Junior Full Stack Developer - On-Site Mentorship & Growth

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Mentorship from experienced developers

Career advancement opportunities

Positive and supportive work env in SA

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Full Stack Developer to join our team in Soweto. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience across frontend and backend development, with mentorship from senior developers in-person at our Gauteng location.

You will contribute to web applications, learn modern technologies, and grow within a collaborative team that values continuous learning and career progression.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrable skills.
• Basic understanding of frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and at least one framework (e.g., React, Vue).
• Familiarity with a backend programming language (e.g., Python, Node.js, Java) and databases (SQL).
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Strong desire to learn and grow as a developer.
• Good communication and teamwork skills for an on-site role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining frontend components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.
• Support backend development efforts, including database interactions and API integrations.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code under the guidance of senior team members.
• Participate in testing procedures to identify and report software defects.
• Collaborate with team members on project tasks and contribute to team meetings.
• Learn and apply new technologies and development methodologies as required.

Skills

HTML/CSS/JS basics

React or Vue

Backend languages (Python/Node.js/Java

Git version control

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

SQL

REST APIs

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Full Stack Developer to join our team in Soweto. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience across frontend and backend development, with mentorship from senior developers in-person at our Gauteng location.

You will contribute to web applications, learn modern technologies, and grow within a collaborative team that values continuous learning and career progression.