Software Developer

A Software Developer position is being filled in Sasolburg. Suitable candidates from across Free State are invited to submit their applications for review.

The Role

This Software Developer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Sasolburg. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the it jobs pipeline across Free State.

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

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Software Developer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.

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 Sasolburg much easier.

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 Sasolburg.

Your Future Here

Notably, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the it jobs team in Sasolburg have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Sasolburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.

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 Sasolburg team member.

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.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Sasolburg.

The rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.

Crucially, the Sasolburg 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.

Your Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the it jobs side of the business inside out. The Sasolburg group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Sasolburg will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Sasolburg contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the it jobs space in Free State.

Importantly, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Where You’ll Work

Notably, 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.

On top of 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.

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

Beyond that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.

Based in Sasolburg

Working in Sasolburg means a place close to the Bloemfontein judicial hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Free State region, and the Sasolburg office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Sasolburg, Free State.

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 Sasolburg.

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

Daily Duties

• Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
• Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
• Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
• Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
• Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
• Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling

Candidate Profile

• Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
• Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
• Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
• Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
• Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
• Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling

Importantly, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.