Junior Software Developer, Bloemfontein

Mirna Butler Recruitment; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a motivated Junior Software Developer. The role involves developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions, with a salary range of R 13 000 - R 17 000 depending on experience. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and proficiency in PHP, Laravel, and SQL. A valid driver’s license and own vehicle are necessary.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Own vehicle is a necessity.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are advantageous.
• 1-2 years' experience in software development required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain software solutions.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Gain hands-on experience and professional growth.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Good Communication skills

Eagerness to learn

Adapt to new technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PHP

Laravel

CodeIgniter

SQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Flutter

Git

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Software Developer to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual with strong coding skills and a problem-solving mindset to contribute to innovative projects. The successful candidate will be involved in developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions while gaining valuable hands-on experience and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Minimum requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Own vehicle
• Fluent in English (Other languages would be advantageous)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience in software development
• Proficiency in PHP, Laravel or CodeIgniter
• Strong understanding of SQL and relational database management (MySQL, MongoDB)
• Experience with Flutter

Required skills

• Familiarity with RESTful API's
• Basic understanding of version control systems (Git)
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Good Communication skills
• Eagerness to learn
• Adapt to new technologies and challenges

Remuneration

R 13 000 - R 17 000 Cost to Company, depending on experience

IMPORTANT

• Applications close 12 September 2025
• Only applications submitted via the Ditto Jobs platform will be considered
• Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted
• No social media messages / comments will be responded to