Senior Software Engineer

Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer in Kuruman, and we encourage applicants from across Northern Cape to consider this opportunity.

The Role

An experienced Senior Software Engineer is needed to support operations in Kuruman. The role forms part of how the business keeps its it jobs portfolio strong in Northern Cape.

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 Senior Software Engineer taking on this position.

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

Career Growth

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The it jobs space in Kuruman 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 Northern Cape.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kuruman have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

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

Meet the Team

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

Equal Opportunity

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 Kuruman.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Northern Cape.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Kuruman.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
• Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
• Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
• Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
• Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling
• Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts

Minimum Requirements

• Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
• Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
• Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
• Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
• 2-5 years’ commercial software development experience
• Comfortable working in agile delivery teams

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.