Web Developer (Wordpress & Motion Design Specialist)

Invoke Solutions South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital solutions provider in Pretoria is seeking a skilled Web Developer specializing in WordPress and motion design. You will develop and maintain websites based on UI/UX designs, implement engaging motion effects, and optimize site performance and SEO. This contract position has a strong possibility of extension based on performance, and requires onsite work.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of WordPress development and UI/UX designs.
• Proven experience with responsive website creation.
• Familiarity with integrating APIs and marketing automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance WordPress websites based on UI/UX designs.
• Implement motion effects and optimize performance for best practices.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver visually immersive experiences.

Skills

WordPress front-end development

Motion design libraries (GSAP, Lottie)

Performance optimization

Version control systems (Git)

Basic understanding of SEO

Job description

Web Developer (WordPress & Motion Design Specialist)

We are seeking a skilled Web Developer to join our digital team and take ownership of developing, maintaining, and enhancing company websites based on existing UI / UX designs.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of WordPress development, exceptional attention to front-end detail, and a creative eye for motion and interactive design.

Experience with immersive web experiences and smooth micro-interactions will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate finalized UI / UX designs into fully functional, responsive WordPress websites.
• Implement engaging motion effects, transitions, and interactive animations using modern web technologies (GSAP, Lottie, or similar).
• Optimize site performance, accessibility, and SEO in line with best practices.
• Maintain and update website content, structure, and plugins to ensure security and compatibility.
• Integrate analytics, traffic-tracking tools, and marketing plugins (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, Tag Manager, etc.).
• Collaborate with designers and project leads to deliver consistent and visually immersive digital experiences.
• Troubleshoot website issues, manage plugin conflicts, and implement feature updates as required.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in WordPress front-end development (custom themes, child themes, and plugin integration).
• Familiarity with motion design libraries (GSAP, Framer Motion, ScrollTrigger, or Lottie).
• Understanding of performance optimization, caching, and responsive design principles.
• Experience integrating APIs, forms, and marketing automation tools.
• Working knowledge of version control systems (Git).
• Basic understanding of SEO fundamentals and site analytics setup.

Advantage: Experience developing immersive or interactive web experiences using WebGL or Three.js.

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of design execution.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working under minimal supervision.
• Communicative, collaborative, and able to translate creative briefs into technical outcomes.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced and evolving digital environment.

Employment type: 3 months contract, strong possibility of extension based on performance

Working model: Onsite

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply immediately, please send your CV to