AI-Focused Junior Software Engineer Apprenticeship (Remote)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Mentorship

Stipend

Remote work flexibility

Potential full-time opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is offering a Junior Software Engineer apprenticeship with an AI focus in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The program targets aspiring developers eager to learn to build AI-enabled software under experienced mentors.

Participants will gain hands-on coding experience, exposure to AI concepts, and practical training in software development. The apprenticeship includes a competitive stipend, remote-work flexibility, and potential pathways to full-time roles within the company.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with strong mathematics background.
• Tertiary IT qualification in CS/Software Engineering preferred (in progress or recently completed).
• Basic knowledge of at least one programming language (Python/Java/C++).
• Interest in software development and AI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and languages.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, development, and maintenance of software applications.
• Write clean, documented code per project specs.
• Learn and apply software development best practices and methodologies.
• Support integration of AI/ML models into software solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Programming basics

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12

CS/Software Eng degree (in progress/recently completed)

Tools

Git

Job description

Placements24 is offering a Junior Software Engineer apprenticeship with an AI focus in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The program targets aspiring developers eager to learn to build AI-enabled software under experienced mentors.

Participants will gain hands-on coding experience, exposure to AI concepts, and practical training in software development. The apprenticeship includes a competitive stipend, remote-work flexibility, and potential pathways to full-time roles within the company.