Junior Web Developer - I&T, Head Office Reitz

Introduction

VKB Agriculture (Pty) Ltd is a dynamic agricultural company in the Northeast Free State with interests in Limpopo. This organization, which strives towards healthy and modern business practices offers employees the opportunity to utilize and develop their knowledge and skills in a competitive work environment. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.

About The Role

The successful candidate will collaborate with our web development and graphic design teams, monitor website traffic, troubleshoot website problems when they arise, and update websites as necessary.

The right person will have a background in developing and maintaining web applications and be self-motivated and passionate about problem solving.

About You

If you are willing to join us on our journey, are a team player that copes well in a challenging environment, are self-motivated and passionate about web development and client service, if you are eager to learn and bring a positive attitude, then you will fit well in with our diverse team.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assisting with the creation of websites and updating existing web applications for our corporate intranet and group websites
• Create website layout/user interface by using standard HTML/CSS practices
• Creating and modifying content for our corporate communication channels
• Supporting internal and external clients on existing web applications
• Production support through troubleshooting, debugging, and data validation
• Creating and maintaining Microsoft Forms, SharePoint pages and Power Platform apps
• Ad-hoc tasks requested by direct management

Skills Required

• Good working knowledge of HTML & CSS
• Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Acrobat
• JavaScript
• Managing and maintaining a CMS (Joomla)
• Great communication skills

Qualifications And Experience Required

• Grade 12 or NQF 4
• Additional certification in web development
• Proven working experience in web development
• A solid understanding of how web applications work and best development practices

Experience That Would Be Advantageous

• Building cross-platform web applications
• Google Analytics
• Familiarity with web services, PHP, and additional frontend technologies such as Angular
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platforms (Power Automate & Power Apps)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Forms & SharePoint (online)
• Knowledge of relational database systems
• Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimization

Other Information

• The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
• VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment.
• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Groups approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Groups Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities
• Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal.
• Use Google Chrome when accessing the portal
• Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word
• The CV should not have handwriting on the document
• NB! Only Submit your CV on the Upload CV section of the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Drivers License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents.
• When uploading profile picture, make sure the minimum size uploaded is 300 x 300px