ICT Developer, Western Cape at Sheldon Recruitment

• An NGO focused on community upliftment is seeking an ICT Developer for a permanent role based in Cape Town, Western Cape. 

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Engineering/Analytics, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years’ experience in full-stack, backend, or data-focused software development roles
• Experience delivering internal systems, automation tools, or reporting platforms that improved efficiency and reduced manual processes.
• Experience working in fast-paced, resource-constrained, or mission-driven environments such as non-profits, startups, or SMEs is advantageous
• Strong WordPress development and administration skills, with familiarity in managing SharePoint sites. Solid understanding of responsive web design principles and modern UI/UX best practices.

Good understanding of:

• Front-end and back-end web development; WordPress theme architecture, custom post types, and taxonomies; Cross-browser compatibility, web standards, and CSS-based design principles
• SEO best practices and Google Analytics; Strong development skills in HTML, CSS, JSON, JavaScript, jQuery, and web animation techniques; Proficiency in PHP and MySQL development.
• Working knowledge of Google Ads, PPC, and display advertising principles.
• Experience with graphic design, video editing, and Adobe Photoshop or similar creative tools advantageous; Experience integrating with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central APIs.
• Working knowledge of Power BI and DAX, particularly in reporting transition environments.
• Familiarity with open-source BI and reporting platforms such as Metabase, Apache Superset, or Redash; Experience with low-code/no-code workflow automation platforms such as n8n / Appsmith
• Sound understanding of cybersecurity, data protection, and system administration best practices.
• Exposure to logistics, supply chain, or distribution environments would be advantageous

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

Data Engineering & Analytics

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines with a preference for near real-time or hourly data updates.
• Build and manage data solutions using AWS services, including RDS (MySQL), S3, Lambda, Glue, or equivalent technologies.
• Develop and optimise advanced SQL queries, stored procedures, transformations, and data models to support operational and reporting requirements.
• Create clean, reporting-ready data structures (star/snowflake schemas or similar) incorporating pre-calculated business logic and conversions.
• Support the transition from Power BI to lightweight, web-based reporting and dashboard solutions using tools such as Laravel + Livewire, Filament PHP, Metabase, Superset, or custom React/Vue applications.
• Integrate and consolidate data from Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, MySQL, and other operational systems.

Web Development & Programming

• Develop, maintain, and enhance internal web applications using PHP and the Laravel framework.
• Design and optimise MySQL databases, including indexing, performance tuning, and schema design.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs, background job processing, and queue-based systems (Redis preferred).
• Contribute to frontend development using JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, and modern frameworks such as Vue.js or React.
• Maintain and improve WordPress websites, including theme customisation, plugin management, security, and performance optimisation.

Internal Systems & Automation

• Build and support internal workflow systems and operational tools, including forms, approvals, fleet management, checklists, and reporting applications.
• Develop and maintain bulk email and messaging solutions using platforms such as Mailgun, AWS SES, Postmark, or similar services.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency through practical, cost-effective technology solutions.
• Support users by troubleshooting technical issues and maintaining reliable day-to-day system operations.

Infrastructure & DevOps

• Support and maintain cloud-based infrastructure and deployment environments.
• Apply best practices in Git version control, Linux server administration, and basic CI/CD processes.
• Monitor system reliability, security, and performance across applications and infrastructure.

ICT Support

• Provide support to the ICT team and head office staff as and when needed