Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a DevOps Engineer for its East London operation. The role forms part of a wider it jobs portfolio across Eastern Cape.
About This Position
This DevOps Engineer role sits within the it jobs function in East London. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern Cape.
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 East London team.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the it jobs group in East London.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Notably, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in East London.
Meet the Team
Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the East London office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.
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.
Based in East London
East London continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with near the Mthatha regional service 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 East London cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern 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 East London.
Key Outputs
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
- Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
- Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
- Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
- Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling
Minimum Requirements
- Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
- Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
- Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
- Experience with Git, branching strategies and pull-request workflows
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.