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      Salary & Duties - Technical Engineer DigiCert Employee Review

      1.0
      Feb 15, 2024
      Technical engineer
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      Pros

      Permanent contracts Nice co workers

      Cons

      Underpaid, average pay is about 20k rand ( 1000 dollars per month ) this is without tax deductions. An engineer gets about 25 - 28k rand ( 1400 dollars) per month without tax deductions. No travel allowance, and no 500-dollar vouchers for Christmas anymore since the new CEO only focuses on cost-cutting and filling his pockets, and probably sell the company at some point. Work is intense and constantly busy. The company does not sell or give old laptops even without hard drives to staff members instead give it to some organizations while we underpaid staff can barely afford a computer. The cost of living is extremely high in Cape Town and is only increasing. Nothing is almost done about salaries but we expected to live in Digicerts and grow the company. We can function remotely but we have to go to the office just to show our faces while we have Zoom if needed. Self-study, do not expect proper training. You need to pay 2000 rand ( 100 dollars) for medical aid from your pocket and it's mandatory besides 12000 rand rent ( 600 dollars) and food etc. unless you want to live unsafely and pay 6000 rand for rent.

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      DigiCert Response
      2y
      Dear current DigiCert employee, We appreciate you taking the time to post your review on Glassdoor. It’s unfortunate that you do not see the six years you have spent as a technical engineer in Cape Town as positive. While you noted coworkers and permanent contracts as positives, you outlined several negatives that should be addressed. DigiCert works hard to ensure compensation and benefits meet or exceed markets. Our benefits include paying half of employees’ medical aid in South Africa, a data allowance, and several other things. Also, employees receive meals on the two days they are in office. Beyond that, we offer several different personal and professional development opportunities, including in-house courses and learnings through various platforms, as well as educational support for other formal studies. Some of the items you included cannot be addressed as they are factually inaccurate, but we would be happy to meet with you and review the vast array of things included in DigiCert’s Total Rewards package. Please reach out to a member of the People Team to assist you with that information. Regard, DigiCert People Team

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      5.0
      Jun 30, 2026
      People operations
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Fabulous executive team with a wealth of diversity of thought - Structured goals, high expectations - Colleagues who consistently raise the bar to create a high-performance culture

      Cons

      Move fast and break things! The environment is competitive and demands only the best from every team member. Not a con, but be prepared to give it your all at DigiCert.

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      DigiCert Response
      3d
      Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re happy to hear that you value our leadership, clear goals, and the high-performing culture created by colleagues who challenge and support one another. We also appreciate your perspective on the pace and expectations. We intentionally foster a high-performance environment that challenges our teams to do their best work! While that environment isn't for everyone, it creates meaningful opportunities for growth, impact, and continuous learning. Thank you for recognizing the importance of authentic leadership and for taking the time to share your feedback.
      4.0
      Jun 4, 2026
      Legal operations manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I have loved my team and manager since day 1. I stay because DigiCert continues to provide me with professional development opportunities. I began as a file clerk and now manage a team doing complex operational efficiency work. They supported me through an MBA and each year I take at least one course and attend at least one industry event to help expand my skill and reach. The pay is average, BUT when you add in the value of the above-average benefits, the total remuneration package is great.

      Cons

      DigiCert is owned by Private Equity. If you have not worked for a PE portfolio company before, it means they focus solely on making money and stripping out what they deem as fluff (which I deem as retention levers, like company parties and swag).

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      DigiCert Response
      3w
      Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to hear that you’ve felt supported by your team and manager and have been able to grow your career through professional development opportunities. Stories like yours reflect our commitment to helping employees learn, grow, and reach their potential. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding company priorities and culture. While strong business performance is important, our purpose is rooted in helping create a more secure digital world and advancing our vision to be the global leader in digital trust. Feedback like yours helps us continue to evaluate how we communicate our goals and maintain an engaging employee experience. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. If you ever have additional feedback, we're listening! Simply reach out to people@digicert.com and a member of our team will get in touch.
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