Junior Front End Developer

ikeja; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in Cape Town is seeking a Front-End Developer with expertise in Vue 3. The successful candidate will build scalable components, create responsive layouts, and collaborate with designers and back-end developers. Applicants must have a degree or certification and at least 2 years of experience. Benefits include health insurance, access to wellness support, and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Health insurance

Provident fund

Access to wellness platform

Qualifications

• Applicable Degree, Diploma or Certification.
• 2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize scalable front-end components using Vue 3.
• Create highly responsive layouts that function across all devices.
• Audit and improve front-end performance.
• Work closely with UI/UX designers and Back-End developers.
• Write clean, modular and well-documented code.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Vue 3 Implementation: Build and optimize scalable front-end components using Vue 3 (Composition API), ensuring robust two-way data binding and efficient state management.

Responsive Development: Create highly responsive, "mobilefirst" layouts that function flawlessly across all devices, browsers and screen sizes.

Performance Optimization: Audit and improve front-end performance, focusing on fast load times, smooth transitions and minimal client-side overhead.

Collaborative Integration: Work closely with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes into functional code and coordinate with Back-End developers to integrate APIs seamlessly.

Maintainability & Documentation: Write clean, modular and well-documented code that is easy for the broader team to navigate and scale.

Qualifications & Experience

• Applicable Degree, Diploma or Certification.
• 2 years experience.

Technical Skills

• Framework Expertise: Deep proficiency in Vue.js 3 and its ecosystem (Vue Router, Pinia/Vuex).
• Design Interpretation: Comfortable working directly from Figma files to implement precise UI layouts and interactions.
• Modern JavaScript: Strong command of ES6+ and TypeScript.
• Styling & Layout: Advanced knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 and CSS preprocessors like SASS/SCSS or utility-first frameworks like Tailwind CSS.
• State Management: Experience implementing consistent, responsive two-way data binding and managing complex application states.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows (GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket).
• Performance Tools: Familiarity with browser debugging tools and performance monitoring suites.

Core Competencies

• Eye for Detail: An obsession with pixel-perfect implementation and maintaining brand integrity.
• Problem-Solving: The ability to troubleshoot complex UI bugs and find creative workarounds for cross-browser compatibility issues.
• Adaptability: Comfortable switching between different projects and platforms while maintaining a high standard of work.
• Communication: Able to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and provide constructive feedback during code reviews.

Benefits

• The opportunity to grow both in your personal and professional capacity.
• Health insurance and provident fund.
• Access to an online wellness platform, providing free and confidential support from licensed therapists.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please submit a resume outlining your experience and qualifications as part of this process.

Closing date: 06 February 2026

Should you not hear from us within 14 working days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.