Work-Force
A Backend Developer is needed in Kathu. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Northern Cape operation.
The Role
The organisation is investing in its Kathu operation, and this Backend Developer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the it jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.
Crucially, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Backend Developer taking on this position.
Beyond that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Kathu also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
About Kathu
Working in Kathu means a place within the Upington solar corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the Kathu office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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 Kathu.
Many candidates already living within reach of Kathu 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.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The it jobs space in Kathu 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 Northern Cape.
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 Kathu team member.
Your Role
- Write clean, testable code that follows the team’s coding standards
- Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
- Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
- Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
- Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
Minimum Requirements
- Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
- Ability to mentor junior team members on best practices
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
- Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
- Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.