Junior Software Developer (Graduate Programme)

How2Apply Talent Network
Vereeniging, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 17 hours ago
Full-time IT & Software
R55 750 – R74 250/month
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Job Description

Write clean code, review pull requests and fix what breaks at an e-commerce platform in Vereeniging. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Vereeniging, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What you'll actually do

  • Join daily stand-ups and sprint planning
  • Write, test and refactor code in your team's main language
  • Pick up tickets from the sprint board and estimate the work
  • Investigate production bugs using logs and monitoring dashboards
  • Pair with junior developers to unblock them
  • Deploy through a CI/CD pipeline on Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions or GitLab

You'll need

  • Commercial experience in at least one of PHP, C#, Java, Python or JavaScript
  • Good SQL and understanding of relational databases
  • Solid Git habits: branches, pull requests and meaningful commit messages
  • Stable internet and a quiet workspace for remote days
  • Experience writing automated tests
  • A computer science or IT qualification, or a portfolio that proves you can build

Extra points for

  • Public GitHub portfolio or published app
  • Experience in regulated sectors such as banking or medical schemes
  • Cloud certification on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud

What's in it for you

  • Laptop and data allowance
  • Performance bonus
  • Paid certification exams and learning budget

How to apply

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: link to your GitHub, GitLab or portfolio plus degree or diploma certificate.
  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 9 working days.

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Before you hit apply

  • Start your CV with your stack in one line, such as "C#, .NET 8, SQL Server, Azure", then your years on it.
  • Expect a take-home or live coding test, so practise with a timer in the language you listed.

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Job details
SalaryR55 750 – R74 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationVereeniging, Gauteng
CategoryIT & Software
Experience5+ years
Posted27 September 2026
Closing Date23 October 2026
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