Software Developer jobs in South Africa

Closing Date 2026/02/05

Reference Number KFM260129-1

Job Title Intermediate Software Developer

Job Type Permanent

Business Unit Yellow Zebra Optical

Department IT and Software Development

Number of Positions 2

Location Town / City Port Elizabeth

Location Province Eastern Cape

Location Country South Africa

Minimum Education Level Bachelors Degree | Advanced Diploma

Job Category IT

As an Intermediate Software Developer, you will be responsible for designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software solutions that meet the business requirements. This role requires solid programming experience, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

At our company, we live by our ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy. We believe in fostering creativity and developing forward-thinking solutions to drive excellence. Our collaborative approach brings together diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals, while accountability ensures that we take ownership of our actions to build trust and credibility. We hold respect at the core of our interactions, valuing each individual’s contributions and treating everyone with dignity. Lastly, empathy guides us to understand and support others, creating a compassionate and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

EE candidates will be given preference in line with the company's employment equity objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3-5 years of experience in software development.
• Proven experience with Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, etc.
• Experience with front-end and back-end development.

Write, test and deploy high-quality code that meets the company’s standards and business requirements.

Participate in system design discussions and contribute to architecture decisions.

Conduct peer code reviews to ensure quality and compliance with best practices.

Identify, troubleshoot, and fix software defects and issues.

Implement and run unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.

Work closely with the team, managers, and other developers to ensure project requirements are met.

Maintain comprehensive documentation of code, processes, and system functionality.

Stay updated on emerging technologies and development trends that can improve the company’s products and processes.