Think of your favourite websites and games. A Web Developer helped with the design and functionality of those products. If you’re creative, analytical and have a passion for all things tech, then perhaps you should consider becoming a web developer.
Think of your favourite websites and games. A Web Developer helped with the design and functionality of those products. If you’re creative, analytical and have a passion for all things tech, then perhaps you should consider becoming a web developer.
Duties and responsibilities of a Web Developer:
- Programme, test and debug all web-based applications
- Design, develop, test and execute applications
- Code pages as required
- Assist with the maintenance and development of websites accordingly
Research and suggest new software programmes that will enhance the company’s efficiency and growth. Fix and test for bugs - Initiate periodic testing and put contingency plans in case of system failure
Salary details:
- Starting salary is R67k for 0 – 5 years of experience
- The average Web Developer will earn a salary of between R67k – R318k, depending on the size of the organisation.
- Web designers based in based in Durban will earn an average of 13% more than the national average of R160k.
- Web Developers based in Centurion earn 29% below the national average rate.
- Only 16% of UX Designers are female.
Job salaries closely linked to that of a Web Developer:
- A Software Developer earns an average salary of R246k
- A PHP Developer earns an average of R232k
- A Senior Software Engineer earns an average of R435k
Other related jobs:
- Front End Developer
- Graphic Web Designer
- Software Engineer
- Webmaster
- PHP Developer
