Software Engineer

Software Developer

Location: Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)

Company: Systems Services Group (Pty) Ltd

Systems Services Group is a leading ICT solutions provider, seeking a Software Developer to join our team in Gqeberha. This is a hands-on development role responsible for maintaining and enhancing a portfolio of existing business applications across Microsoft and open-source environments.

Key Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

· Minimum 3+ years hands-on software development experience

· Relevant ICT qualification (diploma or degree)

· Proven ability to maintain and support existing production applications

· Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks

· Strong problem solving and debugging skills

Technical skills

Microsoft stack

• Development and maintenance of Microsoft-based applications

• Experience with .NET, C#, VB.NET, or similar Microsoft technologies

• Working knowledge of MS SQL Server

• Understanding of Windows environments and deployment

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and related tools

Microsoft portal & SharePoint administration

• Comfortable performing Microsoft 365 portal admin duties, user management, licencing, and service configuration
• Experience maintaining and developing SharePoint sites
• Proficiency with InfoPath for form design and workflow integration
• Working knowledge of SharePoint Designer for site customisation, workflows, and branding

Web & front-end development

· Working knowledge of JavaScript (JS), client-side scripting, DOM manipulation, and event handling

· Competent in HTML and CSS, building and maintaining web-based interfaces

· Ability to troubleshoot and enhance existing front-end implementations

Open source / LAMP stack

• Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP experience, JS

• Web application maintenance and debugging

• Basic server-side scripting and database query skills

Mobile / Android development

· Experience developing Android applications, particularly for industrial or warehouse scanner devices

· Familiarity with barcode/scanner hardware integration (e.g. Zebra, Honeywell, or similar)

· Ability to build, maintain, and deploy lightweight Android apps for operational environments

EDI & data exchange

· Basic familiarity with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) systems

· Exposure to ODEX or similar EDI platforms, document handling, mapping, and transmission

· Understanding of structured data formats used in supply chain and logistics environments

General

• Version control (Git or similar)

• Ability to read, understand, and extend existing codebases

• Basic understanding of networking and hosting environment

Advantageous

• Pastel (Sage) integration experience, API, data imports/exports, or custom reporting

• Experience in an MSP or multi-client environment

• Exposure to ERP or accounting software integrations

Role overview

This is a practical, delivery-focused role combining:

• Ongoing maintenance and bug fixing of existing applications

• Small enhancements and feature additions as business needs evolve

• Supporting internal and client-facing software systems

• Liaising with the wider ICT team on integration and infrastructure matters

What we offer

• Market-related salary (negotiable based on experience)

• Stable, long-term role in a well-established ICT company

• Exposure to diverse business applications and technologies

• Opportunity to grow within the business

Start Date

• Immediate

Send your CV to: ***email_hidden***