Work-Force
Looking for your next move as a IT Project Manager in Hermanus? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Western Cape.
What This Role Involves
The IT Project Manager vacancy forms part of how the Hermanus branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the it jobs side of the business moving forward.
Beyond that, 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 IT Project Manager 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 Hermanus teams, and the new IT Project Manager will feel that from the first week.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the IT Project Manager is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Where You’ll Work
In addition, 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 Hermanus site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Importantly, 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.
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.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Hermanus contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the it jobs space in Western Cape.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Hermanus teams.
Equally, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Hermanus keep progressing.
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 Western Cape.
Working in Hermanus
Practically speaking, the role is based in Hermanus, on the N2 corridor toward the Cape Winelands. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Hermanus and the broader Western Cape region.
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 Hermanus.
Many candidates already living within reach of Hermanus cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Hermanus, Western Cape.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Hermanus.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Hermanus.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
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.
Core Functions
- Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
- Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
- Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
- Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
- Write clean, testable code that follows the team’s coding standards
- Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
Minimum Requirements
- Experience with Git, branching strategies and pull-request workflows
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
- Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
- Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
On top of that, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.