Job Description

To lead the design, implementation, debugging, documentation, release and maintenance of software-based
solutions, write code and enhance software/systems in accordance with ICT standards and the enterprise
architecture for Government.
Key Responsibility AreaLead the design and development of new features for the software systems, and improvement of the existing ones.
Implementation, debugging, documentation and release of the software solutions. Provide maintenance and
enhancement support of the existing systems. Provide maintenance and enhancement support of the existing
systems. Supervision of the Software development team.
Qualifications and ExperienceMinimum: 3-year National Diploma/ Bachelor's degree in ICT (Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology
and Engineering) or related field.
Experience: 6 - 7 years' experience with full software development lifecycle (SLDC), including solution
development, operational responsibility in a large corporate/public sector organisation. The experience must include
Experience in solution analysis, and development for the
development, implementation and
maintenance/enhancements of systems within the corporate/public sector, including: Successfully developed and
implemented applications Software development team leadership competency Software development deliverable
effort planning, estimations and execution management Developed efficient and effective IT solutions to diverse and
complex business problems. Extensive experience with a wide variety of database management systems and
maintenance. Extensive experience with a wide variety of programming languages and technologies. Extensive
experience with working on multiple tasks and report status. Experience in interacting with customers.
Technical Competencies DescriptionSolid understanding of computer science including algorithms, data structures, operating systems and databases.
ICT Governance and Compliance Governance e.g. Cobit and ITIL Strong knowledge to design test plans according
to the software requirements specification. Broad and extensive knowledge of the software development process
and its technologies. Extensive knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of
software requirements specifications, models and designs. Strong knowledge of user interfaces. Strong knowledge
of solution Integration strategies and tools Working knowledge of Cloud Computing Strong knowledge source control
and version control tools like Git and SVN Working knowledge of virtualisation and containerisation (Docker,
Kubernetes) Working knowledge of DevOps (Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Testing,
Continuous Monitoring Infrastructure as Code, Config Management) Working knowledge of Agile Methodologies
(Feature-Driven Development, Test-Driven Development, Scrum, Extreme Programming) Extensive background in
coding Extensive knowledge of software testing techniques and tools Extensive knowledge of software team
leadership IT Quality Management e.g. ISO9001 and CMMI IT Security ICT Standards COTS (Commercial of the
Shelf) Products OSS (Open Source Software) Products IT Strategies and Architectures Strong knowledge of data
integration tools Execution of Architecture methods and practices e.g. TOGAF and GWEA
Technical Competencies: Application Development, Application Maintenance and Support, Database
Administration.
Other Special Requirements
N/A
How to applyTo apply please log onto the e-Government Portal: www.eservices.gov.za and follow the following process;
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Register using your ID and personal information;
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Use received one-time pin to complete the registration;
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Log in using your username and password;
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Click on Employment & Labour;
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Click on Recruitment Citizen to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs;Or, if candidate has registered on eservices portal, access www.eservices.gov.za, then follow the below steps:1.
Click on Employment & Labour;
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Click on Recruitment Citizen
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Login using your username and password
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Click on Recruitment Citizen to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobsFor queries/support contact OR call 080 1414 882CV`s sent to the above email addresses will not be consideredClosing Date: 26 February 2025DisclaimerSITA is an Employment Equity employer and this position will be filled based on the Employment Equity Plan.
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It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
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Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply.
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The appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, the signing of a balance scorecard
contract, verification of the applicants' documents (Qualifications), and reference checking.

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