STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA)

VACANCY - 3154 

REFERENCE NR : VAC00903/25 

JOB TITLE : Senior Software Developer (EGL) 

JOB LEVEL : D2 

SALARY : R 651 627 - R 977 440 

REPORT TO : Technical Manager 

DIVISION : Application 

DEPARTMENT : AM: SAPS Unique 

LOCATION : SITA Centurion 

POSITION STATUS : 36 – Months - Fixed Term Contractor (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. 

·       Perform software systems coding assignments. 

·       Supervision of the Software development team. 

Qualifications and Experience 

Minimum: Matric (Grade 12) 

Experience: 6 - 7 Years’ experience with full software development lifecycle (SLDC), within systems development, implementation and maintenance / enhancements of solutions in the corporate sector organisation. The experience must include Good solid programming of the following languages EGL jcl,bcobol  JavaScript, sql and Oracle Database knowledge.

Technical Competencies Description 

Understanding of user requirement process. Knowledge of bcobol, cobol software development process and its technologies computer science including algorithms, data structures, operating systems and databases. 

Knowledge to design and develop test plans and software simulator to facilitate different levels of testing. 

Knowledge to report the results of different levels of testing report, the discrepancies between the software andits related documents. Development methodologies (e.g. RUP, OpenUp, Agile), SDLC COTS (Commercial of the Shelf) Products Security (Software and Technologies). Comprehensive knowledge of software testing techniques and tools. Comprehensive knowledge and experience with one or more of the major programming languages EGL. 

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: 28 October 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 to with shortlisted candidates only. 

·       CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered. 

VACANCY - 3156 

REFERENCE NR : VAC008461/27 

JOB TITLE : Senior Project Manager 

JOB LEVEL : D3 

SALARY : R 760 490 – R 1 140 736 

REPORT TO : Programme Manager 

DIVISION : Network Cloud & Platform 

DEPARTMENT : Hosting Technology Strategy & Security 

LOCATION : SITA Erasmuskloof 

POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External) 

Purpose of the job 

To manage complex SITA internal/external project(s) following the SITA project management methodology, within a defined service/product/customer portfolio. 

Key Responsibility Area 

• Effectively applies project management principles to initiate and plan the project. 

• Manage product delivery to ensure successful delivery of the project 

• Monitor and Control project activities to ensure successful delivery of the project objectives within budget, scope, time and quality according to plan. 

• Consolidate, Monitor and control Project costs and revenue to ensure delivery of the Project within budget and profitability guidelines. 

• Monitor and Control project risks and issues 

• Close Project according to company policy. 

Qualifications and Experience 

Minimum: 3-year National Diploma / Degree in a relevant discipline - at least NQF level 6. 

Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Prince 2 Practitioner and/or Agile PM Practitioner/Foundation would be an added advantage. 

Experience: A minimum of 7-8 years working experience, including: 

• 4 years Project management experience managing complex projects. 

• 4 years in public / private sector IT environment. 

Technical Competencies Description 

Knowledge of: Public/private sector; Information Technology management; ICT Services; Project Management Office (PMO) Management; PPM methodologies (PMBOK, Agile PM and Prince 2); PPM Governance. Computer Literacy: MS Office; MS Projects. Personal Attributes/Behaviours: Agility/Collaboration/Customer Centricity/Innovation/Empathy/Integrity.

Technical competencies: Architecture; Business Analysis; Business Writing; Customer Relationship Management; Financial Accounting; General Administration; Human Capital Management; IT Project Management; Management Accounting; Product & Service Lifecycle Management; Project/Programme Management; Research & Innovation; IT Risk Management; Software Quality Management; Supply Chain Management; Vendor/Supplier Management; and Corporate Governance. 

Leadership Competencies: Customer Experience; Collaboration; Communicating and Influencing; Honesty, Integrity and Fairness; Outcomes driven; Innovation; Planning and Organising; Creative Problem Solving; Bimodal IT Practice Managing People and Driving Performance; Decision-making; Responding to Change and Pressure; and Strategic Thinking. 

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: 27 October 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 to with shortlisted candidates only. 

● CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.