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Java Developer Salary Trends in South Africa

Learn what Java developers earn in South Africa. Find the average salary for junior and senior Java developers in 2024.

by Josh Nel

Topic: hiring tips and insights

How OfferZen supported leading tech company Derivco with fast-paced growth and global scale

Here’s how OfferZen helped Derivco scale their developer team in South Africa, hiring over 45 developers to date and saving substantial agency fees.

by Marcelle van Niekerk

Topic: tech career insights

TypeScript Developer Salary Trends in South Africa

Learn what junior and senior TypeScript developers earn in South Africa. Find the average TypeScript developer salary in 2024.

by Josh Nel

Topic: tech career insights

Why companies ask for payslips and ways to respond

Reluctant to share your payslip with a potential employer? Here's what this practice is about and how to navigate it.

by Anne Gonschorek

Topic: hiring tips and insights

Devs are unhappy in their roles. Here’s how to regain their trust in leadership

Here, we explore why developers are losing confidence in their growth prospects, and how rebuilding trust is key to improving developer retention.

by Marcelle van Niekerk

Topic: tech career insights

The local-first development paradigm: Lessons from building NomadNotes

Here, Dan Davey explores what local-first development means for app development using PowerSync.

by Dan Davey

Topic: Uncategorised

Scaling your tech team with a limited salary budget

Tech leaders talk about their “under the hood” strategies and practical tips to making your crucial developer hires with a limited hiring budget.

by Anne Gonschorek

Topic: hiring tips and insights

Remote devs are working longer hours, but the flexibility is worth it

Here, we explore whether remote developers work fewer hours than their office-based counterparts, and how offering remote can supercharge your hiring efforts.

by Josh Nel

Topic: tech career insights

The languages driving SA’s biggest dev industries in 2024

Here, we explore the most used languages across South Africa’s biggest dev industries, and what this means for your hiring efforts.

by Josh Nel

Topic: tech insights

How to assess new tech in a build day: Exploring the latest payments API

Here, Dan Davey explores how to make payments easier for customers with the new WigWag API.

by Dan Davey

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