Software Developer

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Software Developer based in Mmabatho, North West. The successful candidate will join an established team within the it jobs function.

About This Position

The Software Developer vacancy forms part of how the Mmabatho branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the it jobs side of the business moving forward.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the it jobs team in North West 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 Mmabatho.

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

Based in Mmabatho

Working in Mmabatho means a place near the Sun City corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the North West region, and the Mmabatho office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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 Mmabatho.

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

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Mmabatho, North West.

Equal Opportunity

Notably, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across North West, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

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

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for North West.

Where You’ll Work

In addition, 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.

Practically speaking, 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.

Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in North West.

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

Your Future Here

Career progression for this it jobs role in Mmabatho depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in North West.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mmabatho have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.

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 Mmabatho team member.

Key Outputs

• Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
• 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
• Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
• Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations

Minimum Requirements

• Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
• Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
• Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
• Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
• Experience with Git, branching strategies and pull-request workflows
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.