Technical WordPress Developer

Tax Consulting South Africa; George; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a Technical WordPress Developer for an onsite contract role. This position involves developing and optimising websites using Elementor and Avia Builder, managing plugins, and ensuring a seamless user experience across devices. Candidates should have over 3 years of WordPress development experience, particularly with content migration and responsive design principles.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in WordPress development.
• Proficiency with Elementor or Avia Builder.
• Experience with plugin management and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise WordPress websites using Elementor and Avia Builder.
• Migrate existing pages and content from Avia Builder to Elementor.
• Collaborate with designers and content creators for website improvements.

Skills

WordPress development

Elementor proficiency

Avia Builder experience

Plugin management

Responsive web design

SEO best practices

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Technical WordPress Developer

Location: Cape Twon / George

Job Type: Contract - Onsite (3pm - 12am nightshift)

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 seamless user experience across devices.

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
• 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

• 3+ years of professional experience in WordPress development
• Proficiency with Elementor or Avia Builder
• 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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology