Software Developer

This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Software Developer in Mthatha, and we encourage applicants from across Eastern Cape to consider this opportunity.

About the Opportunity

Beyond that, this Software Developer role sits within the it jobs function in Mthatha. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern 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 Software Developer taking on this position.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Software Developer to step into the it jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Based in Mthatha

Working in Mthatha means a place within the Coega Industrial Development Zone, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Mthatha 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 Mthatha.

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

Our Commitment to Transformation

Practically speaking, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

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

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.

Your Team

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

Crucially, the team mix in Mthatha reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

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

Core Functions

• Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
• Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling
• Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
• Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
• Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
• Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
• Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime

Essential Criteria

• Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• Experience with Git, branching strategies and pull-request workflows
• Ability to mentor junior team members on best practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
• Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling
• Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.