Job Description

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 Areas

• Lead the design and development of new features for the software systems, and improvement of the existing

ones

• 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.
• Implementation, debugging, documentation and release of the software solutions.
• Provide maintenance and enhancement support of the existing systems
• Perform software systems coding assignments; and
• Supervision of the Software development team.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: 3 years National Higher Diploma/ bachelor's degree in ICT (Computer Science, Information Systems,
Technology and Engineering) or related field.
Experience: 6 - 7 years' experience with full software development lifecycle (SLDC), including solution
development, operational responsibility in a large corporate/public sector organisation. The experience must include
Experience in solution analysis, and development for the development, implementation and
maintenance/enhancements of systems within the corporate/public sector, including Successfully developed and
implemented applications Software development team leadership competency Software development deliverable
efford planning, estimations and execution management Developed efficient and effective IT solutions to diverse
and complex business problems. Extensive experience with a wide variety of database management systems and
maintenance. Extensive experience with a wide variety of programming languages and technologies. Extensive
experience with working on multiple tasks and report status. Experience in interacting with customers.
Technical Competencies Description
Solid understanding of computer science including algorithms, data structures, operating systems and databases.
ICT Governance and Compliance Governance e.g. Cobit and ITIL Strong knowledge to design test plans according
to the software requirements specification. Broad and extensive knowledge of the software development process
and its technologies. Extensive knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of
software requirements specifications, models and designs. Strong knowledge of user interfaces. Strong knowledge
of solution Integration strategies and tools Working knowledge of Cloud Computing Strong knowledge source control
and version control tools like Git and SVN Working knowledge of virtualisation and containerisation (Docker,
Kubernetes) Working knowledge of DevOps (Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Testing,
Continuous Monitoring Infrastructure as Code, Config Management) Working knowledge of Agile Methodologies
(Feature-Driven Development, Test-Driven Development, Scrum, Extreme Programming) Extensive background in
coding Extensive knowledge of software testing techniques and tools Extensive knowledge of software team
leadership IT Quality Management e.g. ISO9001 and CMMI IT Security ICT Standards COTS (Commercial of
the Shelf) Products OSS (Open-Source Software) Products IT Strategies and Architectures Strong knowledge of data
integration tools Execution of Architecture methods and practices e.g. TOGAF and GWEA.
Technical competencies: Application Development, Application Maintenance and Support, Database
Administration.
Leadership competencies: Customer Experience, Collaboration, Communicating and Influencing, and Honesty,
Integrity, 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.
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: 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