Mid-Level WordPress & Elementor Website Developer

Job description

We’re hiring: Mid-Level WordPress and Elementor Website Developer Location: Centurion, Pretoria Working arrangement: Full-time, office-based Salary: R15,000 to R20,000 gross per month, depending on demonstrated experience and ability Start date: As soon as possible. Please include your availability. Oliver Karstel Creative Agency (OKCA) is looking for a WordPress website developer to work across our agency websites, Wildfire SEO and client websites. You should already be comfortable building and maintaining websites using WordPress and Elementor. We need someone who can take a client request, clarify what is needed, complete the work and check it before it goes live. What you’ll do: Build WordPress websites from theme installation and configuration through to launch.Create and update Elementor pages, templates and responsive layouts.Manage existing websites, including content changes, plugin configuration and troubleshooting.Set up WooCommerce products and event pages, checking prices, dates, artwork, links and the purchase process.Communicate with clients about website requests and coordinate with their designers to obtain suitable artwork.Use AI tools to assist with website copy, then edit and verify the content before publishing.Update HTML email templates in Mailchimp, prepare test emails and send approved campaigns.Record work completed and flag requests that need additional time, approval or costing.How to apply Email [[mycareer@oliverkarstel.co.za]] with the subject WordPress Developer - Application. Please include: Your CV.Links to three WordPress websites you have worked on, explaining what you personally built or maintained.A brief description of your Elementor and WooCommerce experience.Your expected gross monthly salary and earliest available start date.Confirmation that you can work from our Centurion office full-time, including whether relocation is required.Graphic design examples, if applicable. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to explain their portfolio work and complete a short practical assessment using a sample website. Applications must be submitted by email ONLY to [[mycareer@oliverkarstel.co.za]], with the subject WordPress Developer - Application. Please attach your CV, a short cover letter and a portfolio or links to websites you have worked on, explaining your personal contribution. Applications without all three will not be considered. Please do not phone about this vacancy.

Requirements

Diploma What you need: Practical experience with WordPress and Elementor, supported by examples of your work.Experience configuring WooCommerce products and checking the customer purchase journey.The ability to build pages that work properly on mobile, tablet and desktop.Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS.Experience installing, configuring and troubleshooting themes and plugins.An understanding of backups, staging and testing before making changes to live websites.Clear written English and confidence communicating with clients.The ability to manage several requests, meet agreed deadlines and flag problems early.Availability to work from our Centurion office full-time.Around one to two years of relevant experience would be suitable, but the quality of your work matters more than a specific number of years. Useful additional skills: Graphic design experience is an advantage, particularly creating or adapting website banners and preparing images for web use. Mailchimp, HTML email editing and basic SEO knowledge are also useful. Mailchimp training can be provided. Apply by email: mycareer@oliverkarstel.co.za