I'm a Graduate Software Developer in Pretoria, South Africa, pursuing Backend and Mobile Development. Outside of my main focus, I use my time to build websites and digital solutions for clients, turning real business requirements into working software.
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Two core specializations, applied across backend systems, mobile apps, and full business solutions.
I design and develop scalable backend systems using modern software engineering practices, focused on reliability, maintainability, and performance.
I build Android applications that solve practical problems and provide intuitive user experiences.
I turn business requirements into working software, from data models to finished, deployable systems, not just isolated scripts or features.
I build systems that support real operational workflows, attendance, claims, bookings, and administration, so organisations can replace manual processes with reliable software.
A simple process I follow on every project, from a first-time client build to a personal system.
My day-to-day stack for backend, mobile, and full-stack builds.
I'm a Graduate Software Developer based in Pretoria, South Africa, pursuing Backend and Mobile Development. I graduated with Distinctions in Information Technology (Software Development) from IIE Rosebank College, with a strong foundation in Object-Oriented Programming, backend development, and mobile application development.
My primary focus is building backend systems and Android applications, using technologies such as C#, .NET, Kotlin, Firebase, and Room Database. I enjoy understanding the problem first, designing practical solutions, and building software that is reliable, maintainable, and useful.
Alongside my main development focus, I also take on web development projects for clients in my spare time. This has given me the opportunity to work with real businesses, understand client requirements, and turn those requirements into working digital solutions.
My goal is to grow as a Backend and Mobile Developer while continuing to build software that solves real-world problems.
Distinctions
Diploma in IT, IIE Rosebank College
1+ yr
Professional dev experience
Available
For freelance and full-time roles
A mix of paying-client builds, team projects, and personal systems.
A personal operating system for managing finances, goals, habits, and projects, replacing scattered apps and spreadsheets with one connected system.
A full e-commerce platform and admin system for a Pretoria-based car styling and accessories retailer, built for a paying client and live in production.
React 19 + TypeScript (Vite, Tailwind CSS v4), a public storefront plus a separate admin dashboard, backed by Supabase for catalogue, orders, auth, and image storage.
A travel marketing website for a Destination Management Company, with destination search and dedicated pages for South African parks.
Built on WordPress, structured around destination discovery, with a home page search widget linking through to destination and parks content pages.
A responsive church website for event planning, prayer booking, and administrative task management.
A TypeScript front end built around modular components for events, bookings, and admin tasks, with accessibility and mobile responsiveness as first-class requirements.
A personal finance Android app for budgeting, expense tracking, and financial analytics.
MVVM with a local Room database as the source of truth, synced to Firebase for authentication and cloud backup.
A health and wellness Android application integrating live data through REST APIs. Built with a team.
Android app consuming external REST APIs for weather and health data, with Firebase handling authentication and user profiles.
This site: a hand-built developer portfolio focused on performance and clean, accessible code.
Real testimonials from clients I've worked with, added as they come in.
"I had a great experience working with Shaun on my online store. From the start, he was helpful, professional, and took the time to understand what I wanted for my business. He did a great job bringing my ideas to life and creating a website that I’m proud to have representing my business online. I really appreciated his willingness to work through my ideas and turn them into a functional and professional online store. I’m grateful for the work Shaun put into the project and for helping me get my business online. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and dedicated website developer."
"It is with great pleasure that I provide this testimonial for Mr. Thabiso Shaun Charles Makhobo. Mr. Makhobo developed and designed the Fundani Tours website in 2025, while he was still a student at Rosebank College in Pretoria. Despite still being a student at the time, Shaun demonstrated an impressive level of professionalism, creativity, technical ability, dedication and commitment throughout the development of our website. From the beginning of the project, Shaun showed a genuine passion for website development and design. He approached his work with enthusiasm and was always willing to listen to our ideas and understand the needs of our business. He worked hard to ensure that the website represented Fundani Tours professionally and created a platform that was visually appealing, functional and aligned with our business. What stood out most about Shaun was his dedication and passion for his work. He was committed to delivering a quality product and showed great attention to detail. His willingness to learn, improve and find solutions whenever challenges arose demonstrated not only his technical potential but also his strong work ethic. Shaun is a talented, hardworking and passionate young professional with great potential in the technology and digital development industry. We believe that his commitment, positive attitude and dedication to his work will enable him to make a valuable contribution to any organisation or project he becomes involved in. Fundani Tours appreciates the work that Mr. Thabiso Shaun Charles Makhobo did for our company, and we are pleased to recommend him based on our experience working with him. We have no doubt that he has a bright future ahead of him and wish him every success in his career. Should you require any further information regarding Mr. Makhobo’s work and contribution to Fundani Tours, please do not hesitate to contact us. Yours faithfully, Peterson"
"It is my distinct pleasure to highly recommend Shaun Makhobo for designing our web site from scratch. From the outset, Shaun took full ownership of the web creation process. He handled everything from initial wireframing and user interface design to technical execution and launch. He utilized technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Vercel to build a site that is not only visually compelling but also highly responsive and optimized for mobile devices. What impressed me most about Shaun’s work was his exceptional problem-solving ability. Web development frequently introduces unexpected bugs and cross-browser compatibility issues, yet resolved these challenges with calm analytical precision. His focus on user experience (UX) resulted in an intuitive, easy-to-navigate platform that received glowing feedback from users. Beyond his technical capabilities, he demonstrated excellent project management, sticking strictly to development timelines and communicating progress updates clearly. I am confident that Shaun’s unique blend of technical expertise, creative design skills, and strong work ethic will make him a valuable asset to your team. I recommend him without reservation. "
Education
IIE Rosebank College
Graduated with distinctions. Completed Work Integrated Learning. Built multiple software solutions across mobile, web, and desktop platforms.
Experience
Northam Platinum, Eland Platinum Mine
Maintaining and verifying employee attendance records, generating operational reports, and resolving discrepancies with supervisors and HR.
Academic, personal, and client work
Delivered client-focused website work for Fundani Tours and built backend, mobile, and web solutions using Agile methodologies and Azure DevOps.
Have a project in mind, or an opportunity to discuss? I'm available for freelance work and full-time roles.
Thabiso Makhobo