Web Developer Apprentice - Mentored, Hands-On Training

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training program

Mentorship from experienced developers

Hands-on experience with real-worldWeb

Exposure to agile development

Industry-recognized certifications

Potential for permanent position

Competitive remuneration package

Collaborative team culture

Development of technical skills

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a motivated Junior Web Developer Apprentice. You will learn by building real-world web applications under the guidance of senior developers, with a structured training path in modern web technologies.

The role emphasizes collaboration, front-end basics (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), and opportunities to contribute to back-end tasks, databases, and code reviews in a dynamic, agile office environment.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Basic familiarity with at least one back-end language (Python, PHP, Node.js) is a plus.
• Understanding of version control systems like Git.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Matric certificate or equivalent.
• A degree or diploma in Computer Science or related field is advantageous.
• Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, coding, testing, and debugging of web applications.
• Collaborate with senior developers to understand project requirements and specifications.
• Learn and implement front-end development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Support back-end development tasks using relevant programming languages and frameworks.
• Contribute to database design and management.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving software defects and issues.
• Stay updated with emerging web development technologies and best practices.
• Document code and project progress as required.
• Work closely with UI/UX designers to translate visual concepts into functional web interfaces.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Matric or equivalent

CS degree or diploma (advantage)

Tools

Git

Job description

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a motivated Junior Web Developer Apprentice. You will learn by building real-world web applications under the guidance of senior developers, with a structured training path in modern web technologies.

The role emphasizes collaboration, front-end basics (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), and opportunities to contribute to back-end tasks, databases, and code reviews in a dynamic, agile office environment.