The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) is recruiting Junior Specialist: Information System Security (x10 posts) on a 36-month fixed-term contract. These roles are based in Centurion (SITA) and are suited for candidates who want to build experience in Cybersecurity / Security Operations Centre (SOC) work, including monitoring alerts, investigating incidents, and supporting second-level security incident resolution.
Position overview
- Job Title: Junior Specialist: Information System Security (x10)
- Reference Numbers: VAC00302/27, VAC00303/27, VAC00304/27, VAC00232/27, VAC00233/27, VAC00234/27, VAC00236/27, VAC00237/27, VAC00238/27, VAC00239/27
- Salary: R257 888 – R386 832 per annum
- Location: SITA Centurion
- Contract: 36 months (Fixed Term)
- Closing date: 19 February 2026
What you’ll do (SOC / Security monitoring)
In this role, you’ll be working in a shift environment where you:
- Monitor ICT security events and alerts using SIEM tools
- Investigate suspicious activity and potential security incidents
- Record incidents properly and follow up with relevant support teams
- Help improve monitoring by supporting new use cases
- Support ongoing protection of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets
Minimum requirements
You typically need:
- Matric (Senior Certificate)
- IT / Information Security-related certification (examples mentioned include Security+, CCNA, or relevant IT certificates)
- 1–2 years experience in ICT infrastructure, information security, or application lifecycle environments
Advantage if you’ve worked with firewalls/routers/antivirus tools, helpdesk, or SOC exposure.
Added advantage (if you have it):
- ITIL Foundation, COBIT (intro/foundation)
- Certifications such as Security+ / Network+ / A+ / CCNP and other security-related certs
How to apply (official process)
Applications must be submitted via the e-Government Portal (eServices). (eservices.gov.za)
Apply using this path:
- Go to www.eservices.gov.za (eservices.gov.za)
- Register using your ID and personal details (if you don’t have an account)
- Log in with your username and password
- Click Employment & Labour
- Click Recruitment Citizen
- Create/update your profile, browse SITA vacancies, and apply
Support (technical queries):
- Email: egovsupport@sita.co.za
- Call: 080 1414 882
(Do not email your CV to the support mailbox—applications must go through the portal.)
Documents to prepare before you apply
To avoid getting stuck mid-application, prepare:
- Updated CV
- Certified copies of qualifications/certificates (as required)
- ID document
- Any industry certifications (Security+, Network+, etc.)
Tips to improve your chances (quick but important)
- Make sure your CV clearly shows security monitoring / incident handling exposure, even if it was part of helpdesk or internships.
- Highlight any experience with: SIEM, firewall logs, antivirus consoles, Active Directory, Windows troubleshooting.
- If you worked shifts before, mention it (SOC work often needs shift readiness).
- Double-check you used the correct reference number when selecting the post.
Closing date reminder
The deadline is 19 February 2026 — don’t wait for the last day because portal traffic can be heavy.