Frontend Developer

An opportunity has arisen for a Frontend Developer in Umhlanga. Suitably qualified candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to apply.

About This Position

This Frontend Developer role sits within the it jobs function in Umhlanga. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across KwaZulu-Natal.

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.

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

Quality is everyone's job. Whether the Frontend Developer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in KwaZulu-Natal is consistently high and consistently fair.

About Umhlanga

The role is based in Umhlanga, within the Pietermaritzburg administrative centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Umhlanga and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal.

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 Umhlanga.

Many candidates already living within reach of Umhlanga cite the location as one of the role's quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.

Why This Role

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Umhlanga colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the it jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in KwaZulu-Natal.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Umhlanga teams.

On top of that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Umhlanga keep progressing.

The Environment

Equally, 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.

Notably, 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.

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.

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

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 Umhlanga.

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.

Growing With Us

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

Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Umhlanga 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 Umhlanga 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.

Core Functions

• Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
• Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
• Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
• Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
• Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots

Who We're Looking For

• Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
• Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
• Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
• 2-5 years' commercial software development experience
• Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling
• Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)

Importantly, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.