128 Web Specialist jobs in South Africa

Title: Web Designer Location: Online and Remote Contract Type: Fixed-Term, 3 Months Reports to: Director of Company Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled Web Designer for a 3-month fixed-term contract to maintain, enhance, and develop our current website. The successful candidate will be responsible for integrating eLearning content and managing our Learner Management System (LMS), specifically Learndash. You will ensure the seamless onboarding and support of approximately 100 learners over the contract period. Familiarity with authoring tools such as Articulate Rise and Adobe Captivate is desirable but not essential. Key Responsibilities: 1. Website and LMS

• Maintain and develop the existing website to enhance functionality, user experience, and content delivery.
• Integrate and manage eLearning content within the Learndash LMS.
• Provide ongoing support to approximately 100 learners, ensuring a smooth registration and onboarding process.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues learners may face with the LMS or the website.
• Collaborate with the internal team to ensure that eLearning content is up to date and aligned with the organization's goals.
• Track and report on learner progress, user feedback, and any technical challenges.
• Ensure the website and LMS are optimized for performance, accessibility, and security.
• Create and manage learner profiles and provide technical assistance when needed.
• Stay updated on the latest trends in web design and eLearning technologies to recommend improvements.

• Configure and manage VPS servers with Nginx or OpenLiteSpeed, PHP-FPM, Redis, and MariaDB/Postgres.
• Set up daily snapshots, off-box backups, and firewalls (UFW, Fail2ban).
• Harden SSH access and ensure automated system updates and quarterly restore testing.
• Implement uptime monitoring and resource tracking using Uptime Kuma, Healthchecks, or Prometheus/Grafana.

• Manage DNS either through the existing host or migrate to Cloudflare DNS for performance and WAF benefits.
• Configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records for secure email deliverability.
• Integrate transactional mail systems (Amazon SES, Mailgun, or SendGrid).

• Implement full-page caching, Redis object caching, and opcode optimization where permitted.
• Tune caching layers to prevent conflicts between plugins and server-level cache systems.
• Conduct regular performance audits and plugin reviews to remove unnecessary bloat.

• Offload heavy media assets to S3-compatible object storage (S3, Backblaze B2, or Cloudflare R2).
• Integrate and configure global CDN delivery for improved content performance.
• Ensure URL rewriting for both legacy and new media assets.

• Replace WP-Cron with system-level cron for reliability.
• Implement Supervisor for managing background processes (e.g., reporting, xAPI tasks).

• Configure and tune MariaDB (preferred) or Postgres databases.
• Adjust innodb_buffer_pool_size and related parameters for optimal performance.
• Plan and execute database scaling to managed services for improved uptime and fault tolerance.

• Create and manage a staging environment with separate database and domain for safe testing.
• Set up deployment workflows with version control and rollback functionality.
• Document scaling paths: database decoupling, CDN addition, and application node expansion.

• Implement and maintain Learning Record Store (LRS) integrations (Learning Locker, Watershed, etc.).
• Ensure xAPI data handling doesn’t impact application performance or reliability.

• Conduct periodic plugin audits to eliminate redundancy and performance overhead.
• Standardize site configurations with minimal, high-performance plugins (e.g., one SEO, one cache, one form plugin).

• 4+ years of full stack development experience, including WordPress (PHP, MySQL/MariaDB).
• Proficiency with Linux server administration and VPS environments.
• Experience with Nginx/OpenLiteSpeed, Redis, Supervisor, and Cloudflare DNS.
• Strong understanding of email authentication protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).
• Familiarity with object storage, CDNs, and xAPI/LRS integrations.
• Solid knowledge of security hardening, firewall setup, and backup systems.
• Ability to plan and execute scaling architectures and staging workflows.

• Proven experience in web design and website management.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web development platforms.
• Experience managing Learner Management Systems (LMS), preferably Learndash.
• Familiarity with WordPress or similar CMS platforms.
• Excellent understanding of UI/UX design principles.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and learners concurrently.
• Desirable but not mandatory: Experience with eLearning authoring tools such as Articulate Rise or Adobe Captivate.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to support and troubleshoot for learners.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to plan, design, and implement high-quality, maintainable software solutions.
• Develop, test, and deploy code following best practices, coding standards, and CI/CD processes.
• Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and contribute to team knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Track progress, report on project status, and communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Analyse and resolve system issues, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with quality standards

Front End Developer
Join a fast-scaling SaaS company revolutionising digital travel experiences
Remote | R50 000 R65 000 (Negotiable) | B2B SaaS | UK Hours (9am5:30pm)

About Our Client
Our client is an innovative B2B SaaS company transforming the travel industry with beautifully designed software and a seamless mobile app experience. With over 500 global clients, they empower travel businesses to deliver modern, digital-first services. Backed by strong growth and a forward-thinking engineering culture, the company values technical excellence, collaboration, and user-focused design.

They offer a remote-first working environment and are committed to ongoing professional development through access to learning tools and regular team sessions.

The Role: Front End Developer
You'll be a key part of the front-end team, working on web-based applications that support the global travel industry. Your focus will be on building and maintaining intuitive, scalable interfaces using React, while collaborating closely with backend, QA, and product teams.

This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in clean, maintainable code and enjoys working in a stable, fast-paced SaaS environment with low technical debt.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain user-focused web interfaces using React

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including backend (Node.js), mobile, QA, and product

• Participate in code reviews and implement best practices

• Translate UI/UX designs into functional, scalable code

• Build reusable front-end components and libraries

• Stay up to date with front-end trends and technologies

• Ensure performance, accessibility, and responsiveness

About You

• 5+ years of front-end development experience

• Advanced proficiency in React and modern JavaScript (ES6+)

• Solid understanding of API-based architectures and basic Node.js

• Comfortable with tools such as Git, Linux, JIRA, MySQL, MongoDB Atlas, PM2, Debian

• Experience with AWS, GCP, or other cloud platforms

• Bonus: Familiarity with OpenAPI or other schema-based validation tools

• Bonus: Exposure to mobile app development or large-scale distributed systems

• Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset

• Passionate about clean code, scalable systems, and continuous learning

Role Description

We are looking for an on-site PHP Developer with Flutter experience based in the Tableview area

If you possess great PHP and Flutter experience, please get in touch

Please apply online, or Email your CV to

Rapidly experiment with multiple solutions

Implement pixel-perfect UI designs

Implement re-usable HTML and JS logic

Ensure all code is readable, extendable, and scalable.

Ensure that style sheets are maintained and adapted where necessary.

Ensure that all implementations can be passed over to other developers, mid-development, with a minimum of handover.

Polish frontend behaviour to ensure a great user experience.

Ensure that the small unseen details of a client-side application are of exceptional quality.

Ensure that all processes have been investigated/considered in obtaining the specifications of the user requirements

Propose and review system design and evaluate alternatives.

Review and present the proposed system solution to the IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System owner.

Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements

Ensure that the following steps in the Development Cycle are executed:

Preparation of system/technical documentation (as per ISO standards)

Preparation of the user and operation manual

User training

System testing/parallel runs

System implementation

System audits/quality assurance

Maintenance Requests:

Review and present the proposed system solution to the User Organisation.

Ensure that the following steps in the Development Cycle are executed:

Preparation of system/technical documentation.

Preparation of the user and operation manual.

User training.

System testing/parallel runs.

System implementation.

System audits/quality assurance.

User sign-off.

Relevant IT Degree / Certification

5+ years of experience of experience

Frontend Technologies: Angular 20, Typescript 5.8, Karma/Jasmine, HTML/CSS, PostgreSQL, Maven, X-Ray

Tools: Atlassian tools: Jira, Confluence, Git, Github for versioning, Github workflows, Docker, Docker Desktop

Autonomy and end-to-end ownership

Understanding of integration between different technologies

Coordination between development and support environments

Assisting with the business case

Planning and monitoring

Translating and simplifying requirements

Requirements processing, gathering, analysis, management and communication.

Assist with the identification and management of risks.

Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

Between 3 - 5 Years

Kick-start your career in the online gaming world and experience the very latest in technology and innovation.

As part of your role, your responsibilities will include:

• Developing new features, applications and solutions as well as maintaining existing ones
• Designing technical solutions to meet business requirements
• Optimise application for maximum speed and scalability
• Taking part in team activities such as collaborative-development and code-reviews.
• Taking part in cross-team activities such as knowledge-sharing and documentation.
• Fixing any website issues or bugs that arise
• Taking initiative to find and resolve issues.
• Ensuring websites are accessible across many platforms, including laptops and smartphones
• Routinely testing websites for ease of use, speed and other quality factors
• Collaborate with back-end developers and web designers to improve usability The necessary skills that we require for this role include:
• 3+ years' experience
• Proven work experience as a Front-end developer
• In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development and deployment)

Required web development skills:

• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• Typescript
• Experience with GIT version control
• Understanding of key website design principles and SEO optimisation
• Advanced knowledge of SPA's
• Excellent knowledge of browser troubleshooting and debugging practices and techniques
• Modern JavaScript framework (React, Vue, Angular etc)
• Able to support older web technologies such as ie11 and es5
• Experience in development practices like test-driven development, continuous integration and deployment

Desired development skills:

• Experience with Server-Side frameworks advantageous
• Development with modern CSS tools (SASS, LESS, etc)
• Familiar with content management systems and design software such as Figma
• Familiar with state management such as Redux, Vuex, Pinia, RxJs
• Excellent debugging and tracing skills and techniques
• Exposure to being involved in several complex projects
• Familiarity with Websockets

Interpersonal requirements:

• Able to work closely with designers and product owners
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good team player
• Analytical skills
• Hard working individual, able to work under pressure
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Observant and able to remain focused on tasks for long periods of time
• Able to be self sufficient and accountable for own work
• Results orientated
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization
• Please note we will apply relevance to our Talent Management and Talent Development Programme as part of our recruitment process.
• Shortlisted candidates may need to complete an assessment.

This position requires trust and honesty it has access to customers financial details - therefore a credit and criminal record check will be conducted. The qualifications identified herein are an inherent job requirement; therefore, a qualification verification check will be done. By applying for this role, and supplying the necessary details, you hereby grant us permission to apply for these checks. This will be done in a confidential manner, and solely for the purposes of verification.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

The perfect place to work, play and grow

Microsoft Power Platform Solutions Developer - Senior

riivo is growing at a rapid rate year on year and we are looking to increase our capacity. We are focused on gaining passionate developers preferably with good past experience that has ensured some experience & excellence within the technology environment.

Power Platform Low Code Developer

Role Specifics:

(The position will require you to be based in Cape Town)

Experience:

• If have a degree in the computer science or engineering departments it will be a plus. We seek solution driven thinkers.
• desirable to have 3 + years with low-code platforms (Power Platform Model Driven and Canvas app development and/or Dynamics365 development)
• experience is beneficial
• Traditional programming experience such as html, JavaScript, python ,and associated frameworks
• Skills associated to the above position gained from past experience within the technology environment

Salary:

Based on experience.

About Us

We build exceptional software without code. Our low-code first approach enables us to introduce game-changing tech to businesses big and small, lightning-fast. we specialize in delivering powerful, customised solutions using cutting-edge technologies like the Microsoft Power Platform and With these platforms, we empower businesses to streamline their workflows, enhance productivity, and drive growth in ways they never thought possible.

We believe in a team-first culture. We support each other's growth and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive individually as well as a team. This position will suit someone who seeks a work environment where building good team relationships are a primary focus to ensure we have an exciting journey together. We value our people.

What You'll Get Up To

• Working with a motivated team in a positive working environment
• Permanent Contract
• Creatively solving problems in a robust and scalable manner
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution of projects
• Championing riivo's best practices
• Going the extra mile to ensure exceptional outcomes
• Staying abreast of the latest developments in low-code technology and continuously seeking ways to incorporate these into our workflows

Industry

• Software Development

Employment Type

Full-time - Hybrid arrangement with 3 days in office per week

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R30 000,00 - R80 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rondebosch, Western Cape (City of Cape Town): Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelors (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Power Platforms: 3 years (Required)

Location:

• Rondebosch, Western Cape (City of Cape Town) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Our Client is looking for a talented and experienced Front-End Developer with a strong focus on and Angular to join their dynamic development team. This is a hands-on role where you'll be shaping the user experience of sophisticated web applications in the travel tech space. If you're passionate about building responsive, scalable, and intuitive user interfaces and have a knack for clean, maintainable code, we'd love to connect

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain dynamic, high-performing front-end features using Vue 3, Angular, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
• Develop modular and reusable components to streamline future development
• Work closely with backend engineers to integrate RESTful APIs and ensure smooth data flow
• Optimize application performance, speed, and responsiveness across all major browsers and devices
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and other quality assurance activities
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and front-end bugs
• Stay ahead of front-end trends and best practices to continuously improve our applications
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies and collaborate within cross-functional teams

Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in front-end development
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with , Angular, or React (Vue preferred)
• Strong command of JavaScript (ES6/ES7) and front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, SCSS)
• Solid understanding of SPA architecture and component-based frameworks
• Familiarity with TypeScript is highly desirable
• Experience working with Git and collaborative version control workflows
• Solid grasp of API integration, including asynchronous data handling
• Experience with testing frameworks like Jest, Mocha, or Cypress
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment workflows
• Bonus: Experience with backend tools such as , Firebase, or ColdFusion

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Who You Are

• A detail-oriented developer with a passion for clean, scalable code
• A proactive problem-solver who enjoys debugging and improving performance
• A strong communicator who thrives in team environments and Agile workflows
• Capable of juggling multiple priorities and working independently when needed
• Eager to grow and stay current in a rapidly evolving tech landscape

We are seeking a skilled front-end developer based in Cape Town, with an in-office presence required 2 days per week. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years' experience in front-end development, with strong expertise in Angular and a proven track record of working on enterprise-level platforms. This role supports a strategic initiative within the financial services industry aimed at empowering corporate advisers through enhanced digital tools.

The successful candidate will contribute to the reskinning of a core advisory platform, ensuring it aligns with the evolving needs of Independent Market and Employee Benefits Distributors (IMEDs). This is a high-impact role within a programme designed to position advisers as indispensable consultants to their clients.

Key Responsibilities and Output Areas Include:

• Lead the front-end redevelopment of a corporate advisory platform using Angular.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers and back-end developers to deliver a seamless user experience.
• Translate business and design requirements into responsive, scalable front-end solutions.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and maintainability across the platform.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support testing and debugging efforts to ensure high-quality releases.
• Maintain technical documentation and contribute to continuous improvement

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree / diploma in computer science, information systems, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 4+ years of experience in front-end development, with a strong focus on Angular.
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Experience working in agile environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems and legacy platform redesigns.
• Proficiency in tools such as Git, Jira, and Confluence.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Note: As all business roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information, our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.

iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation; we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.