Trainee Software Developer — Mentored & Real Projects

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Intensive training program

Mentorship from engineers

Competitive trainee stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking enthusiastic and technically-minded graduates to join its Software Developer Trainee program in Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on developing full-stack skills through intensive training in modern languages and agile practices.

You will work in a supportive environment, with mentorship from experienced engineers and exposure to real projects for diverse clients. Strong teamwork and eagerness to learn are essential to succeed in this program.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of programming concepts and data structures.
• Exposure to at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++).
• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in coding, testing, and debugging under guidance.
• Learn and apply modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, .NET).
• Collaborate with senior developers and project managers on tasks.
• Assist in designing and implementing user interfaces and backend logic.
• Contribute to code reviews and adhere to coding standards.
• Engage in agile development processes, including sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
• Help develop technical documentation and user guides.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Programming concepts

Education

Bachelors degree in CS/SE/IT

Job description

Placements24 is seeking enthusiastic and technically-minded graduates to join its Software Developer Trainee program in Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on developing full-stack skills through intensive training in modern languages and agile practices.

You will work in a supportive environment, with mentorship from experienced engineers and exposure to real projects for diverse clients. Strong teamwork and eagerness to learn are essential to succeed in this program.