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At 24.com, our team of engineers, data scientists, product managers and UX/UI design specialists develop exceptional digital products for renowned brands including News24 and Netwerk24. By harnessing cutting-edge technology and a sophisticated tech stack, we deliver world-class solutions. Our vibrant, people-focused culture, commitment to innovation, and strong societal mission are at the heart of everything we do. At 24.com, we empower Media24 brands to inform, entertain, and inspire millions across South Africa.

What will you do?

• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for web and mobile using tools like Figma or Sketch.
• Ensure alignment of your designs with the existing design system, contributing to its evolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical feasibility, high-quality outcomes, and alignment.
• Advocate for user needs by conducting usability tests and iterating designs based on feedback.
• Analyze user data and behavior to inform design decisions and deliver intuitive solutions.
• Regularly communicate and present your design ideas to stakeholders.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Design
• 3-5 years of experience in UI/UX design.
• Proficient in Figma (auto-layout, components, prototyping) and Sketch.
• Knowledge of working with design systems and usability testing tools.
• Experience with usability testing and user research.
• A sharp portfolio showcasing design thinking and cross-platform projects.
  
  

• A design-forward and problem-solving outlook with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards to ensure inclusive design.
• Ability to understand South African audiences' digital behavior.
• Clear communication skills to articulate ideas and facilitate discussions.
• Strong user research skills and the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights.
• Ability to align design deliverables with functional and technical requirements
  
  

• Experience with news/media platforms or high-traffic digital products.
• Knowledge of analytics tools like Google Analytics or Hotjar.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks or Scrum environments.
• Understanding of South Africa's digital audience and their engagement patterns.
• Basic familiarity with HTML/CSS.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Media Production

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Role title: UI/UX Designer

Contract duration : 12 months

Location: Midrand

• You will work in an agile, collaborative team; and working directly with Product teams and developers to define and deliver various user experiences, from initial ideation to sketches, wireframes, prototypes, and implementation of final UI designs.
• The role is core to delivering exceptional customer experience across our digital ecommerce channels and will have a direct influence on the digital revenue metrics.
• You will creatively translate user needs into elegant, intuitive, and effective design solutions.
• You will identify and understand customer needs, behaviours, and pain points and use this to define problem statements that inform the teams focus.
• You will work in a fast-paced team of engineers, product managers, and product designers to deliver impactful solutions across our online portals and mobile apps.

Your responsibilities:

Strategic

• Drive a user-centred design approach. Influence the product direction and/or roadmap through evidence-driven UX.
• Collaborate with teams across various departments (product, engineering, marketing etc.) and digital channels on product discovery and the delivery of solutions.

Discovery

• Close collaboration with the product lead, stakeholders, and the development team to define problem statements, success metrics, and identify product opportunities.
• Host workshops with the product team, stakeholders and developers for continuous product discovery with identified problems and opportunities.
• Use discovery methods such as prototyping, usability testing and focus groups, and conduct user interviews to validate identified solutions with real customers, before solutions are developed.

UX research

• Work with the product team on defining success metrics, crafting A/B tests and analyzing results to enable data-driven decisions, ensuring a positive impact on the user experience.
• Deliver and communicate insights collected from user research, in effective and engaging presentations and user journeys.

Delivery (UX/UI/Visual)

• Deliver wireframes, journeys, high and low fidelity prototypes and final UI design requirements for online portals and mobile apps.
• Work together with various product teams to ensure visual consistency throughout on the platform, by leveraging from and contributing to our design system.
• Conceptualize and develop micro-interactions, demo videos and animations.
• Ensure design works as comfortably across our markets and languages.
• Own and advocate Platform accessibility in both UX and UI.
• Translate your design journeys into Product demo videos.

Leadership

• Together with the Product team, you help to shape and drive our product strategy and vision.
• You partner up with product and engineering leaders to ensure deliverables are well-defined, provide high business value, and are successfully executed.
• Recommend new tools and technologies by staying abreast of the latest trends and techniques in Product design.

About you

• You have experience across the entire product design cycle including UX research, copy writing, wireframes, and prototypes, final UI design (visual design), implementation, and post-release optimization.
• 5- 8 years of experience in UX Design with a proven record of successfully shipped mobile app consumer-oriented experiences.
• You have a strong Visual (UI) design experience with a good understanding of both Apples and Googles design guidelines/principles.
• You can present your Portfolio showcasing your knowledge of native mobile UI design and case studies to explain your process.
• Live app store examples of an app/s you have worked on is a plus.
• You have excellent attention to detail and experience working with Mobile first customer facing products in evidence-driven design/product teams.
• Proficient in design tools (such as Figma, Sketch, InVision, Zeplin , Adobe Photoshop).
• Proficient in prototyping tools (such as InVision, proto.io).
• Know-how in the field of research: interviewing users, setting up surveys and usability tests as well as interpreting the results (both Qualitative & Quantitative)
• You love solving problems in ways customers love yet work for the business.
• You have an intuitive eye for customer needs beyond the obvious.
• You can effectively communicate and persuade around design concepts

Join to apply for the UI/UX Designer role at Reverside

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Reverside is an IT services provider; we are always looking for professional candidates to join our team in Software Development, providing opportunities to work on exciting projects, within our well-established client base. We are looking for a UI/UX Designer with 5 to 8 years of experience. Working closely with the Product team, you will define and deliver user experiences from ideation to implementation. This role includes a mix of strategic, research, discovery, and leadership responsibilities.

Duties

• Driving user-centred design approaches and influencing product direction through evidence-driven UX.
• Collaborating across departments on product discovery and solution delivery.
• Collaborating with product leads, stakeholders, and development teams to define problem statements, success metrics, and identify product opportunities.
• Using discovery (prototyping, usability testing, focus groups, interviews) methods to validate identified solutions with real customers before solutions are developed.
• Delivering and communicating insights collected from user research through presentations and user journeys.
• Delivering wireframes, journeys, high and low fidelity prototypes and final UI design requirements for online portals and mobile apps.
• Shaping and driving product strategy and vision with the product team.
• Translating your design journeys into product demo videos.
• Conceptualizing and developing micro-interactions, demo videos and animations.
• Partnering with product and engineering leaders to ensure deliverables are well-defined, provide business value, and are successfully executed.
  
  

• Exceptional user experience, measured through usability scores (NPS) and user feedback.
• Conversion rates on key journeys designed.
• Number of innovations designed resulting from user research and testing.
  
  

• 5-8 years of experience in UX design and a demonstrable track record of successfully shipped mobile app experiences.
• Experience across the entire product design cycle including UX research, copywriting, wireframes, prototypes, final UI design, implementation, and post-release optimization.
• An understanding of Apple and Google's design principles.
• A portfolio showcasing knowledge of native mobile UI design. Live App Store examples are a plus.
• Proficiency in design tools (Figma, Sketch, InVision, Zeplin, Adobe Photoshop)
• Proficiency in prototyping tools (InVision, proto.io etc.).
• Qualitative and quantitative research abilities.

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Job title: UI/UX Designer

Reporting to: Product Design Team Lead

Location: Cape Town

WHAT WE DO

Lula is an innovative and human-focused FinTech company on a mission to help small businesses optimise their cash flow. Our purpose is to help SMEs manage their businesses better, faster, and more simply, so they can spend more time doing what they love.

If you’re looking for a new place to call ‘home’ that believes in the potential of the broader SME landscape in South Africa and a place where you’ll work with awesome people - then Lula’s the place for you!

We’re making business banking fast, human, Lula!

CULTURE CODE

We embrace C uriosity

We win as O ne

We’re D riven by Purpose

We E xecute with Ambition

OVERALL PURPOSE

This role will see you collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the design process in order to define and drive the user experience that SMEs in South Africa deserve when using financial services. You’ll work with the Product, Marketing and Engineering teams to take our web and mobile experiences to the next level. We’re looking to build end-to-end journeys that help SMEs thrive in a tough market. These journeys need to be seamless, considerate and where relevant, WOW.

Responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating on the Product Roadmap: Work closely with product owners to understand the user problems and business opportunities behind Lula’s roadmap. Contribute to the visual design strategy by translating product and business requirements into engaging UI designs.
• Design Execution: Create user interface designs, including wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes, that reflect Lula’s design principles, ensuring alignment with business goals and product specifications. Focus on scalability, consistency, and responsiveness across multiple platforms.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with UX designers, product managers, and engineering teams to implement intuitive, high-quality user interfaces. Provide clear design handoffs and work closely with developers during implementation to ensure pixel-perfect execution.
• Customer-Centered Design: Work with UX designers to gain a deep understanding of Lula’s customers and their needs by participating in user interviews, surveys and usability testing sessions. Leverage customer insights, feedback, and data analytics to refine and iterate on UI designs that drive user engagement and satisfaction.
• Design Consistency & Standards: Ensure the user interface aligns with Lula’s design system and brand guidelines. Contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of design systems, advocating for design best practices and ensuring consistency across products.
• Quality Assurance: Review and test designs during development and prior to product releases to ensure they meet high standards of usability, accessibility, and visual quality. Collaborate with QA teams to resolve design-related issues.
• Iterative Design Process: Participate in regular design critiques, stand-ups, and project planning. Embrace a growth mindset by actively seeking and acting on constructive feedback from peers, stakeholders, and end-users to continuously improve design deliverables.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate and present design decisions to stakeholders. Advocate for design choices based on data, research, and customer feedback, aligning UI design efforts with Lula’s overall business strategy

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 2+ Years of working experience
• Related degree in design/human computer interaction or equivalent
• Experience working as a UI Designer with a strong understanding of UI design and a fantastic portfolio to showcase your design work
• Experience in creating wireframes, prototypes, user flows and process flows from conception through to delivery
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate design processes, ideas, and solutions with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Up-to-date knowledge of design software

Aramex has rapidly grown into a global brand, recognized for its customized services and innovative products. Listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) and based in the UAE, Aramex is centrally located at the crossroads between East and West, which allows us to provide customized logistics solutions anywhere in the world effectively and reach more businesses and consumers regionally and globally.

We are committed to continually enhancing our operations across the region while pursuing opportunities for business growth in emerging markets abroad. This approach is core to the sustainable development of our business and commitment to facilitating wider, global trade in an ever-changing world.

The Team

We are a high-performance team who use data to hyper-focus our creativity on real commercial objectives. We settle for nothing but the best for ourselves, our team and our brand. We are tactical. We are strategic. We work hard. We make excellence a habit. We get results.

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Job Description

• Creating user-centered designs by understanding business requirements, user feedback and technology limitations for a mobile payment application
• Breaking any design problem down into viable actionable chunks and solving them with clarity and precision.
• Translating design requirements into style guides, design systems, design patterns and attractive user interfaces.
• Composing designs of reusable components and UI elements.
• Delivering illustrated designs and process flows using Adobe XD.
• Collaborating effectively with the product team and development team and work closely with them.
• Design emailers on both light mode & dark mode.
• Optimize websites for maximum speed and scalability whilst ensuring website function and stability across devices i.e. desktop, mobile and tablet
• Staying up to date of UX trends and look for creative ideas and inspiration from new trends and events.
• Ensure that all designs, pages, sites, and emails adhere to company brand guidelines, always acting as a brand champion

Job Responsibilities - Experience and Education

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a UI / UX designer
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in interactive design, new media design or related design field preferred
• Excellent knowledge of Android and iOS components and UI related aspects of programming frameworks
• Strong working knowledge of prototyping and related design tools
• Strong conceptualization ability, strong visual communication ability, drawing skills and sketchbook technique
• Exceptional design skills, production value and attention to detail
• Understanding of common software development practices
• Basic knowledge of HTML & CSS

Leadership Behaviors

Building Outstanding TeamsSetting a clear directionSimplificationCollaborate & break silosExecution & AccountabilityGrowth mindsetInnovationInclusionExternal focus

At 24.com, our team of engineers, data scientists, product managers and UX/UI design specialists develop exceptional digital products for renowned brands including News24 and Netwerk24. By harnessing cutting-edge technology and a sophisticated tech stack, we deliver world-class solutions. Our vibrant, people-focused culture, commitment to innovation, and strong societal mission are at the heart of everything we do. At 24.com, we empower Media24 brands to inform, entertain, and inspire millions across South Africa.

What will you do?

• Create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs for web and mobile using tools like Figma or Sketch.
• Ensure alignment of your designs with the existing design system, contributing to its evolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical feasibility, high-quality outcomes, and alignment.
• Advocate for user needs by conducting usability tests and iterating designs based on feedback.
• Analyze user data and behavior to inform design decisions and deliver intuitive solutions.
• Regularly communicate and present your design ideas to stakeholders.

What should you have?

• Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Design
• 3-5 years of experience in UI/UX design.
• Proficient in Figma (auto-layout, components, prototyping) and Sketch.
• Knowledge of working with design systems and usability testing tools.
• Experience with usability testing and user research.
• A sharp portfolio showcasing design thinking and cross-platform projects.

What will you need?

• A design-forward and problem-solving outlook with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards to ensure inclusive design.
• Ability to understand South African audiences' digital behavior.
• Clear communication skills to articulate ideas and facilitate discussions.
• Strong user research skills and the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights.
• Ability to align design deliverables with functional and technical requirements

Nice to Haves

• Experience with news/media platforms or high-traffic digital products.
• Knowledge of analytics tools like Google Analytics or Hotjar.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks or Scrum environments.
• Understanding of South Africa's digital audience and their engagement patterns.
• Basic familiarity with HTML/CSS.

Benefits of working at 24.com

Dynamic work schedule: We enjoy flexible working hours, with core hoursin ourCapeTownofficesbetween 10AM to 3PM and optionally remote for the balance of your working hours.

AI-forward culture: We actively look for opportunities to leverage AI to unlock new opportunities. We harness cutting-edge AI technology and tools to supercharge productivity, efficiency and results and we encourage our teams to explore and experiment.

Continuous learning & growth: Dive into a wealth of learning opportunities backed by our parent company, the Naspers group. Gain free access to platforms like Udemy, pursue nanodegrees to enrich your skills or take advantage of complimentary Microsoft certification training. We also offer bursary opportunities.

Stay ahead: Attend cutting-edge tech events and expos to stay on top of industry trends and innovations.

Personalised benefits: Choose from optional medical aid and customisable retirement funding options to suit your needs.

Give back: Each year, take up to 3 days of Volunteers24 leave to make a meaningful impact in the community while supporting causes you care about.

Given the employment equity policy of Media24, preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups.

Are you a talented designer with a passion for product management? If you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment where you can make a real impact, we have the perfect job for you!

Codekeeper is accepting applications for the next two months and will fill the position as soon as we've found the perfect match.

As a designer, your primary focus will be transforming customer needs into user journeys and creating visually appealing and intuitive interfaces. Your design skills will play a vital role in turning ideas into tangible products that our development team will bring to life.

• Translate customer needs into user journeys and design beautiful and intuitive interfaces
• Collaborate with the Product Manager and/or Creative Director to conduct research, design, and prototype new user experiences
• Develop user cases, scenarios, wireframes, prototypes, and mockups for screens and flows
• Create visual assets and document design guidelines for implementation
• Present and effectively communicate designs and deliverables to peers and executives

Codekeeper was founded by tech industry professionals to revolutionize software escrow for the cloud era. We offer state-of-the-art software escrow solutions that mitigate third-party risks in business operations. As a remote-first company with a central office in The Hague, we prioritize a healthy, resilient organization to support the development of our robust app.

For more information, visit our website:

• Passionate and fun-loving colleagues
• Startup mindset with ample opportunities for growth
• Regular team activities and gatherings
• Comprehensive onboarding process with a dedicated ramp-up period
• A supportive team that values open communication and direct feedback
• A chance to excel in your career and make a difference

• Proficient copywriting skills in English
• Strong understanding of color theory and typography
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Dedication, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor
• Access to a Mac with Figma (or preference for this design tool)

• Analysis of user journeys
• Working with design systems and symbol libraries

Remote

Please send an application that speaks directly to how you would like to fill this position. There are no right answers or expectations. Show us your role in our company’s future and our role in yours. Address some of the work we do. Introduce yourself as a colleague. Feel free to respond in either Dutch or English.

Gopele is an AI-driven EdTech platform transforming education across South Africa and the African continent. Our platform supports underserved communities with multilingual, curriculum-aligned learning tools that close gaps in comprehension and promote long-term academic success. Built for mobile-first and offline-first access, Gopele integrates AI, learner profiling, and adaptive content delivery to ensure every learner thrives.

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about creating human-centered digital experiences? Gopele is looking for a UI/UX Designer to join our team and help refine, enhance, and expand our learner- and teacher-facing interfaces. You’ll work with our existing Figma design system and contribute new user flows, interaction patterns, and accessibility improvements across web and mobile platforms.

You will be instrumental in designing intuitive, engaging, and inclusive user experiences that support learners from diverse linguistic and digital literacy backgrounds. This is a unique opportunity to shape how African learners interact with a cutting-edge educational tool while building a strong portfolio in EdTech UX design.

Key Activities

• Review, refine, and extend Gopele’s Figma-based design system (components, typography, color, etc.).
• Improve UX flows for key features: learner onboarding, lesson progression, teacher dashboards, quizzes, and AI insights.
• Design wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes for new features and pages.
• Work collaboratively with backend/frontend developers to ensure design implementation accuracy.
• Conduct heuristic reviews and recommend enhancements for accessibility and mobile usability.
• Participate in UI consistency audits and propose component reuse and layout improvements.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Figma (component libraries, prototyping, and collaborative workflows).
• Strong foundation in UX principles, responsive design, and accessibility.
• Portfolio or examples demonstrating UX case studies or UI design for web/mobile apps.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and comfortable working asynchronously in a global team.

Duration

• 3 hours/day, Monday to Friday
• Fully remote

Acquired Skills

• End-to-end UI/UX design experience for an actively developing MVP in education.
• Hands-on application of Figma for systems thinking and collaborative iteration.
• Exposure to learner-centered design principles for low-resource educational settings.
• Experience in working closely with dev teams for real-world design delivery.

Once your contribution is successfully completed, Gopele will provide:

• A testimonial on your SkilledUp Life profile
• A LinkedIn and CV endorsement
• Permission to list Gopele on your portfolio and LinkedIn experience

Disclaimer

This is a voluntary, unpaid position. There is no direct financial compensation or guarantee of future paid employment. The value lies in the impact you make, the experience you gain, and your contribution to transforming African education.

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We are seeking a talented and experienced UI/UX Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for detail, a user-centered mindset, and a passion for crafting intuitive digital experiences across web and software platforms. You will be instrumental in shaping our product interfaces, working alongside cross-functional teams to deliver clean, engaging, and high-performing user journeys.

We are a fast-growing, forward-thinking digital company operating in the legal-tech and SaaS space , committed to designing elegant, high-impact user experiences. Our team thrives on creativity, collaboration, and continuous innovation. We value initiative, clear thinking, and people who love solving complex problems through smart, scalable design. The work environment is dynamic, inclusive, and geared toward making meaningful digital products that are both functional and beautiful.

• Translate complex ideas, data, and product requirements into intuitive user experiences.

• Design responsive, user-centric interfaces for websites, software, and mobile applications.

• Create and manage comprehensive design systems , style guides , and component libraries .

• Work closely with developers, product managers, and stakeholders to bring designs to life.

• Deliver high-fidelity designs and interactive prototypes using Figma .

• Conduct design QA to ensure a high-quality user experience is implemented as intended.

• Stay current on UI/UX trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.

• 3+ years experience in UI/UX design, particularly for websites, SaaS applications, or digital products.

• Proficiency in Figma (design, prototyping, animation, collaboration).

• Solid understanding of UI principles , visual hierarchy , and interaction design .

• Experience with responsive design for both desktop and mobile platforms.

• Ability to present design rationale and receive feedback constructively.

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).

• Strong portfolio showcasing clean, user-focused designs.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

• Salary: Negotiable

• Location: Hybrid/Remote flexibility depending on candidate location

• Professional Growth: Support for continuous learning (e.g., courses, events, certifications)

• Career Path: Opportunity to grow within product/design functions