Who is Kazang?

We are a leader in prepaid value-added services (VAS) in southern Africa and been in the business for more than 15 years going strong. We have helped shop owners, traders, and other entrepreneurs to increase sales and profits, and grow their businesses. All by simply giving shoppers access to prepaid products and services that are needed and used every day.

With a footprint in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia we are constantly expanding our products and service to provide our customers the best offering possible.

We are part of the Connect Group of companies which provides solutions for businesses to grow and boost their profits.

Who will you be working with?

A team who continually strives to shape the way Android apps are impacted. You’ll be responsible for developing new applications, maintaining, enhancing existing apps and be responsible for all aspects of the design including UI/UX, development of app engine and integration into several API’s.

You'll be a great fit for our team if have.

Great attention to detail
Deadline driven, accountable, thorough, and professional
Proactive, Efficient and Focused
Responsible, Self-managed and delivery focused
Ability to write code of a consistently high quality
Reliable, trustworthy and a team player

Here's what a typical day might look like for you.

Integrate technical and application components to meet business requirements
Code and test program modules that meet design specifications
Maintain, tune and repair applications in order to keep them performing according to technical and functional specifications
Identify configuration changes to applications so that they meet business process requirements
Identify system deficiencies and implement effective solutions
Communicate and enforce coding standards
Create well designed, reusable objects

To get the job done you'll need to have.

Extensive knowledge of the Android SDK and Kotlin / Dart.
Strong OO design and programming skills in Java (J2EE/ J2ME)
Experience using and creating scalable web-based RESTful APIs.
Experience in integration development (HTTP, SOAP, XML, JSON, etc.)
Demonstrated success in defining and launching mobile apps.
Object orientated design and development, with use of design patterns
Using version control (e.g., Git)
Experience in RXJava, Butternife, Lambok and Flutter will be an advantage.
If you don't have a minimum of 3 years overall experience in Android Development, this job isn’t for you.
BSc in Computer Science Degree or related discipline would be an advantage

What’s in it for you:

Competitive Remuneration Package
Company Benefits
Professional Growth
A company culture that promotes work life balance
Birthday Leave
If you are super excited at the thought of working with us, include a 2 – 3-page CV with a cover letter and tell us why you want to join us.

Should you not hear from us within 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.