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Portfolio Manager

REFERENCE NR : VAC01200-24
JOB TITLE : Portfolio Manager
JOB LEVEL : D5
SALARY : R 1 035 817 – R 1 553 726
REPORT TO : HOD EPMO
DIVISION : Corporate and Digital Strategy
DEPT : Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO)
LOCATION : SITA Erasmuskloof, Pretoria
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job
To apply effective portfolio management principles to coordinate an allocated portfolio of services, programmes and projects, to ensure that clients’ and SITA internal projects are planned, executed and finalised according to budget and to ensure the successful implementation of proposed solutions using SITA project management methodology, realising the expected benefit

Key Responsibility Areas

Effectively applies Portfolio Management principles to Initiate and Plan the Portfolio.
Effectively applies portfolio management principles to assist SITA Management to align the portfolio with SITA Strategic plan.
Direct and manage portfolio execution to successful deliver the subsidiary programme and projects, within the portfolio.
Plan and optimize the effective utilization of resources throughout the delivery of the portfolio including training, mentoring and coaching of project teams.
Consolidate, Monitor and control Programme costs and revenue to ensure delivery of the Programme`s objectives within budget, scope, time and quality according to plan. Including integrated change control and configuration management.
Consolidate, monitor and control costs and revenue to ensure the delivery of the portfolio within budget and profitability guidelines.
Perform quality control of portfolio.
Consolidate, review and report portfolio performance.
Conduct good Portfolio governance, including configuration management, contracting, Programme governance meetings, risk management, issue management, quality assurance and corporate governance adherence.

Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualification: 3-year National Diploma / Degree in Business Management / Project Management / Information Technology/ Computer Science – at NQF level 6.
Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Prince 2 Practitioner, and/or Agile Project Manager Certification and/or Programme/Portfolio Management certification. will be advantageous.
Experience: A minimum of 8 – 10 years working experience in a leadership role in a project/programme/portfolio management environment, including experience in: 4 years as Specialist/ Manager in a public/private IT sector organisation;3 years Project Management experience; 3 years PPM/PMO Governance.

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: Business Intelligence & Analytics, Business Writing, Customer Advocacy Management (Consultancy), Customer Relationship Management, Database Administration, Financial Accounting, General Administration, Human Capital Management, Enterprise ICT Governance (Policies & Legislation), Information Management, IT Project Management, IT Service Management, Knowledge Management, Management Accounting, Product & Service Lifecycle Management, Project/Programme Management, Research & Innovation, IT Risk Management, Software Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, 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, Strategic Thinking.
Interpersonal/behavioural competencies: Active listening, Attention to Detail, Analytical thinking, Continuous Learning, Disciplined, Empathy, Inclusivity, Resilience, Stress Management.

Consultant Project Management Training and Reporting

REFERENCE NR : VAC01198/22
JOB TITLE : Consultant Project Management Training and Reporting
JOB LEVEL : D2
SALARY : R 651 627 – R 977 440
REPORT TO : Lead Consultant: PM Standards and Reporting (COE)
DIVISION : Corporate and Digital Strategy
DEPT : Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO)
LOCATION : SITA Erasmuskloof
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job
To define, maintain and ensure implementation of best practices, defined and repeatable methodologies and procedures to focus and improve SITA project/program methodology as well as to be responsible for training, driving score carding, metrics and other project management improvements.

Key Responsibility Areas

Provide training to the project management community to improve project management maturity.
Design and oversee the development and implementation of Portfolio Programme and Project Management (PPM)
toolsets to automate governance, reporting and PPM processes.
Define, maintain and implement best practice project management standards and processes focused to improve
SITA project and programme governance and performance
Monitor and report on project and service portfolio performance
Provide system capability and support for the budgeting process and planning and monitoring/controlling of the
budget so that the expenditure is within the approved Budget.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: 3-year National Diploma / Degree in a Business Management / Project Management / Information Technology/ Computer Science – at least NQF level 6.
Professional Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Prince 2 Practitioner and/or Agile Project Management Certification will be advantageous.
Experience: 6 – 7 years working experience in a project/programme management office, including expertise in: 3 – 7 years Project Management training experience 3 – 7 years Project Governance and Project standards development and implementation experience 3 – 7 years Programme/Project Management.

Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: Public sector / Government organization; Information Technology management; ICT Services; System Engineering methods and Governance; Project Management Office (PMO) Management;
Project management methodologies (PMBOK, Agile PM and Prince 2); PPM Governance; PPM Systems. Computer Literacy: SITA Business Planning system (BPS), Oracle ERP; Project Schedule Management (PSM); Oracle Time & Labour (OTL); MS Office; MS Projects.
Technical Competencies: Business Analysis, Business Intelligence & Analytics, Business Writing, Customer
Relationship Management, Financial Accounting, General Administration, Human Capital Management, Enterprise ICT Governance (Policies & Legislation), Information Management, IT Project Management, IT Service Management, Knowledge Management, Product & Service Lifecycle Management, Project/Programme Management, Research &
Innovation.
Interpersonal/behavioural competencies: Active listening, Attention to Detail, Analytical thinking, Continuous Learning, Disciplined, Empathy, Inclusivity, Resilience, Stress Management.

Lead Consultant: System Testing

REFERENCE NR : VAC01059/25
JOB TITLE : Lead Consultant: System Testing
JOB LEVEL : D3
SALARY : R 760 490 – R 1 140 736
REPORT TO : Head of Department
DIVISION : Corporate and Digital Strategy
DEPT : Norms Standards & Quality
LOCATION : SITA Centurion
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job
To lead and direct the System Testing section and to manage or execute the system testing services adopted standards, processes and procedures.

Key Responsibility Areas

Lead, manage, and implement strategies manage the section to ensure effective and efficient operations that all
resources are utilized optimally. This must be done in accordance with the SITA policy framework.
Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of governance mechanisms for Test and QA,
monitor the adherence thereto so as to deliver quality product in a controlled environment
Lead, Manage, Execute System Testing programmes/ project spanning multiple environments to ensure that it is
successfully delivered
Participates in automated and system testing phases of programmes/projects spanning multiple environments to
ensure that it is successfully delivered
Lead, manage and develop work packages for testing components taking into consideration SITAs software
development stack ICT standards and enterprise architecture for Governance
Lead, manage, and develop testing components using SITA test methods and Testing technique using SITA
approved tools
Lead, manage and execute maintenance of testing components using SITA test methods and testing techniques
using SITA approved testing tools.
Lead manage and execute comprehensive system test activities in accordance with SITA test methods and testing
techniques using SITA approved testing tools
Lead and manage multiple stakeholders’ relationship according to stakeholder’s relationship management plans
to unable effective management and improvement of stakeholder’s relationships
Ensure that resource (including self) is kept abreast of latest industry development and ensure that appropriate
technologies are used for knowledge as to ensure innovation improved for productivity.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in ICT related field (computer science Information Systems, Technology, and
Engineering) or equivalent. ISTQB certification.
Experience: 7-8 years’ experience in the ICT field, IT Governance, IT Planning, System Development, Procurement, implementation, and maintenance/enhancements of an integrated solution across multiple hardware and software platforms with projects leadership, management, operational responsibility in a large corporate/ public sector organization 4-5 years’ experience in System Testing professions including the application of testing technique, interpretation of solution design, architectures, walkthroughs the inspections, functions, and non-function test concepts, and manual software testing.

Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: ICT Governance compliance Development Methodologies Programming language Implementation Methodology IT Quality Management Business process management General business management General Human Resource management General ICT Procurement General Financial Management IT Security ICT Standard Legislative environment and IT Legislation Integration Methodologies COTS (Commercial Of The Shelf) product OSS (Open Source Software) product IT strategy and architectures Project Management Data Management Application
Maintenance and Support User Support and Training Application Testing Hosting and converged Communication.

Software Developer (JAVA)

REFERENCE NR : VAC07989/25
JOB TITLE : Software Developer (JAVA)
JOB LEVEL : C5
SALARY : R 478 420 – R 717 630
REPORT TO : Technical Manager
DIVISION : Applications Development and Maintenance
DEPT : Application Development Services
LOCATION : SITA Centurion
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job
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;
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 in Java and Angular programming, full software development lifecycle (SLDC), within systems development, implementation and maintenance / enhancements of solutions in the corporate sector organisation.

Technical Competencies Description
A comprehensive knowledge of Angular and Java programming, both 3-5 years. Working knowledge of computer
science including algorithms, data structures, operating systems and databases. Experience in Web Application
Technologies (Servlets, JSF, EL, JSP, JSTL, HTML, CSS, BOOTSFACES, PRIMEFACES, etc.). Working knowledge of
the user requirement process. Experience using the following application servers to develop: Oracle WebLogic and
WildFly or JAVA related application servers. Knowledge and develop solutions according to software requirements
specification. Working knowledge of the software development process and its technologies. Working knowledge of
user interfaces. Working knowledge of source control and version control tools like Git and SVN. Understanding 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). Working knowledge of software testing techniques and tools.
Technical Competencies: Application Development, Application Maintenance and Support, Database and
Application Administration.

Human Capital Business Partner

REFERENCE NR : VAC00284/26
JOB TITLE : Human Capital Business Partner
JOB LEVEL : D2
SALARY : R 651 627 – R 977 440
REPORT TO : HOD: Regional Management
DIVISION : Human Capital Management
DEPT : RPL: CS Human Capital Management
LOCATION : SITA East London/Bhisho/ King Williams Town
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal/External)

Purpose of the job
To provide the strategic interface between HR and designated division to embed a strategic approach to human capital management that results in more effective customer facing delivery.

Key Responsibility Areas

Ensure implementation, measurement and monitoring of Human Capital strategy in order to translate the
corporate objectives into measurable action.
Provide strategic interface to divisional management/stakeholders through the provision of high-quality guidance
and support in developing and progressing people management solutions to achieve business objectives
Use Human Capital planning to identify people management requirements performance issues and establish
credibility as an expert in strategic HR within an operational service
Exert a dynamic influence over stakeholders to establish credibility as an expert in strategic HR within an
operational service
Coach, support, mentor and challenge management in the application of HR policies and practices, provide advice
and guidance on complex HR issues in order to minimize risk and financial exposure
Work in partnership with other cross functional HR units to ensure integration in programs/projects/ policy
development and the enhancement of information provision and services to customers
Ensure that all relevant legislative requirements, including those related to diversity, sexual orientation, disability
and age are embedded in the redress of the previous imbalances and in equities
Manage and empower staff.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: 3-year National Diploma /Degree in Human Resources or Social Sciences.
Experience: 6 – 7 years working experience as a Human Capital Management Generalist in a corporate/public sector
organisation. Advanced knowledge of human capital policies and processes and how these can enable business
performance.

Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge & Skills: Strong practical knowledge of all areas of HCM: change management, organisational
development, employee relations, transformation and BBBEE, talent and performance management, learning and
development, rewards and benefits, payroll, talent acquisition, workforce planning, HC analysis, employee retention
and engagement. Excellent practical knowledge Human Capital Management policies, theories and principles. Ability
to maintain supreme levels of ethical behaviour and confidentiality. A good knowledge of reward systems, payroll
systems and workflow. Ability to work independently and within teams. Ability to initiate/manage cross functional
teams and multi-disciplinary projects Ability to identify opportunities for improvement. Ability to impart and
share knowledge and skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure. Working knowledge of
relevant local labour legislation. Practical knowledge of remuneration.
Interpersonal/behavioural competencies: Active listening, Attention to Detail; Analytical thinking; Continuous
Learning; Disciplined; Empathy; Inclusivity; and Resilience

Senior Manager Procurement: Order Management & Provincial Procurement

REFERENCE NR : VAC00341/26
JOB TITLE : Senior Manager Procurement: Order Management & Provincial Procurement
JOB LEVEL : D4
SALARY : R 887 541 – R 1 331 311
REPORT TO : HOD Basic Sourcing
DIVISION : Supply Chain Management
DEPT : Procurement
LOCATION : SITA Erasmuskloof, Pretoria
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job
To manage order management services and Provincial SCM operations oversight by implementing basic sourcing methodologies, policies, and processes to ensure service delivery, reduce costs and drive value creation.

Key Responsibility Areas

Develop and implement basic sourcing and order management strategies, processes, procedures and tools that
will enable basic sourcing best practices
Manage, execute and report sourcing strategies, processes and activities for identified basic commodities on ICT
and Non-ICT Clusters to achieve business operational efficiencies
Ensure compliance to procurement policies and related legislative framework i.e. acclimatize with the changes in
legislation and National Treasury requirements etc
Manage resources (i.e. budgets/finances/assets) within the business unit in order to ensure the efficient
operations
Manage human resources in order to ensure the efficient operation of the business unit
Develop, submit and provide quality assurance for submissions required within the basic sourcing function
Manage, monitor, analyze and report on basic sourcing related risks, exposures and trends.

Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualification: 3-year National Higher Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in: Commerce/ Engineering/IT
/Supply Chain /Logistics/Law; or NQF Equivalent.
Experience: 8 – 9 years practical experience within the public sector and/or private sector with a minimum of 2
years on ICT related commodities and a minimum of 3 year within a managerial position.

Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: Procurement and supply chain best practices SCM/Procurement processes, procedures, and
transaction systems Knowledge and market understanding of the ICT environment Basic Sourcing with emphasis on
a quick turnaround for Lines of Business Demand forecasting and planning Strategy development and
implementation Facilitation of supplier negotiations financial management and cost analysis Supply Value Chain
analysis Risk management Legal aspects for Procurement Stakeholder management Tender administration and
management Contract management and purchasing.

Senior Manager Strategic Procurement

REFERENCE NR : VAC00342/26
JOB TITLE : Senior Manager Strategic Procurement
JOB LEVEL : D4
SALARY : R 887 541 – R 1 331 311
REPORT TO : HOD Procurement
DIVISION : Supply Chain Management
DEPT : Procurement
LOCATION : SITA Erasmuskloof, Pretoria
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job
To develop, implement and manage the strategic sourcing function within SITA.

Key Responsibility Areas

To develop and maintain strategies to achieve and maintain higher levels of customer satisfaction
To develop and maintain a process by which vendors are selected and managed in accordance with established
guidelines and best practices
To develop and maintain strategies to achieve and maintain higher levels of customer satisfaction
Manage human resources in order to ensure the efficient operation of the business unit
Develop and implement improved strategic sourcing policies.

Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualification: 3-year National Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in: Commerce/Engineering/IT /Supply Chain
/Logistics/Law; or NQF Equivalent.
Experience: 8 – 9 years practical experience within the public sector and/or private sector with a minimum of 2
years on ICT related commodities and a minimum of 3 year within a managerial position.

Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: Procurement and supply chain best practices SCM/Procurement processes, procedures, and
transaction systems Knowledge and market understanding of the ICT environment Basic Sourcing with emphasis on
a quick turnaround for Lines of Business Strategy development and implementation Facilitation of supplier
negotiations financial management and cost analysis Supply Value Chain analysis Risk management Legal aspects
for Procurement Stakeholder management.

Junior System Programmer ((RACF)

REFERENCE NR : VAC00657/25
JOB TITLE : Junior System Programmer ((RACF)
JOB LEVEL : C2
SALARY : R 300 971 – R 451 457
REPORT TO : Technical Manager
DIVISION : ITI: IT Infrastructure Services
DEPT : ITI: Hosting
LOCATION : SITA Centurion
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job
Responsible to support, install, maintain, servers or other computer systems.

Key Responsibility Areas

Assist with maintaining the computer system or servers.
Assist with all implementations, installations, configurations, monitoring, trouble shooting and evaluation of
existing and new operating systems, software and 3rd party software to ensure functional operating system
Assist with end-user support, resolving technical issues and providing technical assistance for all operating
system-related customer queries
Provide input into the units monthly and quarterly reports regarding mainframe usage

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: 1 – 2-year National Certificate in Computer Science or Information Technology or Network Architecture
or Computer Engineering. / NQF level 5 or accredited specialised courses. Certification: OEM/OSM Certification (e.g.
Oracle, MCSE Data Platform, OCP Solaris, Redhat Linux or MCSE.
Experience: 2-3 years’ experience or internship in computer science or information technology. Experience and
exposure in the Data Centre environment will be an added advantage.

Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: System Programming. Basic project management. Operating system. Z/OS, Z/LINUX, Z/VM and other
software tools i.e. BMC, CA, could include Oracle certified Professional, MCSE Data Platform, Mainframe,
OCP Solaris, Redhat Linux or MCSE, CA-7, MySQL. IT hardware and software.
Interpersonal/behavioural competencies: Active listening; Attention to Detail; Analytical thinking; Continuous
Learning; Disciplined; Resilience; and Stress Management

Junior System Programmer (CICS)

REFERENCE NR : VAC00656/25
JOB TITLE : Junior System Programmer (CICS)
JOB LEVEL : C2
SALARY : R 300 971 – R 451 457
REPORT TO : Technical Manager
DIVISION : ITI: IT Infrastructure Services
DEPT : ITI: Hosting
LOCATION : SITA Centurion
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job
Responsible to support, install, maintain, software products on mainframe environments.

Key Responsibility Areas

Assist with maintaining software currency.
Assist with all implementations, installations, configurations, monitoring, trouble shooting and evaluation of
existing and new operating systems, software and 3rd party software to ensure functional operating system
Assist with end-user support, resolving technical issues and providing technical assistance for all operating
system-related customer queries
Provide input into the units monthly and quarterly reports regarding mainframe usage

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: 1 – 2-year National Certificate in Computer Science or Information Technology or NQF level 5 or
accredited specialised courses.
Added Advantage: OEM/OSM Mainframe related Certification.
Experience: 2 – 3 years working experience or internship in Mainframe environment or computer science or
information technology preferably CICS environment. Experience and exposure in the Data Centre environment will
be an added advantage.

Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: System Programming. Basic project management. Operating system. Z/OS, Z/LINUX, Z/VM and
other software tools i.e. BMC, CA, TMON, etc. IT hardware and software.
Skills: System Development, System Maintenance & Support, Customer Relationship Management, Hosting
Management, Software Quality Management.

Junior System Programmer (Storage Management)

REFERENCE NR : VAC00660/25
JOB TITLE : Junior System Programmer (Storage Management)
JOB LEVEL : C2
SALARY : R 300 971 – R 451 457
REPORT TO : Technical Manager
DIVISION : ITI: IT Infrastructure Services
DEPT : ITI: Hosting
LOCATION : SITA Centurion
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job
Responsible to support, install, maintain, software products on mainframe environments.

Key Responsibility Areas

Assist with maintaining software currency.
Assist with all implementations, installations, configurations, monitoring, trouble shooting and evaluation of
existing and new operating systems, software and 3rd party software to ensure functional operating system
Assist with end-user support, resolving technical issues and providing technical assistance for all operating
system-related customer queries
Provide input into the units monthly and quarterly reports regarding mainframe usage

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: 1 – 2-year National Certificate in Computer Science or Information Technology or NQF level 5 or
accredited specialised courses. OEM/OSM Mainframe related Certification will be an added advantage.
Experience: 2 – 3 years working experience or internship in Mainframe environment or computer science or
information technology. Experience and exposure in the Data Centre environment will be an added advantage.

Admin Assistant

REFERENCE NR : VAC000356/26
JOB TITLE : Admin Assistant
JOB LEVEL : B5
SALARY : R 220 972 – R 331 457
REPORT TO : Senior Manager, Professional Technical Audit Services
DIVISION : Internal Audit
DEPARTMENT : Professional Technical Audit Services
LOCATION : SITA Erasmuskloof
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal/External)

Purpose of the job
To provide Administrative Assistant support to the sub department and ensure corporate support across the unit.
Provide high level administrative support by preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and
performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls, and
scheduling meetings.

Key Responsibility Areas

Receive and record incoming and outgoing correspondence to ensure proper record keeping for the sub
department.
Prepare and distribute minutes, presentations as well as general office documentation/communi cation to ensure
that information reached relevant identified parties.
Perform general office duties.
Arrange worksessions and staff meetings with employees and coordinate all logistical arrangements for the sub
department.
Responsible for the accommodation and flight arrangements for the sub division in accordance with SITA
travelling policy and procedures to the satisfation of the division.
Provide managent support to the sub departmental Budget
Ensure adherence to the organisation quality standards in terms of documentation that requires management
approval.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: Grade 12 (NQF level 4) plus a relevant recognised course (shorter than a year at NQF level 4-certificate
of competence) –depending on operational requirements. MS Office certification will be an added advantage.
Experience : 1 – 2 years experience applicable to the specified discipline.

Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of principles and practices of organisation, records management and general administration. Basic
principles of bookkeeping. Computer literacy. Office Management. Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Office Management. Business writing skills. Report writing skills, in
statistical analysis.
Other Special Requirements