Software Development Trainee

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 95,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Salary with incentives

Mentorship

Career development guidance

Agile exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking bright individuals to join our Software Development Trainees program. This apprenticeship is designed to equip you with essential coding skills and full-stack development basics, under the guidance of experienced mentors.

You will learn Python, Java, JavaScript, code testing, and collaboration on real projects, with a competitive trainee salary and ongoing career guidance.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent with strong math/science background.
• Foundational coding interest or knowledge.
• Excellent logical reasoning and problem solving abilities.
• Strong desire to learn software development principles.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Assist in writing, testing, and debugging code for new features.
• Collaborate with senior developers to understand requirements.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and standards.
• Contribute to technical documentation for projects.
• Engage in learning new technologies and tools.

Skills

Logical reasoning

Problem-solving

Portfolio of coding projects

Team communication

Education

Matric or equivalent

Math/Science focus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for bright, passionate individuals to join as Software Development Trainees in Durban . This apprenticeship is designed to equip you with the essential skills to become a proficient software developer. You will receive structured training in programming languages, software design principles, and development methodologies, working on real-world projects under the guidance of experienced mentors. If you have a knack for logical thinking and a strong desire to build innovative software solutions, this is the perfect launchpad for your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and apply programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Assist in writing, testing, and debugging code for new software features and applications.
• Collaborate with senior developers to understand project requirements and design specifications.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to standards.
• Contribute to the development of technical documentation for software projects.
• Engage in learning new technologies and development tools relevant to the software lifecycle.

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent qualification, preferably with a strong focus on mathematics or science.
• A foundational understanding of programming concepts or a keen interest in coding.
• Excellent logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong desire to learn and master software development principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate ideas clearly.
• A portfolio of personal coding projects, if available, is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training program covering full-stack development concepts.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging software projects.
• Competitive trainee salary with performance-based incentives.
• Mentorship from senior software engineers and career development guidance.
• Exposure to agile development methodologies and modern tech stacks.