Web Developer

Phoenix Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a skilled web developer to enhance and maintain web interfaces using technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of RESTful APIs and experience with local development environments such as XAMPP and Apache. The role requires problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines. Security best practices and basic SQL knowledge are also essential.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and PHP.
• Experience using XAMPP and Apache for local development.
• Ability to perform RESTful API operations using PHP.
• Experience building CRUD systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web interfaces and tools using specified technologies.
• Integrate API data into front-end and back-end logic.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues and ensure code quality.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

PHP

RESTful API operations

Problem-solving

Tools

XAMPP

Apache

SQL

Job description

Duties:

Develop and maintain web interfaces and tools using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.

Work within local development environments such as XAMPP / Apache.

Understand the difference between local vs global networks, including IP addressing and connectivity basics.

Consume provided REST API endpoints and perform:

• GET requests
• POST requests
• PUT requests
• DELETE requests

Integrate API data into front-end and back-end logic.

Build CRUD-based components with proper validation, data integrity checks, and error handling.

Troubleshoot connectivity issues between local environments and external APIs.

Ensure clean, maintainable code and follow best practices.

Requirements:

• Strong working knowledge of
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • PHP

Experience using XAMPP and Apache for local development.

• Understanding of network fundamentals, including:
  • Local vs public IPs
  • Port configurations
  • Basic firewall/router considerations

Ability to perform RESTful API operations using PHP.

Experience building CRUD systems (Create, Read, Update, Delete).

Ability to follow existing system architecture and integrate new functionality seamlessly.

Basic SQL knowledge (most API work wont require writing advanced SQL, but familiarity helps).

Awareness of security best practices (input validation, sanitization, etc.).

Able to quickly grasp existing project structures and become productive fast.

Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.

Clear communication skills, able to follow instructions and ask questions when necessary.

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.