Software Engineering Jobs in South Africa
There are 700 open Software Engineering jobs in South Africa on freehire right now. 335 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are java, sql and cloud.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZAR | year | ZAR 455,000 | ZAR 825,000 | ZAR 1,100,000 | 23 |
| ZAR | month | ZAR 52,500 | ZAR 58,750 | ZAR 62,500 | 12 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- java 50%
- sql 45%
- cloud 44%
- api 43%
- agile 38%
- ci-cd 33%
- aws 32%
- python 31%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 90 · 13%
- Remote 54 · 8%
- Onsite 6 · 1%
Visa sponsorship offered in 15% of the 34 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 231
- Junior 31
- Lead 25
- Middle 13
- Principal 11
- Intern 9
Who is hiring
- 501-1000 employees 48
- 1000+ employees 36
- 51-200 employees 12
- 11-50 employees 5
Senior java developer - r720k - r600k
Hire Resolve's Client is currently seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer to join their client's team. This is a full‑time position offering a salary of R720 K - R600 K per annum, depending on…
Java developer — energy management & iot platform
Indsafri India Private Limited is seeking a skilled Java Developer based in South Africa with expertise in energy management platforms, particularly the KERO system. The role pertains to the design, development, and…
Java software developer: linux r500 000 ctc to r600 000 ctc per annum
Java Developer designing and developing Java applications, frameworks, and libraries for a client in the telecommunications/security sector, working in a Linux environment.
Senior java developer – aws microservices & cloud
ATS Client, a leading financial services and capital markets organisation in Johannesburg, is seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to design, build, and support high‑performance systems that drive critical…
Senior software engineer (it)
Senior Software Engineer (12 Month Contract) Location: Centurion Salary: Market Related Key Competencies Well Rounded Java Developer with 8+ years' solid development experience Back-end Development Java/JEE Good…
Snr java developer - fully remote
A continuously growing international company is looking for a Senior Java Developer to join a highly-motivated and successful team. The successful candidate needs to have experience with Design patterns, consult within…
Software engineer
We are looking for experienced software developers in C#, Java, Cloud and Data Engineering domains. Are you a passionate technologist with interest in technical specialisation or team and people leadership? Do you…
Senior software engineer
Paracon Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Overview Join to apply for the Senior Software Engineer role at Paracon Responsibilities Software Engineering - Develop and enhance scalable applications and services using…
Java software engineer
As a Software Engineer in a Dariel team, you'd be responsible for high-quality software delivery, as well as the delivery of supporting, peripheral and integrative solutions to help deliver on our commitments to…
Systems software engineer
Introduction A leading telecommunications provider dedicated to delivering cutting-edge connectivity solutions to our clients, is looking for an experienced Junior Systems Engineer. You will be responsible for…
Software development engineer in test (java)
Software Development Engineer in Test (Java) Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 07/08/2026 This is a 12-month renewable contract with one of South Africa's largest banking institutions . The successful…
Software developer - java - senior
Electrum is a next-generation payment software technology company. Since 2012, we've delivered trusted, enterprise-grade, cloud-native software to optimise financial transaction processing. Our deep expertise has…
Senior java developer
Overview Across the engineering universe, there are countless developers. Many can write code. Few can command the entire Software Development Life Cycle. The time has come to restore balance. My client seeks a Senior…
Java developer centurion
Reference: ITE005512-DAP-2 My client, who is all about innovation, collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of technology, is on the lookout for adept Java Software Developers to join their team. As a key contributor,…
Java developer
Senior Java Developer position responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining Java-based enterprise applications. Works in an Agile environment with technologies including Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, REST APIs, and relational databases.
Java developer pretoria
Job Description Our client in Pretoria is recruiting for a Java Developer (Expert) to join their team. Responsibilities include: Understand the business requirements, preparing AS-IS and TO-BE documents, and obtaining…
Intermediate java developer
Reference: BIT002682-Cha-1 Our client is looking for an Intermediate Java Developer to manage the software development life cycle from planning and prioritising to testing and release. Duties & Responsibilities…