IT Project Manager

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

The Role

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

Importantly, 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.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the IT Project Manager 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.

Working in Postmasburg

Working in Postmasburg means a place in the Kathu iron ore belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Northern Cape region, and the Postmasburg office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Many candidates already living within reach of Postmasburg 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.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Postmasburg, Northern Cape.

The Environment

On top of that, 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.

Notably, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Postmasburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Meet the Team

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

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

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.

Daily Duties

• Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
• Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
• Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
• Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
• Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack

Who We’re Looking For

• Comfortable working in agile delivery teams
• Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
• Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
• Experience with Git, branching strategies and pull-request workflows
• Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA

Notably, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.