Hybrid Junior Software Developer — Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Entry-level salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Mentorship program

Training opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Gauteng's IT scene is seeking a Junior Software Developer to join their growing team in a hybrid role, based in Tembisa with in-office and remote work. You will assist with writing clean code, debugging, and participate in the full software development lifecycle under the guidance of senior developers, while learning new technologies.

This entry-level position offers a competitive salary, mentorship from experienced engineers, and structured training to grow your practical skills

Qualifications

• Requires a degree or diploma in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, C#).
• Basic understanding of software development principles.
• Eagerness to learn and proactive problem-solving.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in writing clean, well-documented, and efficient code for various software projects.
• Participate in debugging and troubleshooting software defects and issues.
• Collaborate with senior team members on feature development and enhancement requests.
• Learn and apply new programming languages, tools, and methodologies as needed.
• Contribute to the creation of technical documentation and user guides.
• Attend team meetings and contribute to discussions on project planning and execution.

Skills

Programming basics

Communication & teamwork

Education

Degree or Diploma in Computer Science/IT

Job description

Placements24 in Gauteng's IT scene is seeking a Junior Software Developer to join their growing team in a hybrid role, based in Tembisa with in-office and remote work. You will assist with writing clean code, debugging, and participate in the full software development lifecycle under the guidance of senior developers, while learning new technologies.

This entry-level position offers a competitive salary, mentorship from experienced engineers, and structured training to grow your practical skills