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Salaries for positions in the Information Technology work area

The gross salary range for people working in South Africa in Information Technology is typically from 20,655 ZAR (minimum salary) to 104,228 ZAR (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary drastically among different job positions. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, please choose it from the list.

Gross salary in category Information Technology
Salaries may vary by position, the value given is indicative.
80% of people earn:
21K - 104K ZAR
10% earn less lthan 21K ZAR
10% earns more than 104K ZAR
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Based on the Paylab.com salary survey, 80% of people in the Information Technology category in the South Africa earn between 20,655 ZAR and 104,228 ZAR monthly gross.

10% of employees earn less than 20,655 ZAR and 10% of people earn more than 104,228 ZAR.

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List of positions in the Information Technology category and their job descriptions

Job position
Description of job position
Salary range
.NET Programmer
  • Developing websites in the .NET environment.
  • Analysing customer requirements and assessing the potential risks and related technical issues.
  • Participating in the creation of technical specifications.
  • Handing over completed work to clients/testers for testing purposes.
  • Determining and correcting functional and security errors in the source code.
  • Handing over completed software applications to clients, project managers, etc.
  • Providing technical support to clients.
18,718 - 88,191 ZAR
ABAP Programmer
  • Developing complex computer applications and/or separate modules in the ABAP programming language.
  • Analysing customer requirements and assessing the potential risks and related technical issues.
  • Participating in the creation of technical specifications.
  • Handing over completed work to clients/testers for testing purposes.
  • Determining and correcting functional and security errors in the source code.
  • Handing over completed software applications to clients, project managers, etc.
  • Providing technical support to clients.
21,622 - 79,176 ZAR
AI Engineer
  • Design, development and implementation of artificial intelligence and machine learning models.
  • Data processing and analysis, including dataset preparation, cleaning and annotation.
  • Development of algorithms for prediction, classification, image/speech recognition or natural language processing (NLP).
  • Integration of AI solutions into existing products, systems or cloud infrastructure.
  • Optimization of models in terms of performance, accuracy and computational resource requirements.
  • Collaboration with data analysts, software developers and business teams in defining requirements and goals.
  • Monitoring AI/ML trends and innovations and applying them in practice.
  • Documentation of procedures, solutions and experiment results.
ASP.NET Programmer
  • Developing websites in the ASP.NET environment.
  • Analysing customer requirements and assessing the potential risks and related technical issues.
  • Participating in the creation of technical specifications.
  • Handing over completed work to clients/testers for testing purposes.
  • Determining and correcting functional and security errors in the source code.
  • Handing over completed software applications to clients, project managers, etc.
  • Providing technical support to clients.
18,572 - 61,206 ZAR
Android Developer
  • Developing and maintaining mobile applications for the Android platform.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Ensuring the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
  • Identifying and fixing bugs and performance bottlenecks.
  • Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
  • Participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback to peers.
  • Staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to enhance development processes.
  • Integrating third-party libraries and APIs to enhance application functionality.
  • Assisting in the preparation of technical documentation and specifications.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving issues reported by users and testers.
  • Engaging in continuous learning and professional development to improve skills and knowledge.
  • Collaborating with designers to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.
  • Contributing to the overall development team culture and best practices.
  • Participating in Agile development processes, including sprint planning and retrospectives.
  • Supporting the deployment of applications to the Google Play Store and ensuring compliance with guidelines.
20,424 - 87,259 ZAR
Backend developer
  • Developing and maintaining server-side applications and services to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
  • Collaborating with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
  • Designing and implementing application programming interfaces (APIs) for seamless data communication.
  • Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
  • Troubleshooting and debugging applications to enhance functionality and user experience.
  • Conducting code reviews and providing constructive feedback to team members.
  • Participating in the entire software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment.
  • Ensuring data security and protection through appropriate measures and protocols.
  • Staying updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve skills and knowledge.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features in a timely manner.
  • Documenting application processes, code changes, and technical specifications for future reference.
  • Assisting in the estimation of project timelines and resource requirements.
17,398 - 77,383 ZAR
Business Intelligence Specialist
  • Analysis of requirements and counselling at setting reports and analysis
  • Data mining.
  • Creating data models, reports, analysis, what-if models, dashboards.
28,519 - 133,429 ZAR
C Programmer
  • Developing computer and mobile applications in the C programming language.
  • Analysing customer requirements and assessing the potential risks and related technical issues.
  • Participating in the creation of technical specifications.
  • Handing over completed work to clients/testers for testing purposes.
  • Determining and correcting functional and security errors in the source code.
  • Handing over completed software applications to clients, project managers, etc.
  • Providing technical support to clients.
19,429 - 70,765 ZAR
C# Programmer
  • Developing computer and mobile applications in the C# programming language.
  • Analysing customer requirements and assessing the potential risks and related technical issues.
  • Participating in the creation of technical specifications.
  • Handing over completed work to clients/testers for testing purposes.
  • Determining and correcting functional and security errors in the source code.
  • Handing over completed software applications to clients, project managers, etc.
  • Providing technical support to clients.
18,305 - 62,800 ZAR
C++ Programmer
  • Developing computer and mobile applications in the C++ programming language.
  • Analysing customer requirements and assessing the potential risks and related technical issues.
  • Participating in the creation of technical specifications.
  • Handing over completed work to clients/testers for testing purposes.
  • Determining and correcting functional and security errors in the source code.
  • Handing over completed software applications to clients, project managers, etc.
  • Providing technical support to clients.
17,863 - 78,681 ZAR
Cloud Engineer
  • Being responsible for the design and implementation of cloud services running on cloud infrastructure.
  • Being responsible for the reliability and security of cloud infrastructure and services.
  • Researching and identifying ways to increase the performance and stability of applications running on cloud infrastructure using continuous improvement and automation.
  • Designing and implementing improvements to the production version of the application to increase scalability and security.
  • Co-operation with developers, project and product teams on trouble-free running of applications.
  • Solving technical issues during the administration of cloud infrastructure.
20,078 - 80,099 ZAR
Data Protection Officer
  • Responsible for overseeing a company's data protection strategy and its implementation to ensure compliance with GDPR or similar requirements.
Data communication technician
  • Installing, configuring, and maintaining data communication systems and equipment.
  • Monitoring network performance and troubleshooting issues to ensure optimal operation.
  • Collaborating with IT teams to design and implement network architecture and solutions.
  • Conducting regular system audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement.
  • Providing technical support and training to users on data communication tools and technologies.
  • Ensuring data security and integrity across communication networks.
  • Documenting network configurations, procedures, and updates for future reference.
  • Assisting in the development and implementation of disaster recovery plans for communication systems.
  • Staying updated with the latest trends and advancements in data communication technologies.
  • Collaborating with vendors and service providers to manage external communication services.
  • Performing routine maintenance and upgrades on communication hardware and software.
  • Responding to and resolving service requests related to data communication issues.
16,642 - 39,709 ZAR
Data scientist
  • Communication with the customer (internal customer), communication with the data architect, data analysts, programmers
  • Collection of structured and unstructured data, data preparation
  • Data analysis, machine learning, data transformation, predictive modeling, data visualization, text mining, NLP
  • Design and development of a new solution (R, Python)
  • Track new data trends
  • Introduction of new solutions and methods in the field of Data Science
23,324 - 122,233 ZAR
Database Administrator
  • Ensuring a reliable and safe operation of database systems.
  • Restoring and carrying out back-ups of databases.
  • Monitoring and editing table areas and optimising databases.
  • Solving encountered problems and proposing countermeasures.
  • Installing security patches, service packs, and updates of database systems.
  • Managing user access.
  • Maintaining and updating operational documentation.
20,454 - 56,799 ZAR
Database Analyst
  • Collecting and analysing the requirements concerning the database systems.
  • Designing the architecture and data model of database systems.
  • Providing validation and data protection.
  • Optimising data structures in order to achieve maximum performance.
  • Providing trainings to new database users.
19,506 - 53,143 ZAR
DevOps Engineer
  • Design, implement, and maintain scalable infrastructure and deployment pipelines.
  • Collaborate with software developers to streamline application development and deployment processes.
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and reliability.
  • Automate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiencies using scripting and configuration management tools.
  • Manage cloud services and on-premises infrastructure to support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.
  • Ensure security best practices are followed in all aspects of the development and deployment process.
  • Conduct regular system audits and performance tuning to optimize resource utilization.
  • Document processes, configurations, and system architectures for knowledge sharing and compliance.
  • Participate in on-call rotations to provide support for production systems and respond to incidents.
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance DevOps practices and tools.
20,890 - 86,809 ZAR
ERP programmer
  • Development and maintenance of T-SQL scripts, stored procedures, triggers, and functions.
  • Query performance optimization.
  • Design of data models and schemas in MS SQL Server.
  • Implementation of ETL processes and integration with external systems.
  • Collaboration with application developers (.NET, ERP, BI) on the data layer.
  • Ensuring data integrity and security.
  • Preparation of reports and analytical outputs based on business requirements.
Frontend developer
  • Developing user-friendly web applications and interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Collaborating with designers to translate UI/UX wireframes into responsive and interactive web applications.
  • Ensuring high performance and responsiveness of applications across various devices and browsers.
  • Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to best practices and coding standards.
  • Debugging and troubleshooting issues in existing applications to enhance functionality and user experience.
  • Participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback to team members.
  • Staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve skills and knowledge.
  • Collaborating with backend developers to integrate APIs and other services into the frontend.
  • Testing and optimizing applications for maximum speed and scalability.
  • Assisting in the development of project documentation and user manuals.
18,463 - 62,250 ZAR
Game designer
  • Designing new compelling game ideas
  • Developing game ideas
  • Experimenting with themes and genres
  • Developing plots and storylines
  • Character development
  • Developing maps, scenarios, difficulty levels
  • We come with winning and winning games
  • Developing user interface concepts (menus and controls).
  • Improving existing games
17,555 - 52,114 ZAR
Game developer
  • Creating games according to game design documents
  • Programming of game mechanisms
  • Creating extensions in specialized platforms and tools for the needs of game designers
  • Working closely with other team members during game development, sharing ideas and improving games, setting priorities and development deadlines
  • Participating in backend game creation
18,642 - 60,999 ZAR
Go developer
  • Designing and developing high-performance applications using Go programming language.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to best practices.
  • Troubleshooting and debugging applications to optimize performance and reliability.
  • Participating in code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing.
  • Integrating third-party APIs and services to enhance application functionality.
  • Conducting unit testing and ensuring the robustness of applications.
  • Staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to Go development.
  • Documenting development processes, code changes, and technical specifications.
  • Contributing to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
IC Design Engineer
  • Designing and developing integrated circuits (ICs) for various applications.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define design specifications and requirements.
  • Utilizing industry-standard design tools and methodologies for IC design and verification.
  • Conducting simulations and analyses to validate circuit performance and functionality.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving design issues throughout the development process.
  • Preparing detailed documentation for design processes and results.
  • Participating in design reviews and providing feedback to improve design quality.
  • Keeping abreast of emerging technologies and trends in IC design and semiconductor industry.
  • Assisting in the integration of ICs into larger systems and products.
  • Supporting the testing and validation of prototypes to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering team.
  • Ensuring adherence to project timelines and milestones while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Engaging with suppliers and manufacturers to facilitate production and resolve technical challenges.
26,219 - 94,843 ZAR
ICT-specialist
  • Providing technical support and troubleshooting for hardware and software issues.
  • Implementing and maintaining IT infrastructure including networks, servers, and cloud services.
  • Assisting in the development and deployment of new IT solutions and systems.
  • Monitoring and optimizing system performance and security.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate technology into business processes.
  • Conducting regular system audits and assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Training staff on new technologies and software applications.
  • Developing and maintaining documentation for IT processes and procedures.
  • Managing user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
  • Staying updated with the latest technology trends and advancements to recommend improvements.
  • Ensuring data backup and disaster recovery processes are in place and effective.
  • Responding to and resolving incidents within the IT service management framework.
  • Providing support for mobile devices and remote access solutions.
  • Assisting in budget preparation and resource allocation for IT projects.
  • Engaging with vendors and service providers to procure IT equipment and services.
17,197 - 41,293 ZAR
IT Analyst
  • Communication with managers, familiarisation with the goals of the future system and budget.
  • Communication with future system users, identification of their needs.
  • Proposal and composition of computer systems based on manager and user requirements.
  • Coordination of system tests, supervising the course of initial testing.
  • Completing specifications, development and process diagrams.
  • Computer system tuning, identification and elimination of errors in co-operation with programmers.
  • Providing professional consulting services.
19,749 - 67,096 ZAR
IT Architect
  • Analysing the customer requirements.
  • Designing the technical architecture of information systems according to the created specification.
  • Defining the property price and return on investments.
  • Managing and guiding a team of programmers and other employees involved in the project.
  • Responsibility for selecting an appropriate software and hardware infrastructure.
34,508 - 180,497 ZAR
IT Business Analyst
  • Collection, discussion and analysis of requirements for new solutions and system improvements in close partnership with older colleagues and business partners
  • Active communication with stakeholders
  • Transfer of captured requirements to system specifications and their documentation
  • Close collaboration with development in the implementation phase and ensure accurate understanding and implementation of documented specifications
  • Documenting solutions
  • Organizing workshops and training
19,265 - 87,112 ZAR
IT Consultant
  • Co-operation during the analysis of the customers’ needs.
  • Creating functional and technical specifications and participation in the development of products.
  • Product testing, supporting, and maintaining the product in operation.
  • Completing repairs and changes to a product to match the clients’ requests.
  • Analysing problematic areas and the implementation of corrective measures.
  • Communication with clients, providing consulting services during system implementation and system customisation.
18,650 - 67,372 ZAR
IT Network Administrator
  • Install and support LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.
  • Install and maintain network hardware and software.
  • Monitor networks to ensure security and availability to specific users.
  • Evaluate and modify system's performance.
  • Determine network and system requirements.
  • Maintain integrity of the network, server deployment, and security.
  • Ensure network connectivity throughout a company's LAN/WAN infrastructure is on par with technical considerations.
  • Design and deploy networks.
  • Perform network address assignment.
  • Assign routing protocols and routing table configuration.
  • Assign configuration of authentication and authorization of directory services.
  • Maintain network facilities in individual machines, such as drivers and settings of personal computers as well as printers.
  • Maintain network servers such as file servers, VPN gateways, intrusion detection systems.
  • Administer servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, personal digital assistants, smartphones, software deployment, security updates and patches.
17,726 - 45,631 ZAR
IT Product Manager
  • Analysing the client's current situation, defining the clients's needs, ascertaining requirements for the system or the application, defining the client's priorities, recognising possible obstacles.
  • Communicating with the client on a regular basis.
  • Processing requirements, analysing and creating the use case for programmers.
  • Co-operation with product management.
  • Participation in regular meetings.
21,540 - 108,484 ZAR
IT Project Manager
  • Preparing, coordinating and evaluating assigned projects.
  • Responsibility for delivering the project within the agreed time, quality and price.
  • Communicating with clients via phone and e-mail, attending personal meetings.
  • Participation in the preparation of bids.
  • Assignment of tasks to team members and tracking their performance.
  • Presenting interim and final solutions to clients.
24,963 - 70,951 ZAR
IT Security Specialist
  • Designing, developing and updating the security policies of the company in the area of information technology.
  • Ensuring the operation and configuration of security systems.
  • Testing and analysing the level of protection of information systems.
  • Identifying and evaluating security risks, threats and intrusions; implementing measures to eliminate them.
  • Providing advice on information technology security.
24,009 - 98,135 ZAR
IT System Administrator
  • Responsibility for managing information systems in the company.
  • Analysing company needs regarding its information systems.
  • Designing and implementing information systems.
  • Providing technical support to users.
  • Collecting and recording requirements for change.
20,356 - 54,187 ZAR
IT Tester
  • Responsibility for the testing of software applications with an emphasis on detecting errors in terms of functionality, usability, and safety of software.
  • Designing the baseline testing strategy.
  • Creating testing scenarios depending on the method of testing being applied.
  • Preparing testing data.
  • Performing manual and automated application testing.
  • Detecting, recording, and reporting all detected errors.
  • Performing the retesting of reported errors.
  • Evaluating the test results.
19,519 - 63,298 ZAR
IT auditor
  • External IT audit
  • Internal IT audit or assistance in implementation of IT controls
  • Testing IT controls as a part of financial audit processes
  • Improvement of information systems security and mitigation of relevant risks
  • Business continuity management
  • Compliance analysis against international standards (e.g. ISO27001, ISO 22301, ITIL, COBIT...), local or EU regulations (Law on information security, Law on data privacy, GDPR) and best practices
  • Quality Assurance and support during implementation of ERP systems
  • Assessment of system implementation and data migration / conversion
  • Re-engineering and aligning of IT processes with business objectives
  • Independent consulting on ERP selection, tender process run and contracting (SLA)
17,653 - 60,519 ZAR
IT tester - automated tests
  • Participation in the selection and development of tools for automated testing while using state-of-the-art technologies in automation testing.
  • Co-operation with the development department on identifying potential areas for automated testing, on implementing tools and scripts, and on linking with continuous integration tools and with reporting tools.
  • Creating and maintaining automated testing scripts, running them, analysing their results, and troubleshooting.
  • Creating testing databases and testing data.
  • Testing applications and their functions using automated tools, assessing and analysing errors detected.
  • Processing testing documentation, reporting, and keeping records of errors.
  • Updating information on the status of troubleshooting and of testing scenarios (JIRA, SharePoint, and the like.)
  • Setting up, monitoring, and developing testing methodology used during SW testing activities from the viewpoint of automated testing.
20,290 - 84,314 ZAR
IT/Technical Support Specialist
  • Providing telephone and e-mail support for end users to a limited extent.
  • Asking questions in order to determine the nature and seriousness of the problem.
  • Identifying the cause of the problem and proposing possible solutions.
  • Independent solving of routine problems of end users.
  • Providing guidance to end users regarding the use of products and services.
15,581 - 44,585 ZAR
Incident manager
  • Monitoring and identifying incidents in real-time.
  • Rapid and effective response to incidents with minimal operational impact.
  • Analyzing and identifying the root causes of incidents.
  • Coordinating with various teams for effective incident resolution.
  • Maintaining detailed records of incidents and actions taken.
  • Developing and implementing steps to prevent incident recurrence.
  • Providing training and guidance to employees on best practices for incident management.
  • Continuously evaluating and improving existing incident resolution processes and policies.
  • Managing escalated issues and ensuring swift resolution.
  • Ensuring effective communication during incidents.
  • Regularly reporting to management on incidents and actions taken.
  • Coordinating with suppliers and external partners in incident resolution.
  • Developing and testing emergency management plans.
  • Initiating projects to improve the organization's resilience and response capabilities.
Java Programmer
  • Developing computer applications, mobile phone applications, and websites in the Java programming language.
  • Analysing customer requirements and assessing the potential risks and related technical issues.
  • Participating in the creation of technical specifications.
  • Handing over completed work to clients/testers for testing purposes.
  • Determining and correcting functional and security errors in the source code.
  • Handing over completed software applications to clients, project managers, etc.
  • Providing technical support to clients.
24,734 - 102,839 ZAR
Javascript Programmer
  • Developing and maintaining web applications using JavaScript and related frameworks.
  • Collaborating with front-end and back-end developers to create seamless user experiences.
  • Writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code to ensure high-quality software.
  • Debugging and troubleshooting issues in existing applications to enhance performance.
  • Participating in code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
  • Staying updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to incorporate innovative solutions.
  • Assisting in the design and architecture of new software features and functionalities.
  • Conducting testing and validation of applications to ensure reliability and usability.
  • Collaborating with project managers and stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical insights.
  • Contributing to team meetings and providing feedback on project progress and challenges.
19,058 - 67,012 ZAR
Lead developer
  • Working closely with senior stakeholders to understand business requirements and help translate these into technical requirements for the development team
  • Planning and documenting technical specifications for features or system design
  • Designing, building and configuring applications to meet business process and application requirements
  • Directing the development team in the design, development, coding, testing and debugging of applications
  • Writing testable, scalable and efficient code and leading code reviews
  • Mentoring junior team members and ensuring they adhere to determined software quality standards
38,702 - 119,074 ZAR
Microcontroller programmer
  • Develop and implement software solutions for microcontroller-based systems.
  • Write, test, and debug code for microcontroller applications in various programming languages.
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with hardware components.
  • Analyze system requirements and design microcontroller architecture to meet project specifications.
  • Optimize existing code for performance and efficiency in embedded systems.
  • Conduct unit testing and validation of microcontroller programs to ensure reliability and functionality.
  • Document software designs, code, and test results for future reference and compliance.
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in microcontroller technology.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware issues related to microcontroller applications.
  • Participate in project meetings and provide technical insights related to microcontroller programming.
  • Assist in the development of technical specifications and project timelines.
  • Mentor junior programmers and provide guidance on best practices in microcontroller programming.
18,510 - 58,013 ZAR
Objective-C Programmer
  • Developing mobile applications for the iOS platform and for devices with the iOS operating system (iPhone, iPad etc.).
  • Analysing customer requirements and assessing the potential risks and related technical issues.
  • Participating in the creation of technical specifications.
  • Handing over completed work to clients/testers for testing purposes.
  • Determining and correcting functional and security errors in the source code.
  • Handing over completed software applications to clients, project managers, etc.
  • Providing technical support to clients.
21,381 - 80,557 ZAR
Oracle Programmer
  • Developing computer applications and connecting them with the Oracle database system.
  • Analysing customer requirements and assessing the potential risks and related technical issues.
  • Participating in the creation of technical specifications.
  • Handing over completed work to clients/testers for testing purposes.
  • Determining and correcting functional and security errors in the source code.
  • Handing over completed software applications to clients, project managers, etc.
  • Providing technical support to clients.
20,150 - 74,324 ZAR
PC Technician
  • Providing technical support and troubleshooting for PC hardware and software issues.
  • Installing, configuring, and maintaining computer systems and peripherals.
  • Assisting users with setup, installation, and usage of applications and operating systems.
  • Diagnosing and resolving technical issues related to computer networks and connectivity.
  • Performing regular maintenance and updates on computer systems.
  • Ensuring data backup and recovery procedures are in place and functioning effectively.
  • Collaborating with IT teams to implement new technologies and upgrades.
  • Documenting technical processes and user manuals for reference.
  • Training users on best practices for computer usage and security.
  • Maintaining inventory of IT equipment and supplies.
  • Responding to service requests in a timely manner to ensure minimal disruption to operations.
  • Monitoring system performance and recommending improvements as necessary.
16,984 - 35,735 ZAR
PHP Programmer
  • Developing websites in the PHP programming language.
  • Analysing customer requirements and assessing the potential risks and related technical issues.
  • Participating in the creation of technical specifications.
  • Handing over completed work to clients/testers for testing purposes.
  • Determining and correcting functional and security errors in the source code.
  • Handing over completed software applications to clients, project managers, etc.
  • Providing technical support to clients.
19,215 - 70,986 ZAR
Perl Programmer
  • Developing computer applications in the Perl programming language.
  • Analysing customer requirements and assessing the potential risks and related technical issues.
  • Participating in the creation of technical specifications.
  • Handing over completed work to clients/testers for testing purposes.
  • Determining and correcting functional and security errors in the source code.
  • Handing over completed software applications to clients, project managers, etc.
  • Providing technical support to clients.
18,478 - 73,591 ZAR
Problem Manager
  • The Problem Manager is responsible for managing the lifecycle of all Problems.
  • His primary objectives are to prevent Incidents from happening, and to minimize the impact of Incidents that cannot be prevented.
  • To this purpose he maintains information about Known Errors and Workarounds.
Programmer
  • Developing computer applications, mobile phone applications, and websites in various programming languages.
  • Analysis of customer requirements, assessment of potential risks and related technical issues.
  • Participation in the creation of technical specifications.
  • Turning over completed work to a client or tester for testing purposes.
  • Determining and correcting functional and security errors in source code.
  • Turning over completed software applications to clients, project managers, etc.
  • Providing technical support to clients.
18,729 - 80,478 ZAR
Python Programmer
  • Developing computer, mobile, and Internet applications in the Python programming language.
  • Analysing customer requirements and assessing the potential risks and related technical issues.
  • Participating in the creation of technical specifications.
  • Handing over completed work to clients/testers for testing purposes.
  • Determining and correcting functional and security errors in the source code.
  • Handing over completed software applications to clients, project managers, etc.
  • Providing technical support to clients.
18,637 - 62,849 ZAR
R programmer
  • Developing and maintaining statistical software and tools using R programming language.
  • Analyzing complex datasets to extract meaningful insights and drive data-informed decision-making.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver actionable solutions.
  • Creating data visualizations and reports to communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
  • Writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code to ensure maintainability and scalability of projects.
  • Conducting data cleaning and preprocessing to ensure data quality and reliability.
  • Participating in code reviews and contributing to best practices in software development.
  • Staying updated with the latest advancements in R programming and data science methodologies.
  • Troubleshooting and debugging existing R applications to enhance functionality and performance.
  • Providing training and support to team members and stakeholders on R tools and techniques.
19,858 - 54,592 ZAR
Ruby Developer/Programmer
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features in Ruby applications.
  • Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code while following best practices and development standards.
  • Debugging and resolving issues in existing applications to ensure optimal performance and user experience.
  • Participating in code reviews to provide constructive feedback and improve team productivity.
  • Staying updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance development processes.
  • Developing and maintaining documentation for code, processes, and applications.
  • Integrating user-facing elements with server-side logic to create seamless applications.
  • Ensuring the security and scalability of applications through rigorous testing and optimization.
  • Contributing to the continuous improvement of the development process and team collaboration.
  • Mentoring junior developers and sharing knowledge to foster a culture of learning within the team.
SAP specialist
  • Provide adequate user support, receive and resolve bug reports and problems.
  • Monitor the system and take measures to ensure trouble-free operation.
  • Manage assigned modules according to agreed internal standards.
  • Communicate with other departments to provide appropriate support for SAP users.
  • Contribute to the development of operational methodologies and development plans.
  • Take over new innovations as well as professional decommissioning of obsolete information systems.
20,517 - 66,379 ZAR
Scrum Master
  • Manages the scope and timeline of each project.
  • Coordinate sprints, retrospectives and daily stand-ups.
  • Facilitates internal communication and effective team collaboration.
  • Is the point of contact for external communication (e.g. from customers or interested parties).
  • Collaborates with product owners or product managers to resolve backlogs and new requirements.
  • Resolves conflicts and removes obstacles that arise.
  • Helps teams implement changes effectively.
  • Ensures deliverables meet quality standards at the end of each sprint.
  • Helps build a productive environment where team members "own" the product and enjoy working on it.
28,991 - 119,637 ZAR
Service Engineer
  • Mounting, dismantling and powering up production machinery and equipment.
  • Providing the repairs and maintenance of the production machinery and equipment.
  • Providing employee trainings on the use of production machinery and equipment.
  • Completing technical reports.
  • Providing technical support to internal and external customers.
17,749 - 44,397 ZAR
Service Technician
  • Repairing PCs, laptops, mainframes, servers and peripherals.
  • Determining causes of problems and their immediate removal.
  • Installing new or replacing outdated and dysfunctional motherboards, processors, graphic adapters, memory modules, hard drives, optical drives, sound and network cards and other computer components.
  • Installing and reinstalling operating systems and software applications.
  • Removing computer viruses, spyware, spam and other malicious applications.
  • Updating antivirus software, antispyware and security patches.
  • Communicating with customers, providing expert advice and consultations.
12,760 - 33,009 ZAR
Software Engineer
  • Using computer and mathematical knowledge in designing, developing, and testing software.
  • Analysing customer requirements and proposing technical solutions.
  • Creating and maintaining technical documentation.
  • Developing software according to customer requirements.
  • Testing software and repairing errors.
  • Providing technical support to clients.
32,313 - 93,187 ZAR
Software consultant
  • Consulting during the introduction of new information systems.
  • Expert support for business partners.
  • Participation in creating SW products according to the specific requirements of customers.
  • Analysis of weaknesses, imperfections, and errors of the IT solutions provided.
  • Testing and checking software.
  • Active communication with customers and suppliers.
  • Responsibility for reaching set targets.
  • Ensuring the implementation of the clients' requirements.
  • Co-operation with IT specialists and programmers on drafting possible solutions.
  • Training in using new information software.
  • Creating quality customer service and technical support.
17,796 - 66,263 ZAR
Systems Administrator
  • Installation and administration of computer servers and workstations.
  • Installing, reinstalling and updating licensed software; keeping records on purchased licences.
  • Performing regular system and software audits.
  • Analysing system logs and identifying possible irregularities.
  • Optimising the system operation and performance.
  • Managing the rights of access to the computer network with an emphasis on safeguarding of sensitive data from unauthorised access.
  • Responsibility for the controlled access to the Internet and securing of incoming and outgoing data.
  • Carrying out regular back-ups of electronic data.
  • Providing methodological support to employees regarding the software and hardware equipment usage.
  • Solving technical problems.
17,627 - 45,842 ZAR
Systems Engineer
  • Communicating with clients in order to become familiar with their requirements concerning the computer system.
  • Designing computer systems.
  • Communicating with hardware and software vendors.
  • Selecting the optimal hardware and software for the designed computer system.
  • Installing and configuring computer systems.
16,850 - 67,662 ZAR
Technical Writer
  • Drafting and creating technical documentation (manuals, user flysheets, on line/offline helpers, texts of user interface etc.).
  • Watching changes of a product and subsequently incorporating them into the technical documentation.
  • Assessing a text from the point of view of its comprehensibility, conciseness, correctness of grammar and style, homogeneity of used terminology etc.
  • Creating screen shots and graphs and incorporating them into the technical documentation.
  • Cooperating with the department of development.
17,521 - 43,650 ZAR
UX designer
  • Creating wireframes, prototypes, and user flows.
  • Collaborating with UI designers and developers on implementing designs.
  • Usability testing and iterating designs based on feedback.
  • Working with tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD.
  • Focusing on specific screens, interactions, and visual consistency.
User Experience Expert
  • Conducting and interpreting user research (interviews, testing, data analysis).
  • Creating UX strategies and recommendations for product development.
  • Evaluating existing solutions (UX audit, heuristic analysis).
  • Collaborating with product managers and stakeholders at a high level.
  • Mentoring UX designers and developers.
18,792 - 72,612 ZAR
Web Designer
  • Communicating with clients concerning the appearance of their future websites, putting the emphasis on the understanding of the requirements and expectations of clients.
  • Designing the basic structure of the website layout.
  • Creating graphic concepts of websites and their implementation using programming languages.
  • Preparing preliminary website designs and submitting concepts for the client´s approval.
  • Collecting texts and creating content for the website.
  • Optimising text, graphic, audio and video elements by converting them into various digital formats.
  • Website testing in terms of functionality and fixing bugs.
16,057 - 48,546 ZAR
Webmaster
  • Responsibility for managing websites in terms of the technical point of view as well as content.
  • Maintaining and updating website content.
  • Repairing errors.
  • Testing websites with the aim to streamline their usefulness.
  • Optimising the running of websites by changing the technical parameters of hardware, by compressing the used files, by improving user accessibility etc.
  • Cooperating with the authors of the texts, graphics, web programmers and web designers.
14,821 - 32,734 ZAR
iOS Developer
  • Designing and developing applications for the iOS platform.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code using Swift and Objective-C.
  • Troubleshooting and debugging applications to optimize performance.
  • Ensuring the quality of the application through rigorous testing and code reviews.
  • Staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to iOS development.
  • Participating in the entire application lifecycle, from concept to deployment.
  • Integrating APIs and third-party libraries to enhance application functionality.
  • Collaborating with UI/UX designers to create an intuitive user experience.
  • Documenting development processes, code changes, and application functionalities.
  • Providing support and maintenance for existing applications.
  • Contributing to team meetings and providing insights on software development best practices.
22,029 - 88,411 ZAR

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