Mid-Weight Web Developer (WordPress-Focused) | Full-Time | In-House (Central Mossel Bay)

Grindstone; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing creative studio in Mossel Bay seeks a Web Developer passionate about building high-performing websites. You'll work closely with a UI/UX designer and independently on various projects, focusing on WordPress and other CMS platforms. This full-time in-house role offers opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Creative studio culture

Opportunities to expand your tech stack

Work on a variety of client projects

Qualifications

• Proven WordPress experience, bonus points for WooCommerce.
• Familiarity with PHP and JavaScript is a huge plus.
• Strong sense of structure and flow when building site architecture.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining WordPress sites, including WooCommerce setups.
• Troubleshooting issues and debugging effectively.
• Optimising for SEO, speed, and security.

Skills

WordPress

SEO

PHP

JavaScript

API Integration

Communication

Tools

Divi

Bricks

Elementor

Figma

Job description

Grindstone is growing, and we’re looking for a sharp, solutions-driven Web Developer to join the crew. If you love building beautiful, high-performing websites and aren’t afraid of diving into the backend, this one’s for you.

You’ll work closely with our UI/UX designer but also fly solo when needed. Whether that’s structuring layouts, solving technical snags, or wrangling a finicky plugin. WordPress is your comfort zone, but you’re not fazed by other CMS platforms or custom builds. We need someone who takes ownership, is creative, and delivers smart, functional web experiences.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building and maintaining WordPress sites (including WooCommerce setups)
• Working in Divi, Bricks, Elementor (we use all three)
• Managing dynamic content with ACF + custom post types
• Troubleshooting issues and debugging like a champ
• Translating UI/UX designs into sleek, responsive websites
• Collaborating with our creative team and sometimes leading layout decisions solo
• Optimising for SEO, speed, and security
• Handling DNS, hosting, and server basics
• Creating/restoring database backups
• Occasionally, designing your own layouts if no designer is on hand
• Working with APIs, PHP, and/or JavaScript

What We’re Looking For

• Proven WordPress experience (bonus points for WooCommerce)
• Divi, Bricks, and Elementor mastery
• Solid ACF and custom content know-how
• DNS/hosting chops and an understanding of the full stack
• Familiar with Figma (you don’t need to be a designer, but you can speak the language)
• PHP and JavaScript familiarity? Huge plus.
• SEO best practice knowledge
• API integration experience
• Strong sense of structure and flow when building site architecture
• Curious about new tools and trends in dev land
• Proactive, self-driven, clear communicator

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience with non-WordPress CMS or custom builds
• An eye for design and layout
• A mindset for thinking one step ahead and solution-first

What’s In It for You

• Work on a wide variety of client projects that keep your brain buzzing
• Room to grow, learn, and shape your role in a tight-knit, ambitious team
• A creative studio culture where your voice matters
• On-site in Mossel Bay… hello, ocean air!
• Stability, structure, and opportunities to expand your tech stack
• Build for real-world impact and brands with purpose
• Ready to build beautiful, functional, future-focused sites with us? Let’s talk.

How to apply:

Email your CV, Portfolio, and a short cover letter telling us why this role caught your eye to [e-mail].

Applications sent elsewhere will not be considered.

Note:This is a full-time, in-house role. Remote work is not an option.