Wordpress Developer

Mightylab Co.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic digital agency in Cape Town is seeking a Full Stack WordPress Developer to join their UK digital team. This position involves building high-performance websites and collaborating on exciting projects. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of WordPress experience, strong front-end skills, and a passion for clean code. Enjoy a competitive salary in a fun, supportive environment where contributions are valued.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Fun team culture

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in full stack development with a focus on WordPress.
• Strong front-end skills in HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript.
• Experience with frameworks like React, Vue, or jQuery.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining WordPress websites and web apps.
• Creating custom themes and plugins that are fast and secure.
• Collaborating with the UK team on high-profile digital projects.

Skills

Full stack development with WordPress

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)

Using page builders like Elementor and Divi

React, Vue, or jQuery

Git, RESTful APIs

WooCommerce

CI/CD pipelines

AWS, Kinsta, or WP Engine hosting

Job description

WordPress Full Stack Developer

Location: Century City, Cape Town (On-site)
Type: Full-time, UK Hours, SA holidays observed
Start Date: ASAP

We're on the hunt for a talented Full Stack WordPress Developer to join our growing UK digital team right here in Century City, Cape Town. If you love crafting sleek, high-performing websites and want to work on projects that make an impact then this one's for you. You will be working in UK hours Monday to Friday and following South African holidays.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building and maintaining world-class WordPress websites and web apps.
• Creating custom themes, plugins, and integrations that are fast, secure, and scalable.
• Bringing design mock-ups to life with pixel-perfect precision.
• Collaborating with our UK team on exciting, high-profile digital projects.
• Solving complex technical challenges and finding smarter ways to work.
• Keeping sites lightning-fast, secure, and SEO-friendly.

What You Bring

• 3+ years' experience in full stack development with a focus on WordPress (PHP + MySQL).
• Strong front-end chops in HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Comfortable using popular page builders like Elementor and Divi to bring creative layouts to life.
• Experience with frameworks like React, Vue, or jQuery.
• Confident with Git, RESTful APIs, and deployment workflows.
• An eye for design and a love for clean, well-structured code.
• A problem-solving mindset and a team-first attitude.
• Experience with WooCommerce, ACF, or Gutenberg block wizardry.
• Experience with CI / CD pipelines and modern dev tooling.
• Familiar with AWS, Kinsta, or WP Engine hosting and cPanel environments.

Why Join Us?

Location perks: Based in Century City, Cape Town, our office offers an amazing working environment that's both inspiring and productive.

• Team culture: A fun yet hard-working atmosphere where your contributions are valued, and your personality is celebrated.
• Salary: We offer a competitive remuneration package to attract and retain the best talent.
• Growth & Opportunities: You'll shape and refine client systems, experiment with new tech, and take your career to new heights.

We're all about learning, growing, and having fun while doing it. If you're ready to bring your skills, personality, and enthusiasm to a team that values both hard work and having fun, we'd love to hear from you.