Work-Force
Bring your skills as a DevOps Engineer to Middelburg and join a team that moves fast. This Mpumalanga role is one to watch.
About the Opportunity
An experienced DevOps Engineer is needed to support operations in Middelburg. The role forms part of how the business keeps its it jobs portfolio strong in Mpumalanga.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Middelburg operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Middelburg also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Based in Middelburg
Middelburg continues to grow as an employment hub in Mpumalanga, with on the Nelspruit gateway to Mozambique. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
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 Middelburg.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Middelburg, Mpumalanga.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the it jobs side of the business inside out. The Middelburg group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Middelburg will be explained during the hiring process.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Your Role
- Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
- Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
- Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
- Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
- Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
- Write clean, testable code that follows the team’s coding standards
Minimum Requirements
- 2-5 years’ commercial software development experience
- Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
- Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling
- Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
- Ability to mentor junior team members on best practices
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.