Open Positions at Sun International

Job Description

• The Mobile Developer (Flutter) is a developing technical contributor who builds and maintains features within Sun International’s cross-platform mobile applications using Flutter and Dart. Working under the guidance of the Senior Mobile Developer and Team Lead, the role focuses on implementing UI components, integrating with backend services, and writing well-tested code, building proficiency in mobile development practices within a regulated iGaming environment.

Core behavioural & Technical / proficiency competencies:

• Flutter & Dart development (widgets, state management, lifecycle).
• Mobile UI/UX development (responsive layouts, animations, design systems).
• REST API integration (JSON parsing, async/await, error handling).
• Mobile testing (unit, widget, integration, device testing).
• Git version control and CI/CD pipelines for mobile builds.
• Firebase integration (crash reporting, analytics, performance monitoring).
• Mobile security (secure storage, HTTPS, token/auth handling).
• App deployment (Play Store/App Store build, release, and submission process).
• Problem-solving and debugging complex technical issues.
• Agile development experience with cross-functional collaboration.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Development, or a related field (required)
• Relevant mobile development or Flutter certifications (advantageous)

Experience:

• 4+ years’ experience in mobile application development, with at least 2 years building Flutter applications
• Working proficiency in Dart and a solid understanding of the Flutter widget tree and lifecycle

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Job Description

• The Software Developer (Frontend) is a developing technical contributor who builds and maintains features across Sun International’s online iGaming platform under the guidance of senior developers and the team lead.
• Working within the Client & Mobile Experience team, the role involves implementing frontend interfaces, backend services, and API integrations, developing proficiency across the full stack while delivering reliable, well-tested code in a regulated environment.

Core behavioural & Technical / proficiency competencies:

• React / Next.js / HTML & CSS (frontend development)
• Node.js / NestJS (backend services & API development)
• SQL & NoSQL basics (data modelling & querying fundamentals)
• REST APIs & webhooks (integration patterns)
• Git, Azure DevOps (version control & CI/CD pipelines)
• Unit & integration testing (QA and code reliability)
• Authentication & secure data handling (application security basics)
• Azure cloud fundamentals (deployment & cloud services awareness)
• Problem-solving & systems thinking (debugging and optimisation)
• Agile delivery (iterative development, sprint-based execution)
• Code quality & attention to detail (clean, maintainable code)
• Ownership & accountability (end-to-end feature delivery mindset)

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Development, or a related field (required)
• Relevant industry certifications (advantageous)

Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in software development with exposure to both frontend and backend work
• Working proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript and at least one modern frontend framework (React or Next.js preferred)

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Job Description

• The Software Developer (Backend – Payments & Gaming Integrations) is a developing technical contributor who builds and maintains backend services supporting Sun International’s payment processing and gaming provider integrations.
• Working under the guidance of the Senior Backend Developer and Team Lead, the role focuses on implementing API integrations, writing reliable Node.js / NestJS code, supporting database operations, and building proficiency in secure, high-availability backend development within a regulated iGaming environment.

Core behavioural & Technical / proficiency competencies:

• Node.js & NestJS (TypeScript, modular architecture, REST APIs)
• SQL Server (queries, stored procedures, indexing basics)
• API integration (REST, webhooks, request/response handling)
• Payment & transaction processing fundamentals
• Testing & QA (Jest, Supertest, unit/integration testing)
• Git & CI/CD (Azure DevOps pipelines)
• Security basics (auth, encryption, secure data handling)
• Cloud awareness (Azure, containers)
• Problem-solving & analytical thinking
• Agile collaboration & communication
• Delivery focus, ownership & accountability

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Developering, or a related field (required)
• Relevant Microsoft or cloud certifications (advantageous)

Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in backend software development with working proficiency in Node.js / NestJS (TypeScript)

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Job Description

• The Solutions Architect is responsible for defining, evolving, and governing the end-to-end architecture of Sun International’s online iGaming platforms across frontend, backend, integration, data, and infrastructure layers.
• The role ensures the platform is scalable, secure, and resilient to support multi-jurisdiction growth. Working with the Software Development Manager and engineering teams, the Solutions Architect translates business and product requirements into technical designs, drives key architecture decisions, and ensures consistency across delivery teams.
• This is a hands-on role combining architectural governance with deep technical involvement, including design reviews, code-level input, and support for complex or high-risk initiatives.

Core behavioural  & Technical / proficiency competencies:

• Platform & Systems Architecture (microservices, event-driven, CQRS)
• Full Stack Technology Depth (C# / .NET, Next.js, NestJS, Node.js)
• API Design & Governance (REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, versioning)
• Database Architecture (SQL Server, Azure SQL, CosmosDB, Redis)
• Azure Cloud Architecture (compute, networking, PaaS, security)
• Integration Architecture (payment gateways, gaming providers, third-party APIs)
• Security Architecture (OAuth, encryption, PCI-DSS, data privacy)
• Infrastructure as Code & DevOps (Terraform, Bicep, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Observability & Reliability Design (SLOs, monitoring, DR)
• Architecture Governance & Documentation (C4, ADRs, Confluence)
• Multi-jurisdictional compliance, localisation, and multi-currency architecture
• Systems Thinking & Architectural Design
• Problem-Solving & Decision Making
• Collaboration & Communication
• Influencing Without Authority

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Development, or a related field (required)
• Master’s degree in computer science, Software Development, or a related field (advantageous)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (advantageous)
• TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect, or equivalent enterprise architecture certification (advantageous)

Experience:

• 10+ years’ experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a software architect or principal engineer role
• Proven experience designing and evolving large-scale, distributed platform architectures in production
• Deep knowledge of multiple technology stacks: C# / .NET, TypeScript/JavaScript (Next.js, NestJS, Node.js), and supporting frameworks
• Strong database architecture experience across SQL Server, Azure SQL, CosmosDB, and Redis
• Extensive experience with Azure cloud services and cloud-native architecture patterns
• Solid understanding of API design (REST, GraphQL, WebSocket), microservices, event-driven architecture, and integration patterns

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Job Description

• The Lead: Site Reliability Engineering is responsible for establishing and driving the SRE discipline within Sun International. The role owns platform reliability, availability, and performance across all production environments, ensuring the iGaming platform delivers a seamless, always-on experience for players, driving shared ownership of reliability across engineering and product teams.
• The role will define SLOs and error budgets, build observability and incident management capabilities, drive infrastructure-as-code adoption, and lead a team of Site Reliability Engineers.
• The role bridges development and operations, embedding reliability practices into the software delivery lifecycle and championing a culture of automation, resilience, and continuous improvement.

Core behavioural & Technical / proficiency competencies:

• SRE Principles (SLOs, SLIs, error budgets, toil reduction)
• Azure Cloud Platform (compute, networking, storage, PaaS, security)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates)
• Observability & Monitoring (Grafana, Prometheus, Azure Monitor, Application Insights)
• Containerisation & Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes / AKS)
• Incident Management & Disaster Recovery
• CI/CD & Deployment Strategies (Azure DevOps, blue-green, canary)
• Scripting & Automation (PowerShell, Bash, Python)
• Security Hardening & Compliance (Defender for Cloud, PCI-DSS)
• Cost Optimisation & FinOps

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (required)

Experience:

• 10 years’ experience in software development, DevOps, or site reliability engineering, inclusive of 3 years in a leadership or senior technical role
• Proven experience defining and operating SLOs, SLIs, and error budgets in a production environment
• Deep knowledge of Azure cloud services (App Services, AKS, Azure SQL, Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Key Vault, Front Door, Traffic Manager)

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Job Purpose

• Responsible for the effective day-to-day shift management of Food & Beverage operations (including restaurants, beverage operations with specific regard to achieving profitability for specific outlets; maintaining products and standards of operation; maximising customer satisfaction; delivery of the F&B business objectives and developing a cross-functional talent pipeline within food & beverage.      

Key Performance Areas

Delivered F&B Plan

• Develop outlet objectives and deliverables in line with Unit F&B strategy
• Facilitate the communication and implementation of F&B deliverables for the outlet
• Conduct risk analyses into impact on short term profit margins
• Provide clear delegation of authority and accountability for deliverables
• Manage and allocate people and operational resources
• Communicate plans relative to promotions and strategies to relevant staff and stakeholders within the unit
• Align plans with EE, SD and procurement transformation strategies which contribute towards BBBEE targets being achieved for the property

F&B Shift Management

• Put in place staff scheduling and duty allocations to ensure maximum coverage
• Handle shift briefings / handovers / shift reports
• Interact and be present on the floor during service to understand and assist clients with requests, special requirements, recommendations, concerns, resolution of complaints, etc.
• Manage staff appearance and floor appearance/ functioning of equipment and systems for the outlet
• Provides feedback and reports back to management on the performance and challenges within the restaurant
• Manage the control of stock and operating equipment as per SOP for the outlet
• Cash-ups at the end of the shift
• Completes shift reports

F&B Product Enhancement

• Collaborate with the F&B Manager to complete a competitor analysis of food and beverage in property catchment areas including pricing comparisons
• Conduct product performance analyses / reviews and make recommendations to address opportunities and gaps
• Provide product rationalisation on a regular basis or as required
• Motivate new product enhancements
• Compile action plans for the implementation of approved projects
• Measure ROI and performance on a regular basis

F&B Standards & Governance

• Monitor F&B standards and processes
• Align practices with new legislative compliance around health, hygiene, safety and the environment
• Implement sufficient control measures (including systems and processes) & checks within each outlet to mitigate any financial risk to the business. All staff in F&B to adhere the policy and procedures.
• Conduct weekly walkabouts of all F&B front of house and back of house areas to monitor compliance
• Encourage a waste management culture and ensure all staff are trained.
• Work with internal stakeholders (maintenance, finance, HR, and security) to identify risk areas and address these

People Management

• Manage staff conditions of employment, e.g. attendance, absenteeism, leave, adherence to policies and procedures
• Manage productivities and payroll costs for the outlet
• Identification of employee training needs
• Perform on the job training and coaching to close developmental gaps and build succession for a talent pipeline within the outlet
• Manage employee relations within the department
• Staff communication and motivation
• Performance contracting, reviews and development
• Provides resources and removes obstacles to performance
• Recruit and resource for talent for positions within the department
• Onboarding of new staff members

Budget management

• Participate in the preparation of budget forecasts & controls for multiple outlets
• Consolidate Capex requirements for specific outlets
• Guide and consolidate the completion of Cost of Sales reports including:
• Theoretical COS per outlet for food & beverage respectively.
• Recipes – Recipe links needs to be in place to ensure accuracy and legitimacy of theoretical as well as put us in a position for the theoretical to be system generated.
• Food recipe – All menu item food recipes to be reviewed and signed off and where needed recaptured into the system MC or IFS to ensure accurate food theoretical.
• Procurement – All supplier prices and supplier price quotes to be reviewed and monitored on a monthly basis going forward to ensure we monitor and track price movements to minimize input cost fluctuations.
• Cost control – oversee the conducting of accurate stock takes in line with Company process. Use stock takes variance reports to manage underperforming outlets in relation to COS

Customer Relationship Management

• Ensures that guests are treated with courtesy and respect at all times
• Interact with guests and provide professional service standards and solutions
• Handle any escalated complaints, disputes and suggestions as required
• Engage with customers and provide a customer experience within the hotel / on the floor that will support brand loyalty ensuring SI as the brand of choice
• Be present on the floor during service / promotions or functions
• Conduct staff training on product knowledge / promotions (including promotion information, functions, facilities, etc)
• Provide post-mortem feedback with regards promotions to ensure these are always relevant and effective
• Shift handover ensures that staff have sufficient insights and information with regards
• VIP customers visiting the property

Job Requirements

Education

• Grade 12
• 3 Year Hotel School Diploma or equivalent National Qualification at a Diploma level 

Experience

• 5-6 years in the food and beverage industry of which at least 2 years experience in a supervisory role within the food and beverage environment 

Skills and Knowledge

Core behavioural competencies

• Planning
• Decision-making
• Analysing / Diagnosing performance of the outlet / product performance
• Reviewing - Assessing feasibility; assessing compliance; efficiencies
• Problem-Solving
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Attention to detail
• Influencing & Advising skills
• Emotional resilience
• Dealing with Customers (including dealing with conflict)
• Networking and relationship building
• Innovation & continuous Improvement
• Motivating others / gaining co-operation
• Training; coaching; keeping abreast of new developments in field
• People management

Technical / proficiency competencies

• Food & Beverage Costing
• Food & Beverage Product Knowledge
• Speciality beverage knowledge – wine, barrister
• Team Planning
• Operational Management
• Product Development
• Stock control
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Micros / Opera is preferred
• Business Acumen
• Financial Acumen
• Report writing
• Contract management
• Knowledge and application of legislation relating to Safety, Health and the environment
• Team Planning

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Description  

Job Purpose

• To provide administrative and general support to the department to ensure the seamless implementation and consistent delivery of services provided by the department to all clients and stakeholders.

Key Performance Arears

• Verify information on Block request forms, check availability and create block in the system
• Setting up of allotments as per enquiry form re dates, rates etc. including required background information
• Check and amend blocks when required and pulling of confirmation letters
• Requests for Rates to be opened if closed
• Facilitate block changes - including overbooking process
• Complete the daily SREV123 and Deposit Reports pulled and distribute to relevant stakeholders and Ops team
• Block Changes - including overbooking process
• Calculate, monitor and follow-up on cancellation fees and late reduction of rooms.
• Assist with inputting of names for groups
• Supply PM account numbers to the Op's team
• Provide administrative support in the Reservations office (including responding to e-mails, mail and telephone)
• Allocate and reconcile supplier invoices correctly and resolve all queries
• Monitor staff leave as per department norms and company policy.
• Capture staff rostering into the system and distribution and communication of rostering schedules
• Order stationery, paper and other consumables (as per company procedures), ensuring availability on demand.
• Develop a filing system (including records and reports) that enables others in the department to be able to access required documents
• Store confidential documents for safe keeping
• Troubleshoot and resolve first line queries and issues with guests and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate the flow of paper and electronic documents to the appropriate parties
• Complete reports / minutes/ presentations / departmental documents and distribute to relevant parties
• Follow through on outstanding issues and action lists from minutes
• Liaise with travel service providers to co-ordinate travel, car and accommodation arrangements
• Send out meeting invitations in advance (within reasonable time period to accommodate delegates).
• Complete and distribute agenda and minutes timeously
• Book meeting venues according to meeting requirements – number of people, equipment, times, access to floor, accessibility, refreshments, and time frames.

Job Requirements

Requirements

Education

• Grade 12
• Secretarial Diploma is an advantage

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years administrative / secretarial functions

Skills and Knowledge

• Planning and co-ordination
• Handling information / following instructions
• Clerical Administrative functions
• Problem-Solving
• Checking / attention to detail
• Writing formal correspondence
• Take initiative
• Customer service orientation
• Relationship building
• Conformance to Internal Standards
• Sun International Structure and Channels
• Reservations Procedures
• Communication skills – written and verbal
• Computer Literacy (MS Office / Kronos / ORS)
• IFS (Purchase requisitions)
• Professionalism and Image