DIRECTOR: APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

DIRECTOR: APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT REF NO: DHET 11/09/2025 

Branch: Corporate Services  

Salary: R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive remuneration package) 

Location: Pretoria

Requirements: An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in the field of Computer Science/Information Technology / Information Systems or related field as recognized by SAQA. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Extensive knowledge and experience in applications design, applications 30 development and business solutions environment. 

Relevant accreditation and certification will be an added advantage. Successful completion of a Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Service Pre-entry Programme. In-depth knowledge of agile IT business analysis, solution design, development and applications. Knowledge of government operating systems modernized application portfolio/ landscape. Good Knowledge of the ICT Corporate Governance framework of ICT, ICT solutions, ICT planning and business alignment. Advance knowledge of digital automation cloud-based systems. 

Knowledge of broad ICT procedure, ICT security practices and various ICT networks. Knowledge of Public Service regulations, Public Finance Management System and treasury Regulations. Advance level IT solution development and integration skills. Strategic capability and leadership, Programme and Project management, Financial Management, Change Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving & Analysis, People Management & Empowerment, Client Orientation & Customer Care. Excellent planning and organizing skills. Good Communication skills and excellent project management skills. 

Duties: Facilitate effective implementation of business applications strategy. Manage business solution design and development. Conduct research on best practice models, technological advancements, trends on business systems and application development. Analyze business requirements, business constraints, facilitate solution deployment and validate IT solution requirements. Conduct regular monitoring to ensure business solutions, applications development are designed, implemented and integrated to support departmental requirements. 

Enquiries: Ms E Sithole/ Mr R Kgare/MS XE Rikhotso Tel No: (012) 312 5498/5165/5513

Applications: DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website https://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply 

Note: Follow the easy prompts/instructions. Upload the supporting documents namely, a comprehensive CV, and copies of all qualifications (including matriculation), identity document, valid driver’s license, and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to compete for the form and digital signature. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. The successful candidate(s) will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Note: All shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake writing test. “DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organization. Women and people living with disability will receive preference in all SMS positions”. 

Closing date: 22 September 2025