Software Developer

The organisation is recruiting a Software Developer for its Kathu operation. The role forms part of a wider it jobs portfolio across Northern Cape.

About This Position

Importantly, the Software Developer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Northern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Kathu and across the it jobs space.

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

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the it jobs group in Kathu.

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

Where You’ll Work

Importantly, 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 Northern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Notably, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Kathu site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Your Future Here

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The it jobs space in Kathu 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 Kathu have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

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

What We Offer

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Kathu colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the it jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

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 Northern Cape.

Equally, 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 Kathu keep progressing.

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

Based in Kathu

Importantly, the role is based in Kathu, in the Kathu iron ore belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Kathu and the broader Northern Cape region.

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 Kathu.

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

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

Core Functions

• Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
• Write clean, testable code that follows the team’s coding standards
• Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
• Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
• Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
• Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
• Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts

Who We’re Looking For

• Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience with Git, branching strategies and pull-request workflows
• Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
• Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript

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