Junior Software Engineer Salary in South Africa

The average salary for a Junior Software Engineer in South Africa is R197,229.

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MEDIAN R197,229

Salary

R115k - R335k

Bonus

R3k - R26k

Profit Sharing

R0 - R17k

Total Pay

R118k - R357k

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Job Description for Junior Software Engineer

A junior software engineer designs codes for new software and also modifies current software. They are responsible for correcting defects and debugging software. They also recommend changes to existing software, as well as develop ideas for implementing future software. A junior software engineer must be able to keep up with rapidly changing computer technology. They must be proficient in Java-based applications, as well as work with a team of other engineers and/or information technology (IT) p…Read more

Junior Software Engineer Tasks

Assist with research and develop; design software systems and applications.
Perform engineering level tests to find defects; troubleshoot and debug development and production issues.
Work closely with the team, and report clearly and accurately to management.
Troubleshoot, test and validate software issues; resolve issues with due urgency and maintain thorough documentation of all software solutions.

Popular Employer Salaries for Junior Software Engineer

MIP Holdings

R170k

Career Paths

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Junior Software Engineer

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Junior Software Engineer Job Listings

Popular Skills for Junior Software Engineer

C# Programming Language

R175,715

88 responses

SQL

R182,951

75 responses

JavaScript

R177,789

53 responses

.NET

R185,721

50 responses

Java

R230,000

41 responses

Skills in Java are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include .NET, JavaScript, SQL and C# Programming Language.

Pay by Experience Level for Junior Software Engineer

An entry-level Junior Software Engineer with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of R178,794 based on 110 salaries. An early career Junior Software Engineer with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R182,248 based on 144 salaries.