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Front-End Developer

Build user interfaces for websites and web apps.

payments Avg: R45,000

description Overview

Front-End Developers use HTML, CSS, JavaScript and frameworks to create responsive, accessible user experiences. In South Africa, demand is strong across fintech, e-commerce, agencies, and SaaS.

**A Day in the Life:**
Stand-ups, building features, fixing bugs, code reviews, and collaborating with designers and backend engineers.

schedule A Day in the Life

09:00

Daily stand-up and sprint planning

10:00

Feature development

13:00

Code reviews and bug fixes

15:30

UI testing and deployment checks

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Junior Front-End Developer

0-2

Step 2

Front-End Developer

2-5

Step 3

Senior Front-End Developer

5-8

Step 4

Tech Lead / Engineering Manager

8+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 25,000 - R 80,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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