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STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA)
 
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REFERENCE NR : VAC07846
JOB TITLE : Senior System Programmer-Mainframe operating Systems
JOB LEVEL : D2
SALARY : R 432,296 - R 720,493
REPORT TO : Technical Manager: Infrastructure Services
DIVISION : Hosting and Secure Operations
DEPT : Hosting, Storage, Printing and Cloud Program
LOCATION : SITA Numerus, Pretoria
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal/External)
 
 
Purpose of the job
To manage and provide technical support, installation, customization, configuration, administration, and maintenance of various system software products as well as ensure a secure and stable environment for the user of Large Enterprise class servers.
 
Key Responsibility Areas
To manage and prepare Infrastructure for implementation and deployment; To manage, administrate and maintain system software and hardware; To provide user support to clients; Reporting and Communication.
 
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: National Diploma/Degree in Information Technology or grade 12 with 8 years system programming experience.
 
Experience: A minimum of 6 - 7 years system programming experience with management responsibility on relevant Large Enterprise class server in a large corporate or public sector.
3 years’ experience in the implementation of ICT solutions specifically within the relevant Large Enterprise class server environment.

 
Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: Extensive knowledge of operating system and related system software, tools and utilities; Large Enterprise class server hardware and software (z/OS, z/VM, zLINUX).
 
Skills: Management; Training and development of team; System Programming; Organisation and planning skills; Trouble shooting, problem investigation and resolution skills; Analytical and interpretation; and Communication skills.
 
Other Special Requirements
The incumbent will be required to consult and interact with suppliers, Government officials, standards generating and accreditation/certification bodies.
Technical evaluation of tenders.
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How to apply
Internal candidates must apply using this email address: Lerato.internalrecruitment@sita.co.za
 
External candidates must apply using this email address: Lerato.recruitment@sita.co.za
 
Closing Date: 06 July 2020
 
Disclaimer
SITA is an Employment Equity employer and this position will be filled based on Employment Equity Plan. Correspondence will be limited to short listed 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 a right not to make an appointment.
 Appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, the signing of a balance score card contract, verification of the applicants documents (Qualifications), and reference checking.
 Correspondence will be entered to with shortlisted candidates only.
 CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.
 CV’s sent to incorrect email address will not be considered.