Application Developer (Java)

Application Developer (Java)

REF NO: HR4/25/05/53HO

Re-advertisement, applicants who previously applied must re-apply.

SALARY : R468 459 per annum

CENTRE : Head Office, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A Qualification (NQF Level 6) Recognised by SAQA in Information Technology

/ Computer Science or Informatics. Four (4) years' experience in ICT environment providing application software development services. Knowledge: Software language and associated development platforms and tools with strong focus on JAVA technologies, Enterprise Architecture Development and Deployments, Specialist knowledge on Java Enterprise Java Bean (EJB) Technologies, Specialist knowledge of 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, Software development lifecycle (SDLC), IT service management principles for Incident, Change, Problem and Release process, Knowledge of development frameworks such as ITIL (Information Technology Library and the Microsoft Operations Framework. Batho Pele Principles, Departmental Procedures and Processes, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Public Service Act (PSA), Treasury Regulations. Skills: Development of template-based web content Management solution, web application architecture, Integration into other applications and database, Designing of Database Architecture Documentation including ERDs and Date Flow Diagrams, Enterprise-level Database Administration with multiple users, Software testing, including unit integration and acceptance testing and etc., SharePoint Object Model, PL/SQ, SharePoint Designer, Visio, InfoPath, Visual Studio, JAVA and PowerShell, Application development using integrated Development Environment (IDE) such as Visual Studio, Eclipse and NetBeans, Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Communication, Time Management, Planning and Organizing.

DUTIES : Develop and Document technical design for customized software applications.

Provide support and maintenance of customized software applications. Develop applications according to the defined standards and best practice principles that meet the defined user functional requirements.

ENQUIRIES : Mr V Pillay Tel No: (012) 309 4636. Email: Jobs-HQ11@labour.gov.za

APPLICATIONS : The Chief Director: Human Resources Management, Private Bag X117,

Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at 215 Francis Baard Street.

CLOSING DATE : 27 February 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

NOTE : All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and

CV only combined, 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. 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 possession 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 accept 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. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be expected to sign 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)