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Blanche De Klerk

@blanchedeklerk

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Junior front-end developer focused on accessible, responsive web experiences.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a junior front-end/web development role focused on building accessible, responsive user interfaces within a collaborative, growth-oriented team.

I am a driven junior front-end developer with hands-on experience in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and responsive design, certified in Web Development and Advanced Web Development from SheCodes. I build user-pleasing, accessible interfaces and prioritize clean, maintainable code and collaboration.

My projects include a responsive Weather App using the OpenWeatherMap API deployed on Netlify and an AI Poem Generator that integrates OpenAI's API; I also co-founded clickcv to create sleek digital CVs. I bring practical experience with Git, GitHub, React.js, Figma, and workflow practices such as code reviews and debugging.

I have professional experience in roles requiring attention to detail, organization, and client-facing communication, and I am eager to contribute to a team that values usability, accessibility, and continuous learning.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Form Room Teacher

Toybox Play Center

Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 (2 months)

Organized classrooms, developed lesson plans, supported teachers, and managed student behaviour, demonstrating leadership in child supervision and event planning.

Classroom Management Lesson planning Child Supervision Event Planning Communication

Lifeguard

KPLime / Petra Diamond Mines

Oct 2023 - Mar 2024 (5 months)

Monitored pool areas and enforced water-safety regulations, responded to emergencies including rescues and first aid/CPR, and reported unsafe conditions to management.

Water Safety CPR Surveillance

Assistant

Workforce / MMYPEM

Mar 2023 - Aug 2023 (5 months)

Maintained workforce headcounts and inventory records, issued tools and PPE, supported site office operations, and coordinated with supervisors for daily activities.

Inventory Management Administrative Support Stock Control Reporting

Junior Software Developer

Self Employed

Developed responsive web applications including a weather app and an AI poem generator using modern front-end technologies; co-founded a digital CV product to deliver polished, scrollable resumes.

HTML5 CSS3 Javascript (ES6)Git GitHub Responsive Design API Integration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SheCodes

Certificate in Advanced Web Development, Web Development

Completed the Certificate in Advanced Web Development from SheCodes in June 2025, focused on advanced front-end technologies and responsive design.

IT Varsity

FNB Certificate in Full Stack Development, Full Stack Development

Completed the FNB Certificate in Full Stack Development from IT Varsity in July 2025, covering full-stack technologies and practical development workflows.

TEFL

TEFL Certificate, English Language Teaching

Earned a 140-hour TEFL certificate plus a 20-hour TEFL Practical Certificate, covering English teaching methodologies and practical classroom experience.