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I'm Zakhele Hakonze, a frontend developer based in Johannesburg with 5 years of professional experience building modern, responsive web applications. I specialize in creating clean, accessible, and maintainable websites using React, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and Tailwind CSS, with a strong focus on UI/UX principles, mobile-first design, and performance optimization. I enjoy collaborating with designers and stakeholders to deliver polished, user-friendly digital experiences on time and to specification.…I'm Zakhele Hakonze, a frontend developer based in Johannesburg with 5 years of professional experience building modern, responsive web applications. I specialize in creating clean, accessible, and maintainable websites using React, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and Tailwind CSS, with a strong focus on UI/UX principles, mobile-first design, and performance optimization. I enjoy collaborating with designers and stakeholders to deliver polished, user-friendly digital experiences on time and to specification.

Zakhele Hakonze

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I'm Zakhele Hakonze, a frontend developer based in Johannesburg with 5 years of professional experience building modern, responsive web applications. I specialize in creating clean, accessible, and maintainable websites using React, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and Tailwind CSS, with a strong focus on UI/UX principles, mobile-first design, and performance optimization. I enjoy collaborating with designers and stakeholders to deliver polished, user-friendly digital experiences on time and to specification.…I'm Zakhele Hakonze, a frontend developer based in Johannesburg with 5 years of professional experience building modern, responsive web applications. I specialize in creating clean, accessible, and maintainable websites using React, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and Tailwind CSS, with a strong focus on UI/UX principles, mobile-first design, and performance optimization. I enjoy collaborating with designers and stakeholders to deliver polished, user-friendly digital experiences on time and to specification.

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I’m Zakhele Hakonze, a frontend developer based in Johannesburg with 5 years of professional experience building modern, responsive web applications.

I specialize in creating clean, accessible, and maintainable websites using React, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and Tailwind CSS, with a strong focus on UI/UX principles, mobile-first design, and performance optimization. I enjoy collaborating with designers and stakeholders to deliver polished, user-friendly digital experiences on time and to specification.

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Work Experience

Web Developer at Idea Digital Education

February 1, 2019 - Present

Built and delivered 250+ interactive web applications with focus on user experience and functionality. Developed custom solutions to extend platform capabilities and improve user engagement. Improved development efficiency by 30% through process optimization and tooling improvements. Reduced bug frequency by 40% by implementing structured QA testing workflows. Mentored junior developers on best practices, code quality, and modern development standards. Collaborated closely with designers and content teams to deliver high-quality digital products. Maintained and improved performance of existing web applications. Worked extensively with responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and accessibility standards.

Frontend Web Developer at Tiro Engineering

January 1, 2025 - Present

Designed and developed a fully responsive React website showcasing engineering services and portfolio. Implemented modern, clean design with mobile-first approach. Deployed and optimized for performance using Firebase and Netlify.

Frontend Web Developer at Zulunkhuni Lodge

January 1, 2025 - Present

Created an engaging, visually compelling website to highlight lodge experience and amenities. Focused on responsive design and user-friendly navigation. Delivered clean, maintainable codebase for future scalability.

Frontend Web Developer at Vegas Shoot

January 1, 2025 - Present

Migrated legacy PHP website to modern React architecture. Improved loading speed by 40% through optimization and modern development practices. Implemented responsive design ensuring seamless experience across all devices.