WhatJobs - WEB DEVELOPER / GRAPHIC DESIGNER JHB

Graphic Designer is needed in Sandton, South Africa.

Client: WhatJobs

Location: Sandton, South Africa

Contract: Contractor

Job Description:

The basic duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Good research, analysis, design and project management skills
• Experienced in working on e-commerce platforms like Shopify
• Experience of developing search systems and working with debugging tools
• Experience building user interfaces for websites and/or web applications, as well as designing and developing responsive design websites
• Web and Intranet development, creation and maintenance utilising C# and .Net, MVC, EF, LINQ, WEBAPI, Netcore JavaScript and TypeScript etc
• Utilise reactive programming for responsive Web Design
• Hybrid mobile App development for Android or Apple using solid Bash, Scala and Terraform experience
• Experience with SQL Server (TSQL), Message Queues and knowledge of data software architecture principles, and related design patterns
• Highly proactive (always thinking of new ideas and ways to use technology to increase efficiency
• Passionate about keeping up to date with the latest digital design trends, techniques and technologies
• Creation of new websites as necessary and required, and maintenance of all existing websites
• Search engine optimisation in terms of development; build dedicated landing pages for marketing activities, both virtual and traditional
• Testing different variables on the site to improve conversion
• Perform UI design and coding and create reusable objects and wireframes for web pages and email templates
• Create branded Facebook pages, uploading Youtube videos, upload images to relevant sites and sharing networks, distribute online press releases, develop and upload flash banners
• Implement tracking codes, and test regularly, detect and fix cross-browser compatibility issues
• General duties and ad hoc tasks, projects and requests when required

Key Requirements:

• South African citizen with an ID, residing in Johannesburg
• Matric with CAT and or IT (Preference will be given to a candidate with related tertiary education)
• Current, legal South African drivers licence
• Relevant IT and/or Web Design/Development degree or equivalent is preferable
• 3 years Web Design/Development experience
• Strong knowledge of, and skilled at website design languages such as CSS, PHP, JQuery, HTML and Liquid
• Good ability to communicate, interpret briefs, design in code and develop search systems
• Good research analysis, design and project management skills
• Excellent knowledge and experience with PC and Windows Operating System
• Good knowledge of building user interfaces for websites and/or Web applications
• Ability to convert comprehensive layout and wireframes into working HTML pages
• Experience with ERP software (Preferably SYSPRO) integration into an E-Commerce site
• Strong knowledge of SEO implementation
• Excellent communication skills in English at all levels
• Attention to detail is essential and all tasks must be carried out to the highest standards

Additional Information:

• Preference will be given to candidates who are South African citizens and residents of Johannesburg
• A valid South African driver’s license is required
• Relevant tertiary education or a degree in IT and/or Web Design/Development is preferred
• Experience with ERP software integration (preferably SYSPRO) into an E-Commerce site is desirable
• Candidates should have excellent communication skills in English
• Attention to detail is essential