Junior DevOps Engineer

Old Mutual (Africa) Holdings (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual is seeking a motivated Junior DevOps Engineer to join our technology team in Durban. You will work with developers, testers, platform engineers and stakeholders to enable automated deployment pipelines and reliable software releases across environments.

The role focuses on CI/CD, automation, and release management to improve deployment efficiency and reduce manual work while upholding DevOps best practices. Collaboration and continuous learning are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or diploma in a related field (CS/IT/Software Eng/IS).
• 1–3 years in a technical role with DevOps, CI/CD, or release management exposure.
• Understanding of Agile delivery and automation practices.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and support CI/CD pipelines for software delivery.
• Automate build, test, deployment, and release processes.
• Monitor and optimize pipeline performance for speed and reliability.
• Support DevOps best-practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate deployments across environments and assist with rollback procedures.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Automation passion

Education

Degree in Computer Science/IT/Software Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI/CD

Jenkins

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Docker

Cloud Platforms

Job description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior DevOps Engineer to join our growing technology team. This role is ideal for an individual who is passionate about automation, software delivery, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will work closely with developers, testers, platform engineers, and business stakeholders to support the delivery of high-quality software through automated deployment pipelines, release processes, and DevOps best practices.

As a Junior DevOps Engineer, you will play a key role in improving deployment efficiency, reducing manual effort through automation, and ensuring reliable software releases across multiple environments.

Key Responsibilities

CI/CD & Automation

• Build, maintain, and support CI/CD pipelines for software delivery.
• Automate build, testing, deployment, and release processes.
• Monitor and optimize pipeline performance to improve delivery speed and reliability.
• Support the implementation of DevOps best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Release Management

• Coordinate and support application deployments across development, testing, staging, and production environments.
• Participate in planned release activities and deployment validations.
• Assist with release scheduling, implementation, and post-release verification.
• Support rollback procedures and deployment recovery activities when required.

Operational Support

• Monitor application deployments and investigate deployment-related incidents.
• Assist in troubleshooting environment and deployment issues.
• Work closely with development and support teams to resolve production challenges.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and preventative improvements.

Scripting & Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain automation scripts to reduce manual operational effort.
• Identify opportunities to streamline software delivery processes.
• Maintain technical documentation, deployment procedures, and operational runbooks.

Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, QA, Platform, Infrastructure, and Support teams.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, planning sessions, and technical discussions.
• Support knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the team.

Minimum Requirements Qualifications

• Degree, National Diploma, or equivalent qualification in: o Computer Science o Information Technology o Software Engineering o Information System, or a related field.

Experience

• 1 to 3 years' experience in a technical role within software development, DevOps, systems administration, release management, or application support.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, deployment tools, or automation practices.
• Understanding of Agile software delivery methodologies will be advantageous.

Technical Skills

• CI/CD platforms (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins or similar)
• Source control systems such as Git
• Scripting using PowerShell, Bash, Shell, or Python
• Application deployment and release management processes
• Cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
• Container technologies such as Docker
• Monitoring and logging tools
• Software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices
• Infrastructure as Code concepts and automation principles

Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams
• A passion for automation and continuous improvement
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment

Skills Competencies

• Business Insight
• Communicates Effectively
• Cultivates Innovation
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability
• Manages Ambiguity
• Education

Closing Date 17 September 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

The Old Mutual Story!

Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending. We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.