Junior Developer

Whether you are a seasoned Junior Developer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Middelburg. The team hires on merit and across communities in Mpumalanga.

About This Position

The Junior Developer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Mpumalanga. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Middelburg and across the it jobs space.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the it jobs team in Mpumalanga make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the it jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Middelburg much easier.

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

Working in Middelburg

Importantly, the role is based in Middelburg, close to the Komatipoort border post. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Middelburg and the broader Mpumalanga region.

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

Many candidates already living within reach of Middelburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga 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 Middelburg.

Growing With Us

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the it jobs team in Middelburg have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Middelburg team member.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Equally, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Middelburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.

Your Workplace

Crucially, 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 Middelburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

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.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Middelburg contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the it jobs space in Mpumalanga.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Middelburg teams.

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 Mpumalanga.

Beyond that, 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 Middelburg keep progressing.

Your Team

Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Middelburg office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga 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.

On top of that, the team mix in Middelburg reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Your Role

• Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
• Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
• Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
• Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
• Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
• Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
• Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs

What You’ll Need

• Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling
• Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
• Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
• Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
• 2-5 years’ commercial software development experience

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.