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Hire Job-Ready Full-Stack Developers in South Africa

Our software developer graduates are in demand because of our emphasis on practical skills. Our coding bootcamp alumni ie entrenched in the South African IT workforce and are live reference, so employers always want to hire more of our junior developers.

We cover 3 stacks in our 12 month Java Bootcamp

Learn how our coding bootcamps produce job-ready developers.

We do not only cover a set syllabus per software package/language like Java / JavaScript etc. but for every such module, we have a set number of competency-building, work-like tasks to complete.We have stand-up meetings every day during which students rotate leadership roles to report on their sprint progress. We then re-assign teams and/or pairs to complete their assignments in a pair-programming or solo fashion.

Why Hire Code College Graduates?

Our graduates complete intensive, hands-on coding bootcamps in Full-Stack Web Development, Java, and Python. They are trained on real-world projects, follow best coding practices, and are ready to join your team from day one.

At the end of the Web Bootcamp, they can make state of the art MERN Stack Apps to fullfil business needs and after the Java Software Engineering Bootcamp do the same with Java Spring Framework and React. Some of them also focus on passing the international exam in Java (OCP)

Skilled Developers Trained in Modern Technologies

  • Front-End: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React
  • Back-End: Node.js, Java, Python, Spring Boot
  • Databases: MySQL, MongoDB
  • Tools: Git, GitHub, Docker, Popular IDE's

Our Employers Say It Best

  • “We hired two Code College graduates — both were productive within weeks!” - Fastway Couriers, Johannesburg
  • “We are employing multiple Code College Graduates” - Shoprite, Cape Town
  • "Code College graduate that I have employed hit the ground running. I was an IT Teacher myself and know getting this right is not easy, Code College have got the right mix. Thanks Arnold, your targeted approach and curriculum is on the money." - BitSerf, Johannesburg
  • “Hiring from Code College saved us months of onboarding time. The candidates were professional, technically skilled, and eager to learn.” - Standard Bank, Johannesburg

After completion, our students are able switch to a different skill set very quickly. We have placed many of them in different stacks to the ones in the coding bootcamp. They can quickly adapt to popular stacks like PHP / Laravel, .NET, Python and others as well and can be productive quickly with a supportive team.Various success stories from our students can be seen on our blog . Some of our alumni are currently fulfilling key positions in top companies in South Africa and the world.

Get Involved Early

  • You are invited to get involved by sharing with us your requirements and/or skill sets for our Hackathons!
  • By giving us feedback or any insight into your projects and staffing issues, you are helping us to keep our programme relevant for students and employers
  • Employers who are also sponsors, get preference on the selection of our graduates
A junior with a proper foundation can soon be the cornerstone of a project. Well-skilled juniors can fulfill crucial roles in a project. Our juniors are also further trainable to your specific requirements and flexible enough to learn and apply new skills. By employing juniors, you are investing in the future of the project.

Our juniors learn not only the technical skills, but also the collaboration skills required to make them well-groomed for employment. We teach the technical skils, employing team work in our assignments as it promotes learning by competition. Our LMS supports us in this regard by keeping track of team activities and monitoring each student on his/her teamwork and individual exposure.

Why Companies Choose Code College Graduates

  • 200+ Graduates Placed
  • 85% Retention Rate After 12 Months
  • 4 Weeks Average Time to Productivity

About Code College

Code College has trained hundreds of software developers across South Africa since its founding in 2004. We specialize in career-focused coding bootcamps that turn motivated learners into skilled professionals. Our graduates go on to work for top employers in fintech, education, and digital startups.

Meet Code College Graduates Ready to Join Your Team

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How to Hire Our Graduates

Looking for top junior developers to join your team? Simply contact us or complete the form below. We’ll connect you with qualified graduates who fit your company’s needs.

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Employer FAQ's

Our full-stack developer graduates typically become productive within 2-4 weeks of joining a team. They've completed real-world projects during their bootcamp and are trained in agile methodologies, pair programming, and collaborative development, allowing them to integrate quickly into existing development teams in South Africa.

Code College graduates typically expect entry-level developer salaries ranging from R15,000 to R25,000 per month, depending on the specific tech stack and location. This represents excellent value compared to senior developers while providing eager, well-trained talent for your development

Graduates are proficient in: HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript ES6+, React, Node.js, Express, MongoDB (MERN stack), or Java Spring Framework with React. They also have experience with Git version control, REST APIs, responsive design, database management, debugging tools, and have completed multiple full-stack applications.

Code College graduates build portfolio projects, develop soft-skills and complete competency assessments. You can review their GitHub profiles, portfolio projects, and we provide detailed progress reports on soft skills and technical capabilities.

Our graduates are trained in remote collaboration tools, daily stand-ups, and async communication. While based primarily in South Africa, they're equipped for remote work, hybrid arrangements, or full-time office positions. Many successfully work for companies in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, and internationally.

Yes! Our curriculum emphasizes programming fundamentals and problem-solving skills. Graduates who completed our MERN stack or Java bootcamp have successfully transitioned to PHP/Laravel, Python/Django, .NET, and other frameworks within their first month of employment. We teach them how to learn and adapt quickly.

Bootcamp graduates offer practical, job-ready skills with 800+ hours of hands-on coding experience. While CS graduates have stronger theoretical foundations, our graduates excel in practical application, modern frameworks, and can start contributing immediately. Many companies find bootcamp graduates more prepared for actual development work.

While some mentorship is beneficial, our graduates require significantly less hand-holding than typical juniors. They're trained in self-directed learning, debugging, documentation reading, and seeking help appropriately. Most employers report they need only standard onboarding for company-specific processes.

A large percentage of our students study through Income Share Agreements (ISA), meaning they only pay tuition once employed. This creates highly motivated graduates who are serious about their careers. For employers, this means you're hiring candidates who have proven their commitment and ability to complete an intensive program.

We have graduates completing our program quarterly. For urgent needs, we can provide pre-screened candidates from our recent graduate pool within 48 hours. For specific technical requirements, we can align upcoming graduate skills with your needs given 4-6 weeks notice.

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