Frontend Developer

A Frontend Developer is needed in Stellenbosch. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Western Cape operation.

About the Opportunity

This Frontend Developer role sits within the it jobs function in Stellenbosch. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Western Cape.

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

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Frontend Developer 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.

The Environment

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.

On top of that, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

In addition, 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.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Notably, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Stellenbosch.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
• Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
• Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
• Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
• Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime

Essential Criteria

• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
• Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
• Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
• Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.