Freelance WordPress Website Developer – 100 hours • Hybrid in Bryanston 2 days a week • ASAP

No Sweat; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Part time

Job summary

A digital solutions company is looking for a skilled WordPress Website Developer to join their team on a freelance basis. This role involves building, customizing, and optimizing WordPress websites in a hybrid work environment. Candidates should have proven experience in WordPress development, strong skills in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL, along with a portfolio showcasing relevant projects. The position offers flexibility with 2 days on-site in Bryanston.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a WordPress Developer with a portfolio.
• Strong knowledge of PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL.
• Ability to customise and build plugins/themes as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and customise WordPress websites (themes, plugins, integrations).
• Ensure responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Optimise website performance, speed, and security.

Skills

WordPress development

PHP

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

MySQL

SEO best practices

user experience design

Tools

Elementor

WPBakery

Git

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a skilled WordPress Website Developer to support our team on a freelance basis. You’ll be responsible for building, customising, and optimising WordPress websites that are fast, functional, and aligned with client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and customise WordPress websites (themes, plugins, integrations).
• Ensure responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Optimise website performance, speed, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Collaborate with the design and content team to bring projects to life.
• Provide technical input on website structure and user experience.
• UX research and user journey optimization.
• Responsive design for all devices.
• Alignment with the user dashboard and platform interface design.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a WordPress Developer (portfolio required).
• Strong knowledge of PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MySQL.
• Experience with popular page builders (e.g., Elementor, WPBakery).
• Ability to customise and build plugins/themes as needed.
• Understanding of SEO best practices and analytics tools.
• Familiarity with version control (Git) is an advantage.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

Details

• Contract: Freelance, 100 hours total
• Location: Hybrid (Bryanston, 2 days a week on-site)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Rate: To be discussed based on experience

Apply with your CV and portfolio link showcasing relevant WordPress projects.