Junior PHP / WordPress Developer
Goldman Tech Resourcing (Pty) Ltd · Kloof, KwaZulu-Natal · R10,000–R15,000 pm
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Start free — we apply for you →Our client is seeking a motivated Junior PHP / WordPress Developer to join their web development team in Kloof, KwaZulu-Natal. This office-based opportunity is ideal for a junior developer with a solid foundation in WordPress and PHP who is eager to grow within a professional development environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update existing WordPress websites.
- Perform WordPress core, theme and plugin updates.
- Troubleshoot website bugs and functionality issues.
- Assist with website backups and basic security checks.
- Support the development of new WordPress websites.
- Implement designs using WordPress themes and page builders.
- Make front-end and back-end website modifications.
- Customise WordPress functionality using PHP.
- Test websites across different browsers and devices.
- Assist with basic client technical support.
- Investigate hosting, email, DNS and SSL-related issues.
- Escalate complex technical matters to senior developers when required.
Requirements
- 1–2 years' experience working with WordPress websites.
- Basic to intermediate PHP knowledge.
- Understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
- Familiarity with MySQL databases.
- Experience working with WordPress themes and plugins.
- Good troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
Advantageous
- Elementor, Divi or similar page-builder experience.
- WooCommerce.
- Basic cPanel or Plesk knowledge.
- Git version control.
- Digital agency experience.
- Understanding of SEO best practices.
Should you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to it.vacancy@stand-outstaffing.co.za . You can also contact us on 031 350 4019 or alternatively you can visit our website https://stand-outstaffing.co.za
Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 4 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.