• Reference Number : REFS/035708
• Directorate : ICT Infrastructure & Systems
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R325 101 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Mr. Shandukani Themeli Tel - 0825216796 / Junior Mokone - 071 212 3257

Requirements :

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate A National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) recognised by SAQA in Information Technology / Computer Science / Informatics or a related field. Four (4) to five (5) years’ experience in an ICT environment providing systems and application development services.Knowledge: Systems development methodologies and tools, object oriented programming concepts, enterprise and multi tier system architectures, and system integration techniques. Strong knowledge of PHP and C# development, web based systems, and Microsoft technologies, including .NET Framework / .NET Core, ASP.NET, IIS, and Microsoft SQL Server. Knowledge of web services (REST/SOAP), APIs, and database driven systems. Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems. Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), version control systems, and deployment practices. Understanding of IT Service Management (ITSM) principles including Incident, Problem, Change and Release Management. Knowledge of ITIL, information security principles, Batho Pele Principles, Departmental Procedures and Processes, PFMA, BCEA, LRA, EEA, PSA, PSR, and Treasury Regulations.Skills: Systems analysis and design, application and systems development using PHP, C# and Microsoft development tools, system integration, database design and optimisation, and software testing (unit, integration and user acceptance testing). Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation including system architecture diagrams, ERDs and data flow diagrams. Proficiency in Microsoft development environments and tools such as Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Studio, Azure DevOps, and related Microsoft platforms. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, effective communication, time management, planning and organising skills.

Duties :

• Analyse user and business requirements and translate them into technical system specifications. Design, develop, test, implement and maintain systems and applications using PHP, C# and Microsoft based platforms, in accordance with approved standards and best practices. Provide technical support and maintenance of systems and applications. Participate in system integration, upgrades and enhancements. Develop and maintain technical documentation. Ensure compliance with ICT governance frameworks, security standards and departmental policies.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Central Office, Johannesburg

Closing Date : 18-03-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.