Work-Force
A Network Administrator position is being filled in Butterworth. Suitable candidates from across Eastern Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Butterworth operation, and this Network Administrator position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the it jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the it jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Butterworth teams, and the new Network Administrator will feel that from the first week.
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 Butterworth much easier.
What Your Day Looks Like
Your day tends to start with a quick standup, where the team shares progress and surfaces blockers. From there, you settle into focused build time, breaking tickets into manageable chunks and pairing with colleagues when something gets thorny. Afternoons mix code reviews, planning discussions and the occasional production incident — everyone pulls together, fixes the issue and feeds the lessons back into the next sprint. By the time you sign off, you’ve shipped value, learned something new, and left clean code behind you.
Beyond that, the Butterworth office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Butterworth.
What We Offer
Beyond that, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in it jobs from your base in Butterworth. Many colleagues across Eastern Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Butterworth 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 Eastern Cape.
In addition, 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 Butterworth keep progressing.
Where You’ll Work
Practically speaking, 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.
Equally, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Butterworth site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Equally, 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.
Your Future Here
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The it jobs space in Butterworth offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Eastern Cape.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Butterworth have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
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 Butterworth team member.
Daily Duties
- Write clean, testable code that follows the team’s coding standards
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
- Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
- Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling
- Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
- Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
Essential Criteria
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
- Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.