Job Vacancies at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

• A large-scale Security Specialist seeks an experienced Senior IT Technician to fill a hands-on role where you will support and maintain a large-scale IP Surveillance environment consisting of Axis cameras and Milestone XProtect VMS.
• You will manage and execute the site maintenance programme while assisting with projects and maintaining and troubleshooting IP surveillance infrastructure. As part of the company culture, technical staff are rotated across sites approximately every two years.
• The successful incumbent will possess a strong professional presence, adaptability, and a willingness to learn with at least 2 years’ experience with IP camera systems (any brand), experience with Axis cameras & Milestone XProtect will prove beneficial and have a strong understanding of installation, configuration, and maintenance.

DUTIES:

• Manage and execute the site maintenance programme.
• Work closely with the Onsite Technician under him.
• Maintain and troubleshoot IP surveillance infrastructure.
• Engage with the client professionally and effectively.
• Assist with and manage on-site projects.
• Provide reporting and documentation.

REQUIREMENTS:

IP Cameras –

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with IP camera systems (any brand).
• Experience with Axis cameras advantageous.
• Strong understanding of installation, configuration, and maintenance.

Video Management Systems –

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with any VMS.
• Experience with Milestone XProtect is highly advantageous.

Networking –

• Solid understanding of networking principles, including fibre infrastructure.

Servers & Systems –

• Experience with Dell servers.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Server and Active Directory.

Software –

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with software installation and maintenance.

Project & Client Management –

• Ability to manage small to medium site projects.
• Strong communication skills.
• Report writing capability.

Language Requirements –

• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Afrikaans advantageous.

Advantageous –

• Axis and/or Milestone Certifications (not required but beneficial).

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ENVIRONMENT:

• JOIN the dynamic team of a large-scale Security Specialist seeking two experienced CCTV Technicians, specializing in the installation and support of IP surveillance systems and access control solutions.
• Applicants will need at least 2 years’ experience installing IP cameras and access control systems, a basic understanding of networking fundamentals & be familiar with industry-standard equipment and installation practices. Any Certifications in Axis, Milestone, or SALTO will prove beneficial.

DUTIES:

• Installation and configuration of IP camera systems.
• Installation and support of access control systems.
• Assist with system commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Basic network setup and support related to CCTV and access control.
• Ensure quality workmanship and adherence to project standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

IP Cameras & Access Control –

• Minimum 2 years’ experience installing IP cameras and access control systems.
• Familiarity with industry-standard equipment and installation practices.

Networking –

• Basic understanding of networking fundamentals.

Language Requirements –

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)/
• Afrikaans advantageous.

Advantageous –

• Certifications in Axis, Milestone, or SALTO (not required but beneficial).

ATTRIBUTES:

• Hands-on and technically capable.
• Reliable and detail-oriented.
• Willing to learn and grow within the company.
• Professional in their approach when working on-site.

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ENVIRONMENT:

• JOIN the Port Elizabeth Division of a Leading Equipment Manufacturer seeking the technical expertise of a Senior HVAC Technician whose core role will entail the repairs, maintenance and troubleshooting of commercial HVAC systems.
• You will do preventative maintenance and inspection of ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment; order materials via Procurement while ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety Act.
• The ideal candidate must have Grade 12/Matric, a valid Category A SAQCC card will prove beneficial, have 5 -8 years hands-on industry experience of working with all aspects of ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• You will also need a solid understanding of advanced principles of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating, with the ability to work in confined spaces and be physically fit and able to work at heights in excess of 2 metres.

DUTIES:

Preventative maintenance/ Repairs: Resolves maintenance and services issues at various Dealer locations to ensure full operability 24/7. (80%) –

• Preventative maintenance and inspection of ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• Full repairs of ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• Fault finding on HVAC, refrigeration and ventilation equipment.
• Site assessments and condition reports completion.
• New works installations as directed by the Site Supervisor.

Reporting and Administration: Responsibilities to be completed in a timely and accurate manner (10%) –

• Complete all documentation relevant to the completion of jobs and reports and/ or records.
• Initiation of ordering of materials via Procurement.

Health and Safety- Adherence to standards, guidelines, legislation and procedures set to ensure the safety. (5%) –

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Health and Safety Act pertaining to all works in general and refrigeration equipment in particular.
• Ensure that Company safety, policy and regulatory standards are met at all times and maintain safe work habits in order to achieve safety goals.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• A valid Category A SAQCC card advantageous.

Experience/Skills –

• Minimum of 5 -8 years hands-on industry experience of working with all aspects of ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• Experience operating within the oil and gas environment (advantage).
• Understanding of advanced principles of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Physically fit and able to work at heights in excess of 2 metres, attention to detail and ability to identify key issues and follow instructions, perform electrical tests on equipment – single and 3 phase.
• Working overtime and/or weekends and/or Standby will be required.
• Must be in possession of a valid Driver’s Licence.

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ENVIRONMENT:

• Our client is a Cape Town-based digital marketing consultancy founded by ex-Google professionals. They challenge wasteful agency models and deliver measurable, efficient growth for local and international clients across paid media, data analytics, automation, and UX.
• They are looking for a sharp, creative Social Media Performance Manager to own paid campaign strategy and execution across Meta (Facebook and Instagram), TikTok, and YouTube.
• The successful candidate will plan, build, optimise, and report on performance campaigns — turning ad spend into real results for a diverse client portfolio spanning South Africa and global markets.

DUTIES:

• Plan and execute paid social campaigns end-to-end across Meta (Facebook & Instagram), TikTok, and YouTube
• Manage budgets, bidding strategies, and ROAS targets across multiple client accounts
• Create and test ad concepts, audiences, and funnels — always iterating on performance data
• Deliver clear reporting with actionable insights to clients and internal teams
• Stay ahead of platform changes, algorithm shifts, and emerging ad formats

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years in social media performance / paid media marketing
• Platform certifications are a major plus (e.g. Meta Blueprint, TikTok Academy, Google Ads)
• Proven track record managing significant ad budgets with measurable ROI
• Proficiency with AI tools such as Claude and Canva, or similar, for workflow efficiency
• Creative thinker and analytical problem solver — you live in the data but think in ideas
• Experience with international clients or multi-market campaigns is a strong plus

ATTRIBUTES

• Strong understanding of paid social bidding strategies, audience segmentation, and funnel optimisation
• Ability to translate performance data into creative recommendations
• Excellent communication skills for client and internal reporting
• Self-sufficient with AI and design tools to accelerate execution

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ENVIRONMENT:

• A leading Cloud Solutions company is seeking a DevOps and Infrastructure Engineer who will be responsible for bridging the gap between code and customers.
• This hands-on specialist will own the end-to-end CI/CD lifecycle, manage their scaling Kubernetes environment, and ensure that “Push to Production” is a non-event.
• The successful candidate will be able to empower a small development team by building and implementing the framework and controls that enable delivery efficiency while limiting risk.
• The development team is primarily responsible for creating, enhancing, integrating and maintaining complex custom-designed and off-the-shelf software systems. The team also provides input into technical designs, including investigating complex problems and proposing solutions.

DUTIES:

• Pipeline Automation: Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Flux) to automate testing, security scanning, and deployment.
• Kubernetes Orchestration: Manage and scale their production K8s clusters (On-Prem), ensuring high availability, resource optimization, and seamless deployment.
• Release Management: Ensure that production releases are deployed in a manner that minimizes downtime.
• Observability & Reliability: Implement deep-stack monitoring and alerting (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki) to proactively identify bottlenecks before they affect their customers.
• Security, and Process Adherence: Establish, uphold, and enforce technical standards, established engineering methodologies (including CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code), and security protocols across the entire delivery lifecycle, ensuring all infrastructure and code deployments adhere to departmental processes and procedures
• Contributing to software architecture planning
• Participate in regular sprints meetings
• Documentation: ensure system documentation, release notes, installation notes and user guides are created and maintained
• Contributing to establishing process & refining/optimising operational processes
• Assist in managing infrastructure components and hosting environments

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Formal tertiary qualification (Degree or diploma in Computer Science, IT or Engineering) or equivalent experience essential.
• 5+ years of working development experience essential.
• Project Life Cycle and software development methodologies essential.
• Expert knowledge with Linux and Bash scripting essential.
• Expert knowledge of Docker builds and maintaining a Kubernetes environment essential.
• Strong working knowledge with CI/CD pipeline and related software preferrable. They use Github Actions, Jenkins and Flux.
• Working knowledge with Git / GitHub essential
• Working knowledge of IP Networking essential
• Working knowledge of Client/Server and integration technologies essential
• Experience with VoIP, WebRTC and other telecommunications standards preferable
• Ability to understand, troubleshoot and debug technical issues

ATTRIBUTES:

• Operational Ownership & Product Mindset: Take proactive, end-to-end ownership of the CI/CD pipeline and the DevOps platform, driving operational excellence by treating the internal development team as the primary customer.
• Technical Communication & Collaboration: Function as a cross-functional partner, able to work seamlessly across development, QA, and business teams, while clearly articulating complex system architectures and technical designs to all stakeholders.
• Resilience & Incident Leadership: Maintain solution quality and manage time effectively under tight release deadlines. Demonstrate calm leadership when managing critical production issues and leading root cause analysis (RCA).
• Continuous Learning & Mentorship: Committed to self-study to remain current with evolving technologies. Contribute to continual improvement with respect to operational processes. Committed to knowledge transfer, documenting processes, and mentoring junior team members.

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ENVIRONMENT:

• A leading Cloud Solutions company is seeking a Intermediate to Senior Backend Developer who will be responsible for developing, implementing and testing software components and applications, as well as maintaining and developing existing applications.
• The development team is primarily responsible for creating, enhancing, integrating and maintaining complex custom-designed and off-the-shelf software systems. The team also provides input into technical designs, including investigating complex problems and proposing solutions.

DUTIES:

• Software development and maintenance:
• Develop software according to functional and technical specifications
• Follow SDLC requirements (using Agile methodologies with feature-complete approach)
• Ensure developed software is unit-tested
• Ensure developed software is peer-reviewed
• Provide assistance with test case creation
• Ensure software is under version control, and developed and released from the correct stream
• Ensure all work is done against a case and/or user stories, updating tracking tools as prescribed
• Participate in regular sprints, customer demos etc.
• Provide regular progress updates
• Documentation: ensure system documentation, release notes, installation notes and user guides are created and maintained
• Release delivery leadership: as required, fulfil the delivery lead role, assisting the delivery manager, by coordinating other developers, analysts and testers for a specific release
• Ownership of systems as required. Take responsibility for stability, integrity, security and architectural management in association with the Development Manager

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Formal tertiary qualification (Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, IT, or Engineering) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant development experience.
• Strong understanding of project life cycle and software development methodologies.
• Experience with version control using Git.
• Solid understanding of client-server architecture and integration technologies.

Technical Skills (Essential)

• JavaScript and TypeScript
• js
• Extensive experience with Express.js and MongoDB

Additional / Beneficial Skills

• Exposure to Vue.js framework
• CI/CD pipeline experience
• Ability to understand, debug, and resolve technology-specific exceptions

ATTRIBUTES:

• Confident, enthusiastic
• Able to communicate ideas and thinking, and propose solutions
• Must be able to work in a team
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Willingness to improve and grow with position