Junior Web Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement fund contribution

Mentorship program

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Web Developer in Bloemfontein to join a supportive tech team. You will work with senior developers to build and maintain responsive websites and applications, gaining hands-on experience across the full software lifecycle.

The role emphasizes mentorship, learning new technologies, and contributing to real-world projects within a collaborative environment. An entry-level suitable candidate with a relevant diploma or degree is encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with at least one server-side language (Python, PHP, Node.js) or frontend framework (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Understanding of Git and version control workflow.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining websites and web apps under guidance.
• Write clean, well-documented frontend/backend code.
• Participate in code reviews and improve code quality.
• Troubleshoot issues and ensure site performance.
• Collaborate with design team to realize UI/UX designs.
• Learn new technologies and apply them to projects.

Skills

HTML/CSS/JS

Server-side or frontend framework

Git version control

Education

CS/IT related degree or certification

Tools

Git

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Junior Web Developer to join their expanding tech team in Bloemfontein . This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to kickstart their career in web development. You will work closely with senior developers to build, test, and maintain responsive and user-friendly websites and web applications. This role offers invaluable hands‑on experience, mentorship, and the chance to contribute to real‑world projects, developing skills in various web technologies and participating in the full software development lifecycle within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of websites and web applications under the guidance of senior developers.
• Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code for frontend and/or backend development tasks.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality and development processes.
• Help troubleshoot and debug issues, and implement solutions to ensure website functionality and performance.
• Collaborate with the design team to ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Learn and apply new technologies and development techniques as required by project needs.

Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of HTML , CSS , and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with at least one server‑side language (e.g., Python, PHP, Node.js) or frontend framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) is a plus.
• Understanding of version control systems like Git.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and a keen attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges.
• Relevant degree, diploma, or certification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrable skills.

Benefits

• Competitive entry‑level salary with potential for salary increases based on performance and skill development.
• Comprehensive training and mentorship program provided by experienced developers.
• Exposure to a wide range of web development technologies and projects.
• Standard health benefits and retirement fund contribution.
• A positive and encouraging team atmosphere in Bloemfontein , ideal for career growth.