COEGA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CDC) VACANCIES

​SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - ICT AND RESEARCH
LOCATION: Gqeberha
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
GRADE: D1
 
ACCOUNTABILITY
The Software Developer is accountable to the Manager Enterprise Systems Implementation with regards to the following:

• Project Deliverables
• Operational Deliverables

The Chief Information Officer shall have final authority on critical HR matters with particular reference to work deployment beyond core functions, employment levels and remuneration, in consultation with the Executive Manager: Corporate Services.
 
MANDATE
The primary responsibility of this role is to act as Software Developer for most CDC Custom Developed Applications.
 
DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS
 
The primary responsibility of this role is to act as Software Developer for most CDC Custom Developed Applications. The candidate will also oversee the delivery of tasks/ Applications executed by Consultants/Developers on-site. The responsibilities for this post are summarised as follows:
Operational Duties

• Software and Web Development.
• Work with developers to design algorithms and flowcharts.
• Integrate software components and third – party programs.
• Custom Application support by fixing of all assigned software faults.
• Ensure Proper documentation of all required documentation as per the SDLC methodology.
• Oversee multiple software development projects.
• Ensure the output of software developed is in line with requirements documented.
• Business and System Analysis.
• Custom Application Requirements gathering, analysis and documentation.
• Timeous resolution of all fault logged related to software developed.
• Ensure timeous delivery of projects/ software to be developed.
• Ensure continual support to all Operational custom Application.
• System audits.

Programming and DB Language experience expected:

• Database: Oracle, MySQL, MSSQL 2000, 2005 and 2008+
• Software languages: VB.Net, VB Script, ASP.Net, ASP, C#, JavaScript, Net core, blazor, C# and PHP
• Web Development Languages: HTML, XHTML, XML, DHTML, CSS
• Microsoft: In-depth Knowledge of MS SharePoint.
• Mobile Application.
• API integration experience.
• Azure experience advantageous.
• Agile SCRUM experience.
• Automation experience required.
• Angular 8/9/10

 
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS

• On-time delivery of custom development project
• Acceptable Performance of Systems
• A well maintained Database

 
JOB DIMENSIONS

• Understanding and experience in software development projects.
• Knowledge of Application Architectures.
• Knowledge and experience in Business and Systems Analysis and design.
• Knowledge and practical experience in programming languages stipulated above.
• Knowledge and experience in the SDLC methodology.
• Knowledge and practical experience in database design.
• Experience in Microsoft Application.
• To be able to work in a highly dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of all database related security requirements.
• Have strong planning and attribute control.
• Proper document control ability.

 
STANDARD COMPLIANCE DUTIES
Furthermore, you are to ensure that:

• You are aware of and have access to the CDC’s SHEMS;
• You are aware of your responsibilities and duties as laid out in the CDC’s SHEMS;
• You are aware that you work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner;
• You ensure that the company’s housekeeping standards are maintained throughout your area of responsibility;
• You report any unsafe conditions or acts which you cannot rectify yourself to your SHE representative or to the Senior SHE Project Manager as soon as possible;
• You report all SHE incidents which occur within your area of responsibility promptly and in the correct format;
• You are totally familiar with your responsibilities in terms of the CDC’s emergency plan;
• You communicate to the Senior SHE Project Manager any required changes to the SHEMS prior to implementing these changes;
• You timeously complete and correctly record any corrective actions which needs to be taken to rectify a SHE matter;
• You give full cooperation to, and participate in (as required), the CDC’s internal and external SHEMS audits.

 
You have the authority to:

• Immediately stop any person(s) on CDC property from committing an unsafe or destructive act or omission;
• Take whatever immediate steps you deem necessary to prevent injury or environmental damage when confronted with an unsafe or destructive action.

 
Additionally ensure that:

• During your period of employment and subsequent thereof, you shall keep confidential and shall not make use of , directly or indirectly, and shall not disclose CDC’s trade secrets or confidential information or those of its subsidiary or associate companies or those of the other persons who have made disclosure to the conditions of confidentiality, other than to person authorized by the CDC or those employed by the CDC who are required to know such secrets or to have for the purpose of their employment with the CDC.
• You shall not, without written permission of the CDC, be directly or indirectly employed for gain in any business or pursuit other than that of the CDC. You will granted only if the CEO is satisfied that the activity is not in conflict with CDC’s interests, and that the employees ability to fulfil his/her duties satisfaction will not be impaired.
• It is conditional that you and/or no immediate relative or member of y household be employed by an organization in direct competition with CDC, with written approval. The CDC reserves the right to enquire as to the place of employment of my spouse or any member of my household.
• You will abide by the CDC Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy which seeks to codify the expected ethical behavior from me, to meet the ideal of good corporate.

 
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
A relevant Degree/Diploma in IT, Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent;

• Knowledge in the Enterprise Architecture domains;
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in Software Development environment;
• At least 5 years’ experience of Solutions Development;
• Knowledge of analytics;
• Related certification would be advantageous;
• Prior experience in a technical leadership position;
• Capacity to produce efficient software design;
• In depth knowledge and experience with core Microsoft .Net technologies;
• Experience with debugging, performance profiling and optimization;
• Experience with automated testing;
• The ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation.

 
 
CLOSING DATE: 06 October 2025
 
CDC is an employment equity employer and placement will be in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within one month of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful.
CDC reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. No late applications will be considered.
 
All applications must be forwarded to recruitment@coega.co.za

​ORACLE APPLICATIONS DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR - ICT AND RESEARCH
LOCATION: Gqeberha
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
GRADE: C5
 
ACCOUNTABILITY
To provide comprehensive support, configuration, and maintenance of Oracle databases and related systems (ERP and Documentum ECM) to ensure high performance, availability, security, and integrity of CDC’s enterprise systems. This role is central to both daily operations and strategic project implementations involving Oracle technologies
 
MANDATE
Develop, manage and maintain robust backup and recovery procedures. Monitor database performance and system health, including reporting and tuning.
 
DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS
Operational Database Administration

• Ensure 24/7 support for production and non-production database environments.
• Monitor database performance and system health, including reporting and tuning
• Develop, manage and maintain robust backup and recovery procedures.
• Perform regular system housekeeping and space monitoring.
• Upload and apply patches to ensure up-to-date system functionality.
• Provide support for all Oracle system customisations, extensions, modifications and integrations, to the Oracle environment
• Develop, implement and monitor production schema changes.
• Write and optimise ad-hoc SQL and PL/SQL queries for reporting and analytics.

System Configuration and Performance Management

• Ensure optimal configuration of Oracle ERP and related systems from a DBA perspective.
• Develop and maintain database documentation and version control.
• Monitor space in the database and in the operational systems
• Lead efforts in performance tuning, schema optimisation, and access control.

Project Implementation and Support

• Participate in the installation and maintenance of database servers and replication on client environment
• Design, develop, and administration of Oracle databases.
• Control all production migrations of Oracle schema objects
• Support and enforce security and access control as needed in the project.
• Assist with database design and architecture to support enterprise initiatives.

 
STANDARD COMPLIANCE DUTIES
Furthermore, the incumbent has to be aware that:

• You are aware of and have access to the CDC’s SHEMS;
• You are aware of your responsibilities and duties as laid out in the CDC’s SHEMS;
• You are aware that you work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner;
• You ensure that the company’s housekeeping standards are maintained throughout your area of responsibility;
• You report any unsafe conditions or acts which you cannot rectify yourself to your SHE representative or to the Senior SHE Project Manager as soon as possible;
• You report all SHE incidents which occur within your area of responsibility promptly and in the correct format;
• You are totally familiar with your responsibilities in terms of the CDC’s emergency plan;
• You communicate to the Senior SHE Project Manager any required changes to the SHEMS prior to implementing these changes;
• You timeously complete and correctly record any corrective action which needs to be taken in order to rectify a SHE matter;
• You give full co-operation to, and participate in (as required), the CDC’s internal and external SHEMS audits.

You have the authority to:

• Immediately stop any person(s) on CDC property from committing an unsafe or destructive act or omission;
• Take whatever immediate steps you deem necessary to prevent injury or environmental damage when confronted with an unsafe or destructive condition.

Additionally, ensure that:

• During your period of employment and subsequent thereto, you shall keep confidential and shall not make use of, directly or indirectly, and shall not disclose any of the CDC’s trade secrets or confidential information or those of its subsidiary or associate companies or those of other persons who have made disclosures to the CDC under conditions of confidentiality, other than to persons authorised by the CDC or those employed by the CDC who are required to know such secrets or to have such information for the purpose of their employment with the CDC.
• You shall not, without the written permission of the CEO, be directly or indirectly employed for gain in any business or pursuit other than that of the CDC. Such permission will be granted only if the CEO is satisfied that the activity is not in conflict with the CDC’s interests, and that the Employee’s ability to fulfil his/her duties to the CEO satisfaction will not be impaired.
• It is conditional that you and/or no immediate relative or member of my household be employed by an organisation in direct competition with the CDC, without the CDC’s written approval. The CDC reserves the right to enquire as to the place of employment of my spouse or any member of my household.
• You will abide by the CDC Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy which seeks to codify the expected ethical behavior from me, to meet the ideal of good corporate governance.

 
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, any related or equivalent;
• Minimum 8 years' experience in Oracle Application Database Administration;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in PL/SQL development;
• Strong understanding of Oracle ERP system administration
• In-depth knowledge of client-server databases and functionality
• Ability to manage full database lifecycle, including patches and updates
• Capability to support enterprise-wide integrations and extensions
• Excellent documentation and planning skills
• Strong commitment to SHEMS compliance.

 
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Performance is monitored regularly at both an individual and a team level, in accordance with the CDC’s performance management system and control measures relevant to the position.
 
 
CLOSING DATE: 06 October 2025
 
CDC is an employment equity employer and placement will be in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within one month of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful.
CDC reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. No late applications will be considered.
 
All applications must be forwarded to recruitment@coega.co.za