Junior Developer

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Junior Developer based in Middelburg, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will join an established team within the it jobs function.

About This Position

An experienced Junior Developer is needed to support operations in Middelburg. The role forms part of how the business keeps its it jobs portfolio strong in Mpumalanga.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Middelburg team on trust, and the Junior Developer role will feel that from week one.

Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Middelburg also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

About Middelburg

Middelburg continues to grow as an employment hub in Mpumalanga, with close to the Komatipoort border post. 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.

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

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.

Your Future Here

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.

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

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.

Our Commitment to Transformation

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 Middelburg.

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 Middelburg.

Your Role

• Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
• Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
• Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
• Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases

Essential Criteria

• Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
• Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
• Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling
• Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
• Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
• Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases

Equally, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.