SYSTEM DEVELOPER

Share this post on

CENTRE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE INNOVATION

APPLICATIONS : Applications should be e-mailed to Recruitment@cpsi.co.za (this email
address is ONLY for the CPSI applications) and the subject of your email
should read ASD: System Developer Ref No: 0002/2025. Only one email per
applicant. Word documents are not allowed. Applications received after the
closing date and faxed will not be considered. CPSI reserves the right not to fill
the above-mentioned posts, withdraw or to put a position on hold and/or to readvertise a post. The CPSI is compliant with the requirements of POPIA.

CLOSING DATE : 23 June 23h59

APPLICATIONS : The CPSI is a National Government Component listed in Part A of Schedule 3
of the Public Service Act, reporting to the Minister for the Public Service and
Administration (MPSA). The CPSI is a solution-focused effective and efficient
public sector government component playing a leading and catalytic role with
regard to Public Service reform and transformation through innovation. It aims
to entrench the culture and practice of innovation in public service through
unearthing existing innovations for learning and replication. In order to perform
this purpose, the CPSI performs the following functions – Providing the Minister
(and her portfolio organisations) with independent, diverse and forward-looking
advice and research, as well as partnerships that enhance Public Service
transformation and reform. Creating an enabling environment that nurtures,
supports and encourages innovation within the structures and agencies of the
South African Government, initiating, implementing and managing selfsustainable innovation projects in partnership with the private sector and other
relevant stakeholders, implementing special projects that are mandated by the
Minister from time to time. It is the intention to promote re-presentively in the
CPSI through the filling of this position. Applications quoting the correct
reference number must be completed on the new form Z83, obtainable from
any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.
Applications using the incorrect application form (old Z83) will not be
considered. Each application for employment form (Z83) must be fully
completed (Sections A, B, C & D are compulsory and sections E, F, and G are
not compulsory if the CV is attached), signed, and initialled by the applicant.
Under reference make sure the following are included telephone numbers,
email addresses and relationship. Failure by the applicant to fully complete,
sign, and initial the application form may lead to disqualification of the
application during the selection process. The application must indicate the
correct job title and the department where the position is advertised. An
application form must be accompanied by a fully detailed CV only. The Z83
and the CV must be one document in a form of PDF. By submitting your
application, it also means you consent to the Centre for Public Service
Innovation (the CPSI) processing your information for Human Resources
Management purposes. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their
foreign qualifications (this includes O and A level certificates) evaluated by the
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense. Only
shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or
before the day of the interview following communication from Human
Resources. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to (1) a practical
exercise, (2) Integrity (Ethical Conduct), and (3) will be subjected to personnel
suitability checks on criminal records, citizenship or permanent residency
verification, financial records, and qualification /study verification, and
applicants could also be required to provide consent for access to their social
media accounts. Reference checks will be done during the selection process.
The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment
contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well
as completing a financial interest declaration within one month of appointment
and annually thereafter. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted
candidates only, if you have not been contacted within three (3) months after
the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful. Regrettably, due to excessive budget cuts, the department is not
in a position to meet any travel and subsistence costs relating to recruitment
processes, or relocation and resettlement costs for shortlisted and successful
candidates

POST 19/01 : SYSTEM DEVELOPER REF NO: 0002/2025

SALARY : R468 459 – R551 823 per annum (Level 09). The successful candidate will be
required to sign a performance.

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Recognized 3-4-year National Diploma or B-Degree in Information Technology
/ Software Development / Multimedia Development or related equivalent to
NQF level 6 coupled with 3 years’ experience in system development;
Knowledge of Public Service Policy and Regulatory Framework and other
relevant regulations regarding IT; Sound knowledge of system development as
well as programming; experience working with SQL, HTML, PHP, VB, C#, .Net.

DUTIES : Develop desktop and web-based systems. Manage all system acquisition (inhouse and outsourced systems) within the Department. Conduct user training
and system documentation. Advise on system development and initiatives.
Perform system administration functions (system updates, security, etc.)
Administer and co-ordinate the user acceptance testing, functional system
testing with main users of the system and business owners. Analyze and model
process and data requirements for the purpose of user requirement
specification and functional system design. Co-ordinate and facilitate the
compilation of user requirements for business systems. Collect and analyze
business processes. Develop process diagrams and flowcharts for systems to
be developed. Personal Profile: System Developer who can set and meet
deadlines. Must have strong people skills and ability to set and meet deadlines.
Demonstrate sound work ethics and should be honest, respectful and
trustworthy. Client orientation and customer focus. Understands the
importance of maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive employee information
and good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with
external and internal partners. Good interpersonal skills, presentation skills,
coordination skills computer and writing skills.