Web Development Lead and Learnership Mentor

U-turn Homeless Ministries

Deadline:

30 April 2025

Region:

Cape Town

Type of employment:

Part time

Job Description

Location: Kenilworth, Cape Town-On site

One of the main benefits of Connect Solutions, is that is owned and run as a Social Franchise of U-turn with profits supporting U-turns work to give homeless people the skills to overcome homelessness. U-turn believes that every homeless individual should have access to an effective pathway that addresses their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs so they can leave the streets and become a long-term productive member of society. The programme is yielding wonderful results. Candidates typically graduate into open market employment and show a 90% long term success rate! Connect Solutions provide training internships for candidates on the U-turn programme providing them a pathway into web development and other tech jobs.

Connect Solutions is looking for a Web Development Lead and Learnership Mentor to join our team. The role is focused on leading a team of junior developers and coding learners, providing mentorship, guiding project delivery, and ensuring the development of high-quality web solutions for nonprofit clients.

You will have strong leadership skills, expertise in web development (particularly in WordPress and front-end technologies), and a passion for teaching and mentoring. Additionally, you will possess excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement in both technical and team development.

This is a part-time position with flexible hours, making it an ideal opportunity for those returning to work after a career break (e.g., to care for children) or looking for a way to use your skills part time to work with meaning and purpose.

Roles and Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Development Mentor coding learners and junior web developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, self-improvement, and problem-solving; provide regular feedback, and support their professional growth through structured training and work-hardening opportunities.
Project Oversight and Delivery Lead the design and development of nonprofit websites and digital platforms, manage project timelines, delegate tasks, and provide technical guidance to ensure high-quality, functional, and user-friendly final products.
Website development Oversee the development of front-end solutions using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, ensuring that WordPress websites are optimized for performance, security, and scalability, while providing expertise in integrating third-party platforms.
Technical Support and Problem-Solving Serve as the technical expert within the team, offering troubleshooting support, resolving issues, and ensuring minimal disruptions to client projects during development and after deployment.
Collaboration with Sales and Project Management Teams Work closely with the sales and project management teams to align project scope, timelines, and client expectations, providing technical input for proposals and client meetings.
Client Interaction and Technical Consulting Engage with clients to provide technical updates, explain development progress, and offer advice on improving their online presence using digital tools tailored to nonprofit goals.
Continuous Improvement Stay updated on web development trends and nonprofit sector needs, encouraging the adoption of new tools and methodologies to enhance workflows and client outcomes.
Project Reporting Ensure comprehensive documentation for all projects, including code, deployment processes, and technical details, and provide regular progress reports to leadership, highlighting technical challenges and learner development.

Qualifications And Requirements

Strong Technical Skills: Expertise in front-end development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), WordPress, and basic back-end knowledge (PHP, MySQL). [Essential]
Salesforce Knowledge: Familiarity with Salesforce integrations and data management in a nonprofit context. [Desirable]
Leadership & Mentorship: Ability to lead and mentor a small team with a focus on skills development and personal growth, particularly for individuals with no prior coding experience.
Communication Skills: Ability to communicate complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders and clients, and to provide clear guidance to junior developers and learners.

How to apply

Candidates interested in this position must apply via the U-turn website https://homeless.org.za/careers/