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Website Developer, Front end Developer

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Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 300 000 - 400 000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

A leading web development agency in Johannesburg is seeking a talented Front-End Website Developer. You will be responsible for optimising web performance, collaborating with designers, and turning mockups into functional code. Ideal candidates should have experience with front-end frameworks like React or Vue, and possess a Matric certificate. A strong portfolio can compensate for the lack of formal education. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

  • 25 years of experience in front-end development (commercial or freelance).
  • Experience with basic SEO and accessibility best practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Optimise website performance for speed and scalability.
  • Collaborate with UI/UX designers and back-end developers.
  • Debug and fix front-end bugs and issues.
  • Stay up to date with modern front-end trends and best practices.

Skills

Front-end frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular
CSS frameworks like Tailwind or Bootstrap
Version control (Git/GitHub)
Experience working with REST APIs
Ability to turn design mockups into functional code

Education

Matric certificate
Diploma or certification in web development or computer science
Job description
About the job Website Developer, Front end Developer

We're looking for a talented and detail-oriented Front-End Website Developer to join our team. You'll be responsible for bringing UI/UX designs to life, ensuring responsive and smooth web experiences, and collaborating with back-end developers and designers to build functional and visually appealing web interfaces.

What You’ll Do

  • Optimise website performance for speed and scalability
  • Collaborate with UI/UX designers and back-end developers to integrate APIs and services
  • Debug and fix front-end bugs and issues
  • Stay up to date with modern front-end trends, frameworks, and best practices

What We’re Looking For

  • 25 years’ experience in front-end development (commercial or freelance)
  • Front-end frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular
  • CSS frameworks like Tailwind or Bootstrap
  • Version control (Git/GitHub)
  • Experience working with REST APIs
  • Ability to turn design mockups (e.g. Figma, Adobe XD) into clean, functional code
  • Experience with basic SEO and accessibility best practices is a plus
  • Matric certificate
  • Diploma or certification in web development or computer science preferred (but not essential if backed by strong portfolio or experience)

Bonus Points For

  • Experience with headless CMS platforms (e.g. Strapi, Sanity, Contentful)
  • Working knowledge of front-end build tools (Webpack, Vite)
  • Familiarity with deployment tools (e.g. Netlify, Vercel)
  • Graphic design skills or familiarity with design software
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