Web Development Lead and Learnership Mentor

• U-turn Homeless Ministries

Web Development Lead and Learnership Mentor

Deadline: 30 April 2025

Region: Cape Town

Type of employment: Part time

Location: Kenilworth, Cape Town - On site

One of the main benefits of Connect Solutions is that it is owned and run as a Social Franchise of U-turn – with profits supporting U-turn’s work to give homeless people the skills to overcome homelessness. U-turn believes that every homeless individual should have access to an effective pathway that addresses their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs so they can leave the streets and become a long-term productive member of society. The programme is yielding wonderful results. Candidates typically graduate into open market employment and show a 90% long-term success rate! Connect Solutions provides training internships for candidates on the U-turn programme providing them a pathway into web development and other tech jobs.

Connect Solutions is looking for a Web Development Lead and Learnership Mentor to join our team. The role is focused on leading a team of junior developers and coding learners, providing mentorship, guiding project delivery, and ensuring the development of high-quality web solutions for nonprofit clients.

You will have strong leadership skills, expertise in web development (particularly in WordPress and front-end technologies), and a passion for teaching and mentoring. Additionally, you will possess excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement in both technical and team development.

This is a part-time position with flexible hours, making it an ideal opportunity for those returning to work after a career break (e.g., to care for children) or looking for a way to use your skills part-time to work with meaning and purpose.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Team Leadership and Development – Mentor coding learners and junior web developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, self-improvement, and problem-solving; provide regular feedback, and support their professional growth through structured training and work-hardening opportunities.
• Project Oversight and Delivery – Lead the design and development of nonprofit websites and digital platforms, manage project timelines, delegate tasks, and provide technical guidance to ensure high-quality, functional, and user-friendly final products.
• Website Development – Oversee the development of front-end solutions using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, ensuring that WordPress websites are optimized for performance, security, and scalability, while providing expertise in integrating third-party platforms.
• Technical Support and Problem-Solving – Serve as the technical expert within the team, offering troubleshooting support, resolving issues, and ensuring minimal disruptions to client projects during development and after deployment.
• Collaboration with Sales and Project Management Teams – Work closely with the sales and project management teams to align project scope, timelines, and client expectations, providing technical input for proposals and client meetings.
• Client Interaction and Technical Consulting – Engage with clients to provide technical updates, explain development progress, and offer advice on improving their online presence using digital tools tailored to nonprofit goals.
• Continuous Improvement – Stay updated on web development trends and nonprofit sector needs, encouraging the adoption of new tools and methodologies to enhance workflows and client outcomes.
• Project Reporting – Ensure comprehensive documentation for all projects, including code, deployment processes, and technical details, and provide regular progress reports to leadership, highlighting technical challenges and learner development.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Strong Technical Skills: Expertise in front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), WordPress, and basic back-end knowledge (PHP, MySQL). [Essential]
• Salesforce Knowledge: Familiarity with Salesforce integrations and data management in a nonprofit context. [Desirable]
• Leadership & Mentorship: Ability to lead and mentor a small team with a focus on skills development and personal growth, particularly for individuals with no prior coding experience.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders and clients, and to provide clear guidance to junior developers and learners.

How to apply

Candidates interested in this position must apply via the U-turn website https://homeless.org.za/careers/

Date posted: 17 March 2025