The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) of South Africa is currently advertising 27 job vacancies at multiple locations across the nation, offering impressive salaries of up to R1.1 million per year. This move comes as SITA seeks to strengthen its team and enhance the efficiency of IT resources within government departments and public entities.
SITA’s Role in Government IT
SITA is tasked with consolidating and coordinating South Africa’s IT resources to improve the efficiency of governmental functions. This mandate, as outlined in the SITA Act, aims to leverage information technology as a strategic asset for the government, overseeing the IT procurement and delivery processes.
The agency’s primary goal is to enhance service delivery to South African citizens by providing robust information technology, systems, and related services within a secure information environment. This encompasses all government departments and public entities, ensuring that IT services are reliable and secure.
Recent Challenges
The State Information Technology Agency has recently faced scrutiny due to significant system downtimes affecting the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). A major outage in January 2024 was attributed to technical issues on SITA’s mainframe, impacting access to the National Population Register. The DHA has criticized SITA for its frequent downtimes, with former minister Aaron Motsoaledi even suggesting a move to private IT providers, blaming SITA for ongoing issues.
However, SITA’s then-executive caretaker Luvuyo Keyise defended the agency, stating that the DHA opted for cheaper IT services with lower service level agreements, resulting in slower turnaround times for issues. Keyise recommended upgrading to a platinum-tier service to improve redundancy and service levels, a plan that has since stalled.
SITA’s Job Openings
Currently, SITA is looking to fill 27 positions, including some high-paying roles. The highest salary on offer is R1.086 million per year for the positions of Senior DevOps Engineer and Technical Manager, located at SITA’s Centurion branch. Applications for these roles close on 29 and 30 July 2024, respectively.
The Senior DevOps Engineer positions, based in the Application Development Services department, have a salary range from R724,276 to R1,086,415 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Similarly, the Technical Manager role in the Application Development and Maintenance division offers the same salary range.
Another notable vacancy is for a Senior Software Developer (GIS) in the Application Maintenance division, with a salary ranging from R620,597 to R930,895 per annum. This position is also based at the Centurion branch, with applications closing on 31 July 2024.
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Here is a detailed list of available positions at SITA, along with their respective locations, salary ranges, and application deadlines:
| Job Title | Department | Location | Salary Range | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior DevOps Engineer (2) | Ad Dev: Application Development Services | Centurion | R724,276 to R1,086,415 | 29 July 2024 |
| Specialist Database Administrator | Coastal Region | Cape Town | R455,638 to R683,547 | 30 July 2024 |
| Specialist: Server Administrator (3) | Coastal Region | Cape Town | R455,638 to R683,547 | 30 July 2024 |
| Technical Manager | ADM AM Social | Centurion | R724,276 to R1,086,415 | 30 July 2024 |
| Software Developer (Natural Adabas) | ADM: Socpen | Centurion | R455,638 to R683,547 | 31 July 2024 |
| Lead Consultant: Application Architect (2) | ADM: AM Planning & Organisation | Centurion | Negotiable | 31 July 2024 |
| Data and AI Architect | ADM: AM Planning & Organisation | Centurion | Negotiable | 31 July 2024 |
| Application Security Architect | ADM: AM Planning & Organisation | Centurion | Negotiable | 31 July 2024 |
| Lead: SaaS Vendor Management | ADM: AM Planning & Organisation | Centurion | Negotiable | 31 July 2024 |
| Specialist: End User Computing Field Support (3) | SM: EUC SAPS Infrastructure Contract Management | Erasmuskloof | R455,638 to R683,547 | 31 July 2024 |
| Senior Software Developer (GIS) | ADM: AM Integration AP Mgt & Data Analytics | Centurion | R620,597 to R930,895 | 31 July 2024 |
| Specialist: LAN Coordinator (3) | SM: End User Computing | Erasmuskloof | R455,638 to R683,547 | 2 August 2024 |
| Senior Specialist: EUC Monitoring and Evaluation | SM: End User Computing | Erasmuskloof | R531,759 to R797,639 | 2 August 2024 |
| Specialist: Functional Application Support | ADM: IFASS DOD FAS | Free State | R455,638 to R683,547 | 2 August 2024 |
| Specialist: Functional Application Support (5) | IFASS: Transversal & Unique Systems | Erasmuskloof | R390,414 to R585,621 | 2 August 2024 |
The State Information Technology Agency is taking significant steps to bolster its workforce with these new vacancies. With attractive salaries and a variety of roles available, SITA aims to attract top talent to enhance its services and address ongoing challenges.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the closing dates and become part of an organization that plays a crucial role in South Africa’s governmental IT infrastructure.