Episode 2: Software Engineering in South Africa: How to Start, Grow & Become a Contractor - Shalom Malitjane

What does a software engineer actually do every day? And what does it really mean to be a contractor in South Africa?In this episode of the 3Sixty Careers Podcast, I’m joined by Shalom Malitjane, a software engineer with 14+ years of experience who went from being a developer, to lead engineer, to building his own business SM Astute Technologies where he works with software engineering contractors.Guys, this conversation is practical. We talk about the real skills you need to become a software engineer, what to do if your school did not offer CAT, how to build experience when you have “no experience”, and the honest difference between being a permanent employee vs being a contractor (including benefits, risk, and how tax works).If you’re thinking about software engineering, or you’re already in tech and you want to grow faster, this episode will give you clarity and direction.SM Astute Technologies:https://[email protected]@smastutetech.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/sm-astute-tech/Watch till the end for Shalom’s advice on mistakes to avoid, the mindset you need, and what he wishes he knew when he started.