Job Description

To research, design, install, test and maintain and enhance software systems write and coding of individual
programmes in accordance with ICT standards and the enterprise architecture for Government.
Key Responsibility Areas

• Develop/ Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency

using SITAs software development stack/ development framework

• Design, develop and support SharePoint solutions and advanced workflows
• Develop core business content types and list/library structures
• Provides high-level expertise in developing complex SharePoint on-premises applications, SharePoint Online

applications, as well as other platforms.

• Configuring and customizing SharePoint systems according to business specifications.
• Coordinate software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met
• Produce detailed specifications and writing the programme codes
• Maintain the integrated IT software components systems once they are up and running; and
• Develop integrated technical service specifications for single or multiple software components to clearly set

direction for procuring or building software components.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: 3 years Diploma / Degree in ICT (Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology and Engineering)
or related field.
Experience: 3 - 5 years' experience with full software development lifecycle (SLDC), within systems development,
implementation and maintenance / enhancements of solutions in the corporate sector organisation.
Technical Competencies Description
Understanding of computer science including algorithms, data structures, operating systems and databases.
Understanding of the user requirement process. Understand various tools and techniques in identifying functional
requirements of software. Knowledge of Governance e.g. Cobit and ITIL Knowledge of the software development
process and its technologies 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 and its related documents. Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of
precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models. Understand the requirements for verification and
validation of design documentations, verify and validate different levels of software/system design. Development
methodologies (e.g. RUP, OpenUp, Agile), SDLC COTS (Commercial of the Shelf) Products Security (Software and
Technologies). Software Development Fundamentals. Software Requirements. Comprehensive knowledge of
software testing techniques and tools Comprehensive knowledge and experience with one or more of the major
programming languages, HTML and JavaScript Skill, Java, Python, PHP, Net etc. Comprehensive knowledge and
experience with one or more of the major database systems, MySQL, MsSQL, Oracle, Mongo, etc Comprehensive
Team-working experience. Minimum of 2 years' experience in developing and supporting SharePoint systems.
Technical Competencies: Application Development, Application Maintenance and Support, Database
Administration.
Other Special Requirements
N/A.
How to apply
To apply please log onto the e-Government Portal 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 December 2025
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.

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

Skills Required