Software Communications Developer Trainee

Introduction

Location

Sandton

Vacancy

Permanent | 3- or 6-month probation period | R15,000–R20,000 CTC per month (before tax)

Seniority

Entry-Level / Graduate / Trainee

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and technically minded Software Communications Developer Trainee to gain hands-on experience designing, developing and maintaining communication protocols, network applications and real-time data transmission systems.

The successful candidate will receive structured training and work with experienced developers to build practical skills in software development and network communications.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Participate in training covering communication protocols, system architecture and software development lifecycles.

• Assist with clean, scalable and maintainable code for communication software and networking components under senior guidance.

• Support testing, debugging and troubleshooting of communication interfaces, with a focus on reliability and low latency.

• Assist in integrating communication APIs and software modules with internal and external platforms.

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, code records, system configurations and user guides.

• Collaborate with QA, Product and Support teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications or a related technical field (final-year students may be considered).

• Basic knowledge of at least one programming language, such as C/C++, Java, Python, Go or JavaScript.

• Fundamental knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, MQTT or WebRTC is highly preferred.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a willingness to learn.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a team.

• Advantageous: familiarity with Linux, Git/version control or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP).