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I'M SHAIDON

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Hi, I'm Niashen — a web developer and designer based in Durban, South Africa, working in web development, SEO, graphic design and motion graphics. I build fast, responsive websites that help South African businesses rank higher on Google, convert more visitors and look sharp everywhere they show up. Whether it's collaborating with teams or tackling solo projects, I'm always driven by clean code and creative thinking.

Shaidon Hirjee is a web developer, website designer, SEO specialist and graphic designer in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Services include website design and development in Durban, affordable business websites, e-commerce websites, search engine optimisation for South African companies, logo design, branding, motion graphics and mobile app development. Serving Durban, Umhlanga, Pinetown, Westville, Chatsworth, Shallcross, Pietermaritzburg and clients across KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa.
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Shaidon Hirjee — web developer and website designer in Durban, South Africa

My Services

Web design, web development and SEO services offered in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal and throughout South Africa.

Web Design & Development

Responsive, fast, hand-built websites in Durban, South Africa — from a one-page business site to a full interactive experience like this one.

SEO & Search Visibility

On-page SEO, technical fixes, local search setup and Google Search Console — so South African customers actually find your business first.

Graphic Design

Posters, flyers, thumbnails and print-ready artwork — graphic design in Durban that keeps a brand looking sharp everywhere it shows up.

Logo & Branding

Mascot logos, wordmarks and full identity kits for South African businesses — colour, type and usage rules included.

Motion Graphics

Animated logo intros, stingers and short-form edits that give a channel or product a proper entrance.

App Development

Mobile-first builds with clean structure and sensible state — backed by full-stack training from the FNB App Academy.

Social Media Ads

Scroll-stopping ad creative and campaign assets sized for every feed, built to convert rather than just decorate.

My Resume

Education

Tertiary

BCom Business Management & Marketing

Damelin College, Overport — 1st and 2nd year completed.

Grade 12

National Senior Certificate

Sutherland High School & Shallcross Secondary School.

Subjects

Matric subject line-up

English Home Language, Afrikaans FAL, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology, Economics, Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation.

Objective

Career objective

To work in an organisation with a positive atmosphere that lets me be innovative and use my skills to prove my abilities — growing through continuous learning, commitment and problem solving.

Experience

2022 – 2024

Broker — RSA Cartage

Managing loads, clients and rates across a national transport network.

2021

Merchandiser — FGKNIGHTS

Product presentation, stock rotation and in-store brand standards.

2020 – 2021

Freelance Graphic Designer — Self-employed

Logos, social media creative and brand collateral for a range of clients.

2019 – 2020

Broker / Sales Rep — The Art of More

New business development and account management.

2017

Data Capturing — Tidy Files

High-volume, high-accuracy capture on a temporary contract.

Skills

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript Three.js Node.js Photoshop Illustrator After Effects
Graphic Design
Logo & Branding
Web Development
Motion / Video Editing
App Development
Creative thinking Works well under pressure Innovative ideas Driver's licence — Code B

Certificates

Full stack

FNB App Academy — Full Stack Development

End-to-end application development certificate.

TEFL

TEFL 120-Hour English Certificate

Teaching English as a foreign language.

Matric

National Senior Certificate

Grade 12 matric certificate.

Also

12+ years computer literacy

Daily working knowledge of the full MS Office suite plus design and editing software.

My Portfolio

Recent website design, logo design and motion graphics work by Shaidon Hirjee, a web developer in Durban, South Africa.

Web Development

Portfolio Website

A hand-built personal site — responsive layout, animated hero and a working contact form wired straight to my inbox.

HTML · CSS · JavaScript
Brand Identity

ShadyzCrazyGaming

Full mascot logo for a gaming channel — character illustration, claw marks and a badge lockup that reads at thumbnail size.

Illustration · Logo Design
Motion Graphics

Animated Logo Intro

A short broadcast-style logo sting designed to open videos with a bit of weight.

Animation · Sound
Motion Graphics

Dg4U Logo Animation

Client logo reveal with layered build-on and a clean settle into the final mark.

Animation · Branding
Brand Reveal

Skullerize

An edgier animated identity piece — heavier motion, grit and a hard cut to the logo.

Animation · Design
Advertising

Social Media Ad

Short-form ad creative built for the feed — hook in the first second, message in the next five.

Video · Campaign
Responsive portfolio website designed and built in Durban, South Africa
ShadyzCrazyGaming mascot logo design by a Durban graphic designer

My Affiliate

Hosting Partner

HOSTAFRICA

The host I put my own work on. Local South African servers, fast NVMe hosting, domains and free SSL — with support that actually answers.

  • Shared, reseller and VPS hosting
  • Domains, SSL and email included
  • SA-based servers and support
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Contact Me

Emailniashenh@gmail.com Phone076 976 5576
Based inShallcross, Durban — South Africa
Available forFreelance & full-time work
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