Learn to code in Cape Town

If you wish to learn to code in Cape Town, your journey starts here.

As South Africa's largest coding training institute, we're your helping hand when it comes to kickstarting your career in code.

We've partnered with leading global tech companies like Google, Python Software Foundation, and the British Computing Society to offer in-depth courses that match international standards.

In 2017, we became the first Google Authorised Training Provider in EMEA. We now offer microdegrees and hyperdegrees through online coding bootcamps.

Our industry-aligned and cutting edge bootcamps assist you in gaining the vital skills needed to enter the lucrative tech industry in just a few short months.

Our bootcamps include professional and personal code reviews to help students master industry concepts and reach their career outcomes sooner.

Are you ready to take the next step towards a rewarding career in the tech industry? Learn to code in Cape Town by starting your free trial today.

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The Cape Town Tech Market

Cape Town hosts numerous start-up companies, earning a notable tech hub reputation. In addition, the city is home to many tech initiatives, including:

  • Injini: An EdTech incubator that selects start-ups from across Africa to invest in and support, helping them scale up successfully.
  • Silicon Cape: A non-profit company committed to building and catalysing the technology ecosystem in the Western Cape.

There are approximately 10 000 in Cape Town, a minimal number compared to the demand for tech skills in the city and country at large. There is, therefore, a wealth of job opportunities for those who choose to learn to code in Cape Town.

Overall, the city of Cape Town is a vibrant, fast-growing environment for developers.

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The Earning Capacity of a Coder in Cape Town

Recruitment company OfferZen has revealed some interesting statistics about developer salaries in Cape Town:

  • Entry-level salaries in the Mother City are, on average, 14% higher than those in Johannesburg.
  • Developers starting out in Johannesburg can expect to earn about R22,000 per month (an average of R264,000 a year), while those in Cape Town earn R25,000 a month on average, adding up to R300,000 a year.
  • Experienced software engineers in the Cape can earn an average of R48,830 a month or R586,000 a year.

Almost every facet of the modern-day workspace relies on technology and the skills required to digitalise the economy.

With a national demand for tech skills, this is a lucrative career option for those wanting to learn to code in Cape Town and other major South African cities.

Outcomes From HyperionDev Graduates

Our latest Graduate Outcomes Report showcases our online coding bootcamps' benefits. We are proud to report the following:

84% of our graduates have reached their intended career outcomes after graduating.

61% of graduates switched to a career in tech.

80% of graduates found a job position within 6 months of graduating.

Bootcamp graduates in South Africa increased their post-course salaries by 23%.

89% of graduates who took a Software Engineering Bootcamp achieved their intended career outcomes.

91% of graduates who took a Web Development Bootcamp achieved their career outcomes.

Success Stories From Our Cape Town Coders: Simon Shilo

Capetonian Simon Shilo was a part-time tutor when he discovered HyperionDev's programming courses for the first time. Simon recognised his coding potential and took the leap to pursue it further. Today, he's a Data Science trainee, developing apps for various industries.

Here's what Simon had to say about his learning experience:

“I really found the mentoring process very encouraging. The learning felt much deeper than anything I would have achieved by myself.

Not only have I landed a job, but the course also meant it was much easier for me to learn other object-oriented languages like Java and Javascript.”

“Graduates in South Africa increased their post-course salaries by an average of R12,000 per month.”

Success stories From Our Cape Town Coders: Emile Esterhuizen

Emile was looking for a career change and considered software development an exciting option. He took a course at HyperionDev to help him decide whether he should focus on software, and it confirmed his decision.

Emile says:

“I found the concepts taught to be approachable and clear, helping to lay the foundation for future learning and working in software development.

I started learning to code with HyperionDev in late 2012, and now I'm happily pursuing a full-time career in web and mobile development and have even worked as CTO at a Cape Town-based digital agency.”

If you're wondering whether you should learn to code in Cape Town, let these graduates inspire you.

If you'd like to learn more about HyperionDev, the booming tech industry, and our Graduate Reports, you can view our resources here.

Just imagine what code can do for you and your country. A future steeped in success is right at your fingertips.