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Software Engineering Jobs in South Africa

There are 906 open Software Engineering jobs in South Africa on freehire right now. 344 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are java, cloud and api.

Salary

Currency	Period	25th	Median	75th	Postings
ZAR	year	ZAR 582,500	ZAR 1,030,000	ZAR 1,200,000	12

From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.

Most requested skills

java 51%
cloud 42%
api 41%
agile 36%
sql 35%
ci-cd 31%
python 30%
aws 29%

How the work is done

Hybrid 141 · 16%
Remote 86 · 9%
Onsite 10 · 1%

Visa sponsorship offered in 5% of the 21 postings that state a position on it.

Seniority

Senior 320
Lead 55
Junior 49
Middle 19
Intern 17
Principal 16

Who is hiring

1000+ employees 23
501-1000 employees 18
51-200 employees 9
1-10 employees 1
11-50 employees 1

906 jobs

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Software Engineer III

Open 34d Africa

Front-end-focused engineer building and maintaining Shoprite's Sixty60 and digital commerce customer-facing web solution in Brackenfell, Cape Town. Day-to-day work centers on designing and shipping web applications with React.js, Next.js, TypeScript and CSS, using TDD and unit testing within an agile product delivery team.

Agile CSS Express.js HTML JavaScript +8 skills

Software Engineer

Open 107d Africa

Build and maintain Java-based microservices on AWS for a retail platform, collaborating in Agile teams to deliver scalable, cloud-native systems.

Agile AWS CI/CD Cloud Cloud Native +18 skills

Java Developer

Open 107d Africa

A Java Developer builds and maintains backend systems for Travelstart’s travel booking platform, focusing on airline integrations, payment gateways, and microservices. They lead technical teams, ensure scalability, and collaborate on cloud deployments (AWS/GCP) while mentoring junior developers.

ActiveMQ API AWS CI/CD Cloud +13 skills

Python Developer -Mid/Snr

Travelstart is hiring a mid/senior Python developer in Gardens, Cape Town to build, improve and support the backend services, APIs, integrations and automation behind its travel products. The core stack involves Python (FastAPI/Django/Flask), REST APIs, SQL, Git, Docker, CI/CD and cloud environments.

Agile AI API Automation CI/CD +25 skills

Senior Software Development Engineer

HybridAfricaFull-timeSenior

Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and…

Agile AI Ansible API Authentication +54 skills

Video Game Developer

Open 16d RemoteAfrica, APAC, LATAMFull-time

Position Type: Full-Time Location: Remote Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours About the Role We’re looking for a Video Game Developer to build, iterate, and maintain game projects using both Unity and Godot . You’ll…

AI C# Game Development Git Godot +1 skills

Humankind Group

Java Developer (Capitec Connect)

Senior Java developer on a 6-month contract at a South African bank (Capitec) in Stellenbosch: hands-on design, build and maintenance of scalable Java/Spring Boot backend services, REST APIs and microservices using Kafka, PostgreSQL, AWS, Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD in an Agile environment.

Agile API AWS CI/CD Cloud +16 skills

standardbankgroup

Software Engineer

AfricaFull-timeSenior

To design, code, test, debug, and maintain programs in development environments. Apply agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineers result. Work within a strict framework of programming standards under…

Agile API Automation CI/CD Cloud

Data, AI & Software Engineering Academy — 13-Month Pathway

AfricaFull-time

A 13-month graduate development programme at Sanlam in Bellville offering pathways in Data & AI and Software Engineering & AI. Participants get permanent employment from day one while completing structured learning as recent graduates.

Impronics Technologies

Senior Java Engineer | Spring Boot & Enterprise Systems

Impronics Technologies in Johannesburg, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Software Engineer specialising in Java and Spring Boot to join our technology team. You will design, develop, integrate and maintain…

Prime South Africa

Python Developer

Full-stack Python developer building and maintaining internal web applications (Flask backends, HTML/HTMX/CSS/JS frontends) that expose the company's internal data platforms to non-technical users. Day to day involves Python/Pandas/SQLAlchemy data work, async background jobs, SQL queries, deployment behind nginx/gunicorn, and Git-based collaboration. Hybrid: office only 2 days per month in Randbur

Analytics API Authentication AWS Azure +18 skills

Senior Software Engineer – Agent Systems

RemoteAfrica, Europe, LATAM, MENA, North America, UKSenior

Senior engineer at Kraken (Payward) building AI-powered agent systems for internal workflows and decisions — designing inference pipelines, productionizing agent behaviors, and architecting reliable backend services. Remote role across many countries; requires 5+ years shipping production software plus AI/LLM experience.

AI API Automation Data Modeling Distributed Systems +3 skills

Company : Zetes

Job: software engineer intern

AfricaInternshipIntern

Zetes South Africa invites applications from recent graduates with a BSc in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. This structured 12-month internship is designed to…

Agile API C# Java OOP +2 skills

Intermediate Onsite IT Engineer – Sandton

AfricaFull-time

Are you the person people call when technology needs to actually work ? We’re looking for a confident, capable Intermediate IT Engineer to join us in an onsite placement role in Sandton . This isn’t a basic support…

Active Directory DHCP DNS Entra ID Firewall +3 skills

Java Developer

A Java Developer role based in South Africa. The posting provides no further detail on day-to-day responsibilities, tech stack, or requirements beyond the Java focus.

BI & Data Integration Engineer: SQL, C#, AI Insights

An experienced SQL/C# engineer based at Zohorecruit's Montague Gardens office in Cape Town who designs, builds, tests, and ships BI solutions — implementing ETL, managing databases, integrating APIs with external systems, and expanding analytics for business insights. Requires 5–8 years in IT with strong SQL Server, SSIS/SSRS, and C# skills.

Analytics API C# ETL SQL +3 skills

iStaff Recruitment

Cloud Systems Engineer: SQL, Supabase & Data Migrations

A Pretoria-based systems engineer modernises legacy Microsoft Access data into a cloud SQL solution, developing and maintaining applications with Supabase, PostgreSQL, and API integrations. Day-to-day work spans authentication, permissions, testing, deployment, and AI-assisted coding tools.

AI API Authentication Cloud Microsoft Access +2 skills

Titan Wealth Holdings Limited

Software Engineer (Mid-Level) - AI Focussed

HybridAfricaMiddle

Titan Wealth seeks a mid-level full-stack software engineer in Cape Town to design, build, and deliver secure, cloud-ready applications on Microsoft Azure using C#/.NET, React, and Azure DevOps, while driving DevSecOps practices and leveraging AI tools to boost engineering productivity.

Agentic AI Agile AI API Automation +31 skills

Senior Java Developer — Enterprise, Scalable Solutions

Senior Java developer on Vitality South Africa's Platform Engineering team, building scalable, high-quality enterprise applications and combining hands-on coding with design ownership. Works with business analysts and architects to drive architectural standards, governance, and performance across the platform.

Communicate Finance

Java Developer: Mid-Senior, Microservices & Cloud

A mid-senior Java developer who designs, builds, and maintains Java applications, RESTful APIs, and microservices. Work spans CI/CD pipelines and Agile delivery, contributing to architecture and cloud-native solutions for local and international markets.

Agile API CI/CD Cloud Cloud Native +4 skills