Jobs in Durban, South Africa

About TacticalTactical is a Cape Town-based software development company that specializes in building AI-powered platforms for businesses looking to modernize and automate their operations. We’re a small, fast-moving remote team that values autonomy, technical excellence, and real impact.

Role Description: We’re looking for a South African Laravel Developer to join our team remotely on a project-by-project basis. You’ll be working on client-facing AI platform development — the kind of projects where businesses depend on the systems you build to make decisions, automate workflows, and operate more efficiently. You’ll work closely with our Head of Development to deliver clean, reliable, and high-performing software used by real clients across South Africa.

• Build and maintain full-stack web applications using the TALL stack (Laravel, Livewire, , Tailwind CSS)
• Integrate AI capabilities into web platforms using OpenAI and other third-party AI APIs
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Optimize performance across the stack, from queries to UX
• Troubleshoot and debug issues quickly and effectively
• Collaborate with product and data teams to design and ship new features
• Contribute to architectural discussions and process improvements

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science / Information Systems or equivalent hands‑on experience
• Strong command of Laravel, Livewire, Tailwind CSS, and solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals
• Strong MySQL and database design knowledge
• Familiarity with Git, version control workflows, and CI / CD pipelines
• Understanding of modern web app security, scalability, and optimization principles
• Good communicator, comfortable with async collaboration in a remote setup

• Proven experience building and maintaining full-stack web applications using the TALL stack
• Hands‑on experience integrating with AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic etc)
• Experience developing client-facing or B2B web applications
• Exposure to Agile workflows and modern project management tools (Linear, Jira, or Trello)
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, own projects, and deliver without heavy supervision

This is your chance to be part of a company working at the forefront of bespoke B2B AI platforms, helping businesses across South Africa take advantage of the AI revolution. At Tactical, you’ll work directly with decision‑makers, shaping products that go into production fast — and that clients actually use.

You’ll be part of a small team that ships real work, not prototypes, and your contributions will have a visible impact. We’re building serious tools for real businesses — no fluff, no “AI hype.”

• Building real AI-driven systems that power live businesses
• Working with a small, elite team that values autonomy and skill over bureaucracy
• Exposure to modern development practices and cutting‑edge AI integrations
• The flexibility of a remote‑first environment with Cape Town roots
• The satisfaction of seeing your work directly improve how companies operate