Junior / Intern Developer

Persona Staff; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Persona Staff seeks a motivated junior software developer to join our team in Cape Town. You will assist with development, testing, maintenance, and collaboration with senior developers to deliver reliable software solutions.

Ideal candidates have a Diploma or Degree in IT or related field, a basic grasp of software development principles, and a willingness to learn and grow within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Degree, or relevant qualification in Computer Science, Software Development, Information Technology, or a related field (completed or currently studying).
• Basic understanding of software development principles.
• Familiarity with programming concepts and object-oriented programming.
• Basic knowledge of databases and SQL.
• Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Attention to detail and a passion for technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development, testing, and maintenance of software applications.
• Support enhancements and improvements to existing systems.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code under guidance from senior developers.
• Assist with troubleshooting software issues and providing technical support to users.
• Participate in software testing, debugging, and quality assurance processes.
• Assist with database management, data queries, and system integrations.
• Support the integration of software with hardware systems, including weighbridge equipment and industrial devices.
• Document technical processes, solutions, and system changes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand requirements and implement solutions.
• Continuously develop technical knowledge and stay updated with software development practices.

Skills

Basic understanding of software dev

Programming concepts & OOP

Database & SQL knowledge

Problem-solving & willingness to learn

Communication & teamwork

Attention to detail & tech passion

Education

Diploma/Degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

C#, .NET, Java, Python

Front-end: HTML/CSS/JS

SQL databases (SQL Server/MySQL/Postgres)

API development & system integrations

Troubleshooting & debugging

Industrial software/hardware integrations

Reporting tools & data management

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma, Degree, or relevant qualification in Computer Science, Software Development, Information Technology, or a related field (completed or currently studying).
• Basic understanding of software development principles.
• Familiarity with programming concepts and object-oriented programming.
• Basic knowledge of databases and SQL.
• Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Attention to detail and a passion for technology.

Preferred Skills / Exposure

Experience or knowledge in some of the following areas would be advantageous:

• C#, .NET, Java, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• SQL databases (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• API development and system integrations.
• Software troubleshooting and debugging.
• Industrial software systems or hardware integrations.
• Reporting tools and data management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development, testing, and maintenance of software applications.
• Support enhancements and improvements to existing systems.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code under guidance from senior developers.
• Assist with troubleshooting software issues and providing technical support to users.
• Participate in software testing, debugging, and quality assurance processes.
• Assist with database management, data queries, and system integrations.
• Support the integration of software with hardware systems, including weighbridge equipment and industrial devices.
• Document technical processes, solutions, and system changes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand requirements and implement solutions.
• Continuously develop technical knowledge and stay updated with software development practices.