Software Developer Apprentice: Hands-on, Mentored Training

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from software engineers

Structured training program

Opportunity for permanent roles

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Cape Town, Western Cape invites aspiring individuals to join as Junior Software Developer Apprentices in a structured, learning-focused program. Apprentices will work with experienced developers on Java, Python, or C# projects and gain hands-on experience across the software lifecycle.

The role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and a fast-paced learning environment, with opportunities to advance to permanent roles after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; a tertiary qualification in Computer Science or related field is advantageous.
• Fundamental understanding of programming concepts and logic.
• Exposure to at least one programming language is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in design, coding, testing, and debugging of software applications.
• Learning and applying modern software development practices, including Agile methodologies.
• Collaborating with senior developers on project tasks and feature development.
• Participating in code reviews to ensure code quality and learn from peers.
• Troubleshooting and resolving software defects and issues.
• Contributing to technical documentation and project reports.
• Gaining proficiency in Java, Python, or C#.
• Learning about database management and integration.
• Actively participating in team discussions and contributing ideas.

Skills

Programming concepts

Programming language exposure

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

CS-related degree advantageous

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Cape Town, Western Cape invites aspiring individuals to join as Junior Software Developer Apprentices in a structured, learning-focused program. Apprentices will work with experienced developers on Java, Python, or C# projects and gain hands-on experience across the software lifecycle.

The role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and a fast-paced learning environment, with opportunities to advance to permanent roles after successful completion of the apprenticeship.