The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) invites dynamic and suitably qualified professionals to apply for the position of DevOps Engineer based in Pretoria. This opportunity is ideal for experienced technology specialists who want to contribute to one of Africa’s largest asset managers while driving modern software delivery, automation, and DevOps excellence.
Vacancy Overview
| Employer: | Public Investment Corporation SOC Ltd |
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| Closing Date: | 02 January 2026 |
| Location: | Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Job Grade: | D1 – D3 |
| Reference: | UDOE02 |
| Remuneration: | All-inclusive package (negotiable) |
DevOps Engineer
Centre: Public Investment Corporation, Pretoria
Purpose of the Role
The DevOps Engineer streamlines the PIC’s software development lifecycle to improve developer productivity, delivery speed, and code quality. The role works closely with development, operations, and security teams to automate delivery processes and build, maintain, and optimise CI/CD pipelines.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or similar
- Agile certification (Scrum)
- Preferred certifications in Microsoft Azure and Power Platform
- 4–5 years’ experience in application development and support
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as:
- HTML5, C#, .NET, Java, JavaScript, XML, CSS, Python
- Experience with CI/CD tools and platforms, including:
- Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jenkins, CircleCI, Docker, GitLab, Kubernetes
- Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps principles
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Streamline the software development lifecycle by identifying inefficiencies and productivity barriers
- Collaborate with development teams to improve build and release processes
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (development, QA, operations, security) to optimise workflows
- Build, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines
- Develop and improve automation solutions, including automated testing
- Ensure systems meet business needs for reliability and availability
- Monitor and manage application performance, troubleshoot issues, and resolve root causes
- Analyse and resolve complex production issues with cross-functional teams
- Prepare and present design and implementation documentation
- Research and recommend new tools and technologies
- Promote DevOps culture and best practices across the organisation
Competencies and Skills
- Advanced analytical skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
- Team player with effective time management
Employment Equity
PIC is an equal opportunities employer and appointments will be made in line with the PIC Employment Equity Plan. The organisation values diversity, excellence, and ethical conduct across all operations.
How to Apply
To apply and for more details, submit a comprehensive CV to the PIC recruitment email address below:
Email: Recruitment1@pic.gov.za
Closing Date: 02 January 2026
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