank team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Witbank have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.
Where You’ll Work
Importantly, 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 Witbank site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.
Importantly, 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.
Our Commitment to Transformation
On top of that, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
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 Witbank.
In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.
Meet the Team
Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Witbank office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.
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.
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 structure and working relationships for this role in Witbank will be explained during the hiring process.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
- Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
- Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling
- Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
- Write clean, testable code that follows the team’s coding standards
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
Who We’re Looking For
- 2-5 years’ commercial software development experience
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
- Comfortable working in agile delivery teams
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Ability to mentor junior team members on best practices
- Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.