Purpose of the job
To perform solution and software development in order to design, develop/procure/package, release and maintain/enhance solutions, in accordance with ICT standards and the enterprise architecture for government. This includes the development of enterprise solution, the integration therefore with the other applicable enterprise and coordination of systems/process/product development across a number of disciplines to achieve objectives.

Key Responsibility Areas
Support Solutions in developing and implementing strategies and roadmaps to ensure a comprehensive and integrated solutions function. Support Solutions in the development, implementation and evaluation of governance mechanisms and monitor the adherence thereto so as to deliver quality products in a controlled environment. Provide support in the implementation of the solution development life cycle which includes the full life cycle management of the solution to ensure standardisation in the business which will enable the delivery of a high quality solution and products for improved service delivery. Supporting the Architectural mechanisms to improve interoperability of government systems. Support implementation of software IT solutions so as to meet service delivery commitments in a way that complies with architectural standards and established methodologies and practises. Provide support to programmes/projects manage development/procurement and maintenance projects of solutions so as to meet Solutions service delivery commitments.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum requirements: 3 years National Diploma or Bachelors degree in ICT with IT Specialization (NQF 6) or related IT related qualification (NQF 6) Experience: 3- 5 year’s experience in the ICT field, within systems development, implementation and maintenance / enhancements of solutions in the corporate/public sector organisation. The experience must include; 3-5 year’s experience within software development; and 2-4 year’s experience in solution design and analysis.

Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: Corporate and ICT Governance and Compliance; Programming Languages; Development; Implementation and Integration Methodologies, including Testing, Packaging and Release; IT Quality Management; ICT Procurement practices; IT Security and ICT Standards; COTS (Commercial of the Shelf) and OSS Products Project Management; Application development, enhancement and maintenance practices

Skills Development Skills required MS.Net technology with C# and C++ highly recommended as well as IDE experience an added advantage; SQL and Oracle database knowledge essential; Interfacing and Integration, knowledge of Call logging processes, Binary, CSV and XML integration, application integration with SIP trunking Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and streaming media service based on the Session Initiation Protocol(SIP) a definitive added advantage; Development methodologies (e.g. Agile, SUMMIT); Quality Management (ISO9001, CMMI); Entity Relationship Diagrams; Governance Processes and Standards (e.g. ISO\IEC12207,COBIT, ITIL); Modelling; IT Software Testing: and Packaging and Release. Candidates with working experience on telephone Management Systems will be given preference.

Closing Date 3 June 2015