Remote Web Developer Apprenticeship: Learn & Build

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote apprenticeship

Structured training and mentoring

Opportunity for full-time role

Job summary

Placements24 is offering a fully remote Junior Web Developer Apprenticeship targeted at aspiring developers across South Africa, with a base near Pretoria. You will gain hands-on experience building and maintaining modern websites and web apps under guidance from senior developers.

This remote-first programme covers front-end and back-end technologies, emphasizes practical mentoring, and aims to transition you into a junior developer role upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Basic knowledge of at least one server-side language is a plus.
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks (React/Angular/Vue) is advantageous.
• Passion for coding and eagerness to learn and grow in web development.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and remote collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality work.
• Requires reliable internet and a suitable remote workspace.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing website features using modern web technologies.
• Write clean, well-documented HTML, CSS and JavaScript code.
• Learn and apply backend concepts and frameworks (Python/Django, Node.js, PHP/Laravel).
• Collaborate with designers to translate UI/UX into functional pages.
• Participate in testing and debugging for performance and usability.
• Work with Git and version control systems.
• Contribute to database design and management.
• Assist in optimizing websites for speed and scalability.
• Engage with team discussions and contribute ideas for solutions.
• Stay updated on emerging web development trends and technologies.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technical field

Tools

React

Angular

Vue.js

Python/ Django

Job description

Placements24 is offering a fully remote Junior Web Developer Apprenticeship targeted at aspiring developers across South Africa, with a base near Pretoria. You will gain hands-on experience building and maintaining modern websites and web apps under guidance from senior developers.

This remote-first programme covers front-end and back-end technologies, emphasizes practical mentoring, and aims to transition you into a junior developer role upon successful completion.