Rupert Portfolio

My goals for 2026: ✔️ / ❌
• Secure a full-time job (Monday–Friday) ☐ Goal Completed | ☐ Goal not Completed
• Focused on securing my first IT job, wherever opportunity leads. ☐ Goal Completed | ☐ Goal not Completed
• Relocate to Cape Town (Western Cape) or to another country outside Africa (continent) ☐ Goal Completed | ☐ Goal not Completed
• Work a full season on a cruise ship to gain international work experience (optional - future goal) ☐ Goal Completed | ☐ Goal not Completed
• Earn my CompTIA Network+ (N+) certification ☐ Goal Completed | ☐ Goal not Completed
• Earn my CompTIA Security+ (S+) certification ☐ Goal Completed | ☐ Goal not Completed
• Travel at least once ☐ Goal Completed | ☐ Goal not Completed
• Become a better version of myself than I was in 2025 ☐ Goal Completed | ☐ Goal not Completed
• Improve in every task and responsibility at work ☐ Goal Completed | ☐ Goal not Completed
• Keep improving my website throughout the year ☐ Goal Completed | ☐ Goal not Completed
• Continue helping others wherever I can ☐ Goal Completed | ☐ Goal not Completed
• Improve my English speaking skills to be more confident and professional ☐ Goal Completed | ☐ Goal not Completed
• Become fully independent and start living on my own ☐ Goal Completed | ☐ Goal not Completed

I didn’t add my Web Development (Full Stack) skills on my CV for a reason:

I know these following HTML tags and skills: <h1-h6>, <p>, <br>, <div>, <img src="">, href (inside some codes), <b>, class="" (when linking elements), <li>, <ol>, <ul>, CSS, <button class="">, and <a>.

I’m learning JavaScript, Node.js, PHP, React, and MySQL for myself — to explore more, understand more, and improve my web development journey step by step. 🌟👨‍💻

I’m still learning — I don’t know how everything works 100% yet — but I’m teaching myself step by step. Yes, I used ChatGPT for some help on my website, but not for everything. If I wanted everything done for me, I could’ve just used a website builder instead. I chose to code my own portfolio from scratch, because I wanted to challenge myself and prove that I have the motivation to learn and grow.

I have nothing to lose by building this site — it’s my personal project and my portfolio. If anyone wants my CV to reflect these web development skills, I’ll gladly update and re-upload it. Right now, I just prefer to be honest about my current skill level. I don’t want companies to think I’m a perfect fit when I’m still learning — but I am working hard every day to get there.

I often use W3Schools to learn new tags and understand how and when to use them. I’m an honest person who believes everything happens for a reason. I’m not afraid to show what I can do, and I’m never ashamed to admit when I can’t do something yet. Too many people take risks pretending they can — I’d rather learn it properly.

I always try my best and keep improving. Please have a look at my Experience and CV (where my personal details are also included). You can also check out my About Me page — it’s still a work in progress, but it shares more of my story and why I approach things differently.

💼 I'm currently based in Johannesburg and working toward relocating to the Western Cape around mid-2026, once I've saved and secured stable employment. My responsibilities come first — I won't relocate without proper planning.

I'm also exploring international IT opportunities, including cruise ship roles, as part of my long-term career growth. For now, my focus is gaining experience, earning certifications (N+, S+), and building skills that open doors wherever the right opportunity appears. 🚀

Rupert Burger

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