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Whether you are a seasoned Cybersecurity Analyst or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Empangeni. The team hires on merit and across communities in KwaZulu-Natal.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its Empangeni operation, and this Cybersecurity Analyst position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the it jobs function and contribute to the wider KwaZulu-Natal business.
Beyond that, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Empangeni operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Empangeni also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the it jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Empangeni much easier.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the it jobs side of the business inside out. The Empangeni group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Importantly, the team mix in Empangeni reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Your Workplace
Notably, 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.
Notably, 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.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Empangeni site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across KwaZulu-Natal, 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 Empangeni.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.
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.
About Empangeni
Working in Empangeni means a place near the Berea office node, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the KwaZulu-Natal region, and the Empangeni office benefits from those long-standing connections.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal.
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 Empangeni.
Many candidates already living within reach of Empangeni cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
- Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
- Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
- Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
- Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
Minimum Requirements
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
- Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
- Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling
- Experience with Git, branching strategies and pull-request workflows
- Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
- Ability to mentor junior team members on best practices
Notably, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.