Web Designer & WordPress Developer

# Web Designer & WordPress Developer

> Remote Recruitment · South Africa (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-23

**Salary:** unknown currency 35,000–42,000

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

**Salary: R35 000 – R42 000 per month**

Remote Recruitment is hiring a Web Designer & WordPress Developer for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa.

Our client is a growing UK-based digital marketing agency, part of an established group of specialist businesses. They partner with clients across a wide range of industries to deliver high-performing websites that combine exceptional design with outstanding functionality.

They are looking for a talented Web Designer & WordPress Developer to take full ownership of projects, from the initial client brief through to live website launch.

This is a full-time, fully remote role for a South Africa-based candidate, working UK business hours.

Website design and UX

• Translate client briefs into engaging, modern website concepts and high-quality visual designs
• Create intuitive UI/UX layouts aligned with client objectives and brand identity
• Produce responsive designs that work across all devices
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet business and marketing objectives

WordPress development

• Build, customise and maintain WordPress websites using Elementor Pro
• Build and manage WooCommerce e-commerce websites
• Implement custom functionality using JetEngine (Crocoblock), Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and dynamic content structures
• Configure custom post types, relationships and dynamic loops

Website management and technical support

• Perform website migrations, hosting management and DNS configuration
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide ongoing website support
• Keep websites secure, stable and up to date

Performance and SEO

• Optimise websites for speed, performance and user experience
• Implement caching and optimisation techniques
• Apply SEO best practice during development

## Requirements

Essential

• A strong portfolio demonstrating the full project lifecycle, from design concept to live website
• Minimum three years' professional experience in web design and WordPress development
• Advanced experience with WordPress and Elementor Pro
• Strong working knowledge of HTML and CSS
• WooCommerce experience
• JetEngine (Crocoblock) and Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) experience
• Practical experience with hosting, DNS and site migrations
• Strong understanding of responsive design and UI/UX principles
• SEO and performance optimisation knowledge
• Reliable fibre or LTE internet, a working laptop and a quiet, dedicated workspace

Desirable

• Figma, Adobe XD or Adobe Creative Suite
• Basic JavaScript and PHP
• Shopify, Wix or Squarespace experience
• Previous experience in a digital marketing agency

## Apply
[Apply at Remote Recruitment](https://apply.workable.com/remote-recruitment/j/441D989B0E/apply)
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