Remote Software Developer Apprentice — Mentored, Growth-Ready

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Mentorship

Competitive salary

Career progression

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking talented individuals for a fully remote Software Developer Apprentice position. You will be mentored by senior engineers, work on real-world projects, and learn modern languages and methodologies from anywhere in South Africa.

The apprenticeship offers a competitive salary of R80,000 per year, remote-first environment, flexible hours, and potential for full-time employment after completion. Applicants should have matric and a relevant coding portfolio.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for software development and programming aptitude.
• Foundational knowledge of at least one language (Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript).
• Understanding of data structures and OOP concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development, and testing under senior guidance.
• Write clean, efficient code in one or more languages.
• Participate in code reviews and collaborate on solutions.
• Troubleshoot and debug defects and issues.
• Learn and apply software development best practices and coding standards.
• Contribute to technical documentation and project specs.
• Engage in remote team meetings and knowledge sharing sessions.
• Stay updated with new technologies and development trends.
• Collaborate with designers/product managers to refine requirements.
• Ensure quality and performance of modules.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

C++

Education

Matriculation certificate

Tertiary qualification or GitHub portfolio

Tools

Git

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking talented individuals for a fully remote Software Developer Apprentice position. You will be mentored by senior engineers, work on real-world projects, and learn modern languages and methodologies from anywhere in South Africa.

The apprenticeship offers a competitive salary of R80,000 per year, remote-first environment, flexible hours, and potential for full-time employment after completion. Applicants should have matric and a relevant coding portfolio.