Developer
REF NO: HR4/4/3/2D/UIF
(1 Year Contract)
SALARY : R896 436 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Unemployment Insurance Fund, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A three (3) year tertiary qualification in Information Technology/ Computer
Science/ Information Systems at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA. Five
(5) years functional experience of which three (3) years must be functional experience in Information Technology (IT) environment (Java System Development, Support Maintenance).and two (2) years at management level. Knowledge: Public Financial Management Act (PFMA). Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA). Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). Protected Disclosure Act. Labour Relations Act (LRA). Public Service Regulations (PSR) Public Service Act (PSA). Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA). Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act (UICA). Java Application Tool. Skills: Meticulous attention to detail. People Management. Conflict Management. Strong Analytic Skill Problem Solving. Presentation. Planning and Organizing. Communication. Computer Literacy. Report Writing. Creativity The ability to prioritize tasks. Driving.
DUTIES : Manage the interpretation of compiled business requirements and technical
specification documents. Develop the system solutions for the Fund utilising the Java Application Tools. Manage system fault diagnosis and fix bugs Optimise Enterprise application. Integrate 3rd party applications internal and external. Manage resources in the Sub-Directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Mr KR Makweya Tel No: (012) 337 1482/ 1422
APPLICATIONS : email: Jobs-UIF1@labour.gov.za, Acting Chief Director: Corporate Services: P
O Box 1851, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivery at corner Lilian Ngoyi and Pretorius Street, ABSA Towers Building, Pretoria.
CLOSING DATE : 29 September 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 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. 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. 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 contract 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)
ERRATUM: These posts were advertised on Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 dated 29 August 2025 with a closing date of 12 September 2025. Please note the link provided for responses for the application of the Departmental Trainee Employment Counsellors Programmes for the years 2025-2026 is incorrect consequently applicants are unable to direct applications. Here is the attached correct link: https://crs.labour.gov.za/sap/bc/ui5_ui5/sap/zcommreg_new/index.html Therefore, the Department encourages qualified graduates to follow the link to send their applications. The program initially offered 130 available positions
which now increased to 150 positions allocations as follows: Provincial Office: Gauteng– Ref No: GP/2025/08/91206022 (X18 posts), Provincial Office: KwaZulu-Natal-Reference No: ZN/2025/08/91204620 (X19 posts), Provincial Office: Eastern Cape-Reference No: EC/2025/08/91206037 (X19 posts), Provincial Office: Western Cape- Ref No: WC/2025/08/90894267 (X20 posts), Provincial Office: Mpumalanga- Ref No: MP/2025/08/91206044 (X10 posts), Provincial Office: North West- Ref No: NW/2025/08/91206018 (X16 posts), Provincial Office: Northern Cape- Ref No: NC/2025/08/91201065 (X15 posts), Provincial Office: Limpopo- Ref No: LP/2025/08/91206054 (X19 posts) and Provincial Office: Free State- Ref No: FS/2025/08/91205363 (X14 posts). Therefore, the closing date for these posts is extended to 29 September 2025. Apologies for inconveniences. Essa Sysytem Enquiries: Email: Pes@Labour.gov.za or contact the Alteram Call centre on 086 010 1018
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