Applications Administrator

🚀 WE’RE HIRING: APPLICATIONS ADMINISTRATOR 🚀

📍 Johannesburg or Cape Town

Are you the go-to fixer when apps misbehave?
The one who loves keeping systems slick, secure, and running like a dream?
If troubleshooting gives you a thrill and you thrive in fast‑paced, purpose‑driven environments… this one’s for you.

 

🌍 ABOUT US

Welcome to Harambee – where tech meets purpose. We’re on a mission to tackle youth unemployment at scale and we do that alongside incredible partners across business, government and civil society. We move fast, think boldly, act with integrity, and we’re serious about impact (but still know how to have fun doing meaningful work).

 

We're not your typical organisation. At Harambee, we're driven by integrity, results, and a deep commitment to solving youth unemployment through innovative partnerships. Our work is dynamic and fast-paced, powered by collaborations with key stakeholders like The Presidency of South Africa, Business Unity South Africa, Youth Employment Service (YES), and more.

 

💻 THE ROLE

As our Applications Administrator, you’ll be the backbone of our business applications – keeping them reliable, secure, compliant and user‑friendly so our teams can focus on changing lives.

You’ll: ✨ Keep business applications running smoothly and securely
✨ Jump in fast to resolve issues and minimise downtime
✨ Manage user access (onboarding, offboarding & permissions)
✨ Support audits, upgrades and continuous improvements
✨ Work closely with users, tech teams and vendors
✨ Help deliver a seamless, frustration‑free app experience

Basically: if it’s an app – you make it better.

🧠 YOU’LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU:

✔️ Have 3–5 years’ experience supporting enterprise or cloud‑based applications
✔️ Know your way around deployments, updates, maintenance & troubleshooting
✔️ Are comfortable with user lifecycle management and access controls
✔️ Understand DevOps principles and application lifecycle management
✔️ Are Excel‑confident (intermediate level)
✔️ Love solving problems, moving fast and taking ownership

A qualification in IT, Computer Science, or a related field? ✅ Even better.

 

🌈 Why Join Us?

At Harambee, you'll be part of a purpose-driven team dedicated to solving youth unemployment through the power of design and partnership. We're not your typical organisation — and this is not a typical design role.

 

• Impactful Work: Every design decision you make contributes to real change — helping young people access learning and earning opportunities.
• High Engagement: Our culture is built on trust, open communication, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement.
• Collaborative Environment: You'll work alongside passionate colleagues and partners who share your drive for meaningful impact.
• Amazing Culture: We celebrate diversity, champion inclusion, and foster a flexible, supportive environment where great design can thrive.
• Growth: At Harambee, we invest in our people. Your development matters as much as your output.

 

♿We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support or adjustments, please let us know — we’re here to help you succeed.

 

If you thrive in a fast-paced, change-ready environment and want to be part of a team that's using design to change the world — we invite you to apply.