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STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA)
 

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VACANCY - 1362 
REFERENCE NR : VAC00107 
JOB TITLE : Senior System Analyst 
JOB LEVEL : D2 
SALARY : R 620 597 - R 930 895 
REPORT TO : Technical Manager: Digital Services DIVISION : ADM: Apps Development & Maintain 
DEPT : ADM: AM: SOCPEN 
LOCATION : SITA Centurion 
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal/External) 
 
Purpose of the job 
To manage and or execute the process to transform business requirements (functional & non-functional) into a set of software requirements that specify the software solution to be provided in terms of detailed requirements in accordance with ICT standards and the enterprise architecture for Government. 
 
Key Responsibility Areas 
• Lead team/s to ensure effective and efficient operations and that all the resources are utilised optimally. This must be done in accordance with SITA Policy Framework; 
• Manage, develop and implement Architectural and Governance mechanisms for the Software Development section to improve interoperability of government systems and quality of services and deliverables 
• Manage Analysis and Design project commitments spanning multiple environments to ensure that it is successfully delivered 
• Manage and or develop analysis and design work packages for integrated software components, taking into consideration SITAs software development stack and doing this in accordance with ICT standards and the enterprise architecture for Government 
• Manage and or conduct activities to develop Application Service Specifications in accordance with ICT standards and the enterprise architecture for Government
• Participate in procurement of integrated IT solutions in accordance with ICT standards and the enterprise architecture for Government, and within the SITA Supply Chain Management governance framework 
• Participate in execution of comprehensive software test activities in accordance with SITA Test Methods and Testing Techniques using SITA approved Testing Tools 
• Manage and execute packaging and releasing of integrated IT software components in accordance with ICT standards and the enterprise architecture for Government
• Ensure that resources (including self) are kept abreast of the latest industry developments and ensure that appropriate technologies are used for knowledge management so as to ensure innovation and improved productivity. 
 
Qualifications and Experience 
Minimum: 3-year National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in an ICT related field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology and Engineering). 
Experience: 6 - 7 years’ experience in the ICT field, including IT Governance, systems development, implementation and maintenance / enhancements of solutions operational responsibility in a corporate/public sector organisation. Experience in solution analysis and design. Experience in developing software. Experience in data modelling. Experience in software component integration. 
 
Technical Competencies Description 
Knowledge of: Corporate Governance; ICT Governance and Compliance; Development, methodologies; 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; Legislative environment and IT Legislation; COTS (Commercial of the Shelf) Products; OSS (Open Source Software) Products; Project Management; Application Maintenance and Support; Hosting and Converged Communication; Enterprise architecture framework (TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF, MODAF, GWEA Framework, MIOS); Object Orientation; Agile and Waterfall Methodologies; Model Driven Architectures; Distributed Architectures/Service Orientated Architectures; Solution Architecture and Database Design. 
 
Technical competencies: Application Development, Application Maintenance and Support, System Development, System Maintenance & Support, Architecture, Business Analysis, Business Writing, Customer Relationship Management, Hosting Management, Implementation Management, Information Security and Application Protection, IT Project Management, IT Service Management, Research & Innovation, IT Risk Management, and Systems Administration. 
 
Interpersonal/behavioural competencies: Attention to Detail, Analytical thinking, and Resilience. 
 
 
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. 
 
• 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. 
 
Closing Date: 17 January 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.







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VACANCY - 1363 
REFERENCE NR : VAC00320/24 
JOB TITLE : Solution Architect 
JOB LEVEL : D2 
SALARY : R 620 597 – R 930 895 
REPORT TO : Lead Solution Architect 
DIVISION : National and Regional Consulting Services 
DEPT : Technical Consulting Services 
LOCATION : SITA Erasmuskloof 
POSITION STATUS Permanent (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 thereto so as to deliver quality products in a controlled environment; 
• Create contextual, conceptual, logical and physical Solution Architecture and direct and quality assure solution and software development; 
• Participate in the development and implementation of Architectural mechanisms for ICT Solutions to improve interoperability of government systems; and 
• 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’ experience 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, solution design, solution development, architecture, 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, Open Up, 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. 
 
Technical Competencies: Architecture, Enterprise ICT Governance (Policies & Legislation) IT Project Management, Project/Programme Management, Vendor/Supplier Management. Interpersonal/behavioural competencies: Active listening. 
 
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 
CV`s sent to the above email addresses will not be considered. 
 
Closing Date: 17 January 2024 
 
Disclaimer
SITA is Employment Equity employer and this position will be filled based on Employment Equity Plan. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. 
• 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 accepted.