Junior WordPress Web Developer

ICTEngage; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading web development company in South Africa is seeking a motivated Junior WordPress Web Developer. The role involves building and maintaining client websites, customizing themes, and collaborating with a supportive team. Ideal candidates will have strong WordPress skills and a basic understanding of HTML and CSS. This is a great opportunity for hands-on learning and career growth.

Benefits

Hands-on learning opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of WordPress (themes, plugins, customization).
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and basic PHP.
• Understanding of WooCommerce or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain WordPress websites for clients.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and marketing team.
• Troubleshoot website issues such as plugin conflicts.

Skills

WordPress customization

HTML

CSS

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Elementor Pro

Divi

Gutenberg

WooCommerce

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for a motivated Junior WordPress Web Developer to join our team. If you’re passionate about building and maintaining websites, enjoy solving problems, and want to grow your career, this role offers a great opportunity to work on exciting projects in a supportive environment.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain WordPress websites for our clients.
• Customise and update themes and plugins.
• Use page builders (Elementor Pro, Divi, or Gutenberg) to design responsive layouts.
• Assist with WooCommerce setups, online stores, and product updates.
• Troubleshoot website issues such as plugin conflicts or performance errors.
• Ensure websites are mobile-friendly, secure, and SEO-ready.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and the marketing team to deliver high-quality results.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of WordPress (themes, plugins, customisation).
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and basic PHP.
• Experience with page builders (Elementor Pro, Divi, Gutenberg).
• Understanding of WooCommerce or willingness to learn.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and work as part of a team.

Nice to Have

• Basic knowledge of SEO best practices.
• Experience with website hosting, domains, and SSL setup.
• Familiarity with design tools (Canva, Photoshop, or Figma).
• Understanding of performance optimisation and caching tools.

Why Join Us?

• Work on diverse, real-world projects.
• Hands-on learning and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive team culture.