41 Freelance App jobs in South Africa

• Build, test, and maintain applications for mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, focusing on creating user-friendly, functional, and high-performing experiences. T
• App Design and Development: Translate product requirements and design mockups into functional mobile apps.
• Coding: Write, modify, and test code for the application, ensuring it meets specifications.
• Collaboration: Work with UI/UX designers, graphic designers, and backend teams to develop comprehensive app solutions.
• API Integration: Develop and integrate Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to enable communication and data exchange with backend systems.
• Testing and Debugging: Conduct rigorous testing to identify and fix bugs and other issues, ensuring the app is stable and performs well.
• Maintenance and Updates: Continuously improve and update existing applications based on user feedback and evolving requirements.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize code and app performance, including factors like battery usage and responsiveness.

Key Skills

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in languages such as Java, Kotlin, Swift, C#, or JavaScript, depending on the platform.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: R5 000,00 - R30 000,00 per month

Expected hours: 10 per week

Application Question(s):

• must be orginized and tidy by nature

Experience:

• app development : 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• driving licence (Preferred)
• certification (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

Job Title: Mobile App Developer (Contract)

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Mobile App Developer to join our team on a contract basis. You'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications for iOS and/or Android platforms. This role involves working closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to create seamless, user-friendly mobile experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain mobile applications for iOS and/or Android.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to build intuitive, visually appealing user interfaces.
• Integrate mobile apps with RESTful APIs or other backend services.
• Ensure performance, security, and scalability of mobile applications.
• Test, debug, and troubleshoot issues across multiple devices and OS versions.
• Contribute to the improvement of development processes and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in mobile app development.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following:
• Native Development: Swift/Objective-C (iOS), Kotlin/Java (Android)
• Cross-Platform: React Native, Flutter, Xamarin
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX principles.
• Experience with API integration and asynchronous programming.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git).
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience publishing apps to App Store and/or Google Play.
• Knowledge of push notifications, in-app purchases, and analytics integrations.
• Familiarity with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with cloud services (Firebase, AWS, Azure).

Job Type: Temporary

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: R800,00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: Remote

We are seeking a skilled
Hybrid Mobile App Developer (Android & iOS)
to build and maintain mobile applications for both Android and iOS platforms. The ideal candidate will work closely with our design and backend teams to deliver a seamless, high-performance mobile experience. The backend is fully developed and exposed via APIs, so the focus will be on frontend development, integration, and optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain hybrid mobile applications using frameworks like
  Flutter
  , or
  React Native(
  Preferable
  )
  .
• Integrate RESTful APIs provided by the backend team.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement responsive and intuitive interfaces.
• Optimize app performance across devices and platforms.
• Implement push notifications, offline capabilities, and device-specific features.
• Conduct testing and debugging to ensure app stability and performance.
• Deploy apps to
  Google Play Store
  and
  Apple App Store
  , including handling certificates and provisioning profiles.
• Maintain documentation for code, APIs, and deployment processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in hybrid mobile app development (Flutter or React Native (Preferable)).
• Strong knowledge of mobile UI/UX standards and best practices.
• Experience with API integration and state management (e.g., Redux, Provider, Bloc, ZusStand).
• Familiarity with mobile app deployment processes for Android and iOS.
• Proficient in Git and version control workflows.
• Understanding of mobile security and data protection practices.
• Experience with third-party libraries and native modules.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Rest API's.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools for mobile apps.
• Knowledge of native Android (Kotlin/Java) or iOS (Swift) development is a plus.
• Experience with analytics and crash reporting tools (e.g., Sentry, Firebase Crashlytics).

Absolute Pets is looking for an intermediate, native mobile application developer to build and maintain a white-labelled iOS and Android application for our clients. The ideal candidate for this position is a hands-on professional with strong communication skills and an intimate knowledge of Android development using Android Studio (Java) and iOS development using Xcode (Swift). This role will report to the current mobile application developer and is primarily a remote development role.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Creating, developing and maintaining native Android and iOS applications for the business in line with client requirements.
• Writing clean, scalable and maintainable code while adhering to coding and business best practices.
• Troubleshooting, debugging and optimising application performance.
• Ensuring applications are fit-for-purpose, stable and secure through thorough testing, code reviews and version control (Git).
• App deployment management and monitoring.
• Working with clients, consultants and designers to achieve business and client objectives.

Required Skills and Experience

• 3+ years in application development and testing of Android and iOS applications
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills
• Android Studio (Java)
• Xcode (Swift)
• RESTful API development and integration
• GitHub or a similar code repository toolset

Advantageous Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (or related field) plus 2-3 years' relevant experience
• Firebase for Push Notifications and Analytics
• Kotlin
• Objective-C
• Experience with scalable application architecture and coding practices
• Front-end application user interface design
• Back-end application design and architecture

We are seeking a talented Web & App Developer to join our growing law firm. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of our digital platforms — managing our WordPress website and leading the development of a brand-new mobile app.

The app will serve a dual purpose: enhancing client engagement and streamlining our day-to-day in-house processes. You'll be at the heart of shaping how we deliver services to clients and how we manage our operations internally.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimise the firm's WordPress website, ensuring strong performance, security, and SEO best practices.
• Design, develop, and launch a mobile app (iOS/Android) to support client engagement (e.g., service access, communication, updates) and internal processes (e.g., task management, workflows, reporting).
• Collaborate with partners, staff, and consultants to gather requirements and translate them into functional, user-friendly digital solutions.
• Ensure a consistent user experience and branding across the website and app.
• Integrate third-party systems, APIs, and internal tools into the app and website where needed.
• Provide ongoing technical support, troubleshooting, and enhancements for digital platforms.
• Monitor and report on digital platform performance, implementing continuous improvements.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend innovations to improve client service and operational efficiency

Required Qualifications

• Proven 3 years' experience in WordPress website management and development.
• Strong front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and back-end (PHP, MySQL) development skills.
• Demonstrable experience in mobile app development (iOS/Android) using frameworks such as React Native, Flutter, or similar.
• Knowledge of UX/UI principles and responsive design.
• Strong problem-solving ability and capacity to manage multiple digital projects independently.

Work conditions

• Fully Remote
• Flexible Working
• Freelance

Salary Range

£150 per month

Job Type: Part-time

Experience:

• WordPress: 3 years (Required)
• app development: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Job Title:
Online App Promoter (Earn R3000 per 50 installations)

Job Description:

We are hiring remote workers to promote and assist users in downloading and installing a web browser. Your role is to guide users through the signup and installation process, ensure successful setup, and report your activity.

Responsibilities:

• Share browser download links with new users.
• Help users complete installation and signup.
• Track and report successful installs.
• Follow daily and weekly targets.

Requirements:

• Basic computer and internet skills.
• Access to a laptop or desktop.
• Reliable internet connection.
• Strong communication skills.

Earnings:

You earn for every successful download and installation completed through your referral. High performers earn more based on verified installs.

Work Setup:

• Fully remote.
• Flexible hours.
• Performance-based pay.

Ideal For:

• Students, freelancers, or anyone looking to earn online part-time.

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Responsibilities
Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa's biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that's just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let's reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for an App Marketing Coordinator to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

With Hollywoodbets You Will
Innovate and create
as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace
challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow
with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring

• Digital Marketing
• Account management
• Media buying (online)

A Bonus To Have

• Degree/Diploma in Marketing or Relevant Field
• App Marketing / ASO / MMP
• Programmatic advertising
• Google Analytics

What You'll Do For The Brand
Campaign Coordination

• Supports the planning, execution, and monitoring of acquisition and retention campaigns across digital channels including paid media, CRM (email, push), social media, and influencer partnerships.
• Ensures timely delivery of creative assets and campaign deliverables in collaboration with internal creative, product, and media teams.

Performance Tracking and Reporting

• Assists with monitoring KPIs including installs, engagement rates, retention, and return on ad spend (ROAS).
• Supports reporting efforts by compiling campaign results, extracting insights, and identifying optimization opportunities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Acts as a liaison between marketing, product, analytics, and support teams to align promotional efforts with app releases, product roadmaps, and customer feedback loops.
• Coordinates with teams to align marketing initiatives and creative rollouts for user onboarding flows.

User Engagement and Retention Support

• Helps manage in-app messaging, push notification strategies, and personalized content delivery
• Participates in brainstorming and testing strategies to improve user lifecycle performance.

Competitive and Market Insights

• Conducts benchmarking and competitor analytics to inform strategy and app positioning.
• Keeps abreast of industry trends in mobile marketing.

What You'll Bring To The Team

• Strong computer and analytical skills
• Approaches own work with dedication and high sense of responsibility
• Consistently delivers required business results and meet deadlines
• Atbility to develop unique designs that convey a meaning
• Ensure deadlines are met by using effective planning

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Location: Johannesburg (Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-time Reporting To: CTO & Team Lead We’re looking for a talented App Developer with 5+ years of experience to join our growing team. If you thrive on building high-performance mobile apps, writing clean, scalable code, and pushing the boundaries of mobile technology, this role is for you. What you’ll do: Develop & maintain mobile apps for iOS/Android/cross-platform Write clean, efficient, and scalable code Collaborate with designers, PMs, and developers to deliver seamless UX Optimise apps for performance, scalability & security Troubleshoot, debug & resolve technical issues Mentor junior developers and contribute to code reviews Stay up to date with the latest mobile tech trends What we’re looking for: 5+ years in mobile app development Strong experience with Swift / Kotlin / React Native / Flutter Solid knowledge of mobile architecture & design patterns (MVVM, MVP, Clean) Skilled in RESTful APIs, Git, CI/CD & testing frameworks Strong problem-solving mindset & teamwork skills Nice to have: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) Prior leadership or mentorship experience Knowledge of AI/ML integrations in apps Backend experience (Node.js, Python, etc.) Why Join? Hybrid role based in Johannesburg Collaborative, innovative, and supportive team culture Opportunity to shape and scale impactful applications Ready to take your app development career to the next level? Apply today or share with someone in your network who could be a great fit!