SITA Jobs – 23 October 2026

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Senior Manager: Management Accounting (Provincial)

REFERENCE NR : VAC04141/27
JOB TITLE : Senior Manager: Management Accounting (Provincial)
JOB LEVEL : D5
SALARY : R 1 035 817 – R 1 553 726
REPORT TO : Head of Department: Management Accounting
DIVISION : Finance
DEPT : Management Accounting
LOCATION : SITA Erasmuskloof
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job
To manage the annual budget process which includes preparing an annual budget that is aligned with the
organization’s strategy, this includes inculcating a business mentality in the organization that drives commercial
value, conducting financial and non-financial data analyses that directly affect the organization’s financial
performance. The role will also drive and manage the business partnering model to ensure financially sustainable
and commercially viable business decisions at all levels.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Manage and implement the organisation’s budgeting process (operational and capital).
• Create, execute and manage the partnering model.
• Perform financial management to ensure the Departments perform in accordance with the targets set.
• Manage the implementation of both internal and external audit recommendations by coordinating audit activities
  to enhance and enforce internal control measures.
• Financial and business management
• Human Capital Management
• Management of the Shared Services Function (specifically financial matters) in the Provinces.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: Hons degree in Financial Management and/ or accounting equivalent to at least NQF Level 8.
Registration with CIMA or SAICA: Registration with a Professional Body. CA (SA) or ACMA/CGMA (CIMA qualification)
with be an advantage.
Experience: 7-8 years as a subject matter expert within Finance. Experience should include experience with data
analysis and at least 2 years ‘experience as a Manager/ Specialist in Corporate or Public Sector. Experience with
Oracle or equivalent ERP system is essential. Experience on a Senior Management level with an emphasis on
budgeting will be an added advantage.

Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: In-depth knowledge of industry’s standards and regulations; Public Financial Management Act and
Treasury Regulations; ERP Financial Management Systems such as Oracle; Budget models in Corporate/Public Sector
environment; Financial Management Framework in the Corporate/ Public Sector environment; Accounting principles
and standards; Strategic partnering models; Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping;
Understand business risk, and have the technical knowledge to implement appropriate controls; Thorough
understanding of the principles and application of good corporate governance, business and operational risk and
control processes and procedures; Knowledge of relevant standards and regulations in all jurisdictions in which
Government institutions operates; Expert knowledge of corporate regulatory environment, corporate governance
principles. Must have advanced level Excel proficiency.

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Programme Manager

REFERENCE NR : VAC00785/27
JOB TITLE : Programme Manager
JOB LEVEL : D5
SALARY : R 1 035 817 – R 1 553 726
REPORT TO : Provincial Manager
DIVISION : Regional & Central Operations
DEPT : RPL HOD Northern Region
LOCATION : SITA Mahikeng
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job
To manage one or more defined SITA Internal / External programmes according to the SITA Project Management
methodology within a defined service/product/customer portfolio.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Effectively applies programme management principles to Initiate and plan the programme.
• Direct and manage programme execution to ensure successful delivery of the programme and subsidiary projects.
• Plan and optimize the effective utilization of resources throughout the programme.
• Consolidate monitor and control programme and subsidiary project’s work to ensure successful 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 programme and subsidiary
  projects within budget and profitability guidelines.
• Perform quality control of programme.
• Consolidate, monitor and report programme performance.
• Conduct good portfolio governance, including configuration management, contracting, governance meetings, risk
  management, issue.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: 3-year National Diploma / Degree in a relevant discipline – at least NQF level 6.
Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Prince 2 Practitioner and/or Programme Management
Professional (PgMP) and/or Advanced Practitioner (MSP – Managing Successful Programmes) will be advantageous.
Experience: A minimum of 8 – 10 years working experience, including expertise in:

• At least 4 years in a leadership role in a complex project management or programme management
  environment
• At least 4 years Project/Programme management experience as Snr Project /Programme Manager
• At least 4 years’ working experience in an IT environment and
• At least 4 years in public sector IT environment.

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: Architecture; Business Analysis; Business Writing; Customer Relationship Management;
Financial Accounting; General Administration; Human Capital Management; IT Project Management; Management
Accounting; Product & Service Lifecycle Management; Project/Programme Management; Research & Innovation; IT
Risk Management; Software Quality Management; Supply Chain Management; Vendor/Supplier Management.
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.

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Specialist Information System Security

REFERENCE NR : VAC00812/27
JOB TITLE : Specialist Information System Security
JOB LEVEL : C5
SALARY : R 478 420 – R 717 630
REPORT TO : Senior Manager: ICT Security Governance
DIVISION : Office of the Chief Digital Officer
DEPT : Office of the Chief Information Security Officer
LOCATION : SITA Centurion
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job
The job will be responsible to perform compliance and vulnerability assessments, execute activities related to the
implementation, and maintenance of information security controls and services aligned to the cyber security
framework and attend to all logged security incidents.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Perform ongoing monitoring of information systems and assess threats and risks to information security.
• Collaborate and partner with internal business representatives to recommend appropriate products so that the
  solutions are developed with relevant security system design specifications.
• Coordinate security awareness and training programs to increase employees ‘ overall understanding, reaction
  time and the ability to envisage the company’s potential safety and compliance requirements.
• Perform compliance assessments and vulnerability assessments to ensure government and citizen information is
  secure.
• Attend to all logged security incidents.
• Execute activities related to the implementation, and maintenance of information security controls and services
  aligned to the cyber security framework, policies, standards and procedures.
• Facilitate, coordinate and update of Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and Incident Response plans.

Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualification: 3 years National Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology or Network
Management or a relevant discipline NQF level 6 qualification.
Certificate: ITIL foundation and COBIT 5 Introduction will be an added advantage. Certified information system
security professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Management (CISM) will be an added advantage.
Experience: 3 to 5 years Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Infrastructure or Information Security
(IS) or application life cycle management which should include the following. Working knowledge of information
technology security risk management. Exposure to enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF GWEA MIOS)
knowledge of governance processes and standards (e.g. ISO 27001/27002 COBIT ITIL). Exposure to information
system security technical standards (e.g.: SSL certificates, anti-virus protection, etc.) Experienced in (e.g. Service
Management, Converge Communication, Risk Management, Information Technology, Applications, etc).

Technical Competencies Description
Working knowledge of information technology security risk management. Exposure to enterprise architecture
frameworks (e.g., TOGAF GWEA MIOS) knowledge of governance processes and standards (e.g. ISO 27001/ 27002
COBIT ITIL). Exposure to information system security technical standards (e.g.: SSL certificates, anti-virus
protection, etc.) Experienced in (e.g., Service Management, Converge Communication, Risk Management,
Information Technology, Applications, etc).
Technical competencies: Enterprise ICT Governance (Policies & Legislation); Information Management;
Information Security and Application Protection; IT Project Management; IT Service Management; and IT Risk
Management.
Interpersonal/behavioural competencies: Active listening; Attention to Detail; Analytical thinking; Continuous
Learning; Disciplined.

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Admin Assistant

REFERENCE NR : VAC00852/27
JOB TITLE : Admin Assistant
JOB LEVEL : B5
SALARY : R 220 972 – R 331 457
REPORT TO : HOD: Financial Accounting
DIVISION : Finance
DEPARTMENT : Financial Accounting
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/communication 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 Management Accounting.
• Provide support of an administrative nature to the Chief Financial Officer.
• 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.

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Senior Project Manager

REFERENCE NR : VAC008461/27
JOB TITLE : Senior Project Manager
JOB LEVEL : D3
SALARY : R 760 490 – R 1 140 736
REPORT TO : Programme Manager
DIVISION : Network Cloud & Platform
DEPARTMENT : Hosting Technology Strategy & Security
LOCATION : SITA Erasmuskloof
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job
To manage complex SITA internal/external project(s) following the SITA project management methodology, within
a defined service/product/customer portfolio.

Key Responsibility Area

• Effectively applies project management principles to initiate and plan the project.
• Manage product delivery to ensure successful delivery of the project
• Monitor and Control project activities to ensure successful delivery of the project objectives within budget, scope,
  time and quality according to plan.
• Consolidate, Monitor and control Project costs and revenue to ensure delivery of the Project within budget and
  profitability guidelines.
• Monitor and Control project risks and issues
• Close Project according to company policy

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: 3-year National Diploma / Degree in a relevant discipline – at least NQF level 6.
Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Prince 2 Practitioner and/or Agile PM
Practitioner/Foundation would be an added advantage.
Experience: A minimum of 7-8 years working experience, including:

• 4 years Project management experience managing complex projects.
• 4 years in public / private sector IT environment.

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: Architecture; Business Analysis; Business Writing; Customer Relationship Management;
Financial Accounting; General Administration; Human Capital Management; IT Project Management; Management
Accounting; Product & Service Lifecycle Management; Project/Programme Management; Research & Innovation; IT
Risk Management; Software Quality Management; Supply Chain Management; Vendor/Supplier Management; and
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; and
Strategic Thinking.
Interpersonal/behavioural competencies: Active listening; Attention to Detail; Analytical thinking; Continuous
Learning; Disciplined; Resilience; and Stress Management.

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Consultant: Technical Architecture

REFERENCE NR : VAC00831/27
JOB TITLE : Consultant: Technical Architecture
JOB LEVEL : D3
SALARY : R 760 490 – R 1 140 736
REPORT TO : Lead Consultant: Technical Architecture
DIVISION : NCP: Network Cloud and Platforms
DEPT : ITI: SAPS Networks Services
LOCATION : SITA Centurion
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job
To gather and interpret business requirements, design, plan and implement technical solutions to ensure
sustainability of the SITA next generation network (NGN) architecture, and to ensure secure and resilient delivery
of all Network Technology Strategy services in accordance with various service level commitments. communication
services in accordance with various service level commitments.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Design, plan, implement, and sustain the Converged Communication infrastructure architecture in order to ensure
  technical performance, availability and stability.
• Ensure sustainability in service delivery for Converged Communication provisioning technology architecture.
• Coordinate procurement of converged communication services or goods
• Conduct research and benchmark when designing and implementing technical solutions.
• Facilitate the implementation of new or enhancement technology.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: 3-year National Diploma/Degree in IT or Engineering related field (Computer Science, Computer
Systems, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering (L/C) at least NQF level 6 or a verified / certified alternative
equivalent @ NQF Level 6. CCNP or CCDP Enterprise plus CCIE Written Exam and TOGAF will be an added advantage.
Experience: 7 – 8 years’ experience in the provision of ICT solutions, within a Large Enterprise, Service Provider
or Public Sector environment.

Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: Execution of architecture methodologies and practices. Industry architecture standards. ICT
environment and ICT Operations. Government IT and IT Models and Frameworks. Politico-legal environment. Quality
Assurance and Management. SITA Business processes. Financial modelling. Network modelling. Strategy
development. WAN principles and topology. Network Operating systems. Internet protocols. Services and standards.
Government Wide Area Enterprise Architecture (GWEA). Project Management principles. IT Models and Frameworks.
Infrastructure Administration and management skills. Architectural skills. Business analysis. Systems analysis.
Programming. Project management. Technology platforms. System design. Solutions architecture. Enterprise
architecture. Service oriented architecture. Software Defined Networks.
Technical competencies: Architecture; and Network/Infrastructure Management.
Leadership competencies: Collaboration; Communicating and Influencing; Honesty, Integrity and Fairness;
Innovation; Planning and Organising; Creative Problem Solving; Responding to Change and Pressure; Strategic
Thinking.
Interpersonal/behavioural competencies: Attention to Detail; Analytical thinking; Disciplined; Resilience; and
Stress Management.

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Senior Software Developer (EGL)

REFERENCE NR : VAC00903/25
JOB TITLE : Senior Software Developer (EGL)
JOB LEVEL : D2
SALARY : R 651 627 – R 977 440
REPORT TO : Technical Manager
DIVISION : Application
DEPARTMENT : AM: SAPS Unique
LOCATION : SITA Centurion
POSITION STATUS : 36 – Months – Fixed Term Contractor (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job
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 Area

• Lead the design and development of new features for the software systems, and improvement of the existing
  ones.
• Implementation, debugging, documentation and release of the software solutions.
• Provide maintenance and enhancement support of the existing systems.
• Perform software systems coding assignments.
• Supervision of the Software development team.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: Matric (Grade 12)
Experience: 6 – 7 Years’ experience with full software development lifecycle (SLDC), within systems
development,implementation and maintenance / enhancements of solutions in the corporate sector organisation.
The experience must include Good solid programming of the following languages EGL jcl,bcobol javascript,sql and
Oracle Database knowledge.

Technical Competencies Description
Understanding of user requirement process. Knowledge of bcobol, cobol software development process and its
technologies computer science including algorithms, data structures, operating systems and databases.
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. Development methodologies (e.g. RUP, OpenUp, Agile), SDLC COTS (Commercial of
the Shelf) Products Security (Software and Technologies). Comprehensive knowledge of software testing
techniques and tools. Comprehensive knowledge and experience with one or more of the major programming
languages EGL.

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Software Developer

REFERENCE NR : VAC00750/27
JOB TITLE : Software Developer
JOB LEVEL : C5
SALARY : R 478 420 – R 717 630
REPORT TO : Senior Software Developer
DIVISION : Application Development and Maintenance
DEPARTMENT : AM: ERP Solution Management
LOCATION : SITA Eramuskloof
POSITION STATUS : 36 – Months – Fixed Term Contract (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 Area

• 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 write the programme codes.
• Maintain the integrated IT software components systems once they are up and running.
• Develop integrated Technical Service Specifications for single or multiple software components to clearly set
  direction for procuring or building software components.

Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualification: 3 Year Diploma / Degree in ICT (Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology
and Engineering) or related field.
An Oracle PL/SQL certification or Oracle Apex certification is advantageous
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
Knowledge of: 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.
Extensive knowledge and working experience of development methodologies (e.g. RUP, OpenUP, Agile) and the
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Knowledge of Commercial off-the-Shelf Oracle Database products.
Knowledge of software and technology security. Sound understanding of software development fundamentals and
software requirements, and a comprehensive understanding of all the components involved in the software
development process, from requirements gathering and design through to development, testing, deployment, and
support. Comprehensive knowledge of software testing techniques and tools. Comprehensive knowledge and
experience with Oracle PL/SQL and Oracle APEX (Application Express), as well as one or more major programming
languages, including HTML and JavaScript, Java, shell scripting, and Jasper Report writing. Comprehensive
knowledge and experience with one or more major database systems, including Oracle and Mongo. Sound
understanding of performance tuning and optimisation across applications and databases. Comprehensive teamworking experience.

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Chief Strategist: Networks and Internet Security

REFERENCE NR : VAC01204
JOB TITLE : Chief Strategist: Networks and Internet Security
JOB LEVEL : E3
SALARY : R1 575 460 – R2 363 190
REPORT TO : Executive IT Infrastructure
DIVISION : Networks, Cloud and Platforms
DEPT : Network Technology Strategy and Security
LOCATION : SITA Centurion
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job
The role will be a key leader in the creation and implementation of comprehensive network strategy and architecture
covering the entire portfolio of network services and internet and perimeter security across all SITA Client sites. The
position will also direct and serve as subject matter expert in the development, alignment and implementation of
modern network designs, roadmaps, solutions, standards and services that meet current and future business
requirements. The role develops network technology strategies, implementation plans to respond to government
service delivery challenges so that appropriate solutions can be created.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Develop and deliver a holistic network strategy and architecture covering the entire portfolio of network services
  across all SITA/Client offices;
• Drive the transformation of legacy network solutions to modern and contemporary software defined solutions
• Lead a team of Subject Matter Experts to develop and deliver a comprehensive network architecture and customer
  solutions
• Oversee the implementation of the SITA broadband Strategies and operational plans to ensure delivery of
  broadband services for SITA clients.
• Ensure effective and efficient delivery of Internet and Security service to SITA and its client base this includes all
  the Government departments and agencies connecting to the SITA core network and that the infrastructure is
  fully secured.
• Human Capital Management
• Financial and business management

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: A bachelor’s degree in software engineering/ Computer Science /Information Technology or relevant
qualification equivalent to NQF Level 7. Certifications: ITIL Foundation, CCNP, CCIE, or any related and equivalent
Experience: 8+ years’ IT Infrastructure experience managing, securing, operating and supporting network,
internet and voice services with a strong focus on networking technologies and security. Experience should include
the following: A minimum of 5 years as a Senior Manager with strategic leadership in a management position with
proven network architecture and strategy experience. Extensive experience in Network Architecture and Design as
well as WAN/ Broadband implementation in a large-scale enterprise environment.

Technical Competencies Description
Solid Knowledge and understanding of the following: Strategy development principles and processes; Architecture
Principles and governance frameworks; WAN Architecture, Design and Optimization; Network Security; Internet and
perimeter security provisioning; Network Management Systems and integrating them into a holistic service; Voice
over IP (VoIP), and associated protocols; Segmentation routing; Direct Connect, Private Link, VPN and other Public
Cloud connectivity solutions; NFV (Network Functions Virtualization) & VNF (Virtualized Network Functions).
Skills: Architecture, Business Analysis, Business Continuity, Business Development, Business Intelligence &
Analytics Business Writing, Customer Relationship Management, Enterprise ICT Governance (Policies & Legislation),
Implementation Management, IT Project Management, IT Service Management, Network/Infrastructure
Management, Product & Service Lifecycle Management, Project/Programme Management, Research & Innovation
IT Risk 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.

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