Requirements:

Grade 12 or relevant certificate essential; postgraduate qualification preferable
Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in software development, providing a sample portfolio if possible
PHP or other programming languages essential
HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery experience
MySQL (or experience with SQL), database design and best development practices required
GIT (or similar revision control)
Linux skills
Experience with Scala/Java/Android/Objective C/iOS development will be advantageous
Duties & Responsibilities
Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Deadline-driven and able to work under pressure
Able to take initiative
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)


Duties:

Analyse and identify programming solutions for clients
Design and develop new software applications using best practice methods
Create and facilitate suitable testing methods for existing software solutions
Modify and improve existing software systems for optimal efficiency and effectiveness
Perform bug-fixing
Draw up relevant help files and user manuals for programs
Provide technical support on programs created
Conduct ongoing research and self-study to keep up to date with new methodologies