Junior Web Developer

Junior Web Developer job vacancy in Port Elizabeth.

A growing digital agency based in Port Elizabeth builds and maintains a portfolio of web-based products for a range of clients. The team operates lean, moves quickly and gives developers the opportunity to become genuinely involved in the projects they work on.

This is an entry-level opportunity for someone with exceptional potential rather than an established developer with years of experience. The client is looking for that rare individual who is naturally curious, technically minded and able to learn quickly. You may be self-taught, recently qualified or still building your commercial experience. What matters most is that you can demonstrate an aptitude for development, a genuine interest in technology and the determination to work through problems rather than waiting for someone else to provide the answer.

You will initially work alongside experienced team members, learning the existing systems, assisting with maintenance and developing your technical capability. As your knowledge and confidence grow, you will be given increasing responsibility for projects and features of your own.

The salary will start between R10,000 and R15,000 per month, based on your current ability. The company follows a straightforward performance-based growth model: the faster you learn, contribute and make yourself valuable to the business, the sooner you can be considered for increased responsibility and salary progression.

What’s in it for you:

• An opportunity to begin or accelerate your career in software development
• Direct guidance and practical exposure to experienced developers
• The chance to work on live web-based products rather than only internal training exercises
• Increasing project responsibility as your skills develop
• Exposure to Ruby on Rails, relational databases and modern web-development practices
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Claude and Codex
• A clear path toward becoming an independent developer and, over time, progressing into a senior or technical leadership role
• A stable, office-based working environment in Port Elizabeth
• Salary growth linked to learning, contribution and the value you bring to the team

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric certificate
• Valid driver’s licence
• Some practical exposure to software or web development
• A basic understanding of programming concepts and how web applications work
• Evidence of genuine interest in development, such as personal projects, coursework, freelance work, Git Hub repositories or applications you have built
• The ability and willingness to learn Ruby on Rails
• A basic understanding of databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL or another relational database would be advantageous
• Comfortable using AI development tools while still reading, questioning and understanding the code they generate
• Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to research solutions independently
• Able to accept feedback, apply what has been taught and avoid repeatedly requiring guidance on the same issue
• Reliable, responsible and willing to take ownership of assigned work
• A completed university qualification is not required. Candidates who started but did not complete a degree or diploma will still be considered, provided they have Matric, a valid driver’s licence and can demonstrate the aptitude and commitment required for the position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learning the company’s existing systems, development standards and project workflows
• Supporting the maintenance of existing web-based projects
• Assisting with bug fixes, testing and smaller development tasks during the initial learning period
• Building and updating website features, administrative systems and back-end functionality
• Working with Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL and related web…