Lead Frontend Developer (React/Vue) - Hybrid Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career growth opportunities

Health & wellness programs

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Frontend Developer in Cape Town to spearhead modern web app initiatives. You will mentor a team, shape technical direction, and deliver scalable, performant frontend solutions in collaboration with design and backend engineers.

The role emphasizes leadership, hands-on development with React or Vue, and a strong focus on code quality, testing, and CI/CD in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Senior-level frontend experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong command of JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with React or Vue and state management (Redux/Vuex).
• Familiarity with build tools (Webpack/Vite) and testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor frontend developers.
• Architect scalable, responsive frontend solutions.
• Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams.
• Champion best practices: code reviews, testing, CI/CD.
• Ensure performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.

Skills

Team leadership

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

React/Vue

Redux/Vuex

Webpack/Vite

REST/GraphQL

Git

Testing (Jest/Cypress)

3+ years frontend lead

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related

Tools

Webpack

Vite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Frontend Developer in Cape Town to spearhead modern web app initiatives. You will mentor a team, shape technical direction, and deliver scalable, performant frontend solutions in collaboration with design and backend engineers.

The role emphasizes leadership, hands-on development with React or Vue, and a strong focus on code quality, testing, and CI/CD in a hybrid work environment.