ICT Developer

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

Please email detailed CV and supporting documentation through to ***email_hidden*** with “ICT” in the subject line

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful