ISS Pretoria: Website Developer

Closing date: 31 January 2025

 

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is seeking a part-time website developer consultant (individual or company) focused on enhancing and maintaining the Crime and Justice Information and Analysis Hub platform (Crime Hub) within the ISS Justice and Violence Prevention Programme. 

 

The Crime Hub is a free South African online information portal that provides regularly updated, user-friendly access to credible information and analysis on crime, violence, and the criminal justice system in South Africa. The ISS Crime Hub presents crime and violence statistics to the public through detailed interactive maps in an accessible format. The platform's fact sheets and analytical tools enable government, civil society and the media to better understand violence and crime in South Africa, contributing to the goal of building a safer society.

 

The successful candidate will report to the manager of the Crime Hub in the Justice and Violence Prevention Programme.

 

Key responsibilities

  • Develop new website features, balancing functionality and design
  • Ensure responsive design across devices
  • Create reusable code components
  • Optimise performance and scalability
  • Maintain brand consistency
  • Test and debug code
  • Coordinate with research teams and GIS providers
  • Design and manage databases
  • Develop and maintain mapping applications
  • Update content and features as needed
  • Stay current with industry trends

Requirements

  • Degree in IT, Computer Science or related field (advantageous)
  • Comprehensive software development knowledge
  • Expertise in PHP, Javascript, SQL
  • Experience with Vue.js and Laravel frameworks
  • Knowledge of GIS solutions (CartoDB, GeoServer)
  • Linux operating system proficiency
  • Strong HTML and web framework skills
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Effective time management

Contract Terms: 10 months starting March 2025 (approximately 400 hours total), with the possibility of renewal.

 

Submit applications to Rekha Valabh at [email protected]. Include the position title in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Individual applications must include:

  • Cover letter
  • Hourly or daily rate
  • Detailed CV
  • Three contactable references

Companies must additionally provide a company profile.

 

Closing date: 31 January 2025

 

The ISS is committed to achieving employment equity in the workplace.