Work-Force
A Backend Developer is needed in Musina. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Limpopo operation.
Overview
This Backend Developer role sits within the it jobs function in Musina. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Limpopo.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Musina 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 Musina teams, and the new Backend Developer will feel that from the first week.
Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Musina also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
About Musina
Working in Musina means a place on the Great North Road corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Limpopo region, and the Musina 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 Musina.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Musina, Limpopo.
Many candidates already living within reach of Musina cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Limpopo economy.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the it jobs side of the business inside out. The Musina 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 mix in Musina reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
Equal Opportunity
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Limpopo, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
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 Musina.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Limpopo.
Your Workplace
Practically speaking, 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 Musina site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Crucially, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Limpopo. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
In addition, 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.
Your Role
- Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling
- Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
- Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
Minimum Requirements
- Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience with Git, branching strategies and pull-request workflows
- Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
- Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
Crucially, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.