Senior Frontend Developer: React

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) seeks a Senior Frontend Web Developer: React on a twelve-month contract to join their e-Government Impact Area. The role focuses on developing advanced web applications to enhance digital government services. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in web technologies and a strong background in React and Agile methodologies.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive remuneration packages

Pension fund contributions

Recognition through CSIR Excellence Awards

Qualifications

• At least five years practical experience in building web applications.
• Two years of experience in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, React, Test-driven development, and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop frontend web applications using React.
• Lead frontend development and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Assist with system design and integration.

Skills

HTML5

CSS

JavaScript

React

Test-driven development

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Microservices

Job description

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Senior Frontend Developer: React in the

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Senior Frontend Web Developer: React

(Twelve-month contract)

About The Job

The CSIR has a vacancy for Senior Frontend Web Developer: React in the e-Government Impact Area within the Next Generation Enterprises and Institutions Cluster. The incumbent will be responsible to develop frontend web applications using React, with a focus on Digital Government solutions that support and improve service delivery. The position is a remote work and will report to Research Group Leader.

For more information about the cluster, please visit://www.csir.co.za/nextgen-enterprises-and-institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Work across disciplines with researchers and experts to conceptualise and develop high-technology software solutions for clients;
• Contribute technically on large and complex technology products/solutions/systems, using cutting-edge technology and innovative designs;
• Form part of an agile team of software developers/engineers delivering working software solutions;
• Lead Frontend development using React;
• Assist the architects with high-level system design and integration and participate in development that translates those design into working systems.
  
  

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A Bachelors degree in computer science/engineering, information technology or related field with at least five years practical experience building professional web applications, particularly on large, complex technology products/solutions/systems, of which two years should be in the following:
• HTML5;
• CSS;
• JavaScript/Typescript;
• React;
• Test-driven development; and Agile/Scrum.
• Experience with the following will be advantageous:
• UX/UI design;
• Mobile web and app development;
• Digital government;
• Health informatics and eHealth systems;
• Backend/Full-stack development;
• DevOps, automation, continuous integration, continuous delivery;
• Docker;
• Kubernetes;
• Microservices;
• Information security;
• Research and publication of scientific articles; and
• Any other programming languages.
  

Whats in it for you?

The CSIR Offers

• Flexible hybrid work arrangement;
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
• Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
• We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.
  
  

Closing date: 03 July 2025

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012841 4774 or email us at [e-mail]

The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicants educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.