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PHP / WordPress Developer

Location: Cape Town

Working Practices: Hybrid | Mondays and Thursdays in office and remaining days remote.

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 07H00AM - 15H30PM (SAST)

Job summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled hands-on WordPress Developer to lead the development, deployment, and optimisation of our public-facing websites and supporting technology infrastructure. You’ll work directly with internal stakeholders and cloud platforms to ensure seamless, secure, and high-performance digital experiences.

In this role, you won’t just guide — you’ll build. You’ll be deep in the codebase, configuring infrastructure, managing deployments, and solving technical challenges every day.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins.
  • Implement responsive, accessible front-end code using HTML5, CSS3/Sass, and JavaScript.
  • Integrate REST APIs and other data sources into WordPress builds.
  • Support site performance, SEO optimisation, and WCAG accessibility compliance.
  • Configure and manage CDN integrations (e.g., Cloudflare or CloudFront).
  • Assist in configuring and maintaining WordPress hosting environments.
  • Use Git for version control and collaborate with other developers through code reviews and feature branches.

Technical Expertise (Hands-On Experience):

  • Proficient in PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
  • Experience developing WordPress themes and plugins.
  • Familiarity with WP-CLI, database management, and server optimisation.
  • Experience working with version control (Git).
  • Strong understanding of front-end performance and SEO best practices.
  • Experience with CDN tools and DNS configurations.

Beneficial to have:

  • Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda).
  • Experience in Linux environments and shell scripting.
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
  • Familiarity with tools like Webpack, Gulp, or Grunt.

 Skills

  • Strong attention to detail and quality.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and willing to learn.
  • Self-starter with a builder’s mindset — you take ownership, dive into code, and get things done.
  • Comfortable translating tech speak for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving, prioritisation, and organisational skills.
  • Clear communicator, both written and verbal, with a collaborative, proactive attitude.

About Construct

Construct Education is a fee-for-service digital learning solutions company specializing in the design of innovative, impactful, and bespoke digital learning experiences.  As a wholly-owned subsidiary of OES, a global leader in education solutions, we continue to push the boundaries of online education. Construct Education is committed to redefining online education in a way that prepares learners for real-world challenges and helps them succeed in their careers. Our vision is for everyone to have access to meaningful education through superior online programs. 

Company Culture & Values 

 We are a people-focused organisation with a culture built around collaboration, connection, and working together toward one common goal. Our vibrant, values-led culture is grounded in four core principles that guide everything we do: 

Passion and Perseverance: We love what we do (even though it’s not always easy) and take pride in creating transformative learning experiences. We bring a ‘can-do’ attitude to our work, tackling challenges and inspiring others. 

Teamwork: We operate as cross-functional teams globally with trust and respect, celebrating success. We have fun while we work and enjoy collaborating with each other and OES partners. 

Agility and Innovation: We are innovative, lateral thinkers who use our skills to do things better for our students. We thrive in ambiguity, embrace change and challenge conventional thinking.  

Integrity: We do what’s right, and what we say we will do, every time. We value a culture of respectful feedback and believe that respect trumps harmony. 

What We Offer*

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible work for genuine career-life fit
  • A healthy and supportive company culture
  • Generous annual leave
  • Paid maternity and paternity benefits
  • Study leave
  • Professional development and mentoring
  • Construct Culture Club events
  • Company funded lunch and drinks every 6 weeks

*Policy T&Cs apply for certain benefits

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