Technical Wordpress Developer

Tax Consulting South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Gauteng is seeking a skilled Technical WordPress Developer to enhance and maintain its websites. The ideal candidate will have experience with Elementor and Avia Builder, strong coding skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, and the ability to optimise sites for mobile performance. This role is onsite and requires flexibility for night shifts (3pm - 12am).

Qualifications

• Years of professional experience in WordPress development.
• Proficiency with Elementor or Avia Builder.
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise WordPress websites using Elementor and Avia Builder.
• Migrate existing pages and content from Avia Builder to Elementor.
• Customise and configure WordPress themes and third-party plugins.

Skills

WordPress development

Elementor

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

PHP

Responsive web design

SEO best practices

Job description

Job Title

Technical WordPress Developer

Location

Bryanston

Job Type

Contract - Onsite (3pm - 12am nightshift)

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled Technical WordPress Developer with hands‑on experience in WordPress plugins, Avia Builder, and Elementor.

You will play a key role in maintaining, customising, and modernising WordPress websites, including migrating content and layouts from Avia Builder to Elementor, optimising for mobile performance, and ensuring a seamless user experience across devices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise WordPress websites using Elementor and Avia Builder
• Migrate existing pages and content from Avia Builder to Elementor while preserving layout and design integrity
• Customise and configure WordPress themes and third-party plugins to meet project requirements
• Implement responsive and mobile‑optimised designs for performance and usability
• Perform cross‑browser and cross‑device testing to ensure quality standards
• Troubleshoot issues related to plugins, theme conflicts, or page builder limitations
• Collaborate with designers, marketers, and content creators to execute website improvements
• Maintain best practices for code quality, security, and site performance
• Provide documentation and technical guidance as needed

Required Skills & Qualifications

• years of professional experience in WordPress development
• Proficiency with Elementor or Avia Builder
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
• Experience with plugin management, configuration, and troubleshooting
• Proven experience in content migration and layout recreation between page builders
• Solid grasp of responsive web design principles and mobile optimisation
• Familiarity with WordPress theme architecture and customisation
• Basic understanding of SEO best practices and page speed optimisation
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with custom theme or plugin development
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (e.g., Lighthouse, GTmetrix)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Familiarity with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), or custom post types