Wordpress Developer
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R46,250 – R55,500 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
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Role: Senior WordPress Developer
Priority Location: Global
Working Hours: 8AM - 5PM EST
Salary Range: $2,500 - $3,00
Type of contract: Full-Time
Type of job: Remote
About the Company:
Our client is a rapidly growing digital marketing and web development agency that supports a diverse range of clients across multiple industries. As they continue to expand, the company is strengthening its development capabilities to meet increasing demand. Known for their collaborative culture, they place a strong emphasis on clear communication, teamwork, and responsiveness throughout their operations.
About the Role:
The WordPress Developer will play a key role in building, maintaining, and enhancing client websites. While the core of the work focuses on WordPress development, the role may also involve supporting projects on Shopify and Drupal. This position requires someone who can work independently, communicate clearly, and collaborate seamlessly within a remote development environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* WordPress, Drupal, Shopify, and BigCommerce, along with the ability to contribute to team leadership and operational planning (e.g., managing project timelines, capacity, and utilization)
* Assist the team with additional tasks
* Collaborate with project managers, designers, and developers to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
* Utilize project management and communication tools to stay aligned with team workflows and deadlines.
* Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize website performance.
Skills & Requirements:
Hard Skills
* Strong proficiency in WordPress development, including PHP, HTML, and related frameworks/tools.
* Familiarity with Shopify and Drupal (bonus, not mandatory).
* Excellent command of English for clear written and verbal communication.
Soft Skills
* Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
* Highly responsive, proactive, and reliable work style.Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
* Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote environment.
Ideal Traits:You’re the kind of person who:
* Communicates clearly and professionally, both in writing and verbally.
* Enjoys collaborating with others and contributes positively to a team environment.
* Is highly responsive, reliable, and proactive in your work.
* Can work independently while staying aligned with project goals and timelines.
* Pays strong attention to detail and strives to deliver high-quality results.
* Adapts easily to new tools, technologies, and processes within a growing company.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R46,250/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 591 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →