Hi, I’m Mali Bongwe Makhubo, a website developer focused on WordPress, SEO, and AI automation. I build scalable digital ecosystems by combining frontend development, WordPress customization, and data-driven optimization. Over the past 6+ years, I’ve led WordPress sites for agencies and international clients, delivering pixel-perfect WordPress builds, UX overhauls, and campaign microsites while keeping Core Web Vitals, security, and automation at the forefront.

Malibongwe Makhubo

Hi, I’m Mali Bongwe Makhubo, a website developer focused on WordPress, SEO, and AI automation. I build scalable digital ecosystems by combining frontend development, WordPress customization, and data-driven optimization. Over the past 6+ years, I’ve led WordPress sites for agencies and international clients, delivering pixel-perfect WordPress builds, UX overhauls, and campaign microsites while keeping Core Web Vitals, security, and automation at the forefront.

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Hi, I’m Mali Bongwe Makhubo, a website developer focused on WordPress, SEO, and AI automation. I build scalable digital ecosystems by combining frontend development, WordPress customization, and data-driven optimization.

Over the past 6+ years, I’ve led WordPress sites for agencies and international clients, delivering pixel-perfect WordPress builds, UX overhauls, and campaign microsites while keeping Core Web Vitals, security, and automation at the forefront.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
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Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Website and AI Automation Specialist at Tax Consulting South Africa
September 1, 2025 - Present
Within a digital innovation team focused on AI adoption and automation; responsibilities include managing website content via CMS, publishing optimized blogs and landing pages, optimizing content for SEO and GEO, keyword research and AI-assisted content analysis, implementing AI-powered chatbot solutions, and identifying automation opportunities and designing RPA solutions using UiPath and Power Automate.
WordPress Developer at Paradox Media
May 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Managed a portfolio of 20+ WordPress websites across service, e-commerce, and booking industries; led development and campaign execution for 8 major client accounts; built custom WordPress websites, child themes, and conversion-focused landing pages; developed WooCommerce stores; performed performance audits; conducted A/B testing and implemented technical SEO strategies; managed hosting environments; created video content; collaborated with US-based clients and internal teams.
Intermediate WordPress Website Designer & Developer at Vetro Media
February 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024
Strategy-driven web projects; managed 20+ websites; led UX overhaul and rebuild of the Official King Pie website; developed campaign microsites for KFC; designed and developed templates; implemented on-page SEO; presented to clients; provided CMS training.
WordPress Website Developer at Wiggle Digital
September 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022
Sole website specialist in a startup agency; led end-to-end WordPress builds; optimized site structure and SEO; designed strategies; managed client proposals; performed maintenance; mentored new team members.
Website Developer Intern at DGB (PTY) Ltd
September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020
First corporate exposure to digital marketing and web development; designed and maintained website content; built new websites; collaborated on landing pages; supported digital campaigns; performed maintenance and SEO/analytics tracking; ensured reliability and brand consistency.

Education

National Diploma: Information Technology at Tshwane University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
National Diploma: Information Technology at Durban University of Technology
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
High School Diploma at Lowveld High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013

Qualifications

The Complete Full-Stack Web Development Bootcamp
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
Digital Marketing - University of Cape Town
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026
App Academy - IT Varsity
January 11, 2030 - May 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Education