Job Opportunity: Senior Software Developer at the State Information Technology Agency (SITA)
Reference Number: VAC00695
Job Title: Senior Software Developer
Job Level: D2
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Salary Range: R 620,597 – R 930,895
Report to: Technical Manager
Division: Application Maintenance
Department: ADM: Digital Services
Location: SITA Centurion
Position Status: 48-Months – Fixed Term Contract (Internal & External)
Purpose of the Job: Lead the design, implementation, debugging, documentation, release, and maintenance of software-based solutions. Write code and enhance software/systems in line with ICT standards and government enterprise architecture.
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Key Responsibility Area:
- Lead the design and development of new features for software systems and improve existing ones.
- Implement, debug, document, and release software solutions.
- Provide maintenance and enhancement support for existing systems.
- Supervise the Software development team.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum: 3-year National Higher Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in ICT (Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology, or Engineering) or related field.
- Experience: 6-7 years of experience with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including solution development and operational responsibility in a large corporate/public sector organization.
- Experience in solution analysis, development, implementation, and maintenance/enhancements of systems within the corporate/public sector.
- Leadership competency in software development teams.
- Planning, estimations, and execution management of software development deliverables.
- Development of efficient and effective IT solutions to complex business problems.
- Extensive experience with various database management systems and programming languages.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks and report status.
- Experience in customer interaction.
Technical Competencies Description:
- Strong understanding of computer science, including algorithms, data structures, operating systems, and databases.
- Familiarity with ICT Governance and Compliance Governance (e.g., Cobit and ITIL).
- Ability to design test plans based on software requirements specifications.
- Broad and extensive knowledge of the software development process and technologies.
- Proficiency in design techniques, tools, and principles related to software requirements specifications, models, and designs.
- Strong knowledge of user interfaces.
- Expertise in solution integration strategies and tools.
How to Apply: To apply, please visit the e-Government Portal at www.eservices.gov.za and follow these steps:
- Register using your ID and personal information.
- Use the received one-time pin to complete the registration.
- Log in using your username and password.
- Click on “Employment & Labour.”
- Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create a profile, update your profile, browse, and apply for jobs.
For queries and support, contact egovsupport@sita.co.za or call 080 1414 882.
Please note that CVs sent to the above email addresses will not be considered