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STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA)
 
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VACANCY -1943 
REFERENCE NR : VAC00460(Re-advertisement) 
JOB TITLE : Senior Software Developer (SharePoint) JOB LEVEL : D2 
SALARY : R 620 597 - R 930 895 
REPORT TO : Technical Manager 
DIVISION : National & Regional Consulting 
DEPARTMENT : Prov. KZN: Application Development and Maintenance LOCATION : SITA KZN (Durban/Pietermaritzburg) 
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External) 
 
Purpose of the job 
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 Area 
• Lead the design and development of new features for the software systems, and improvement of the existing ones. 
• Design, develop and support SharePoint solutions and advanced workflows. 
• Work with clients to determine appropriate design requirements, translating into an optimal, easy to use solution. 
• Configuring and customizing SharePoint systems according to business specifications. 
• Develop core business content types and list/library structures. 
• Scope the required development level of effort for new projects, Discrepancy Reports, and Requests for Change. 
• Design and implement user interface and workflows. 
• Implementation, debugging, documentation and release of the software solutions.
• Provide maintenance and enhancement support of the existing systems. 
• Perform software systems coding assignments. 
• Provides high-level expertise in developing complex SharePoint on-premise applications, SharePoint Online applications, as well as other platforms. 
• Defines functional requirements based on business needs. 
• Produces and maintains detailed technical documentation. 
• Supervision of the Software development team. 
• Provide development activities level effort and duration estimates for schedule planning. 
• Lead the process of reviewing code for consistent application of standards, perform guidance with other developers to instil an understanding of application and coding standards. 
 
Qualifications and Experience 
Minimum: 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. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in developing and supporting SharePoint systems. 
 
Technical Competencies Description 
Solid 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 
 
How to apply 
To 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 egovsupport@sita.co.za OR call 080 1414 882 
CV`s sent to the above email addresses will not be considered 
 
Closing Date: 08 October 2024 
 
Disclaimer 
SITA 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.
● Correspondence will be entered to with shortlisted candidates only. 
● CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered. 
 
 
 
 
 
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VACANCY-1944
 
REFERENCE NR : VAC00301/25 (Re -advert) 
JOB TITLE : Senior Software Developer 
JOB LEVEL : D2 
SALARY : R 651 627 - R 977 440 
REPORT TO : Technical Manager: ADM 
DIVISION : National & Regional Consulting 
DEPARTMENT : KZN Software Development 
LOCATION : SITA KZN, Durban Office 
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External) 
 
Purpose of the job 
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 Area 
Lead 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 Experience 
Minimum: 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 Description 
Solid 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 apply 
To 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 egovsupport@sita.co.za OR call 080 1414 882 
CV`s sent to the above email addresses will not be considered.
 
Closing Date: 09 October 2024 
 
Disclaimer
SITA 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. 
● Correspondence will be entered to with shortlisted candidates only. 
● CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered. 
 
 
 
 
 




VACANCY- 1942 
REFERENCE NR : VAC00530 (Re-advert) 
JOB TITLE : Senior: Database Administrator JOB LEVEL : D2 
SALARY : R 651 627 - R 977 440 
REPORT TO : Technical Manager 
DIVISION : Applications Development and Maintenance DEPARTMENT : Prov EC: Application Development & Maintenance LOCATION : Bhisho, Eastern Cape 
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External) 
 
Purpose of the job 
To perform the application database management of the Oracle solutions to design, develop/procure, package, release, and maintain/enhance solutions, in accordance with ICT standards and the enterprise architecture for Government. 
 
Key Responsibility Area 
Qualifications and Experience 
Prepare Infrastructure for implementation and deployment. Management and Administration of application, database, patches and service packs. Provide user support, 3rd party support, reporting and communication. Report on the work of the section to ensure accountability. Security and disaster recovery. Develop procedures and standards for database administration and related services and monitor implementation thereof. 
Minimum: 3-year National Higher Diploma / Degree in an ICT related field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology and Engineering) 
Experience: 6 - 7 years’ experience on MS SQL Application DBA design, coding and documentation including managing MS SQL databases, ensuring data security, performance, and backup. The experience must include. Experience in optimising of MS SQL Database, creates and supports system documentation and scripts and handles data migration and recovery within the corporate/public sector, including Successfully managed MS SQL database. 
 
Technical skills and experience required: 
• Sound knowledge of ITIL and SDLC. 
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to research and solve complex issues independently. 
• Expert knowledge on MS SQL from 2012 onwards. 
• Experience in MS SQL manager, performing SQL queries and log management. 
• Experience with scripting and automation (Shell / Bash / PowerShell / PL / SQL / SQL / DBMS jobs 
• 3 years minimum experience with C#. 
• Sound knowledge of ITIL and SDLC. 
• 3 years minimum experience in developing API’s for use in Front End development
 
Technical Competencies Description 
ADABAS, NATURAL, COMPLETE, IMS, Datacom, IDMS, Oracle, SQL,MySql, Postgress IT hardware and software, Linux and Windows Server environments SQL Clustering SQL Always on MySQL Replication SCOM Basic knowledge of application development Advanced Agile/Scrum knowledge Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle and database change management & automation Project Management Business/Systems Liaison Customer Relationship Management Meta Data Management Information Architecture/Strategy Business Intelligence Architecture/Tools. 
 
 
How to apply 
To 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 egovsupport@sita.co.za OR call 080 1414 882 
CV`s sent to the above email addresses will not be considered 
 
Closing Date: 09 October 2024 
 
Disclaimer 
SITA 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.
● Correspondence will be entered to with shortlisted candidates only. 
● CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.









VACANCY
REFERENCE NR : VAC00657/25 
JOB TITLE : Junior System Programmer ((RACF) 
JOB LEVEL : C2 
SALARY : R 300 971 - R 451 457 
REPORT TO : Technical Manager 
DIVISION : ITI: IT Infrastructure Services 
DEPT : ITI: Hosting 
LOCATION : SITA Centurion 
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External) 
 
Purpose of the job 
Responsible to support, install, maintain, servers or other computer systems. 
 
Key Responsibility Areas 
  • Assist with maintaining the computer system or servers. 
  • Assist with all implementations, installations, configurations, monitoring, trouble shooting and evaluation of existing and new operating systems, software and 3rd party software to ensure functional operating system 
  • Assist with end-user support, resolving technical issues and providing technical assistance for all operating system-related customer queries 
  • Provide input into the units monthly and quarterly reports regarding mainframe usage 
 
Qualifications and Experience 
Minimum: 1 - 2-year National Certificate in Computer Science or Information Technology or Network Architecture or Computer Engineering. / NQF level 5 or accredited specialised courses. Certification: OEM/OSM Certification (e.g. Oracle, MCSE Data Platform, OCP Solaris, Redhat Linux or MCSE. 
Experience: 2-3 years’ experience or internship in computer science or information technology. Experience and exposure in the Data Centre environment will be an added advantage. 
Technical Competencies Description 
Knowledge of: System Programming. Basic project management. Operating system. Z/OS, Z/LINUX, Z/VM and other software tools i.e. BMC, CA, could include Oracle certified Professional, MCSE Data Platform, Mainframe, 
OCP Solaris, Redhat Linux or MCSE, CA-7, MySQL. IT hardware and software. 
Interpersonal/behavioural competencies: Active listening; Attention to Detail; Analytical thinking; Continuous Learning; Disciplined; Resilience; and Stress Management 
Other Special Requirements N/A.
 
How to apply 
To 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 egovsupport@sita.co.za OR call 080 1414 882 
CV`s sent to the above email addresses will not be considered. 
 
Closing Date: 07 October 2024 
 
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.