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We are seeking an experienced
DevOps Engineer
to join our IT team. You will design, build, and maintain
CI/CD pipelines
, automate processes, and ensure
system reliability, security, and scalability
.

Requirements:

• 3+ years DevOps experience with
  CI/CD tools
  (Jenkins, GitLab)
• Experience with
  Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS
• Scripting/automation skills (
  Python, Shell, PowerShell, Groovy, Perl
  )
• Knowledge of
  databases
  , microservices, and Agile workflows
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain pipelines and automation processes
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize server and network infrastructure
• Apply security best practices and support cloud migration initiatives
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams

DevOps Engineer

Recruiter:
Network Recruitment

Job Ref:
BIT /Mel

Date posted:
Thursday, September 11, 2025

Location:
Centurion, South Africa

Salary:
75000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
We're recruiting for a
DevOps Engineer
to join a team in Pretoria. This is a
fully in-office role
where you will be responsible for designing, maintaining, and improving infrastructure that keeps systems reliable, scalable, and secure.

POSITION INFO:
**DevOps Engineer

Pretoria

Full-time

On-site

Market-related salary**
Non-Negotiables:

• Solid background working with Linux systems.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services.
• Strong knowledge of Ansible (or similar tools).
• Proficiency with Git.
• Scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, or similar).
• Docker expertise.

Extra Skills:

• Experience with OpenVPN.
• Familiarity with Jenkins & CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to AWS CDK.
• Monitoring/observability tools: Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, and Alloy.
• Knowledge of Azure.
• Application server experience with Wildfly.
• Database skills with MySQL.
• Understanding of security monitoring.
• Networking fundamentals.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.

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Snr Recruitment Consultant

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Full time in office, flexibility in office hours, free lunch

The salary offered will be between R40k - R80k per month, market related in line with qualifications, skills and level of experience.

There are two positions available: Intermediate DevOps Engineer in Production and Intermediate DevOps Engineer in Systems

Key Responsibilities

• Containerization & Orchestration: Develop, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Provision and maintain cloud resources, ensuring scalability and cost-effectiveness.
• CI/CD Pipeline Development: Design and implement Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines to automate application delivery.
• Monitoring & Logging: Set up and manage monitoring tools and logging systems to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with development and operations teams to streamline workflows and improve system efficiency.
• Documentation: Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for infrastructure setups, deployment processes, and troubleshooting guides.
• 20% SysAdmin orientated tasks such as Linux machines, server setups etc. (DevOps Systems)

Required Skills & Experience

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Hands-on experience with at least one cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Strong scripting skills in Bash or Python for automation tasks.
• Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
• Proficiency in using Git for version control.
• Linux Proficiency (DevOps Production)
• Problem-Solving mentality

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience: 4 to 8 years in a DevOps or similar role, with hands-on experience in the required technologies.
• Certifications: Certifications in relevant tools or platforms (e.g., Docker Certified Associate, Kubernetes Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are advantageous.

NB: Applicants must be based and have right to work in South Africa

Equal Experts is an innovative consultancy specialising in the delivery of custom software solutions for blue-chip enterprise and public sector clients across a range of industry sectors. We work on important projects for our clients, deliver market-leading propositions across the digital, online and mobile channels, and are recognised for our leadership in the application of agile and lean delivery methods to assure delivery. We have offices in Australia, India, South Africa, the UK, the EU and the USA.

We see operability as a fundamental tenet of our approach to building and delivering software. The reasoning? The role is not simply about facilitating the continuous delivery of quality software; we focus on the operational requirements we deliver to ensure that software runs in production, as desired.

Our Operability Engineers draw on all their experience of DevOps practices in what's a very hands-on, collaborative role – actively pairing with others to share knowledge and increase the delivery team's maturity around Operability.

This role involves working in teams that use modern agile technical practices - including continuous integration and deployment and fast feedback loops - to deliver timely and pragmatic solutions, as well as helping others to do their jobs in a more effective way.

Responsibilities

● Influence, collaborate, and manage expectations with immediate stakeholders and the team.

● Build with consideration for the customer's ability to support and maintain the software.

● Provide support and leadership by mentoring client team members.

● Clearly communicate technical concepts or ideas to any audience.

● Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing environments.

Required Skills

● Open and capable of pair or mob programming. Can work closely with developers in cross-functional teams.

● Programming language and coding experience (e.g., able to build a simple service with automated tests).

● Strong automation skills, including experience with unit testing and automated testing tools.

● Delivers small pieces of work continuously. Prefers shorter feedback loops and aims for all work to go to production.

● Understands when and why to use a branching strategy and recognises when a branching strategy has gone too far.

● Strong technical background in build, release, and environments, with experience and expertise in software build tools, CI tools like Jenkins, Gitlab, and Github Actions.

● Strong knowledge of Linux and/or Windows. Comfortable working on the command line.

● Solid understanding of Cloud Computing providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and experience with functions, containers, and virtual machines.

● Familiarity with infrastructure provisioning tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure ARM,Pulumi).

● Understanding of telemetry practices (monitoring, graphing, alerting, anomaly detection) and tools (e.g., Elastic, Grafana, Datadog, Sensu, Prometheus).

● Proficient in network implementation, debugging network issues, and collaborating with networking teams to build and maintain networks.

● Experience running, operating, and supporting software in production.

NB: Applicants must be based and have right to work in South Africa

The DevOps Engineer will design, implement, and maintain automation and deployment processes across Coronation's hybrid landscape. The role requires strong Linux expertise with working knowledge of Windows systems, supporting both legacy and modern workloads. The engineer will help drive infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD maturity, container orchestration, ensuring system reliability, scalability, and security.

Kubernetes & Rancher Expert Wanted: Drive Automation and Resilience in DevOps

The ideal candidate is an expert in Kubernetes and Rancher, passionate about creating resilient, automated CI/CD pipelines and ensuring a highly available infrastructure. Encourages innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning. Engineers and developers are empowered to bring new ideas to life and shape the future of digital ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters for both production and non-production environments using Rancher.
• Design, develop, and enhance CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments of backend (C#) and frontend (Flutter) applications.
• Ensure smooth and reliable software releases across all stages, including Development, System Integration Testing (SIT), and Production.
• Implement and oversee comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to maintain system health, performance, and uptime.
• Lead the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices to automate environment provisioning and configuration.
• Work closely with development teams to troubleshoot infrastructure issues and improve application performance.
• Manage the deployment and configuration of critical components such as RabbitMQ, Redis, and PostgreSQL databases.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Proven hands-on experience managing containerized environments with Kubernetes (K8s).
• Demonstrate expertise in managing and operating K8s clusters using Rancher.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts and proven experience building automated pipelines with tools like Jenkins, Bitbucket CI, AWS DevOps, or similar.
• Experience managing multiple environments (e.g., Dev, SIT, UAT, Prod) and promoting code between them.
• Solid understanding of core development concepts, source control (Git), and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python).
• Experience with deploying and managing RabbitMQ or other message brokers.
• Experience with in-memory data stores like Redis.
• Familiarity with the build and deployment pipeline for C#/.NET applications.
• Familiarity with the deployment process for Flutter mobile/web applications.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Experience in a DevSecOps environment, integrating security practices into the CI/CD pipeline.

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Job Description
To lead the automation of processes between software development and IT teams to enable continuous delivery through designing, developing, testing, and releasing software frequently, faster, and more reliably in an agile environment.

To enable the continuous delivery of designing, developing, testing, and releasing software frequently, faster and more reliably using Lean Thinking. To ensure continuous improvement and collaboration between development, testing and operations teams.

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our Infrastructure & Systems Support team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing on-premise Linux environments, with a specific focus on Kubernetes, Docker, and Rancher platforms. This role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain on-premise Linux systems, primarily based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Oversee the deployment, configuration, and performance optimization of Kubernetes clusters and Docker containers.
• Manage and maintain Rancher environments to support container orchestration and scalability.
• Provide technical support and query resolution for system-related issues to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with the development team to support testing, continuous integration, and deployment processes.
• Work in partnership with the Infrastructure & Systems Support (I&SS) team to ensure seamless network and infrastructure integration.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash (Python proficiency will be advantageous).
• Continuously assess and enhance system performance, security, and reliability.

Qualifications And Experience
Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years' experience in a system administration or DevOps role
• Minimum of 3 years' hands-on experience working with Kubernetes in production environments.
• Proven experience in Linux administration, particularly Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Strong proficiency in Bash scripting.
• In-depth knowledge of Rancher and Docker containerization.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, analyze, and optimize system performance.
• Experience with Python or any other scripting language would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with automation and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Jenkins).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or any related field
• RHCSA or RHCE certification (highly beneficial).
• Kubernetes, Docker, or Rancher certifications.

*Job Details
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. *
27/10/25

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Description
DevOps Engineer
About Scytale
Scytale is a fast-growing B2B SaaS startup transforming cybersecurity compliance for businesses worldwide. Our innovative Compliance-as-a-Service platform simplifies frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS for startups, scale-ups, and enterprises. Recognized as a leader in Governance, Risk & Compliance on G2 , our customers rave about our platform and service.

Headquartered in Tel Aviv, we offer a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and benefits that prioritize your professional and personal well-being.

Role Overview
We are looking for a passionate and highly skilled
DevOps Engineer
to join our R&D team and support the rapid growth of our Compliance-as-a-Service platform. You will take a leading role in designing, implementing, and maintaining a scalable, secure, and resilient cloud infrastructure. This is your chance to work on cutting-edge technologies and make a significant impact by shaping the foundation of Scytale's platform used by SaaS companies worldwide.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years as a DevOps Engineer, preferably in a SaaS company.
• Cloud Expertise: 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services, including EKS, EC2, SQS, SNS, RDS, S3, VPC, and IAM.
• Kubernetes & Docker: Advanced experience in managing containerized environments.
• CI/CD Proficiency: 2+ years of experience building and maintaining pipelines; familiarity with tools like GitHub Actions and ArgoCD is a plus.
• IaaC Knowledge: 2+ years of hands-on experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools, especially Terraform.
• Scripting Skills: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Shell Script and Python.
• Problem Solver: Proven ability to architect and build scalable and maintainable cloud infrastructure for SaaS applications.
• Team Player: Strong communication skills, self-driven, and able to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced startup environment.
• Observability: 2+ years of experience working with Prometheus, Grafana, or any open telemetry solutions.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with maintaining Airflow and Spark infrastructure in Kubernetes.
• Building remote cloud-based development environments.
• Familiarity with compliance and auditing requirements for cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design & Build: Develop and maintain Scytale's cloud infrastructure with a focus on scalability, security, cost-efficiency, and resilience.
• Manage Kubernetes: Administer and optimize Kubernetes (K8S) clusters at the core of the company's infrastructure.
• Drive Automation: Own and improve CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes.
• Ensure Resilience: Lead disaster recovery planning, implement robust backup solutions, and enhance infrastructure reliability.
• Database Administration: Manage and optimize managed Snowflake and MongoDB databases, ensuring performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor & Optimize: Implement monitoring and logging solutions to improve system performance, availability, and security.
• Collaborate: Work closely with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure solutions with product and business needs.
• Stay Ahead: Conduct architectural research, adopt best practices, and stay updated on new technologies to support the company's rapid growth.

Benefits
Why Join Scytale?

• Innovative Work: Contribute to building a platform transforming cybersecurity compliance for businesses worldwide.
• Professional Growth: Access courses, conferences, and mentorship opportunities to grow your career.
• Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive and growth-oriented team.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, stock options, study fund, monthly lunch stipends, and more.
• Team Spirit: Join team events, happy hours, and celebrations that foster a fun and collaborative environment.
• Family First: Work in an environment that prioritizes personal and family well-being.

Ready to innovate and grow with us? Join Scytale and help transform cybersecurity compliance for companies worldwide

About the role

The role of DevOps Engineer is about bridging the gap between Development and IT Operations. Our focus is on automating solutions to increase development velocity and security, working towards the goal of Continuous Delivery. A broad range of technical skills are required. The ability to work alone and collaboratively on internal projects and in development Sprints are required as well. Agile working practices with tools such as JIRA, Bitbucket and Confluence will be part of the role.

Role Responsibilities

• Involvement in the design of automated solution
• Automation of operational functions with a security first mindset
• Creation of new operational solutions both in the Cloud and on Premise
• Automation and configuration management of virtual infrastructure and services
• Set up and standardisation of monitoring solutions
• End state documentation of solutions and work with presentations
• Design, deploy, and manage Azure infrastructure using best practices.
• Implement and maintain Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for our applications using Azure DevOps.
• Automate and optimise processes to ensure fast and efficient software delivery.
• Monitor and manage the performance and availability of our applications and infrastructure using Azure tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application issues.
• Implement and maintain security policies and procedures for our Azure environment.
• Collaborate with development and client operations teams to ensure the smooth delivery of software and OS updates.

Skills/Knowledge in order of importance

• Familiarity with Cloud Provisioning e.g. AWS & Azure
• Hybrid Cloud Networking
• Knowledge of Networking and DNS
• Experience with Atlassian products e.g. JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket
• Ubuntu
• NGINX
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Docker Swarm
• Version Control with Git
• Ansible
• Terraform
• Knowledge of CDN Providers
• ELK Stack
• Bash
• Prometheus, Alert manager and Grafana
• Python
• Familiarity with ITIL principles
• Liquibase or other database automation tools