STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA) VACANCIES

 
 
VACANCY
REFERENCE NR : VAC00302/27, VAC00303/27, VAC00304/27, VAC00232/27, 
VAC00233/27, VAC00234/27, VAC00236/27, VAC00237/27, 
VAC00238/27, & VAC00239/27 
JOB TITLE : Junior Specialist Information System Security X10 
JOB LEVEL : C1 
SALARY : R 257 888 – R 386 832 
REPORT TO : Consultant: Information Security Services 
DIVISION : Service Management 
DEPART : Operations 
LOCATION : SITA Centurion 
POSITION STATUS : 36 – Months – Fixed Term Contract (Internal & External) 
 
Purpose of the job 
Perform ongoing monitoring of the information and communication technology events and alerts, assess potential risks and incidents, monitor industry notifications and provides second level information security incident resolution in a Security Operation Center (SOC), in shift working environment. 
 
Key Responsibility Areas 

• Cyber security responsibilities. 
• Perform security monitoring and incident handling to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information assets is not altered. 
• Maintain a broad knowledge of security technologies, products and emerging ICT and IS threats. 
• SOC responsibilities. 
• Perform protective monitoring of the information and communication technologies events and alerts for malicious activity using Security 
• Incident and Event Management (SIEM) tools. 
• Respond to and investigate events/alerts, assist with developing new security monitoring use cases, and ensure investigated activities are properly recorded and followed up with relevant support teams. 

 
Qualifications and Experience 
Minimum: Senior Certificate / Matric Information Technology or Information Security industry product certification such as Security +, CCNA or Certificate in Computer Science or Information Technology or Network Management, etc. 
Certificate: ITIL foundation and COBIT 5 Introduction will be an added advantage. At least one of the following certifications will be an advantage: Security+, Network+, A+, CCSA, CCSE, GCIA, GCIH, GNFA, and CCNP. 
Experience: 1-2 years Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Infrastructure or Information Security (IS) or application life cycle management which may include the following: 

• Experience of information technology or information security with firewalls, routers or antivirus appliances will be an advantage. 
• Experience or worked in help desk. 
• Experience of information security operations and security operation center will be an advantage; and 
• Experience of information system security technical standards (e.g.: SSL certificates, anti-virus protection, etc.) will be an advantage. 

 
Technical Competencies Description 
Knowledge of: Good infrastructure and technology experience including demonstrable understanding of security operations. Good knowledge of security issues inherent in common corporate environments. Experience using Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) toolsets. Good working knowledge of various security technologies such as network and application firewalls, host intrusion prevention and anti-virus (i.e. CSSP, Security+, etc.). Good infrastructure and technology skills, including knowledge of computer networks, operating systems, software, hardware and security (Network +, CompTIA A+, etc.). 
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 egovsupport@sita.co.za  OR call 080 1414 882 
CV`s sent to the above email addresses will not be considered 
 
Closing Date: 19 February 2026 
 
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. 

 
 
 
 

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 VACANCY 
REFERENCE NR : VAC01018/25 
JOB TITLE : Executive Supply Chain Management 
JOB LEVEL : E5 
SALARY : R 1 978 245 - R2 967 368 
REPORT TO : Managing Director 
DIVISION : Executive Supply Chain Management 
DEPT : Executive Supply Chain Management 
LOCATION : SITA Erasmuskloof 
POSITION STATUS : 5 - Years – Fixed Term Contract (Internal & External) 
 
Purpose of the job 
To provide leadership, vision, direction, and structure to the supply chain management function internally, to drive commercially inspired supplier intelligence, build and run a value-added demand management capability, and work with broad stakeholders in refining and modernising the entire supply chain management system of the state. Facilitate the transformation of the IT industry through supply chain management to ensure the development of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs). 
 
Key Responsibility Areas 

• Develop and lead the implementation of the annual supply chain management strategy that is aligned to the government and SITA Act. 
• Drive the transformation and implementation of the procurement business model by refining and modernizing supply chain management processes within SITA and government-wide. 
• Lead internal supply chain management function (contracts management, demand management, centre of excellence, and procurement) and facilitate government-wide procurement of IT goods and services. 
• Build and run a value-added demand management capability that will enable the state to exploit the purchasing of IT goods and services. 
• Develop and implement overarching policies, procedures, systems, structures, and frameworks for customer and vendor management to deliver best practice procurement and contract management solutions. 
• Drive a commercially inspired supplier intelligence function that enables the state to fully exploit the local and international supply market. 
• Use the inherent capability of the state system to transform the IT industry with a particular focus on empowerment within the marginalised sectors of the country.
• Ensure effective management of resources (i.e., budget/finances, assets) within the Unit. 
• Ensure effective Human Capital Management (Leadership). 
• Manage compliance management processes within the department. 

 
Qualifications and Experience 
Required Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business management, economics, finance, operations, or engineering. 
Experience: A minimum of 12 years of commercial experience in supply chain management and 3+ years working experience at an executive management level, including exposure to the following: 

• Strategic leadership (managing a complex business/organisation successfully) 
• Strategic financial management 
• Strategic people management/development 
• Strategic stakeholder management 
• Strategic policy formulation and successful implementation 
• Developing and implementing sourcing strategies for multiple supply categories. 
• Strategic transformation (change management). 
• Strategic operations management 

 
Technical Competencies Description 
Knowledge & Skills: Sourcing and procurement principles and best practices. Broad industry dynamics on the buy-side. Supply chain management legislative framework and regulatory requirements, as well as an understanding of the standard. Contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal risk. Enterprise risk management and business continuity planning. Finance and/or accounting in terms of budgeting, cost management, financial accounting, treasury, etc. Human resources management. Client relationship management, consultative selling, financial / business management, portfolio/program management, and team/people management. Commercialisation of ICT goods and service supply chain management. Public sector supply chain management Commodity markets, costs, and operational drivers. Experience with modern sourcing and supply chain research management. Research, information gathering, investigative, and report-writing skills. Excellent vendor management skills. Excellent people management, team, and project management. Strong negotiation skills to use for large commercial deals. Outstanding influence, collaboration, communication, and even better listening skills. Excellent stakeholder management. Change management skills and self-awareness to take varying approaches with a dynamic set of stakeholders. Good analytical acumen with the ability to manipulate, analyse and interpret financial and business data. Business acumen and results-oriented. Business intelligence, financial modelling, commercial acumen, and change management. Utilising procurement as a lever to change industries and shape industries in the ICT sector through economic understanding, Transformation Excellent project management. Leadership and strategy development. Excellent presentation skills. Strategic customer management. Strong financial management. 
Leadership Competencies: Collaboration, Communicating and influencing. Outcomes Driven. Planning and organising. Managing People and Driving Performance. Responding to Change and Pressure. Strategic Thinking. Customer Experience. Innovation. Creative Problem-solving. Decision making. Honesty, Integrity & Fairness. 
Behavioural Competencies: Business Development DNA and commercially minded. Strong sense of need for achievement of goals and success. Hard working. Team player. Solution-oriented. Efficient and highly Organised. Entrepreneurial and business acumen. Persuasiveness. Interpersonal skills Proactive. Able to work under extreme pressure. Assertive. Innovative & Willingness to learn. Facilitation skills. 
Other Special Requirements N/A
 
How to apply 
Kindly forward your CV to Malebo.recruitment@sita.co.za stating the position applying for and the relevant reference number. 
 
Closing Date: 19 February 2026 
 
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 -2771 
REFERENCE NR : VAC00960/26 
JOB TITLE : Buyer 
JOB LEVEL : C3 
SALARY : R 351 254 – R 526 880 
REPORT TO : Manager: Procurement 
DIVISION : Supply Chain Management 
DEPARTMENT : RPL: HOD Coastal Region- RPL: CS Shared Services 
LOCATION : SITA Coastal Region (Cape Town/ Gqeberha/ East London) 
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External) 
 
Purpose of the job 
To purchase the best Information Communication Technology goods and services at best value for SITA and government and ensure that supply chain management resources are focused on most priority ICT areas for government. 
 
Key Responsibility Area 

• Process and re-assign purchase requisitions 
• Verification and validation of supporting documents to the process relating to the creation of purchase orders. 
• Creation of Purchase Orders. 
• Monitor compliance with regulations, and any instructions issued by National Treasury from time to time. 
• Facilitate the expediting of purchase orders. 

 
Qualifications and Experience 
Minimum: Grade 12 PLUS 1-2 Year National Higher Certificate in Business Management/ Logistics and/ or Commercial law or any qualification in the relevant discipline equivalent to NQF level 5. 
Experience: 2-3 Years’ experience within the Supply Chain Management and Procurement environment. ICT procurement experience will be an advantage Experience in Public Sector Procurement would be an added advantage, with exposure to the following: Public Finance Management Act Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes and Regulations Treasury Regulations. 
 
Technical Competencies Description 
Knowledge of: Basic Knowledge and understanding of: Procurement and supply chain best practices SCM/Procurement processes, procedures and transaction systems Knowledge and market understanding of the ICT environment Purchasing and order management knowledge with emphasis on quick turnaround times for clients and Lines of Business Demand forecasting and planning Facilitation of supplier negotiations Supply Value Chain analysis Legal aspects for Procurement Tender administration and management Contract management and purchasing Order management/Procure-to-pay. 
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: 18 February 2026 
 
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 -2768 
REFERENCE NR : VAC01022/26 
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 : 12 – 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: 16 February 2026 
 
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.