Job Description
About the Role
Hire Resolve’s client is seeking a highly skilled Web Developer to join their team in Centurion, Gauteng on a project-based contract. As a Centurion: Web Developer, you will play a crucial role in building and customizing WordPress sites using themes and plugins, creating or modifying themes and plugins, and ensuring site maintenance for security and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Website Development: Building and customizing WordPress sites using themes and plugins.
- Theme/Plugin Development: Creating or modifying themes and plugins.
- Site Maintenance: Regular updates for security and performance.
- Troubleshooting: Fixing functionality and security issues.
- SEO Optimization: Enhancing site visibility in search engines.
- Responsive Design: Ensuring sites are mobile-friendly.
- Performance Optimization: Improving site speed and efficiency.
- Collaboration: Working with designers and content creators.
- Client Support: Training clients on site management.
- Security Practices: Implementing measures to protect against vulnerabilities.
- Content Management: Assisting with content organization within WordPress.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in web development
- Extensive WordPress experience
- Strong understanding of responsive design and web accessibility
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
Salary & Benefits
- Note: Salary information is not provided in the original job description.
How to Apply
- Email your CV to Gaby Turner at [gaby.turner@hireresolve.co.za](mailto:gaby.turner@hireresolve.co.za) or Carmen Schafer at [carmen.schafer@hireresolve.co.za](mailto:carmen.schafer@hireresolve.co.za). We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
About Other IT/Computer Jobs in Gauteng
The IT and computer industry is one of the most dynamic and growing sectors in Gauteng, with a thriving job market that offers a wide range of opportunities for career advancement.
In terms of salary ranges, IT professionals in Gauteng can expect to earn anywhere from R800 000 per annum for junior positions to over R2 million for senior executives. The average salary for software engineers is around R1.5 million, while data analysts can earn between R900 000 and R1.2 million. With experience and skills, IT professionals in Gauteng can expect significant salary increases, with some roles offering bonuses and benefits that can increase their overall remuneration.
To succeed in the IT industry in Gauteng, candidates need to possess a range of key skills, including programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++, as well as experience with databases, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are also essential for success in this field. Additionally, knowledge of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) and Agile methodologies can be highly valued by employers.
Several major companies and industries in Gauteng are currently hiring IT professionals, including technology firms such as Microsoft, IBM, and Oracle, as well as banks and financial institutions like Standard Bank and Nedbank. The finance industry is also a significant employer of IT staff, with roles ranging from software development to data analytics and cybersecurity.
Career growth opportunities are abundant in the IT industry in Gauteng, with many companies investing heavily in employee training and development programs. With experience and skills, IT professionals can move into senior leadership positions or start their own businesses, while also pursuing further education and certifications. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is also a significant employer of IT staff, with roles ranging from software development to data analytics and cybersecurity.
Overall, the IT industry in Gauteng offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities for job seekers with the right skills and experience. With salaries that are competitive with those offered by major companies globally, there has never been a better time to pursue a career in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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