STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA) VACANCIES

STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA)

VACANCY - 2648
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REFERENCE NR : VAC00504/26
JOB TITLE : Solution Architect
JOB LEVEL : D2
SALARY : Market Related
REPORT TO : Lead Solution Architect
DIVISION : National and Regional Consulting
DEPT : Technical Consulting Services
LOCATION : SITA Erasmuskloof
POSITION STATUS : 36 – Months – Fixed Term Contract (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job
To perform the solution analysis and architecture in order to design, develop/procure, package, release, and maintain/enhance ICT solutions and systems, in accordance with ICT standards and the enterprise architecture for Government. This includes the analysis and design required for the development of Solution Architecture and the integration thereof with the other applicable Enterprise Architecture domains (Business Architecture, Information/Data Architecture, Application Architecture, Technology Architecture and Security Architecture)

Key Responsibility Areas

Support lines of business in developing and implementing solutions strategies and roadmaps to ensure a comprehensive and integrated government ICT ecosystem.
Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of governance and monitor the adherence there deliver quality products in a controlled environment.
Create contextual, conceptual, logical and physical Solution Architecture and direct and quality assure solution and software development.
Create contextual, conceptual, logical and physical Solution Architecture and direct and quality assure solution and software development government systems.
Programmes/projects management, development/ procurement and maintenance of projects so as to meet service delivery commitments.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: 3-year National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in an ICT-related field.
Experience: 6 - 7 years in the ICT field, including solution analysis, development and architecture with leadership, general management, operational responsibility in a large corporate/public sector organization including 4 years’ experience in solution analysis, development and architecture for the development, implementation and maintenance/enhancements of ICT systems within the corporate/public sector, including: Strategic thinking and leadership abilities; Successfully developed and implemented applications; Demonstrated project management competency and the execution of multiple projects, including managing resources across multiple projects; and Developed efficient and effective IT solutions to diverse and complex business problems. 3 years’ experience in solution design and modelling including Solution design translating business requirements into proposed solutions within both the existing and planned future ICT landscape, Conceptual solution models; Logical solution models; Physical solution models; and Solution architecture documentation describing the design and models.

Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: ICT Governance and Compliance Governance e.g. Cobit and ITIL Development, Integration, and Implementation Methodologies Development methodologies (RUP, OpenUp, Agile), SDLC (ISO9001, ISOIEC12207) IT Quality Management e.g. ISO9001 and CMMI IT Security and Standards COTS (Commercial of the Shelf) Products OSS (Open Source Software) Products IT Strategies and Architectures Execution of Architecture methods and practices e.g. TOGAF and GWEA Development (.NET Framework, Java Framework, Other IDE) Enterprise architecture framework (TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF, MODAF, GWEA Framework, MIOS) Security (Software and Technologies) Portal (HTML, CSS, JAVA scripting, Portlets with various integrations) Interfacing and Integration (Middleware Technologies) Entity Relationship Diagrams Governance Processes and Standards (COBIT, ITIL, UML) Project Management Business Process Management Notation Business Development Business Process Management Stakeholder Management Customer Relationship Management People Management Negotiations Communication Computer skills
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: 03 December 2025

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.
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 performance contract, assessment recommendation, verification of the applicants’ documents (Qualifications), and reference checking.
Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.

VACANCY -2658
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REFERENCE NR : VAC00884
JOB TITLE : Advanced Software Developer
JOB LEVEL : D3
SALARY : R 760 490 – R 1 140 736
REPORT TO : Technical Manager
DIVISION : Application Development & Maintenance
DEPARTMENT : AM: Digital Services
LOCATION : SITA Centurion
POSITION STATUS : 24 - Months - Fixed Term Contract (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job
To develop, test, implement, debug, document, release, maintenance and enhancement of integrated software applications, in accordance with ICT standards and the enterprise architecture for Government.

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 customisation projects spanning multiple environments to ensure that it is successfully delivered.
Lead and develop/ customise 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.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum:3-year National Diploma in IT / Degree in Software Engineering/ Computer Science /Information Technology or relevant qualification equivalent to NQF Level 6.
Certification: Vendor certification for applications will be an added advantage.
Experience: A minimum 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:
o Successfully developed and implemented applications
o Software development team leadership competency
o Software development deliverable effort planning, estimations and execution management
o Developed efficient and effective IT solutions to diverse and complex business problems.
o Extensive experience with a wide variety of database management systems and maintenance.
o Extensive experience with a wide variety of programming languages and technologies.
o Extensive experience with working on multiple tasks and report status. Experience in interacting with customers.
Technical experience: Comprehensive knowledge and experience with.NET Framework, one or more of the major programming languages, C#, ASP.NET MVC, HTML. Comprehensive knowledge and experience with one or more of the major database systems, MySQL, MsSQL, Oracle, MS Access, etc Comprehensive Teamworking experience. Strong knowledge of source control and version control tools.

Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge 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.
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: 03 December 2025

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.
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 performance contract, assessment recommendation, verification of the applicants’ documents (Qualifications), and reference checking.
Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.

VACANCY - 2643
REFERENCE NR : VAC00095/26
JOB TITLE : Lead Consultant: FAS
JOB LEVEL : D3
SALARY : R 760 490 – R 1 140 736
REPORT TO : Senior Manager
DIVISION : Apps Development & Maintain
DEPARTMENT : Transversal and Unique Systems
LOCATION : SITA Centurion
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job
To lead and to manage teams across various projects to provide specialized functional application support services relating to specific application systems according to service elements as specified in the applicable service level agreements.

Key Responsibility Area

To manage and provide Functional Application Support services across multiple disciplinary projects, teams and clientele
To manage Business Advisory Services.
Manage the Implementation of functional system enhancements/changes in accordance with client requests and business processes.
Provide Integrated Management information support solutions to clients and management.
Pro-actively manage risks that might affect SITA’s performance and service delivery to clients.
To ensure a financially stable environment.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: 3-Year National Diploma / Degree in ICT or Business Management – at least NQF level 6 or related IT qualification, certified alternative equivalent @ NQF Level 6.
Experience: 7-8 years’ experience of Functional Application Support in the ICT services/industry.

Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: Good understanding of the functional application support processes (Business processes, policies and/or business operations). Business Process Management (BPM). Software integration testing, system integration testing, user acceptance testing and implementation of acceptance testing procedures. Understanding of enterprise business systems. ICT strategies and development of operational plans. Good ICT industry experience with Application development / support trends (new/unusual/ground-breaking solutions). Software configuration/release management principles. System implementation methodologies. Managing ICT Projects. Knowledge of data management. Information management. People management. Financial management. Customer Relationship management. Functional Support Methodologies. IT Security standards and practices. Service management principles. Thorough understanding/expert knowledge of the SDLC and functional application support processes. Business process analysis and practices. Research and Policy analysis. Testing (Unit, Integration, UAT, test plan design and development etc.). User support. URS Development. ITIL (Change management, Problem Management, Release Management, Request /incident management). System functionality assessment. Interface management. Advisory services. Data analysis. Quality management. Management standards/policies. Implementation support. Information management. People development. Data Capturing. Relationship/conflict management. Communication. Project management (PMBOK, PRINCE II). Problem solving and decision making. Business Development. End user Training. Procedure Manual Development. Standard operating procedures ITIL, COBIT, CMMI, QuEST, ISO Standards.
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: 02 December 2025

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.
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 performance contract, assessment recommendation, verification of the applicants’ documents (Qualifications), and reference checking.
Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.

VACANCY – 2661

REFERENCE NR: VAC00110/24
JOB TITLE: Manager Compliance: Facilities Physical Security (NKP)
JOB LEVEL: D2
SALARY: R 651 627 - R 977 440
REPORT TO: Senior Manager Physical Security
DIVISION: Human Capital Management
DEPARTMENT: Facilities Management & Physical Security
LOCATION: SITA Erasmuskloof

POSITION STATUS: Permanent (Internal & External) Purpose of the job

The role will be responsible for implementing and monitoring compliance in terms of security policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols for SITA Regional Offices, National Key Points as well as managing physical security systems to ensure operation and functionality and monitoring organizational compliance with the physical security regulatory framework.

Key Responsibility Area
• Monitor security policies, programs or procedures to ensure compliance with internal security policies, licensing requirements, or applicable government security requirements, policies, and directives.
• Analyse and evaluate regional security operations and National Key Points to identify risks or opportunities for improvement through auditing, review, or assessment.
• Implement of SITA standards and processes for regional offices in alignment with the National regulations and ensure compliance thereof.
• Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches. Qualifications and Experience

Minimum: 3-year National Higher Diploma National First Degree in criminal justice, management, law, and or social science disciplines or any relevant qualification equivalent to NQF level 6.
Certification: Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) or NIA Security Management certification will be an added advantage.
Experience: 6 - 7 years security management experience of which 3 years must have been within a practical NKP physical Security or operations security management environment. Technical Competencies Description Sound Knowledge and Understanding of Public Safety and Security Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions Law and Government Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, NKP Critical Infrastructure Regulations , MPSS and MISS and other relevant and security directives, legislation and regulations Computers and Electronics Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including various security systems.
Technical Competencies: Information Management. Corporate Governance. Company Secretary, Legal, Internal Audit, Risk 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: 02 December 2025

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.
● 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 performance contract, assessment recommendation, 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 - 2659
REFERENCE NR : VAC00955/26 / & VAC00956/26
JOB TITLE : Senior Software Developer X2
JOB LEVEL : D2
SALARY : R 651 627 - R 977 440
REPORT TO : Technical Manager
DIVISION : Application Development & Maintenance
DEPARTMENT : Applications Development
LOCATION : SITA Centurion
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

Leads Code Reviews for accuracy and functionality, participate in suggesting and supporting coding best practices and provide feedback on code quality.
Supervision of the Software development team.
Provide maintenance and enhancement support of the existing systems.
Implementation, debugging, documentation and release of the software solutions.
Lead the design and development of new features for the software systems, and improvement of the existing ones.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: 3-Year National Diploma in IT / Degree in Software Engineering/ Computer Science /Information Technology or relevant qualification equivalent to NQF Level 6.
Experience: 6-7 years’ experience in oracle database administration. Lifecycle (SLDC), within systems development, implementation and maintenance / enhancements of solutions in the corporate 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 efford 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.
Working knowledge of microservices architecture and angular.

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

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: 01 December 2025

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.
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 into with shortlisted candidates only.
CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.

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