Junior Developer

About

The Department of Correctional Services seeks two Junior Developers for its Head Office, System Development Infrastructure, Applications Management – GITO. Applicants need a recognised National Diploma/Degree in Information Technology, 1–2 years’ software-development knowledge, web-development experience and a valid driver’s licence; the licence requirement does not apply to applicants with a disability. Reference: HO 2026/11/77 Number of posts: 2 Duty station: HEAD OFFICE - System Development Infrastructure - Applications Management - GITO Salary: R338 106 per annum Terms of service: Public Service Act (PSA)

How to apply

Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service application form) obtainable from any Public Service department and must be completed in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Please send a complete application for the post you apply for in PDF format, stating the correct reference for the position you are interested in. Applications should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and publish website content.
• Writing stable code.
• Internet and intranet maintenance.
• Writing and maintaining code.
• Monitoring the technical performance of internal systems.
• Debugging code.
• System documentation.
• Maintain and customize existing application systems.
• Analyse and implement new requirements.
• Develop future application systems.
• Ensuring quality of delivered solution.
• Management of resources.
• Management of performance information.

Qualifications

• Recognised National Diploma/Degree in Information Technology.
• 1-2 years’ working knowledge of software development.
• Experience in developing intranet and internet websites.
• Knowledge of basic coding language such as XML, XSL, HTML, JavaScript, VB Scrip, Visual Basic, COM, ASP< C#, SQL.
• Database (i.e. oracle and MS SQL) knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Technical Knowledge.
• Training in telephone etiquette.
• Training in image projection.
• Communication (verbal & written).
• Interpersonal relations.
• Time management.
• Team Work.
• Problem solving skills.
• Analytical thinking.