DevOps Engineer

Whether you are a seasoned DevOps Engineer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Kuruman. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.

Overview

The organisation is investing in its Kuruman operation, and this DevOps Engineer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the it jobs function and contribute to the wider Northern Cape business.

In addition, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Kuruman operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the DevOps Engineer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Based in Kuruman

Kuruman continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with near the Kimberley diamond heritage centre. 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 Kuruman 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 Kuruman.

The Environment

Crucially, 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 Kuruman site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Northern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

About the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the it jobs side of the business inside out. The Kuruman group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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.

Beyond that, the team mix in Kuruman reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Key Outputs

• Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
• Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
• Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
• Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
• Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
• Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
• Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback

Candidate Profile

• 2-5 years’ commercial software development experience
• Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
• Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling
• Experience with Git, branching strategies and pull-request workflows
• Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
• Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.