SITA Jobs – 12 July 2026

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Advanced: Software Developer

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REFERENCE NR : VAC00837/26
JOB TITLE : Advanced: Software Developer
JOB LEVEL : D3
SALARY : R 760 490 – R 1 140 736
REPORT TO : Technical Manager
DIVISION : Application Maintenance & Development
DEPARTMENT : SAPS Unique
LOCATION : SITA Centurion
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job

The role will be responsible to execute complex application development, maintenance projects and services and
provide innovative solutions and products that resolve challenges of government service delivery. The Advance
Software Developer will be responsible for guiding and executing the design, development, and execution of complex
services and projects of ICT solutions.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Lead the development of functional requirements that articulate clear and concise project deliverables that are
  compatible with user expectations.
• Deliver feasibility and cost-benefit analysis, including choice of application architecture to enhance the overall
  application development process
• Lead and execute complex software development and customisation projects spanning multiple environments to
  ensure that it is successfully delivered.
• Lead and develop/ customise complex applications services solutions by studying information needs; consulting
  with clients, studying systems flow, data usage and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the
  software development lifecycle using SITAs software development stack/ development framework.
• Lead and execute maintenance of integrated IT software components using SITAs software development stack/
  development framework
• Ensure execution of and participate in comprehensive test activities to test program functionality for new and
  existing applications in compliance with SITA test methods and testing techniques using SITA approved testing
  tools
• Lead, manage and execute packaging and releasing of integrated IT software components in accordance with ICT
  standards and the enterprise architecture for Government
• Evaluate existing applications responsible for and understand how to modernize.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum: 3 – 4-year National Higher Diploma / National Degree in Software Engineering/ Computer Science
/Information Technology or relevant qualification equivalent to NQF Level 6. A post graduate qualification OR
bachelor’s degree in software engineering/ computer science. /Information Technology or relevant equivalent NQF
Level 7 OR 8 Will be an added advantage. Vendor certification for applications will be an added advantage.

Experience: 7-10 years’ experience with full JAVA software development lifecycle (SLDC), Jasper Reports. Experience
of HTML CSS, JAVA Script, JQuery will be advantageous. WebSphere Portal, WebSphere MQ IBM Rational Business
Developer, Rational Application Developer for z/OS, PL/SQL, Oracle 12, including solution development, operational
responsibility in a large corporate/public sector organisation. The experience must include Good solid programming
Skills and understanding of the JAVA Basic language is required. Experience in Database and other technologies will
be an advantage. 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
effort 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

Knowledge of: ICT Governance and Compliance. Extensive knowledge to design test plans according to the software
requirements specification. Extensive knowledge of the software development process and its technologies.
Programming Languages. Development, Implementation and Integration Methodologies, including Testing, Packaging
and Release. IT Quality Management. Business Process Management. General Management, including Business, Human
Resource. Management and General Financial Management. ICT Procurement practices. IT Security and ICT Standards.
COTS (Commercial of the Shelf) Products. OSS (Open-Source Software) Products. Application Maintenance and
Support.
Enterprise architecture framework (TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF, MODAF, GWEA Framework, MIOS). Extensive knowledge
of user interfaces designs. Extensive knowledge of solution Integration strategies and tools Comprehensive knowledge
of Cloud Computing Extensive knowledge of source control and version control tools like Git and SVN Comprehensive
knowledge of virtualisation and containerisation Comprehensive knowledge of DevOps ( Continuous Integration,
Continuous Delivery, Continuous Testing, Continuous Monitoring Infrastructure as Code, Config Management)
Comprehensive knowledge of Agile Methodologies (Feature-Driven Development, Test-Driven
Development, Scrum, Extreme Programming) Extensive knowledge of coding Extensive knowledge of software testing
techniques and tools Extensive knowledge of software team leadership.

Skills:

• Java language 8 or higher.
• JPA – Java Persistence API
• Oracle Weblogic Application Server
• EJB – Enterprise Java Beans
• Spring Boot Frame Work
• REST API
• Oracle SQL and Stored Procedures
• JSF – Java Server Faces and or Primefaces framework
• Oracle SQL
• HTML and Java Script.

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Advanced System Programmer

REFERENCE NR : VAC00717/25
JOB TITLE : Advanced System Programmer
JOB LEVEL : D3
SALARY : R 760 490 – R 1 140 736
REPORT TO : Senior Manager Hosting
DIVISION : ITI: Infrastructure Services
Department : Hosting
LOCATION : Gauteng, Pretoria
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job

The role is responsible for the design, development, engineering and implementation of mainframe infrastructure
architectures, processes and initiatives for large enterprise class mainframe servers, that fulfil legislative obligations
and data protection requirements and ensure alignment with the Government and Corporate security acts, policies,
and strategies. Also ensures a secure and stable environment for the user of Large Enterprise class servers.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Develop and design mainframe infrastructure strategies, procedures and processes.
• Provide the project teams with technical leadership on mainframe system administrator projects / solutions
  implementation.
• Identifies, assesses, monitors and evaluates technical risks for enterprise mainframe systems.
• Develops tactical response procedures for incidents.
• Leadership and People Development.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum: 3 year NationalDiploma/ Degree in IT, Computer Science. IBM z/OS certification added advantage.

Experience : 7-8 years work experience of mainframe system programming on relevant Large Enterprise class
server in a large corporate or public sector. Experience in the implementation of mainframe ICT Solutions specifically
within the relevant mainframe Large Enterprise class server environment.

Technical Competencies Description

Extensive knowledge of mainframe operating systems and related system software, tools and utilities. Large
Enterprise mainframe class server hardware and software System Programming. Deep understanding of mainframe
architecture. Deep understanding of operational integration of mainframe security functions. Strong knowledge of
security, storage and network architecture. Deep knowledge of mainframe infrastructure best practices, principles,
and common frameworks. Extensive knowledge of mainframe systems infrastructure Deep working knowledge of
mainframe System Administrator frameworks. Good knowledge and understanding of risk management processes
and experience in conducting risk assessments. Good knowledge and understanding of business continuity and
disaster recovery. Extensive knowledge of developing and documenting mainframe infrastructure architecture and
plans, including strategic, tactical and project. Strong organizational and project management skills Thorough
understanding of infrastructure and good practices and ability to strike a balance between an academic and
pragmatic approach. Extensive knowledge of infrastructure issues, techniques and implications across all existing
computer platforms. Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal). Ability to create, maintain
and organize documentation to support standards and principles. Strong project management skills, with a high
aptitude in managing multiple projects. Ability to negotiate with multiple outstanding presentation and persuasion
capabilities that elicit confidence and credibility.

Other Special Requirements

• Own reliable vehicle with valid driver’s license.
• Candidates will be required to be security vetted.

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Senior Internal Auditor x3

REFERENCE NR : VAC00245/25, VAC0601/25 & VAC00525/27
JOB TITLE : Senior Internal Auditor x3
JOB LEVEL : C4
SALARY : R 409 935 – R 614 903
REPORT TO : Manager: CAAS & Senior Manager IAPAS
DIVISION : Internal Audit
DEPT : CAAS & IAPAS
LOCATION : SITA Erasmuskloof
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job

Co-ordinates audit procedures and processes, monitoring compliance and, conducting investigations and risk
analysis to determine the extent of variation or non-conformance to statutory requirements, policies and procedures,
preparing and presenting comments and opinions and providing guidance on the interpretation of principles to enable
re alignment of functions and responsibilities ensuring the activities of SITA are conducted and concluded in a
credible manner.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Monitoring compliance
• Audit investigations
• Risk analysis
• Information dissemination
• Information management and reports.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum: 3-year National Diploma/ bachelor’s degree in Auditing. (Minimum NQF level 6). Certifications: CIA will
be an added advantage.
Registration with professional body: Registered or eligible to register with the IIA.

Experience: 3-4 years’ Auditing experience. The incumbent will be required to engage with various
stakeholders/role players and to travel nationally/internationally, as and when required

Technical Competencies Description

Knowledge of the Auditing process, applications and principles to enable analysis, evaluation and reporting;
Understanding of various and relevant legislation; Performance Audit Principles; Professional Standards for the
Practice of Internal Auditing; Internal Audit Principles; Project management.
Technical competencies: Business Writing; Project/Programme Management; and Corporate Governance.

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Senior Software Developer (Natural Adabas)

REFERENCE NR : VAC05701
JOB TITLE : Senior Software Developer (Natural Adabas)
JOB LEVEL : D2
SALARY : R 651 627 – R 977 440
REPORT TO : Technical Manager
DIVISION : Application Maintenance
DEPARTMENT : AM Mainframe (POLFIN, EDUCATION & PAS)
LOCATION : SITA Centurion
POSITION STATUS : 60 – 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

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

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum: Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent

Preferred Qualification: 3-year National Higher Diploma/ Bachelor’s degree in ICT (Computer Science,
Information Systems, Technology and Engineering) or related field or Natural/Adabas training certificate

Experience: 6 – 7 years’ experience with full software development lifecycle (SLDC), of which a minimum of 5 years
must be actively using Natural Adabas in a development and/or maintenance role within a large corporate/public
sector organisation. The experience must include solution analysis, design, development, implementation and
maintenance of systems as well as the management and planning of deliverables and communication to clients.

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 principles involved in the production of
software requirements specifications, models and designs. Strong knowledge of user interfaces. Strong knowledge
of solution Integration strategies and tools. Strong knowledge source control and version control tools like PAC.
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.

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Consultant Content Management – Knowledge Management

REFERENCE NR : VAC00585/27
JOB TITLE : Consultant Content Management – Knowledge Management
JOB LEVEL : D1
SALARY : R 558 347 – R 837 521
REPORT TO : Senior Manager Knowledge Management
DIVISION : Office of the CIO
DEPT : Knowledge Management
LOCATION : SITA Erasmuskloof
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job

To implement the Knowledge management and Innovation strategy by supporting Enterprise Content Management
(ECM) services and Information Management Services through Content Management Services (all formats
including websites).

Key Responsibility Areas

• Implement and support the Knowledge and Innovation Management Strategy aligned to the implementation plan
  to manage Content Management Services for the organisation
• Support the Enterprise Content Management strategy to guide and enable the formalization of organisational
  information assets
• Content Management
• Support and implement data management on different types of content
• Implement Information Governance and Compliance
• Monitoring and evaluation of Content Management Services
• Research current trends and benchmark Content Management Services

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualification: B. degree in Library Science/Information Science / Information Studies /Knowledge
Management or B Com Information Systems.

Work Experience: 5 – 6 years working experience in Information and Knowledge Management, with at least 3
years as a Manager/Specialist in a corporate/public sector organisation.

Technical Competencies Description

Knowledge of: Microsoft SharePoint 0365, SharePoint online and on-Premises, API, AI tools (or equivalent); Web
Page and Graphic design and layout; understanding of Government strategies, intergovernmental relations and
strategic outlook; ICT Business Environment and Landscape; ICT Charter; Various and relevant
legislations: State Information Technology Act, Company’s Act, King Code III; Financial legislation: Public Finance
Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Tax Laws; ECT Act. PAIA; POPI; NARS, Copyright Act, Intellectual
Property Rights Act; Digital Content Management; Web Content Management. Document and Records Management
Personal Attributes Behaviours: Agility, Collaboration, Customer Centricity, Integrity, Innovation and Empathy.

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