225 Ui Specialist jobs in South Africa

Do you want to be a part of a group that enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations?

Then carry on reading!

We have partnered with a company that helps people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future.

You would be responsible for providing user experience and design direction to a multi-disciplinary team of specialists who are committed to designing the future of financial services and delivering unique and innovative digital solutions and experiences.

This role requires solid experience with user interface design, usability, user experience, web development technologies, and interfacing these technologies with front end user interface systems.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Matric (essential)
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (essential)
• Certified Usability Analyst (CUA) or similar certification would be desirable
• 2-4 years UX experience
• Financial services experience is an advantage

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: August 25th, 2025 - November 25th, 2025 (3 months contract)

Our client, a leader in financial services, is seeking a talented and detail-oriented UI/UX Designer to join their team on a 3-month contract. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Figma and a proven ability to deliver innovative, user-centric designs that elevate digital experiences. This role involves working on a project to migrate existing content into new page templates while ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and CI standards.

What you will do:

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Managers, Developers, and key stakeholders to understand requirements and transform them into seamless, intuitive user experiences.
• Develop high-level design concepts by creating wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes using Figma to effectively communicate design solutions.
• Drive design innovation by applying strategic thinking to craft engaging, visually impactful interfaces aligned with brand and usability principles.
• Leverage insights and data through user research and usability testing to validate concepts and optimize the overall user journey.
• Maintain consistency in design systems, styles, and component libraries.
• Ensure responsive and accessible design principles are applied across all outputs.
• Support development teams with design assets, specifications, and documentation.
  

• Minimum 1 year of experience in UI, UX, or product design (agency or in-house).
• Proficiency in Figma for prototyping, wireframing, and design system management.
• Solid understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices.
• Experience designing for both desktop and mobile environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly present design concepts.
• Familiarity with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Miro, or similar.
• Basic knowledge of front-end development (HTML/CSS) to collaborate effectively with Developers.
• Experience working on e-commerce, fintech, or insurance-related platforms is an advantage.

Please submit your CV and a link to your portfolio showcasing relevant UI/UX projects, preferably including work completed in Figma.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

To translate business, other stakeholder requirements and user stories into system requirement and act as a link between business analyst, other requirements stakeholders and the software team
To translate overarching end to end design into detailed designs and provide technical leadership to the software developers and other designers

• Technical experience as a Developer
• Intricate knowledge of the technical architecture of Front Arena
• Experience with Front Arena integration development
• Experience with integration of telemetry data into ELK/Dynatrace or similar monitoring tools
• Design and develop project solutions
• Grow the teams’ skills and knowledge
• Assist developers with how to solve technical solution
• Provide guidance to stakeholders in terms of expertise and experience
• Guide and practice code design, analysis and integration to ensure effective application of technology
• Conduct Technology Reviews of code and design quality assurance
• Drive assets health in the relevant technologies or domains
• Define and review Patterns / practices/standards in application of technology or domain
• Guide Code Branching and Merging
• Play an advisory role to Engineering leads and other stakeholders (Engineering lead and Div execs)
• Collaboration with domain architects and technical consultants ito technology and /or domain roadmaps
• Work within governance and compliance frameworks of the organisation in terms of Technology and domain application
• Provide detailed Technical roadmaps in context of the organisation architecture and interdependent technologies
• Plan and drive implementation of the agreed technical roadmaps
• Conduct research and development experimentation to test thinking regarding technology or domain applicability
• Participate in special interest groups and confrerences relating to these assets
• Ensure an understanding of technology or domain requirements, performance integrations and optimisation as positioned in organisation
• Assist with and apply troubleshooting to resolve issues
• Evaluate and influence technology decisions
• Mitigate risk by evaluating risks and impacts on technology or domain
• Update the asset knowledge base
• Conduct internal knowlege sharing sessions
• Provide coaching, mentoring and upskilling of others within area of expertise
• Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities
• Contribute to the Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.)
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems though agile thinking
• Conduct self development both by mentoring others and being mentored
• Participate in the talent management practise of the Engineering stream

• Professional Qualifications/Honour’s Degree

Certificate in relevant solution design methodologies where available

Min 5 years IT experience

• Information Technology (IT) Architecture
• IT / Banking knowledge
• Requirements analysis
• Decision Making
• Managing Work
• Quality Orientation
• Building Partnerships
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

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Nedbank Ltd Reg No 1951/0009/06.
Authorised financial services and registered credit provider (NCRCP16).

For assistance please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566

PBT Group is looking for a talented and motivated Front End Developer to join our dynamic team.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about crafting engaging and responsive user experiences. You will be responsible for translating UI/UX wireframes into functional code and collaborating with designers and back-end developers to deliver seamless web applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-quality front-end code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement responsive designs across various devices.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure optimal performance and responsiveness.
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and accessibility.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in front-end development.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and advocate for best practices.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 4 + years experience
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, agile environment.

Location: Cape Town & Surrounds (Hybrid or Remote)

Role Overview:

We are seeking a talented Frontend Developer to join our development team. The role focuses on building and enhancing user-facing applications, working at the intersection of AWS and Salesforce platforms to create scalable, user-friendly solutions aligned with our organizational goals.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• Frontend Proficiency: Proven experience with Angular, React, or Next.js, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to other frameworks as needed.
• AWS Expertise: Hands-on experience with AWS services such as Amplify, S3, CloudFront, Lambda, and API Gateway for building, deploying, and scaling frontend applications.
• UI/UX Principles: Solid understanding of UI/UX design principles to create visually appealing and user-friendly web applications.
• API Integration: Proficiency in integrating frontend applications with RESTful APIs and AWS services.
• CI/CD Experience: Familiarity with setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines for frontend applications within AWS environments.
• Willingness to Learn: Open and eager to learn frameworks such as Salesforce Lightning Design System (SLDS).
• Salesforce: Knowledge of Salesforce, especially SLDS, is highly desirable.
• UI/UX Design Skills: Design skills or experience are a plus.
• WordPress Experience: Knowledge or hands-on experience with WordPress.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications demonstrating expertise.
• Agile: Knowledge or experience in agile development methodologies.
• DevOps Mindset: Familiarity with DevOps practices, including monitoring, logging, and infrastructure as code.

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience with frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git) and build tools (e.g., Webpack).
• Ability to debug and optimize front-end performance.
• Knowledge of API integration and basic security principles.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or relevant experience preferred.
  
  

Do you have a passion for building scalable web applications that are fast, reliable, and easy to maintain? My client is looking for talented Angular Developers to join them in building innovative web applications that will transform the digital landscape.

As an Angular Developer, you will have the chance to work on projects that are at the forefront of modern web development, utilizing the latest tools and technologies to create dynamic, responsive, and engaging user experiences.

Requirements:

• 3+ years experience in Angular & TypeScript
• BSc degree is an advantage

If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career as an Angular Developer, join them and help create the next generation of web applications.