Mid-Level Front-End Developer

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng

A leading edtech company is looking for an experienced Mid-Level Frontend Developer with strong experience in modern frameworks and tools (e.g. React, Next.js, or similar) to join their team in Pretoria. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated frontend developer to shape the digital experience of thousands of learners and educators across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia by designing and implementing intuitive, engaging, and accessible interfaces that make learning coding, robotics, and other tech-based subjects both effective, engaging, and enjoyable. If you have experience in frontend web development and a passion for transforming complex user needs into seamless, user-centered interfaces, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality, responsive, and accessible frontend components using modern frameworks and tools (e.g. React, Next.js, or similar).
• Oversee and guide the work of junior frontend developers, ensuring code quality, adherence to design specifications, and proper use of tools and technologies.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to a high-performing, team culture; conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and foster a collaborative development environment.
• Define and enforce frontend development standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless end-to-end functionality.
• Uphold the company's visual identity while promoting clarity, functionality, and engagement.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in Frontend web development.
• Relevant design degree/qualifications/certifications, for example: Bachelor of Information Science or Computer Science.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript frontend frameworks, preferably React JS, Redux, Context API, or similar.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Familiarity with tools such as Webpack, Babel, ESLint, and Git.
• UI/UX sensibility and experience collaborating closely with design teams.
• Deep understanding of HTML5/CSS3/SCSS - semantic markup, styling methodologies (e.g., BEM), and pre-processors.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) - modern JavaScript features and syntax.
• Experience with React.js - Component-based architecture, hooks, and context.
• Experience with Next.js - Server-side rendering (SSR), static generation (SSG), and API routes.
• Familiarity with Context API - for state management.
• Experience with Styling & UI Frameworks such as Tailwind CSS or Material UI - Utility-first styling or component-based design systems.
• Experience with Styled Components / Emotion - CSS-in-JS libraries for scoped styling.
• Proficiency in API Integration: RESTful APIs, Axios/Fetch API - for async communication (GraphQL is optional but good to have).
• Familiarity with Tooling & DevOps: Git & GitHub / GitLab - Version control, pull requests, and branching strategies; Webpack/Vite / Babel - Build tools and transpilers; CI/CD pipelines - Basic familiarity with automated deployments (GitHub Actions, Vercel, Netlify).
• Logical, organised thinker.
• Clear, concise, and proactive communicator.
• Strong at planning, delegating, and executing.
• Proactive and solution-oriented.
• Personable, approachable, and team-driven.
• Results-focused and goal-oriented.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (to be discussed in the application process).
• Access to company-wide training and development sessions.
• Participation in company events, conferences, and summits.
• Opportunity to grow into senior leadership roles, participate in strategy development, and access ongoing professional development.
• Regular feedback, mentorship, and opportunities to lead initiatives that shape the future of the design language.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

Apply for this role today, contact Justin Peach at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.

You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.co.za or email us your CV: [email protected].

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.