Nikilitha Kakaza
I'm Designer
About
Web Developer & UI/UX Designer.
- Phone: +27 82 402 1820
- City: Cape Town, South Africa
- Email: kakazanikilitha544@gmail.com
- Freelance: Available
My name is Nikilitha Kakaza, and I am a passionate web developer who loves creating visually captivating and functional websites. I believe that in today’s digital world, a strong online presence is essential for any business, and I find great joy in bringing designs to life through code.
I graduated in 2024 with a degree in Psychology from Nelson Mandela University, but my true passion lies in coding. Outside of tech, I enjoy cooking and creating makeup content, which lets me explore my creativity in other ways. I’m always open to new ideas and connecting with like-minded people—let’s create something amazing together! 😊
Skills
Education & Experience
Education
Web Development
April 2024 - September 2024
Life Choices Academy, CPT
Started my coding journey in this academy. Studying to become a full stack web developer.
Bachelor Of Arts In Psychology
March 2021 - November 2023
Nelson Mandela University, PE
I started my university journey in this institution and I graduated early in April 2024.
Professional Experience
Web Developer & UI/UX Designer
September 2024 - September 2025
Life Choices Studio
- Provided first-line support to internal users and clients by troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving technical issues across web applications
- Collaborated with developers, testers, and UX designers to translate requirements into working solutions
- Conducted functional and regression testing to ensure stability before deployments.
- Acted as a liaison between users and the dev team, ensuring requirements and issues were clearly communicated and resolved.
- I collaborated with designers and back-end developers to implement new features, using Python& C# (FLASK)
- I gained hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and various frameworks.
- Assisted in version control (Git), deployments, and technical documentation for workflows.
Architect Job Shadowing
september 2019(5 days)
dhk Architects, CPT
- I learned about the architectural design process, from initial sketches to detailed plans.
- I gained insight into project management and coordination with different teams.
- I developed proficiency in using architectural software like AutoCAD and Revit.
- I observed client meetings and presentations to understand effective communication in architecture.
Projects
PokeDex
Our team developed a PokeDex using Python, featuring a user-friendly interface and real-time data retrieval. This project allowed us to efficiently display detailed Pokémon information while enhancing our coding and collaboration skills. It was a fun and educational tool for Pokémon enthusiasts. Working together on this project strengthened our teamwork and problem-solving abilities, making the experience both rewarding and enjoyable.
Majestic Scent
Majestic Scent Perfume Company is an ecommerce platform that provides a wide selection of high-quality fragrances. The platform is built using the latest web technologies, including Vue.js, Node.js, MySQL, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and Bootstrap, to provide an intuitive and responsive user experience.
Niki's Flex Fit
Niki's Flex Fit Gym Wear is an ecommerce platform that offers high-quality and stylish workout clothing and accessories for women. Developed using cutting-edge web technologies, including HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and Bootstrap, the site provides a seamless and responsive shopping experience for customers.
SWEGGA Project
Swegga is a dynamic and interactive website that showcases the latest in fashion, music, and lifestyle trends. This is a replica of the website that I created to test my abilities. Designed using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS, the site provides visitors with an engaging and visually appealing user experience.
Minimum And Maximum Finder
This Minimum and Maximum Calculator is a web application that allows users to quickly and easily determine the minimum and maximum values of a set of numbers. Developed using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS, the calculator provides a simple and efficient way to solve common math problems.
Temperature Converter
This Temperature Converter is a simple yet effective web application that allows users to convert between Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvin temperatures. Developed using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS, the converter features a user-friendly interface that makes temperature conversion easy and intuitive.
Interest Amount Calculator
This Interest Amount Calculator is a web application that allows users to easily calculate the amount of interest that will be accrued on a loan or investment. Developed using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS, the calculator provides a user-friendly interface that makes calculating interest simple and straightforward.
