Junior Developer

Step into a Junior Developer role in Sabie and make your mark across Mpumalanga. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.

Overview

The organisation is investing in its Sabie operation, and this Junior Developer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the it jobs function and contribute to the wider Mpumalanga business.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

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

Your Workplace

Beyond 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.

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.

Beyond that, 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.

About the Team

Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Sabie 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.

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.

Your Future Here

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the it jobs team in Sabie 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 Sabie 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
• Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
• Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
• Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
• Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling
• Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
• Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3

Candidate Profile

• Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
• Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
• Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
• 2-5 years’ commercial software development experience
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
• 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.