React Developer

Tsogo Sun Digital.; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsogo Sun Digital is seeking a React Front-End Engineer to design, build and scale modern web interfaces for a large-scale digital platform. You will collaborate with product managers, designers and backend engineers to deliver accessible, high-performance UI components.

The role focuses on improving rendering performance, implementing robust state management patterns, and ensuring code quality through testing and CI/CD improvements. 3+ years in React and front-end development are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional front-end development experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on React development experience.
• Strong understanding of React patterns and hooks.
• Experience with REST APIs and front-end architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable, user-facing features from concept through production.
• Collaborate with API and backend teams for seamless experiences.
• Improve performance and quality with testing and CI/CD practices.
• Drive overall front-end architecture decisions and coding standards.

Skills

React

Front-end

State management

CSS

REST APIs

Testing

Job description

Are you a passionate Front-End Engineer with React expertise and a drive to build world-class user experiences?

We're looking for a React Front-End Engineer to join our team and play a key role in designing, building, and scaling modern web applications. You'll work alongside product managers, designers, and backend engineers to create high-performance, accessible, and maintainable user interfaces that serve a large-scale digital platform.

This is an opportunity for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and wants to influence both technical direction and engineering culture.

What You'll Do

• Design and deliver scalable, user-facing features from concept through production.
• Collaborate closely with API and backend teams to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Drive quality through testing standards, CI/CD improvements, observability, and debugging practices.
• Optimise application performance, including rendering efficiency, bundle size, and Core Web Vitals.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of professional front-end development experience
• 3+ years of hands-on React development experience
• Good understanding of React internals and modern React patterns
• Experience with state management solutions and front-end architecture
• CSS and responsive design skills
• Experience integrating REST APIs and modern web services
• Testing experience (Jest, React Testing Library, or equivalent)

Additional Requirements

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and collaboration abilities

Why Join Us?

You'll have the opportunity to work on large-scale digital products, shape front-end architecture decisions, collaborate with talented teams, and make a meaningful impact on both technology and user experience.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Updated CV (maximum 4 pages) with a cover letter outlining the three reasons why you're the ideal candidate for this role