# PHP Web Developer

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Company: E-Merge IT Recruitment

Category: Information & Communication Technology

Location: South Africa, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-08-14

Expires: 2026-10-12

## Job Description

We are looking for a talented PHP Web Developer to join a dynamic team and play a key role in developing, enhancing, and maintaining high-quality web applications.

If you have a passion for clean, efficient code, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to build solutions that make a real impact, this could be the opportunity for you.

What you bring:
PHP 7/8+MySQL / MariaDBHTML5CSS3JavaScriptjQueryBootstrap or Tailwind CSSREST APIsJSONGitLinuxApache / NginxAdvantageous skills:
Vue.jsReact; TypeScriptDocker; KubernetesCI/CDRedisRabbitMQAWSAzureOAuth / JWTPHPUnitComposernpmMVC ArchitectureNice to have:
4 to 6+ years PHP developmentCommercial web applicationsEnterprise systemsStrong SQL/database designWhat you’ll be doing:
Develop and maintain web applications using PHPBuild responsive front-end interfacesDevelop RESTful APIs and backend servicesDesign and optimize MySQL databasesIntegrate third-party APIsTroubleshoot and resolve application issuesWrite clean, maintainable, and reusable codeReference number for this position is GZ61489 which is a permanent position based in Johannesburg offering a salary of R600k per annum, negotiable based on experience and ability.

Contact Garth on [[garthz@e-merge.co.za]] or call 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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## Requirements

Apply by email: garthz@e-merge.co.za

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