Junior Software Developer (Graduate Programme) – Entry Level

How2Apply Talent Network
Sandton, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 week ago
Full-time IT & Software
R51 000 – R71 500/month
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Job Description

Here your code runs in production, not in a drawer: a fintech start-up in Sandton. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll be based at a fintech start-up in Sandton. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What your day looks like

  • Review teammates' pull requests with useful comments
  • Deploy through a CI/CD pipeline on Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or GitLab
  • Document how your features work for support and new developers
  • Handle personal data safely, with POPIA rules in mind
  • Investigate production bugs using logs and monitoring dashboards

What you need

  • A computer science or IT qualification, or a portfolio that proves you can build
  • You can explain technical choices to non-technical people
  • Solid Git habits: branches, pull requests and meaningful commit messages
  • Stable internet and a quiet workspace for remote days
  • Good SQL and understanding of relational databases

Extra points for

  • Knowledge of secure coding and the OWASP Top 10
  • Public GitHub portfolio or published app

What you get

  • Medical aid and retirement fund
  • Hybrid or fully remote work
  • Performance bonus

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Sandton really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: degree or diploma certificate plus list of projects with the tech stack you used on each.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

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

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Before you hit apply

  • Tidy your public repos before you apply; recruiters and tech leads really do open them.
  • Start your CV with your stack in one line, such as "C#, .NET 8, SQL Server, Azure", then your years on it.

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Job details
SalaryR51 000 – R71 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationSandton, Gauteng
CategoryIT & Software
Experience4+ years
Posted14 September 2026
Closing Date15 October 2026
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