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A vacancy has been confirmed for a DevOps Engineer based in Polokwane, Limpopo. The successful candidate will join an established team within the it jobs function.
About This Position
The DevOps Engineer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Limpopo. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Polokwane and across the it jobs space.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Polokwane team.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the DevOps Engineer to step into the it jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
About Polokwane
Working in Polokwane means a place within the Phalaborwa mining belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Limpopo region, and the Polokwane 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 Polokwane.
Many candidates already living within reach of Polokwane 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.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the it jobs side of the business inside out. The Polokwane group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Beyond that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Polokwane will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
Your Future Here
Career progression for this it jobs role in Polokwane depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Limpopo.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Importantly, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Polokwane have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Limpopo.
Daily Duties
- Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
- Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
- Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling
- Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
- Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
Who We’re Looking For
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
- Ability to mentor junior team members on best practices
- Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
- Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.