Backend Developer

The organisation is recruiting a Backend Developer for its Ballito operation. The role forms part of a wider it jobs portfolio across KwaZulu-Natal.

The Role

Importantly, the Backend Developer vacancy forms part of how the Ballito 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 KwaZulu-Natal make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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 Ballito much easier.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Backend 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.

Your Future Here

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The it jobs space in Ballito 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 KwaZulu-Natal.

Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Ballito have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.

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

Diversity and Inclusion

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across KwaZulu-Natal, 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 Ballito.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.

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.

The Environment

Beyond 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 KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Beyond 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 Ballito site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Your Team

Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Ballito office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when KwaZulu-Natal operations get busy.

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.

Beyond that, the team mix in Ballito 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.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
• Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
• Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
• Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
• Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
• Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
• Experience with Git, branching strategies and pull-request workflows
• Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
• 2-5 years' commercial software development experience
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code

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