Work-Force
Whether you are an experienced Backend Developer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Kimberley. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.
The Role
An experienced Backend Developer is needed to support operations in Kimberley. The role forms part of how the business keeps its it jobs portfolio strong in Northern Cape.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Kimberley team on trust, and the Backend Developer role will feel that from week one.
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 Kimberley teams, and the new Backend Developer will feel that from the first week.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Backend Developer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Your Future Here
Career progression for this it jobs role in Kimberley depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Northern Cape.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kimberley have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Kimberley team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Equal Opportunity
Beyond 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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Kimberley.
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.
Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.
What We Offer
Practically speaking, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this it jobs role in Kimberley; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.
Beyond that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Crucially, career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Importantly, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
About Kimberley
Working in Kimberley means a place in the Kathu iron ore belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the Kimberley office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Kimberley, Northern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Kimberley cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape 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 Kimberley.
Key Outputs
- Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
- Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
- Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
- Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
- Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
Who We’re Looking For
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Experience with Git, branching strategies and pull-request workflows
- Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling
- Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
- Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.