Freelance Software Developer for Project-Based Work in Johannesburg
Professional Recruitment Partners · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
A South African business needs an independent software developer to build and deliver a new technology project on a freelance basis. You will scope requirements, recommend practical solutions and deliver quality work within an agreed budget. This suits self-employed developers or professionals between opportunities who want project-based work with the possibility of further projects.
About the role
An established South African business is looking for a capable freelance software developer to assist with a new technology project. You will work as an independent developer, understanding business requirements, recommending practical technical solutions and delivering quality work within an agreed scope and budget.
The engagement is project-based, with scope, deliverables, timeline and budget discussed with shortlisted applicants. Depending on the project and working relationship, further work may become available.
Application note: Applicants should provide an overview of their experience, relevant projects, preferred technologies and indicative rates or project-based pricing.
Requirements
- Demonstrable development experience with examples of previous work
- Experience building business applications, databases and web-based systems
- Good problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and communicate professionally
- Understanding of project scoping, timelines, costing and ongoing maintenance
- Practical mindset with the ability to distinguish essential functionality from features that can be introduced later
- Ability to assess requirements and recommend an appropriate, cost-effective approach
Responsibilities
- Understand business requirements for a new technology project
- Recommend practical technical solutions and an appropriate approach
- Deliver quality work within an agreed scope and budget
- Assess requirements and distinguish essential features from later additions
- Manage project scoping, timelines, costing and ongoing maintenance considerations
- Work independently and communicate professionally with the client
Job details
- Organisation
- Professional Recruitment Partners
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Freelance
- Experience level
- Mid
- Category
- IT & Software Development
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
As a freelance developer, your application should go beyond a standard CV. Put together a short portfolio showing business applications, databases or web systems you have built, and describe the problem each one solved. The listing asks for your preferred technologies and indicative rates, so include a simple rate card or project pricing range. In interviews, expect questions about how you scope work, estimate timelines and handle maintenance after handover. Emphasise your ability to work independently and communicate clearly with non-technical clients. The note about distinguishing essential features from later additions suggests they value practical, cost-conscious developers, so mention examples where you delivered value within a tight scope.
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