This is a tender opportunity for the post of Chief Analyst Developer (Ref: DOTP 11/2025) within the Western Cape Government’s Department of the Premier. The role, which falls under the Health and Social Development and Economic Governance clusters, offers a salary of R444,036 per annum. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organising, and controlling software development and systems analysis activities, including developing technical specifications, constructing application programs, and ensuring quality control.Key requirements include an appropriate 3-year National Diploma or B-Degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in software development and analysis. Recommended technical experience includes Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle Forms, Oracle APEX, Oracle Reports, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft Power BI, and JavaScript. A valid driving license is recommended, but people with disabilities who have reasonable access to transport are also encouraged to apply.Applications must be submitted online by the closing date of 03 March 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise and a generic managerial competency assessment.
POST: CHIEF ANALYST DEVELOPER: 1 POST-HEALTH AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT-1 POST ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
REFNO: DOTP 11/2025
SALARY: R444 036 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE: Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government 182
CLOSING DATE: 03 March 2025
REQUIREMENTS:
- An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years experience in software development and analysis.
- Recommendation: Experience in the following: Software Development (SDLC) – Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle Forms, Oracle APEX and Oracle Reports; Microsoft .NET, Microsoft Power BI; JavaScript; Systems Analysis and Design principles (SDLC); Web Development experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.
- Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.
- Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Information technology systems; Technical standards/procedures; Managerial functions; Needs and priorities of stakeholders; Service level agreements; National and Internal IT policies and trends; Financial Management; Project Management; Skills needed: Planning and organising; Full spectrum of development; Communication (written and verbal); Good decision making..
DUTIES:
- Plans, organises and controls activities of staff responsible for the development of program application and the analysis of systems; Ensure competency of subordinates through training; Systems analysis: Develops functional and technical specifications to meet the business needs of the client; Software development: Constructs and implements application programs; Quality control: Ensures technical and functional standards are observed; Prepares system documentation including training manuals; Liaison with clients..
ENQUIRIES: Ms E De Bruyn Tel No: (021) 483 6634
APPLICATIONS:
To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.
NOTE:
All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel.
Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00.
Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214.
All shortlisted candidates 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.
Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments).
The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools.
The nominated 175 candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post.
The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS.
The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days).
Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/ Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications.
Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful..
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