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An opportunity has arisen for a DevOps Engineer in Prieska. Suitably qualified candidates from across Northern Cape are invited to apply.
What This Role Involves
The DevOps Engineer vacancy forms part of how the Prieska branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the it jobs side of the business moving forward.
Practically speaking, 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 DevOps Engineer taking on this position.
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 Prieska teams, and the new DevOps Engineer will feel that from the first week.
About Prieska
Working in Prieska 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 Prieska office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Prieska 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.
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 Prieska.
Where You’ll Work
Equally, 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 Prieska site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Equally, 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.
Why Join Us
Equally, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in it jobs from your base in Prieska. Many colleagues across Northern Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Northern Cape.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Prieska teams.
Your Role
- Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
- Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
- Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
- Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
- Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
- Write clean, testable code that follows the team’s coding standards
Essential Criteria
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
- Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
- Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
- Experience with Git, branching strategies and pull-request workflows
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.