RPO’s client is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Mid-Level UI/UX Engineer to join their dynamic and mission-driven team based in South Africa. This is a rare opportunity to work with an ambitious edtech company that is transforming how learners across experience coding, robotics, and other future-ready subjects. If you're passionate about purposeful design, technology for good, and education innovation, this could be your next big move.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and implement intuitive, accessible user interfaces for both web and mobile platforms

• Collaborate with product managers, developers, educators, and stakeholders to create user-centered solutions

• Conduct user research, create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes in Figma

• Build responsive, clean, and lightweight interfaces using React or similar frameworks

• Ensure accessibility (WCAG standards) and seamless experiences for users with varying levels of digital literacy

• Guide and mentor junior frontend developers, ensure quality standards and team alignment

• Participate in code reviews, enforce frontend development best practices

• Integrate APIs and collaborate with backend developers to ensure smooth functionality

• Continuously iterate and improve UI/UX based on user feedback and real-world use cases

• Maintain consistency with the brand while championing functional, beautiful design

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or certification in Experience Design, Information Science, or Computer Science

• 4–6 years of experience in both UI/UX design and frontend web development

• Strong experience with ReactJS, Redux/Context API, RESTful APIs

• High proficiency with Figma, HTML/CSS, and responsive design principles

• Working knowledge of TypeScript, Git, Webpack, and modern dev toolchains

• Portfolio demonstrating user-friendly, clean design across platforms (web or app)

• Experience designing for low-resource environments or educational tech is a strong advantage

• Excellent communication, planning, and collaboration skills

• Comfortable working in hybrid or in-office setup

Ready to take on a challenge and join a dynamic team?

RPO Recruitment can help you secure your next opportunity.
Send your CV to tech@rpo-recruit.za.com or visit rporecruitment.co.za
You can also connect with Joshua Murphy at joshua.murphy@rporecruitment.us or on LinkedIn.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 days. Otherwise, we’ll keep your details on file for future roles.