Remote Junior Software Developer Apprentice

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship

Mentorship

Remote work

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Software Development Apprentice to kickstart a career in software engineering within a fully remote team. You will gain hands-on experience with modern technologies under the guidance of experienced mentors.

The apprenticeship in Johannesburg offers structured training, exposure to real projects, and a clear path toward permanent roles, with remote work flexibility and ongoing professional development in a supportive virtual environment.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of programming concepts and logic.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (Python, Java, or JavaScript) is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a remote work setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior developers in designing, coding, testing, and debugging software applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features in a remote setup.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Learn new programming languages, tools, and technologies as required.

Skills

Programming basics

Python familiarity

JavaScript familiarity

Education

Matriculation certificate

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Software Development Apprentice to kickstart a career in software engineering within a fully remote team. You will gain hands-on experience with modern technologies under the guidance of experienced mentors.

The apprenticeship in Johannesburg offers structured training, exposure to real projects, and a clear path toward permanent roles, with remote work flexibility and ongoing professional development in a supportive virtual environment.