Job Description

The role will be responsible to execute complex application development, maintenance projects and services and
provide innovative solutions and products that resolve challenges of government service delivery. The Advance
Software Developer will be responsible for guiding and executing the design, development, and execution of complex
services and projects of ICT solutions.
Key Responsibility Area

Lead the development of functional requirements that articulate clear and concise project deliverables that are
compatible with user expectations.

Deliver feasibility and cost-benefit analysis, including choice of application architecture to enhance the overall
application development process.

Lead and execute complex software development and customization projects spanning multiple environments
to ensure that it is successfully delivered.

Lead and develop/ customize complex applications services solutions by studying information needs; consulting
with clients, studying systems flow, data usage and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the
software development lifecycle using SITAs software development stack/ development framework.

Lead and execute maintenance of integrated IT software components using SITAs software development stack/
development framework.

Ensure execution of and participate in comprehensive test activities to test program functionality for new and
existing applications in compliance with SITA test methods and testing techniques using SITA approved testing
tools.

Lead, manage and execute packaging and releasing of integrated IT software components in accordance with
ICT standards and the enterprise architecture for Government.

Evaluate existing applications responsible for and understand how to modernize.
Qualifications and ExperienceMinimum: 3 - 4-year National Higher Diploma / National Degree in Software Engineering/ Computer Science
/Information Technology or relevant qualification equivalent to NQF Level 6. A post graduate qualification OR
Bachelor's degree in software engineering/ computer science /information technology or relevant equivalent NQF
Level 7 OR 8 Will be an added advantage.
Certification: Vendor certification for applications will be an added advantage.
Experience: A minimum of 7 years' experience in the ICT field, including IT Governance, IT Planning, systems
development/procurement, implementation and maintenance/enhancements of integrated solutions across multiple
hardware and software platforms with senior operational responsibility in a large corporate/public sector organisation
including:

Extensive experience in software development in multiple platforms.

Extensive experience within Applications Technical solution design in multiple business domains. Extensive
Experience in integration.

extensive experience in data management. The following experience will be an added advantage Experience
in DevOps and Agile Methodologies

Experience in applications modernisation.
Technical Competencies DescriptionKnowledge of: ICT Governance and Compliance. Extensive knowledge to design test plans according to the
software requirements specification. Extensive knowledge of the software development process and its technologies.
Programming Languages. Development, Implementation and Integration Methodologies, including Testing,
Packaging and Release. IT Quality Management. Business Process Management. General Management, including
Business, Human Resource. Management and General Financial Management. ICT Procurement practices. IT Security
and ICT Standards. COTS (Commercial of the Shelf) Products. OSS (Open Source Software) Products. Application
Maintenance and Support. Enterprise architecture framework (TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF, MODAF, GWEA Framework,
MIOS). Extensive knowledge of user interfaces designs. Extensive knowledge of solution Integration strategies and
tools Comprehensive knowledge of Cloud Computing Extensive knowledge of source control and version control tools
like Git and SVN Comprehensive knowledge of virtualisation and containerisation Comprehensive knowledge of
DevOps ( Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Testing, Continuous Monitoring Infrastructure as
Code, Config Management) Comprehensive knowledge of Agile Methodologies (Feature-Driven Development, Test-
Driven Development, Scrum, Extreme Programming) Extensive knowledge of coding Extensive knowledge of
software testing techniques and tools Extensive knowledge of software team leadership.
How to applyTo apply please log onto the e-Government Portal: www.eservices.gov.za and follow the following process.
1.
Register using your ID and personal information.
2.
Use received one-time pin to complete the registration.
3.
Log in using your username and password.
4.
Click on Employment & Labour.
5.
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.
2.
Click on Recruitment Citizen
3.
Login using your username and password
4.
Click on Recruitment Citizen to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs
For queries/support contact OR call 080 1414 882CV`s sent to the above email addresses will not be considered.Closing Date: 28 October 2024DisclaimerSITA is an Employment Equity employer, and this position will be filled based on the Employment Equity Plan.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Preference will be given to members of designated
groups.
If you do not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please regard your application as
unsuccessful.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please clearly indicate the reference
number of the position you are applying for.

It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply.

SITA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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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