Junior Software Developer (Graduate Programme)

How2Apply Talent Network
Germiston, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 4 hours ago
Full-time IT & Software
Apply for this job

Job Description

You'll build and ship features that real users touch every day, for a logistics software company in Germiston. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

Home base is a logistics software company on the Germiston side of Gauteng.

The work, day to day

  • Pick up tickets from the sprint board and estimate the work
  • Build and consume REST or GraphQL APIs
  • Document how your features work for support and new developers
  • Write, test and refactor code in your team's main language
  • Pair with junior developers to unblock them
  • Design database tables and write efficient SQL queries
  • Handle personal data safely, with POPIA rules in mind

What you need

  • Commercial experience in at least one of PHP, C#, Java, Python or JavaScript
  • Experience writing automated tests
  • Stable internet and a quiet workspace for remote days
  • You can explain technical choices to non-technical people
  • A computer science or IT qualification, or a portfolio that proves you can build

Nice if you have

  • Cloud certification on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
  • Experience in regulated sectors such as banking or medical schemes
  • Knowledge of secure coding and the OWASP Top 10

On offer

  • Medical aid and retirement fund
  • Paid certification exams and learning budget
  • Laptop and data allowance

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Germiston really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: degree or diploma certificate plus link to your GitHub, GitLab or portfolio.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Germiston; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • Start your CV with your stack in one line, such as "C#, .NET 8, SQL Server, Azure", then your years on it.
  • For each job, name one thing you built and its impact, like "cut checkout load time by 40%".

Interested in this role?

Apply in 2 minutes. No CV upload needed yet.

Applying is free. How2Apply will never ask you for money.

Apply for this job
Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationGermiston, Gauteng
CategoryIT & Software
ExperienceEntry level
Posted29 September 2026
Closing Date23 October 2026
How2Apply Talent Network
Recruiting for employers in Germiston

New to applying?

Free guides on CVs, cover letters, interviews and the Z83 form.

How to apply guides