Application Developer (Java)

REF NO HR4/25/05/53HO (X2 POSTS)

SALARY: R468 459 per annum CENTRE: Head Office, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS: Three (3) National Diploma (NQF 6)/ Undergraduate Degree (NQF 7) in Information Technology/ Computer Science or Information PLUS ITIL Certificate. Four (4) years' experience in the ICT environment providing application software development services. Knowledge: Software languages and associated development platforms and tools, Java enterprise Architecture Development and Deployments, Java Enterprise Java Bean (EJB) Technologies, JavaScript/Son and JBOSS/Tomcat Web deployments, Service Orientated Architecture Implementations and Linux

Operating Systems (preferably RHEL), Backend Oracle Systems and Java Integration (JDBC, OLE etc), Multi-tier Software architectures and interfaces, ASP.NET, SQL Server, HTML5, CSS3 and C#/VB.NET, SQL Server 2008 and upwards, Development and maintenance of Oracle Stored Procedures, Packages and functions, Data loads and imports from different sources including files, XML and other database including SQL server, SharePoint Development, Software development lifecycle (SDLC), IT service management principles for Incident, Change, Problem and Release process, Software development methodologies including Waterfall and Agile, Batho Pele Principles, Departmental Procedures and Processes. Skills: Management of Microsoft OS based solution, Development for template based web content management solution, Web application architecture integration into Oracle, Designing of Database Architecture Documentation including ERD's and Data Flow Diagrams, Enterprise level Oracle Database Administration with multiple of users, Software testing including unit integration and acceptance testing etc, SharePoint Object Model, SharePoint Designer, Visio, InfoPath, Visual Studio and PowerShell, Problem Solving, Communication, Time Management, Planning and Organizing, Multi-tier architecture, Project management.

DUTIES: Develop and Document technical design for customized software Applications as Java, ASP.NET, MS SharePoint and PL/SQL. Provide support and maintenance of customized software Applications as Java, ASP.NET, MS SharePoint and PL/SQL. Develop applications according to the defined standards and best practice principles.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. V Pillay Tel: 012 309 4636

APPLICATIONS: The Chief Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X 117, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at 215 Francis Baard Street.

EMAIL: Jobs-HQ11@labour.gov.za

DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR

It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan.

CLOSING DATE: 30 May 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 (online)

NOTE : All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F" must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in posession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The Department does not eccept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate's suitability based on the posts's technical and generic requirements. The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of a SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG). Prior to appointment, a candidate should therefore have proof that they have registered for the Pre- Entry Certificate and have completed the course. The cost for Nyukela is at the applicants own expense. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link:https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which be communicated by the Department, following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act(POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contact and a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)