Apprentice Web Developer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

Remote training

Mentorship

Portfolio building

Possible full-time

Exposure to diverse client projects

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is offering an Apprentice Web Developer role designed to kickstart your career from a remote-first position with ties to Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA. You’ll be mentored by experienced developers and work on diverse client projects, building a strong portfolio while learning modern front-end and back-end technologies.

This paid apprenticeship emphasizes hands-on project experience, flexible hours, and potential for future full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; IT-related qualification beneficial.
• Portfolio of personal projects is a plus.
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with programming concepts and logic.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Good communication for remote collaboration.
• Reside within reach of Durban for in-person meetings or training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and developing responsive websites.
• Learn and apply front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Support back-end development tasks.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain high code quality.
• Work with CMS and other development tools.
• Collaborate with designers and other developers on project requirements.
• Troubleshoot and debug website issues for optimal performance.
• Stay updated with web development trends and technologies.
• Assist in testing across browsers and devices.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Programming concepts

Problem-solving

Remote collaboration

Time management

Education

High school diploma

IT-related qualification beneficial

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing digital agency, is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Apprentice Web Developers. This is an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in web development, based remotely but with a connection to Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA. You will be immersed in a learning environment, working on diverse web projects for a variety of clients under the guidance of experienced web developers. This apprenticeship is perfect for self-starters who are passionate about coding and eager to build a strong portfolio. You will gain practical experience in front-end and back-end development, learning the latest technologies and methodologies in a supportive, remote-first setting. Your contributions will directly impact client success and agency growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of responsive and user-friendly websites.
• Learn and apply front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Support back-end development tasks using relevant programming languages and frameworks.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to maintaining high code quality.
• Work with content management systems (CMS) and other web development tools.
• Collaborate with designers and other developers on project requirements.
• Troubleshoot and debug website issues, ensuring optimal performance.
• Stay updated with emerging web development trends and technologies.
• Assist in testing websites across different browsers and devices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a qualification in IT or a related field is beneficial.
• A strong passion for web development and a portfolio of personal projects (if available).
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with programming concepts and logic.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote environment.
• Good communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Eagerness to learn and receive constructive feedback.
• Residing within reach of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA for occasional required in-person meetings or training.

Benefits

• Paid apprenticeship program with a competitive salary.
• Comprehensive remote training and hands-on project experience.
• Mentorship from seasoned web development professionals.
• Opportunity to build a professional portfolio.
• Potential for future full-time employment and career progression.
• Exposure to a wide range of web technologies and client projects.
• A supportive and collaborative remote work culture.
• Flexible working hours.