Frontend Developer (React)

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual bonus

Skill development

Dynamic, creative environment

Job summary

Placements24 invites a skilled Frontend Developer (React) to join our digital team in Klerksdorp. Build engaging interfaces, translate UI/UX wireframes into functional code, and ensure performance across devices.

You will collaborate with backend engineers and designers, maintain clean code, and contribute to technical discussions to improve user experience and product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 3 years of professional frontend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5 and CSS3.
• Proven React experience including hooks, context API and Redux.
• Familiarity with modern frontend tooling (Webpack, Babel, npm/yarn).
• Understanding responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality user interfaces using React and its ecosystem.
• Translate UI/UX designs into code ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Optimize components for speed, scalability and responsiveness across devices.
• Collaborate with backend developers and UI/UX designers to integrate frontend and backend logic.
• Write clean, maintainable code following coding standards and participate in code reviews.
• Contribute to technical discussions and decision-making within the team.

Skills

React

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

Responsive design

Webpack/Babel

Redux/Context API

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Tools

Webpack

Babel

npm/yarn

Git

REST APIs

Testing (Jest)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and passionate Frontend Developer specializing in React to join their growing digital team in Klerksdorp . You will be responsible for building engaging and user-friendly interfaces for our web applications, translating UI/UX design wireframes into functional, responsive, and performant code. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a creative team, and make a tangible impact on user experience. Join us and help shape the future of our digital presence in the North West region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality user interfaces using React and its ecosystem.
• Translate UI/UX design wireframes and mockups into actual code, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Optimize application components for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness across various devices.
• Collaborate effectively with backend developers and UI/UX designers to integrate frontend and backend logic.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team discussions on technical approaches and solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in frontend development .
• Strong proficiency with JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Proven experience with the React library and its core principles (e.g., hooks, context API, Redux).
• Familiarity with modern frontend build pipelines and tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel, npm/yarn).
• Understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility issues.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for skill development and professional growth.
• A dynamic and creative work environment in Klerksdorp .
• Collaborative team culture focused on innovation and user-centric design.