Mid-Level Web Developer – Cape Town
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This Mid-Level Web Developer role at Recruitify is responsible for the end-to-end management and delivery of website projects, encompassing initial briefing, planning, build, testing, and deployment. The position requires a balance of technical expertise and creative understanding to ensure functionality, performance, and design are all met. **What you will do** * Plan, develop, and manage website projects from start to finish within agreed timelines. * Build responsive, high-performing websites on WordPress, Shopify, and other CMS platforms. * Customise templates, themes, plugins, and functionality to suit each project’s needs. * Manage hosting environments, DNS setup, domain registrations, and website migrations. * Collaborate with designers, copywriters, and account managers to ensure cohesive delivery. * Implement and maintain SEO best practices, ensuring websites are fast, optimised, and secure. * Manage all project communication and milestones through ClickUp (our project management platform). * Conduct ongoing maintenance, content updates, and technical troubleshooting. * Integrate websites with APIs, CRMs, and marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp, HubSpot, Meta, or Google Ads). * Liaise directly with clients when needed, offering clear guidance and technical support. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 3 - 5 years’ experience in web development with a proven track record of managing full projects. * Experience delivering multiple website builds from scratch, within scope and deadlines. * Strong proficiency in WordPress (custom builds and theme development). * Solid knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, and responsive design principles. * Familiarity with MySQL, Git / GitHub, and hosting environments (cPanel or similar). * Working understanding of technical SEO, Google Analytics, and Search Console. * Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. * Strong project management and organisational skills. * Eye for detail and appreciation for good design and user experience. * Proactive, accountable, and aligned with BDM Media’s values and culture. * Bilingual fluency in Afrikaans and English is essential for this role. * Google Tag Manager and GA4 setup experience. * Knowledge of website security, SSL, and backup protocols. * Experience with website migration and 301 redirect setup. * Understanding of e-commerce integrations and conversion tracking. * Experience with Shopify, Squarespace, or Webflow is advantageous. * Experience with Google paid media and Google Ads is advantageous. **Who should apply** Candidates should be mid-level web developers with 3 to 5 years of experience, demonstrating a proven ability to manage full website projects from inception to completion, including multiple builds from scratch within deadlines. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in WordPress (custom builds), HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, responsive design, and have a working understanding of technical SEO, Google Analytics, and Search Console. Familiarity with MySQL, Git/GitHub, and hosting environments is also required. Furthermore, the candidate must have excellent communication, teamwork, project management, and organisational skills, along with a keen eye for detail and appreciation for good design and user experience. They should be proactive, accountable, align with BDM Media’s values, and be fluently bilingual in Afrikaans and English. Experience with Google Tag Manager, GA4 setup, website security, migrations, and e-commerce integrations is also necessary. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/mid-level-web-developer-cape-town-recruitify Source: myjobmag
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At a glance
- At least 3 years of experience.
- JavaScript
- PHP
- MySQL
- Git
- HubSpot
- SEO
- Google Ads
- Project management
- Bilingual (English & Afrikaans)
- Afrikaans
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