Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned Software Developer or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Mdantsane. The team hires on merit and across communities in Eastern Cape.
What This Role Involves
An experienced Software Developer is needed to support operations in Mdantsane. The role forms part of how the business keeps its it jobs portfolio strong in Eastern Cape.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Mdantsane operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
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 Mdantsane teams, and the new Software Developer will feel that from the first week.
Your Workplace
On top of 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 Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Importantly, 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.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Mdantsane.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.
Key Outputs
- Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
- Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
- Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
- Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
- Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
Essential Criteria
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
- Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
- Comfortable working in agile delivery teams
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.