Java Trainee Developer - Cape Town (Mentorship & Training)

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Hands-on projects

Career growth opportunities

On-site training in Cape Town

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Trainee Software Developer specializing in Java. You will join a rigorous training program that covers core Java, OOP, and modern development practices within agile teams, gaining hands‑on experience in building, testing, and deploying software.

The role emphasizes mentorship from senior developers, access to state‑of‑the‑art tools, and the chance to contribute to real projects while developing a strong portfolio.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in CS/Software Engineering or related field.
• Basic understanding of Java.
• Familiarity with SDLC concepts.
• Strong problem-solving and logical reasoning.
• Willingness to work on-site in Cape Town.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply Java programming concepts under the guidance of senior developers.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality.
• Assist in developing new features and functionalities for existing applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following established standards.
• Debug and resolve software defects identified during development and testing.
• Collaborate with team members in an agile development environment.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of software solutions.
• Learn about database management, API integration, and version control systems.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Learning mindset

Education

Degree or diploma in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Trainee Software Developer specializing in Java. You will join a rigorous training program that covers core Java, OOP, and modern development practices within agile teams, gaining hands‑on experience in building, testing, and deploying software.

The role emphasizes mentorship from senior developers, access to state‑of‑the‑art tools, and the chance to contribute to real projects while developing a strong portfolio.