The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) is offering multiple career opportunities for professionals in software development, configuration management, programme management, and application support. Apply now and contribute to digital transformation in South Africa’s government.
Vacancy Summary
| Employer: | State Information Technology Agency (SITA) |
|---|---|
| Closing Dates: | 22 April 2025 – 24 April 2025 |
| Location: | Centurion, Erasmuskloof, and Mafikeng, South Africa |
Post Title: Junior Software Developer
Reference Number: VAC00433/26
Salary: R300,971 – R451,457 per annum
Location: SITA Centurion
Contract: 24-month fixed-term
Requirements:
- 3-year Diploma or Degree in ICT
- 2–3 years of experience in software development
- Experience with Java EE, MySQL/MsSQL/Oracle, and software lifecycle
- Familiarity with source control and versioning tools
Post Title: Senior Software Developer (JAVA) x3
Reference Numbers: VAC00502/25, VAC00503/25 & VAC00366/26
Salary: R651,627 – R977,440 per annum
Location: SITA Centurion
Contract: Permanent
Requirements:
- National Diploma/Bachelor’s in ICT
- 6–7 years’ experience as full-stack Java Developer
- Experience in Spring Boot, Angular, ORM, and DevOps tools
- Strong leadership and agile project delivery experience
Post Title: Advanced Software Developer
Reference Number: VAC00785/25
Salary: R760,490 – R1,140,736 per annum
Location: SITA Centurion
Contract: Permanent
Requirements:
- National Diploma/Degree in Software Engineering/IT
- 7+ years’ experience in full SDLC
- Advanced knowledge in Java, Spring MVC, Oracle DB
- Strong leadership in solution design and development
Post Title: Specialist – Configuration Management
Reference Number: VAC00831
Salary: R478,420 – R717,630 per annum
Location: SITA Erasmuskloof
Contract: Permanent
Requirements:
- 3-Year Diploma/Degree in IT
- 3–5 years’ experience in Configuration Management (ITIL/COBIT)
- Experience with CMDB implementation, auditing, and service delivery
Post Title: Specialist – Functional Application Support
Reference Number: VAC00427
Salary: R409,935 – R614,903 per annum
Location: SITA Centurion
Contract: Permanent
Requirements:
- National Diploma or Degree in ICT
- 3–4 years’ experience in application support
- Experience with SAPS environment, ITSM tools, testing and release practices
Post Title: Programme Manager
Reference Number: VAC0114/25
Salary: R1,035,817 – R1,553,726 per annum
Location: SITA Mafikeng
Contract: Permanent
Requirements:
- National Diploma or Degree in relevant field (NQF Level 6)
- 8–10 years’ experience in programme and project management
- Public sector IT experience essential
- PMP, PRINCE2, or MSP certification an advantage
How to Apply
To apply and for more details, visit the e-Government Portal and follow these steps:
- Register using your ID and personal info
- Use the OTP to complete your registration
- Log in with your username and password
- Click on “Employment & Labour”
- Select “Recruitment Citizen” to create/update your profile and apply
For support, contact: egovsupport@sita.co.za
Call: 080 1414 882
Important Notes:
- CVs sent via email will not be considered
- Clearly indicate the reference number of the post you are applying for
- Late applications will not be considered
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
