PHP Web Developer - JHB - R600K PA

E-Merge IT Recruitment · Johannesburg · 600 000

Posted 13 August 2026

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Introduction

We are looking for a talented PHP Web Developer to join a dynamic team and play a key role in developing, enhancing, and maintaining high-quality web applications.

If you have a passion for clean, efficient code, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to build solutions that make a real impact, this could be the opportunity for you.

Duties & Responsibilities

What You Bring

  • PHP 7/8+
  • MySQL / MariaDB
  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • jQuery
  • Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS
  • REST APIs
  • JSON
  • Git
  • Linux
  • Apache / Nginx

Advantageous Skills

  • Vue.js
  • React; TypeScript
  • Docker; Kubernetes
  • CI/CD
  • Redis
  • RabbitMQ
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • OAuth / JWT
  • PHPUnit
  • Composer
  • npm
  • MVC Architecture

Nice to have

  • 4 to 6+ years PHP development
  • Commercial web applications
  • Enterprise systems
  • Strong SQL/database design

What you’ll be doing

  • Develop and maintain web applications using PHP
  • Build responsive front-end interfaces
  • Develop RESTful APIs and backend services
  • Design and optimize MySQL databases
  • Integrate third-party APIs
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application issues
  • Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code

Reference Number for this position is GZ61489 which is a permanent   position based in Johannesburg offering a salary of R600k per annum , negotiable based on experience and ability.

Contact Garth on garthz@e-merge.co.za or call 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? We are a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates a wide range of opportunities, ensuring we successfully match the right technology professionals with the right roles.

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