Junior Web Developer (Remote)

Job Placements; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A community-oriented organization in Bloemfontein is seeking a Web Developer to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be innovative, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting the organization’s mission. Responsibilities include web coding, content maintenance, and visual design. Proficiency in Afrikaans and English is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience, preferably in a web or digital media environment.
• Must be discreet with confidential information.
• Computer literate (MS Office + general technical ability).

Responsibilities

• Perform basic web coding work (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Maintain and update website content using WordPress.
• Ensure website security and performance through regular checks.
• Design visual content for various platforms.
• Collaborate with the communications team for newsletter distribution.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Innovative thinking

Proficiency in Afrikaans

Proficiency in English

Tools

Canva

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

PHP

Python

MySQL

Git

WordPress

Elementor

Job description

Overview

Our client in Bloemfontein is seeking a Web Developer to join their dynamic communication and media team. These roles involve working on impactful community projects within a faith-driven environment. Ideal candidates are creative, skilled, innovative, and detail-oriented, with a passion for using their talents to support the organization’s mission and vision.

If you are innovative, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about working in a faith-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Minimum requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience (preferably in a web or digital media environment)
• Proficiency in Afrikaans and English
• Computer literate (MS Office + general technical ability)
• Experience using graphic software: Canva, Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop / InDesign
• Technical insight into domain and website management (Register Domain SA)
• MUST be discreet with confidential information

Experience in the following programs will be beneficial

• HTML, CSS, JavaScript (with VueJS or jQuery)
• PHP (Object-oriented) or Python
• MySQL
• Experience with Git repositories (GitKraken or SourceTree)
• Knowledge of web servers and WANP environments

Duties and responsibilities

• Basic web coding work (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Regular maintenance and updating of website content (WordPress + Elementor)
• Technical maintenance and optimization of the website, including:
  Monitoring security, speed, and site performance
  Regular backups of the website
  Plugin and theme updates
• Development of new website elements, pages, or functions according to communication and operational needs
• Design of visual content (for website, digital distribution, and print) using Canva or Adobe suites
• Video recording ("green screen backgrounds") and editing for online use (e.g., for social media or web)
• Collaboration with the communications team, other team members, and operations around content strategy, communication campaigns, and graphic support
• Newsletter: Collaborate with the communications team to compile, design, and distribute the biweekly newsletter both content-wise and visually