Web Developer / Wordpress Developer

Red September; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performance digital advertising agency is seeking a Web Developer / WordPress Developer to take full ownership of building and enhancing conversion-focused websites. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience, deep proficiency in Elementor or Divi, and a solid understanding of technical SEO. You'll work in a hybrid setup that encourages collaboration while offering opportunities for growth within the team. Join us to make a real impact on high-growth consumer brands.

Benefits

Hybrid work setup

Skills growth opportunities

Impact on major brands

Qualifications

• 3+ years of website building experience for consumer brands or agency.
• Strong hands-on experience with WordPress at a mid-senior level.
• Deep understanding of Elementor and/or Divi for website builds.

Responsibilities

• Build fast and conversion-focused WordPress websites.
• Convert Figma designs into pixel-perfect builds using Elementor/Divi.
• Implement chatbots and marketing integrations for websites.

Skills

WordPress build experience

Elementor proficiency

Technical SEO knowledge

CRM integration

HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Education

Diploma or degree in Web / Digital Development

Tools

GA4

Google Tag Manager

Elementor

Divi

Job description

Red September is a high-performance digital advertising agency that builds modern marketing websites and AI-powered digital experiences for high-growth consumer brands.

We move fast, think smart, and ship work that performs.

We're looking for a Web Developer / WordPress Developer who can take full ownership of building, improving, and scaling marketing-driven websites.

What you'll do

• Build fast, conversion-focused WordPress websites (marketing, lead‑gen, e-commerce)
• Turn Figma designs into pixel‑perfect, mobile‑perfect builds using Elementor / Divi
• Implement and configure plugins: SEO, forms, search, caching, security, backups, performance
• Integrate websites with CRMs and marketing stacks (Salesforce, Pipedrive, Zoho, custom CRMs, Zapier, webhooks, APIs)
• Implement chatbots, WhatsApp / Messenger chat, and AI‑assisted chat experiences
• Own technical SEO and performance (Core Web Vitals, page speed, redirects, schema, URL hygiene, uptime)
• Set up and maintain analytics & tracking: GA4, GTM, Search Console, Meta & Google Ads conversion tracking, Hotjar / Clarity
• Manage full QA and go‑live: cross‑device testing, DNS / domain setup, staging‑to‑live migration, launch checks, post‑launch monitoring

What you bring

Experience

• 3+ years building websites for consumer brands or agency / digital marketing experience
• Strong WordPress build experience (mid–senior level)
• Deep proficiency in Elementor and / or Divi
• Proven experience with CRM and marketing integrations
• Solid understanding of technical SEO and performance optimisation
• Comfortable shipping high‑traffic pages and landing pages in fast‑paced environments

Technical skills

• WordPress (core, themes, plugins)
• Elementor / Divi
• HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript
• GA4, Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console
• Heatmap / behaviour tools (Hotjar, Clarity, etc.)
• CRM integration + middleware (Zapier / Make / webhooks)
• Website optimisation and QA / deployment best practices

Soft skills

• High attention to detail & quality
• Strong ownership mentality – you care about the outcome, not just the code
• Fast, accurate, reliable – thrives in a high-performance team
• Clear communicator who works well with UX, media, and strategy teams
• Low‑ego, collaborative, solution-focused

Why you'll love working at Red September

• Hybrid setup: In‑office Mon / Wed / Thu for high‑impact collaboration
• High‑performance culture: Work with smart, fast, resourceful teammates
• Skills growth: Exposure to chatbots, AI dev, advanced analytics & automation
• Real impact: Your builds directly power growth for major brands
• Career path: Grow into Senior Dev, Dev Lead, or AI / Web Automation specialist

Qualifications

Diploma or degree in Web / Digital Development (or similar)

Bonus : Certifications in WordPress, GA4, GTM, or marketing tech