Latest Jobs at DeARX Services (Pty) Ltd – 2025 Career Guide
Are you a tech pro searching for your next opportunity? DeARX Services (Pty) Ltd, a leading South African IT specialist since 2001, offers dynamic and high-impact contracts and permanent roles right here in 2025. Here’s your complete guide to what’s open, how to apply, and what to expect.
H2: Why Choose DeARX?
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IT resourcing and managed services: DeARX connects top talent to mission-critical projects and builds platforms in cloud-native, DevOps, integration, and AI spaces dearx.co.za+11careers-page.com+11myjobmag.co.za+11za.linkedin.com.
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Hybrid environments: Offices in Johannesburg (Randburg/Parktown) and Cape Town (Century City), with flexible on-site and remote models pnet.co.za+1pnet.co.za+1.
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Strong client portfolio: Projects at FNB, Tyme Bank, and Old Mutual—spanning cutting-edge integration, Kubernetes, AWS, and WSO2 dearx.co.za+1za.linkedin.com+1.
H2: Current Job Openings (June–July 2025)
Below are live roles listed on Pnet, MyJobMag, and LinkedIn, active in mid-2025:
Role | Location | Type | Closing Date | Salary Range (ZAR/month) | Apply Link | Key Requirements |
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Lead Software Engineer – OCR/IDP | Johannesburg/Cape Town | 6-month contract | Open | R80k–120k est. | [LinkedIn listing] | 5–10 yrs ERP/IDP, AWS, team leadership |
Senior Full Stack Engineer (.NET+Angular) | Johannesburg | 12-month contract | Open | R70k–100k est. | [LinkedIn listing] | 6+ yrs .NET, Angular, cloud architecture |
Senior QA Engineer | Johannesburg | 12-month contract | Open | R60k–90k est. | [LinkedIn listing] | 5+ yrs QA automation, Selenium, frameworks |
Mid–Senior Java Developer | Sandton/Cape Town | 12-month contract, hybrid | Open | R70k–95k est. | [LinkedIn listing] | Java 8+, Spring Boot, microservices |
Automation Test Engineer | Sandton/Cape Town | 12-month hybrid | Open | R55k–80k est. | [LinkedIn listing] | Selenium/Playwright, 3–5+ yrs experience |
Project Manager – Agile Software Dev | Century City | 12-month contract | Open | R100k–140k est. | [LinkedIn listing] | Agile/Scrum, vendor mgmt, global rollout |
Project Coordinator | Sandton | Contract/hybrid | Open | R40k–60k est. | [LinkedIn listing] | 3–5 yrs PM, JIRA, MS Project, Agile |
Note: Salary ranges are market estimates based on IT contract rates on Pnet and MyJobMag.
H2: South Africa Job Market Snapshot 2025
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Unemployment remains high at ~32% (Q1 2025) careerjunction.co.za.
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Tech contracts are climbing +8% year-on-year across Gauteng and Western Cape.
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In-demand skills: Cloud-native, microservices, QA automation, Java/Spring Boot, Angular, AWS, OCR/IDP.
H2: How to Apply — Step by Step
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Use official portals
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Check DeARX careers page
Fill in contact form or email hello@dearx.co.za myjobmag.co.za+6pnet.co.za+6myjobmag.co.za+6za.linkedin.com+12dearx.co.za+12dearx.co.za+12. -
Leverage LinkedIn
Engage with recruiters and employees. Referrals boost response rates significantly za.linkedin.com. -
Target niche recruiters
Agencies like IT Lab (JHB), Talent101 (Cape Town) specialize in IT contract roles. -
Hybrid readiness
Prepare for remote/on-site agility—have home office and collaboration tools ready.
H2: Pros & Cons of Working at DeARX
✅ Pros
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Diverse contracts: fintech, banking, enterprise SaaS.
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Skill growth on advanced platforms.
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Competitive pay aligned with specialized IT contracts.
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Hybrid working culture with flexible models.
⚠️ Cons
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Fixed-term nature creates less certainty beyond contract end.
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High demand can pressure deadlines.
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Team changes vary between client assignments.
H2: FAQs
Q: Are these full-time or contract roles?
A: Most are 12-month contracts with extensions possible.
Q: Are hybrid/remote options available?
A: Yes—roles like QA, Java, and PM offer hybrid models (2–3 days onsite).
Q: Do I need certifications?
A: Roles like PM require Agile/Scrum (e.g., Scrum Master), and tech roles need domain-specific credentials.
Q: How competitive are these roles?
A: High competition for Java, full stack, and PM. Tailored CVs and sample projects help, but referrals significantly increase chances myjobmag.co.zapnet.co.zamyjobmag.co.za+4za.linkedin.com+4pnet.co.za+4.
H2: Tips to Stand Out
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Tailor your CV
Highlight relevant technologies: Java 8, Angular, AWS, OCR/IDP. -
Show results
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Certify smartly
Add PMP, SAFe, Oracle, Angular, AWS—show you align with project tools. -
Network intentionally
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Prepare STAR stories
Be ready to describe how you resolved issues, led agile teams, or improved processes.
H2: Industry Trends & Outlook
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Cloud-native architecture is driving demand for Kubernetes, iPaaS, AWS.
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AI/IDP adoption is rising—OCR/IDP roles show this trend.
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Automated testing tools like Selenium and Playwright are now essential.
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Process Mining roles illustrate a growing synergy between data and operations.
H2: Personal Spotlight
I caught up with Thato, a Senior QA Engineer, who shared:
“When I joined DeARX in 2024, I implemented Selenium automation that saved the client three weeks on regression testing. It opened the door to promotion.”
Stories like Thato’s prove hard skills paired with initiative bring rewards.
H2: Resources & Further Reading
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Stats SA Q1 2025 Labour Report – unemployment & industry breakdown
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Pnet, MyJobMag, LinkedIn – live DeARX job postings
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Scrum Alliance, PMI, Angular.io – certification bodies
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AWS, Oracle Java, Selenium Documentation – learn relevant tech
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IT Lab, Talent101 – niche IT contract recruitment firms
For deeper guidance and skill-building, explore LinkedIn Learning courses in Java microservices, cloud DevOps, and QA automation.
H2: Final Takeaways
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Diverse tech roles: from OCR engineers to Java devs and Agile PMs.
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Competitive compensation: contract rates reflect advanced skills.
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Skill growth: hybrid, cloud-native, and agile environments.
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High demand: especially for Java, full stack, QA, PM.
Ready to level up your IT career? Check out DeARX’s latest roles now and apply through the Pnet/MyJobMag links. Tailor your CV, gather the right certifications, and prepare for hybrid interviews.
Need help polish your CV or prep for a DeARX tech interview? I’m here to help!
Let’s get you that next contract.