Jobs · National · Office of the Chief Justice
Junior Developer
Closes Monday 9 November 2026
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Two junior developer posts at National Office Midrand. Designs, builds, tests and maintains software. Suits people with an IT diploma and at least two years of relevant experience.
- Design, develop and customise software solutions, and maintain them once they are live.
- Write test plans and test cases, take part in user acceptance testing, and prepare deployment guides.
- Must have a National Diploma in IT, Software Development or an equivalent NQF level 6 qualification recognised by SAQA.
- Must have at least two years of experience in the relevant field. A valid driver's licence is an added advantage.
- Based at National Office in Midrand.
- Send your application by email to 2026/154/OCJ@judiciary.org.za, quoting reference 2026/154/OCJ.
- No closing date is stated in the advert text.
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Requirements
- An applicant should be in possession of a National Diploma in IT/Software Development/equivalent qualification at NQF level six (6) as recognised by SAQA.
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the relevant field.
- A valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage.
- Knowledge and skills:
- Solid knowledge in programming applications, experience (UX) and client-side technologies including XML, HTML5, CSS, PHP, JQuery and JSON and mobile frameworks, knowledge of programming language and technical terminology, knowledge in Microsoft SharePoint development, knowledge and experience in Azure and CRM Dynamics, Web and mobile technologies experience with User, knowledge and understanding of C/C++, Visual, Basic, C#.
- Java, XML, Angular and any BI reporting tool, read and understand existing complex coding languages and its intended functionality and testing frameworks for APIs.
- Skilled in Problem solving, project management, communication (written and oral), Financial Management, Strategic skills, analytical skills, report writing, presentation, planning and organising and computer literacy, (Word, PowerPoint & Excel,).
Duties
- Design and develop technical specifications for single or multiple software, design, develop and customize software solutions in line with the software development life cycle management methodology, conduct code reviews, maintain IT software solutions once they are in production environment and back up files from back end to local directories for recovery.
- Develop test plan, test cases and communication plan, participate in the User Acceptance Testing process, prepare deployment guide for approval, report development progress, results and key metrics.
- Deliver quality solutions in line with the business case, evaluate code to ensure it meets industry standards, apply software development principles in all developed applications, provide quality assurance report to all the relevant stakeholders and initiate Change Management procedure to deploy the developed application to production.
- Create, maintain and review developer documentations, disseminate knowledge of existing functionality and new functional requirements.
- Edit, write, design application content and store all Development code in the appropriate library.
How to apply
Applications can be sent via email to 2026/154/OCJ@judiciary.org.za
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Enquiries
Technical Related Enquiries: Mr N Mngomezulu Tel No: (010) 493 2544 HR Related Enquiries: Mr K Mphela Tel No: (010) 493 2527
Notes from the department
The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 146 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/216: JUNIOR DEVELOPER REF NO: 2026/154/OCJ (X2 POSTS) SALARY: R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement CENTRE: National Office Midrand REQUIREMENTS: An applicant should be in possession of a National Diploma in IT/Software Development/equivalent qualification at NQF level six (6) as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the relevant field. A valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge and skills: Solid knowledge in programming applications, experience (UX) and client-side technologies including XML, HTML5, CSS, PHP, JQuery and JSON and mobile frameworks, knowledge of programming language and technical terminology, knowledge in Microsoft SharePoint development, knowledge and experience in Azure and CRM Dynamics, Web and mobile technologies experience with User, knowledge and understanding of C/C++, Visual, Basic, C#. Java, XML, Angular and any BI reporting tool, read and understand existing complex coding languages and its intended functionality and testing frameworks for APIs. Skilled in Problem solving, project management, communication (written and oral), Financial Management, Strategic skills, analytical skills, report writing, presentation, planning and organising and computer literacy, (Word, PowerPoint & Excel,). DUTIES: Design and develop technical specifications for single or multiple software, design, develop and customize software solutions in line with the software development life cycle management methodology, conduct code reviews, maintain IT software solutions once they are in production environment and back up files from back end to local directories for recovery. Develop test plan, test cases and communication plan, participate in the User Acceptance Testing process, prepare deployment guide for approval, report development progress, results and key metrics. Deliver quality solutions in line with the business case, evaluate code to ensure it meets industry standards, apply software development principles in all developed applications, provide quality assurance report to all the relevant stakeholders and initiate Change Management procedure to deploy the developed application to production. Create, maintain and review developer documentations, disseminate knowledge of existing functionality and new functional requirements. Edit, write, design application content and store all Development code in the appropriate library. ENQUIRIES: Technical Related Enquiries: Mr N Mngomezulu Tel No: (010) 493 2544 HR Related Enquiries: Mr K Mphela Tel No: (010) 493 2527 APPLICATIONS: Applications can be sent via email to 2026/154/OCJ@judiciary.org.za NOTE: The Organisation will give preference to candidates in line with the Employment Equity goals.