Senior Systems Developer (Reference Not provided)

Advertiser: Department of Social Development

Location: Pretoria

Directorate: Systems Development
(Contract until 31 January 2015)
Salary: R252 144 per annum plus 37% of salary in lieu of benefits.

Requirements:
An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or related field / National Diploma in Information Technology (or equivalent qualification) PLUS credible experience in systems development. Knowledge and experience in developing and deploying .NET application. Extensive knowledge of implementing SDLC. Knowledge and understanding of: ASP .Net 2.0, VB. Net or C#, SQL 2005, XML, HTML, JavaScript, DHTML, XHTML, CSS, RSS, XML Web Services, WML, VBScript, the benefits of the various design methodologies and object oriented environments and browser specific compatibility issues. Understanding of server and networking environment will be an add advantage. A valid driver’s license. Competencies needed: System Development skills. Analytical skills, Communication (verbal and written) skills. Coordination skills. Planning and organising skills, Problem-solving skills. Presentation skills. Business ethics. Monitoring and evaluation skills. Project management skills. Negotiation skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Computer literacy. Financial management skills. Research skills. Facilitation skills. Attributes: Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Confidence. Trustworthiness. Integrity. Patience. Accuracy. Assertiveness. Compliance. Creative and innovative. Friendliness.

Duties:
Key Responsibilities: Interpretation of User Requirements Specifications (URS) and development of applications to meet requirements, within agreed timeframes. Design, develop and maintain SQL database and create efficient and logical databases. Design and code superior technical solutions. Recognize system deficiencies and implement effective solutions. Maintain and enhance existing development standards and assume responsibility for the development environment. Communicate and enforce coding standards. Ensure continuous sharing of source codes and knowledge with colleagues to support the Directorate’s skills retention programme and review work of junior developers and interns. Work with System Analysts and Business Analysts to design and develop applications. Create well designed and re-usable objects.

Enquiries: Ms M da Silva Tel no: (012) 312 7752 / 7574

It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.

Applications:
The Director General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001, Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street

For attention: Ms E de Waal

Note:
A curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties, the names of two referees, certified copies of qualifications and identity document must accompany your signed application for employment, the Z83 form (click to download pdf form). Shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be required to undergo competency assessment. The successful candidate will sign an annual performance agreement, complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. If the candidate is applying for an OSD post, certificates of service must be attached to the CV. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Personnel suitability checks will be conducted on short listed candidates and the appointment is subject to positive outcomes of the checks. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Reference number: Not provided

Closing date: 7 June 2013