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Gladness Morapedi

@gladnessmorapedi

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Website and web developer creating responsive, high-performing WordPress and front-end experiences.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can build and maintain WordPress/ecommerce and responsive front-end experiences, optimize performance and SEO, collaborate with designers and content teams, and ship reliable websites and apps with clear deadlines.

I’m a Website/Web Developer who builds and maintains WordPress, WooCommerce, and custom platforms, creating responsive, user-friendly, high-performing websites and mobile apps.

Over my career, I’ve developed and customized websites to be fully functional across desktop, tablet, and mobile, collaborating closely with designers, content creators, and developers to deliver engaging digital experiences that match requirements and deadlines.

I’m hands-on with maintenance and optimization—handling plugin and theme updates, security checks, backups, troubleshooting, and performance tuning using caching, image optimization, and performance monitoring tools. I also implement SEO best practices like on-page optimization, metadata management, heading structures, keyword optimization, and site speed improvements.

From my junior software background to frontend and web roles, I bring a dependable, problem-solving approach to testing, compatibility, and reliability—so clients get smooth functionality, consistent design, and a platform that stays secure and up to date.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Web Developer

POSTT

Jun 2020 - Oct 2025 (5 years 4 months)

Developed and customized WordPress, WooCommerce, and custom-built websites to match client requirements while maintaining clean, responsive layouts. Maintained sites through updates, security checks, backups, and troubleshooting, and improved visibility with on-page SEO and performance optimization.

WordPress WooCommerce Elementor WPBakery On Page SEO Website Optimization Backup Cross Browser Testing Troubleshooting

Frontend Developer

Magnesium

Dec 2017 - May 2020 (2 years 5 months)

Designed and developed mobile-friendly, high-performing interfaces and responsive websites using client requirements and brand consistency. Maintained and updated web and mobile experiences, including troubleshooting and security upkeep.

Responsive Web Design Website Maintenance Performance Monitoring Troubleshooting HTML CSS Cross Device Compatibility User Experience (UX)

Frontend Developer

Communix

Sep 2016 - May 2017 (8 months)

Developed user-friendly mobile applications and responsive web experiences using AngularJS, HTML, and CSS, focused on seamless functionality across devices and operating systems. Collaborated to deliver intuitive experiences aligned to client requirements and usability goals.

AngularJS HTML CSS Frontend Development Cross Device Compatibility Web Application Development

Junior Software Developer

Adapt IT (Pty) Ltd

Jan 2015 - Jun 2016 (1 year 5 months)

Converted RDF data into functional C programs and built software applications in C++ according to specifications and programming standards. Researched incidents, diagnosed faults, conducted testing, and produced user documentation to support reliable system operation.

C++RDF Data Conversion Software Testing Documentation Specification Driven Development

Software Developer

Tshwane University of Technology

Jun 2014 - Dec 2014 (6 months)

Designed and developed software applications for individual and group use by preparing detailed specifications and ensuring usability and efficiency. Applied UML for structured design, used Agile for iterative project management, and performed testing to resolve issues and improve reliability.

Software Development UML Agile Methodology Usability Debugging