Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Cloud Engineer role based in Ficksburg. We welcome candidates from every background across Free State who are ready to grow with us.
About the Opportunity
This Cloud Engineer role sits within the it jobs function in Ficksburg. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Free State.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Ficksburg operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Cloud Engineer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.
Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Ficksburg also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Equal Opportunity
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Free State, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Ficksburg.
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.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
Working in Ficksburg
Ficksburg continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with in the Welkom gold fields. 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.
Many candidates already living within reach of Ficksburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State 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 Ficksburg.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Ficksburg, Free State.
Career Growth
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The it jobs space in Ficksburg 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 Free State.
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 Ficksburg team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Ficksburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Your Team
Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Ficksburg office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
Equally, the team mix in Ficksburg reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
- Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
- Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
Minimum Requirements
- Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
- Ability to mentor junior team members on best practices
- Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
- Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
- Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.