Software Engineering Jobs in South Africa
There are 700 open Software Engineering jobs in South Africa on freehire right now. 334 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 232
- Junior 31
- Lead 25
- Middle 12
- Principal 11
- Intern 9
Who is hiring
- 501-1000 employees 48
- 1000+ employees 36
- 51-200 employees 12
- 11-50 employees 5
Software Engineer (Scala)
Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a division of Takealot Online (RF) (Pty) Ltd, is looking for a highly talented Software Engineer (Scala) to join our team based in South Africa. Join Our Mission at Takealot…
Software Engineer (Scala)
Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a division of Takealot Online (RF) (Pty) Ltd, is looking for a highly talented Software Engineer (Scala) to join our team based in South Africa. Join Our Mission at Takealot…
Senior Software Engineer (Logistics)
Senior Software Engineer builds and optimizes logistics systems for a large South African e-commerce fulfillment network, using Scala, Play Framework, and event-driven microservices on Google Cloud.
Senior Software Engineer (Logistics)
Senior Software Engineer builds and optimizes logistics systems for a large South African e-commerce delivery network using Scala, Play Framework, and event-driven microservices.
Zendesk Platform Software Engineer
Takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Zendesk Platform Engineer to join the Engineering & Product team based in Cape Town, South Africa. We are a young, dynamic,…
Zendesk Platform Software Engineer
Takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Zendesk Platform Engineer to join the Engineering & Product team based in Cape Town, South Africa. We are a young, dynamic,…
Graduate software engineer
Ninety One is South Africa’s largest investment manager and the only one with a global presence. The firm has 22 offices across 15 countries on five continents and manages R3.4 trillion of assets on behalf of clients…
Senior software engineer (shopify)
About is the world’s leading commerce partnership marketing platform, transforming the way businesses grow by enabling them to discover, manage, and scale partnerships across the entire customer journey. From…
Software Developer (Python/Django)
Responsibilities: Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from design and development through to testing, deployment, and support Develop, enhance, and maintain scalable web-based applications…
Python Developer
Builds and maintains Python-based web applications and REST APIs using Django/Flask/FastAPI, with a focus on database optimization and troubleshooting; collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions.
Senior Java Developer
Build and maintain scalable back-end services and full-stack apps in Java, Node.js, or Python, collaborating with teams to design robust solutions and mentor peers.
Java Developer – Intermediate / Senior
Develops and maintains Java-based backend services using Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and relational databases in an office-based team.
Intermediate .Net Developer (with Blazor)
Build and maintain .NET web apps using Blazor and Azure, writing clean, scalable code and collaborating with a cross-functional team.
Senior Software Engineer II: Cloud Native & Data Modeling
Senior engineer building scalable cloud-native systems and data models on AWS, mentoring junior engineers and translating user needs into robust software solutions.
Junior Software Engineer — Web ERP & Rails
Builds and maintains web-based ERP platforms and websites using Ruby on Rails, collaborating with a small team on feature development, bug fixes, and code reviews.
Senior Software Engineer II
Senior software engineer building enterprise legal/analytics platforms in Java, Python, and .NET, mentoring junior devs and optimizing complex data models on cloud platforms like AWS.
Software Developer position - Microsoft Power Platform & Dynamics 365 (12 months FTC)
Develops and optimizes low-code ERP, CRM, and automation solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and related tools to improve business efficiency and workflows.
Software Development Engineer in Test (Java)
Build and maintain Java-based test automation frameworks (Selenium, TestNG) for a large South African bank, writing production-grade code to validate banking systems and APIs.