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Junior Developer
Directorate: System Development Infrastructure
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Junior developer role (2 posts) in System Development Infrastructure. Builds and maintains websites and internal systems. Suits an IT graduate with 1-2 years of software development experience.
- Develop and publish website content, and maintain internet and intranet sites.
- Write, test, debug and maintain stable code, and keep system documentation.
- Maintain and customise existing application systems, and develop new ones.
- Must have a recognised National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology.
- Must have 1-2 years of working knowledge of software development and experience building intranet and internet websites.
- Knowledge of coding languages such as HTML, JavaScript, XML, C# and SQL is required. Database knowledge is an advantage. A valid driver's licence is required.
- Based at National Head Office. Enquiries: Ms NS Khumalo or Ms TP Ngobeni, (012) 307 2174 / (012) 305 8589. Appointment is under the Public Service Act.
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Requirements
- 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.
- Competencies And Attributes:
- Technical Knowledge.
- Training in telephone etiquette.
- Training in image projection.
- Communication (verbal & written).
- Interpersonal relations.
- Time management.
- Team Work.
- Problem solving skills.
- Analytical thinking.
- Accountable.
- Committed.
- Disciplined.
- Flexible.
- Punctual.
- Respect.
- Self-confidence.
- Integrity and honesty.
- Professionalism.
- Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework.
- Service delivery and client orientation.
Duties
- 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.
How to apply
should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
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Enquiries
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Notes from the department
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 47 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/80: JUNIOR DEVELOPER REF NO: HO 2026/11/77 (X2 POSTS) Directorate: System Development Infrastructure SALARY: R338 106 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office REQUIREMENTS: 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. Competencies And Attributes: Technical Knowledge. Training in telephone etiquette. Training in image projection. Communication (verbal & written). Interpersonal relations. Time management. Team Work. Problem solving skills. Analytical thinking. Accountable. Committed. Disciplined. Flexible. Punctual. Respect. Self-confidence. Integrity and honesty. Professionalism. Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework. Service delivery and client orientation. DUTIES: 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. ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. NOTE: Appointment under the Public Service Act.