501 Php Developer jobs in South Africa

Company Description

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Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a PHP Developer. The PHP Developer will be responsible for back-end web development tasks, applying object-oriented programming principles, and assisting with front-end development as needed. The PHP Developer will also be engaged in software development projects and various programming tasks to support project goals.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Back-End Web Development and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Experience in Front-End Development and Software Development
• Strong Programming skills with a focus on PHP
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience with version control systems like Git
• Knowledge of web development frameworks and libraries

Job Advertisement: PHP Web Developer

Position:
PHP Web Developer

Location:
Pretoria, Erasmusrand

Type:
Full-Time

About Us

We are a growing Hospitality software solutions company looking for a motivated and skilled PHP Web Developer to join our team. You will work on exciting projects, developing and maintaining web applications, and contributing to innovative solutions that add real value to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain PHP-based web applications.
• Collaborate with back-end developers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver seamless solutions.
• Optimize application performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services.
• Maintain code quality, security, and documentation.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a PHP Developer (2 + years preferred).
• Strong knowledge of PHP (OOP and MVC frameworks).
• Proficiency in SQL or other relational databases.
• Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (and frameworks such as jQuery).
• Experience with version control (Git).
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and web services.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar).
• Knowledge of Linux/Server administration.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Delphi knowledge
• Experience with Apache and or XAMP

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and innovative projects.
• Supportive team environment with room for growth.

How to Apply:

Send your CV, portfolio/links to previous work, and a short cover letter to

with the subject line
PHP Web Developer Application – (Your Name)
.

Company Description

App Inlet is a mobile and internet technology company specialising in professional app and web development. Our highly qualified team of business analysts, architects, programmers, developers, and designers work together to deliver top-quality services efficiently and cost-effectively. We offer tailor-made solutions including websites, apps, web maintenance, and site upgrades, with expertise in various technologies such as PHP, Flutter, Laravel and more. Our focus is on building long-lasting relationships with clients through reliable support and tailored solutions that evolve with their business needs.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a PHP Developer based in the City of Cape Town, with work-from-home flexibility. The PHP Developer will be responsible for designing, coding, and maintaining scalable and efficient applications. Daily tasks include backend web development, object-oriented programming, front-end development, software development, and general programming. The role also involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Back-End Web Development and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Experience in Front-End Development and Software Development
• Strong Programming skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Experience with technologies such as PHPm Flutter and Laravel is a plus

PHP DEVELOPER
S-RM is recruiting a Developer to play a key role in the development and maintenance of products for our Corporate Intelligence team.

WHO ARE WE
S-RM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005, we've helped companies, governments and private individuals solve some of their most complex challenges.

We've been able to do this because of our outstanding people. We're committed to developing bright, curious, enthusiastic people who want to think critically, solve complex problems, and achieve success.

But we also know that work isn't everything. It's about the lives and careers it helps us build. We're immensely proud of this culture and we invest in our people's wellbeing, learning, and ideas every day.

We're excited you're thinking about joining us.

THE ROLE
This role will be working as part of a larger software team supporting our Corporate Intelligence team in the development of complex intelligence software products.

We expect that the following will be component of the key responsibilities for this position:

• Work with DevOps engineers to maintain automated lifecycle operations including build, test, integration and deployment pipelines
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the team through participation in refinement, planning and retrospective meetings
• Ensure code adheres to best practices around unit testing, integration testing and security
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes,
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Work in a cross-functional team of Product Managers, Developers, Devops and cyber security experts to design and deliver solutions that meet business needs
• Opportunity to work across multiple teams and products.

The role will be based in our
London
or our
Cape Town
office; however, we have flexible working arrangements available.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We think candidates with the following skills and experience are likely to succeed as a Developer at S-RM.

That said, if you don't think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box—we're looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas, and have some interest and capabilities in others.

We're looking for someone that is able to adapt to change and work comfortably in a fast-paced environment, this person will have some or all of these skills:

• Degree level education in a computer science, maths or related numerate subject, OR equivalent practical experience,
• Strong experience with PHP and Symfony framework (or similar application framework),
• Proficiency in working with databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, and non-SQL databases),
• Experience developing AWS cloud services and hands-on deployment experience,
• A good understanding of application development and best practices,
• Any capabilities with Golang and/or JavaScript would be beneficial.

Any of the following personal skills would be very beneficial in this position:

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a small, agile team,
• Highly organised and well-structured when approaching problems and solutions,
• A proven ability to work from idea to a working feature,
• Attention to detail and desire to deliver high-quality results,
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate with business stakeholders to understand the problems and contribute to technical discussions.

The successful candidate must have permission to work in the the location you apply to by the start of their employment.

BENEFITS
We offer thoughtful, balanced rewards and support to help our people do their best work and live their lives outside it, this includes but is not exhaustive of:

• 25 days holiday per year
  in addition to bank holidays (+1 day for every year of service up to a maximum of 30 days in total);
• Hybrid working and flexible working hours;
• Matching pension contribution up to 7% (up to a maximum of 14% combined), and financial education;

• Life Insurance
  4X annual salary.

• Parental Support:

• Fertility treatment leave – 5 days of leave per cycle of treatment per year;

• Maternity leave – 26 weeks of full pay followed by 13 weeks of half pay;

• Paternity leave – 6 weeks of full pay.

• Various Health and Medical Benefits including:

• Private dental
  and medical insurance (taxable benefit) for you and your family;

• Virtual
  GP for you and your family members that live in the same household;
• Various gym discounts for you and your partner;
• EAP
  programme for you and your immediate family;
• Free access to the world-famous mindfulness app Headspace.

The role will be based at our
London office
. However, we have flexible working arrangements available.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this role, please send an up-to-date
CV
directly to this LinkedIn ad.

The application process will include:

• A preliminary call, which will be a chance for you to find out more about S-RM and the role. .
• First Interview - this will be run remotely and will likely be more technical in focus
• Second interview - this will be run remotely and will likely be more focussed on the role in more detail and your ability to collaborate with our varied team

We nurture a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talents, experiences and perspectives.

Role Purpose

The Intermediate PHP Developer will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing web-based applications in line with project requirements. This role requires strong coding abilities in PHP, understanding of modern frameworks, and the ability to collaborate closely with business analysts, testers, and other developers. The developer will play a key role in ensuring timely delivery of features for our client's project.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend features in PHP, ensuring clean, efficient, and reusable code.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts to translate requirements into technical tasks.
• Integrate with front-end components and ensure smooth API interactions.
• Work with databases (MySQL) to design schemas and optimize queries.
• Contribute to system architecture discussions and code reviews.
• Ensure adherence to security standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with QA/Testers to resolve bugs and validate deliverables

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years professional PHP development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems OR equivalent industry experience.
• Prior experience working on enterprise-scale web applications

Technical Skills Required

• Core: PHP (minimum 5 years of experience).
• Framework: Laravel
• Databases: MySQL (schema design, stored procedures, performance tuning).
• Version Control: Git (branching, pull requests, code reviews).
• API Development: RESTful API design and integration.
• Testing: Unit testing frameworks
• Deployment: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization

Soft Skills Required

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Team player
• Adaptability to Agile (Scrum/Kanban) delivery environments

Expected Outcomes

• Deliver maintainable, well-tested code aligned with project timelines.
• Ensure successful integration of core claims lifecycle features and system admin functions

Employment type:
12 months contract, possibility of extension based on performance

Location:
Pretoria

Working model:
Hybrid

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply immediately, please send your CV to

Our Story

At (formerly SovTech), we believe the future of software lies in the talent, innovation, and creativity found on the African continent. For over a decade, we have been pioneering world-class software development for a global audience. We are the leading custom software development company from Africa that, like any great tech company, was founded in a garage. has now grown to more than 350 of the best AI-powered software engineering experts, building world-class platforms for growing businesses across four cities on three continents.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to growing Africa's tech ecosystems. Africa is home to the world's youngest population, with over 50% of Africans under the age of 25. Recent estimates indicate there are over 700,000 professional software developers across Africa today. That number is projected to double by 2025. We believe in the future of African tech talent and the impact it will have on scaling global companies.

Accelerating business growth with expert tech talent

Trusted by 400+ companies, helps businesses scale with our cloud-based engineering subscription platform, offering consistent, cost-effective AI-powered experts, teams, and reliable developer analytics.

Our Culture

Our culture is underpinned by 8 core values.

Earth's leading software company from Africa- that's where we're going.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic, people-first team that's showcasing and advancing Africa's tech landscape on the global scale. At , we celebrate your individuality, empower your decision-making, and create meaningful experiences. Together, we're driving innovation and building exceptional teams Take a look at some of the highlights:

Embrace Our African Talent Footprint, Flexibility, and Autonomy

• At , we champion an empowered workplace where you shape the culture, influence decisions on tech stacks, and take charge of user testing—all while working from wherever you thrive best across our interconnected Guilds.
• Our distributed teams span South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and other parts of the continent, showcasing the diversity and brilliance of African talent.

The Vibes

• Annual Foos-Fest : Showcase your skills at our legendary Foosball Festival and take home quirky, sought-after awards.
• AI-Powered Hackathons : Collaborate with your team to create innovative, market-ready products in just 24 hours—all while enjoying live music and family-friendly fun.
• Year-End Celebrations : Reflect and connect at our unforgettable year-end events, a decade-old tradition we continue to cherish.
• Popcorn Fridays, Dev Chats, and Braais : Bond with colleagues over insightful discussions and sizzling good vibes.
• Fluid Clubs : Join like-minded peers in activities like hiking, running, and more to foster shared interests beyond work.
• Weekly All-Hands : Stay inspired and in the loop with our weekly All-Hands sessions that bring us together as one team.
• Explore Week : Our annual tradition encourages you to work from anywhere around the globe for one exciting week—freedom meets inspiration

Rewards & Recognition

• Stacos (our company currency) : Reward and recognise your peers with Stacos and exchange them for cool vouchers to celebrate accomplishments big and small.
• Commission Incentives : Unlock attractive rewards for successful business development leads and employee referrals.

Continued Career Growth & Support

• Internal AI Platforms : We empower our teams with access to both closed and open source LLM's that make work easier and empower your professional growth. We love AI
• High-Performance Culture : Stay aligned and on track with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and structured annual reviews.
• Personalized Mentorship : Receive dedicated guidance from leadership and the Talent SuccessTeam through one-on-one sessions and quarterly check-ins tailored to your career aspirations.

Our teams are powered by AI—Transforming How We Work

• Our teams embrace cutting-edge AI platforms, agents and tools, creating smarter workflows and accelerating career development with AI.
• OpenAI, Anthropic, Llama - we use them all so choose what suits you best
• You don't need your own licenses - we cover the costs and have our own internal AI platforms that gives you access to them all in a secure environment.

Outstanding Employee Benefits*

• Discovery Medical Aid : Prioritizing your health with the best care.
• Half-Day Birthday Leave : Celebrate your special day with an afternoon off
• Family responsibility & Parental Benefits : Providing full support for a meaningful work-life balance.
• Please note: Benefits may vary depending on employment type

Join us and be part of a dynamic, supportive team that's making waves across Africa.

Experience

• 5+ Years proven experience as a Senior PHP Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in PHP and its frameworks (e.g.,Zend, Symphony).
• Extensive experience with backend process development.
• Experience in
• Expertise in API design and integration.
• Solid understanding of composer for PHP
• Solid understanding of database management (e.g.,MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend processes using PHP.
• Design, implement, and manage APIs for seamless integration with various systems.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.

Additional Requirements

• Experience with frontend technologies including jQuery, CSS, and HTML.
• Knowledge of modern frontend frameworks (e.g., ) is a plus.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Jenkins).
• Understanding of Agile methodologies.

• Remote work flexibility across South Africa
• Exposure to financial APIs and secure data environments
• Opportunity to work with modern tech stacks and CI/CD pipelines
• A culture that values learning, ownership, and career growth

• Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs and back-end services using PHP (Laravel preferred)
• Collaborate with Front-End Developers to ensure seamless integration
• Optimize application performance and propose scalable solutions
• Manage MySQL databases with efficient schema design and query optimization

• Education: Relevant IT qualification or Degree
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of professional PHP development experience
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of OOP and MVC architecture
  • Proficiency in Laravel or similar PHP frameworks
  • Experience with MySQL, Git, REST APIs, Docker, Redis, and RabbitMQ
  • Familiarity with front-end technologies (Vue.js or React) and CI/CD pipelines
• Other Requirements:
  • Must reside in South Africa with a fibre-ready home (minimum 100 Mbps line)
  • Clear credit record may be required for certain roles

• Strong proficiency in PHP and object-oriented programming (OOP).
• Experience with Laravel (or similar frameworks like Symfony, CodeIgniter).
• Experience with database design and optimization (MySQL).
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and API integration.
• Understanding of security best practices (XSS, CSRF, SQL injection prevention).

• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience with frontend frameworks/libraries like Vue.js, React, or Angular is a plus.
• Familiarity with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.

• Version control systems, preferably Git.
• Experience with Composer, NPM, or similar dependency managers.
• Basic knowledge of Docker, Linux servers, or cloud platforms is a plus.

• Experience with Mobile development.

• Remote work flexibility across South Africa
• Exposure to financial APIs and secure data environments
• Opportunity to work with modern tech stacks and CI/CD pipelines
• A culture that values learning, ownership, and career growth

• Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs and back-end services using PHP (Laravel preferred)
• Collaborate with Front-End Developers to ensure seamless integration
• Optimize application performance and propose scalable solutions
• Manage MySQL databases with efficient schema design and query optimization

• Education: Relevant IT qualification or Degree
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of professional PHP development experience
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of OOP and MVC architecture
  • Proficiency in Laravel or similar PHP frameworks
  • Experience with MySQL, Git, REST APIs, Docker, Redis, and RabbitMQ
  • Familiarity with front-end technologies (Vue.js or React) and CI/CD pipelines
• Other Requirements:
  • Must reside in South Africa with a fibre-ready home (minimum 100 Mbps line)
  • Clear credit record may be required for certain roles