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APPLICATION ARCHITECTURE

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Directorate: Deeds Enterprise Architecture

Reference number: 3/1/1/1/2026/94
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11) (All-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS)
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Circular: No 22 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Information Technology or Business / Informatics or Computer Science (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualifications. Minimum of 3 years' junior management or senior technical lead experience in application development, systems architecture, or a similar role. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of TOGAF and GWEA Frameworks. Progressive experience as a senior developer or technical lead in large IT projects. Deep, hands-on knowledge of the full Oracle technology stack, C#, MS SQL Server, SOAP / XML, and REST APIs. Development experience using CSS, XSLT, and JavaScript. Prior project architect and / or team lead experience. This role focuses on creating robust, cost-effective, and scalable technical solutions by selecting optimal technologies and guiding development teams through implementation. Job-related skills: Technical Leadership skills. Coaching and Mentoring skills. Presentation skills. Analytical skills. Problem-solving skills. Adaptability and flexibility. Customer service. Initiative. Innovation and creativity. Communication skills. Project Management skills. Willingness to travel. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

Design and Define Application and Technology Architecture. Define the current application / technology architecture and identify issues and performance bottlenecks. Recommend, develop, and maintain Deeds Registration Application and Technology Architecture blueprints. Ensure application architecture is aligned with the business and information architecture. Manage Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions and interviews to define application architecture. Provide guidance and recommendations on proposed improvement to existing application landscape. Select and Govern Technology Solutions. Refine and redesign the application landscape to be more cost-effective. Identify and recommend appropriate application technologies and frameworks (e.g. SOAP / XML, REST APIs, JavaScript) that offer the best return on investment in line with Deeds Registration Trading Entity’s Enterprise Architecture (EA), Business Functional and Non-functional requirements. Manage the full Oracle technology stack and other relevant databases (MS SQL Server). Conduct meetings related to the designated project(s) / programmes to align the application architecture in line with the defined architecture roadmap. Monitor industry and Communities of Practices to stay abreast with Architecture developments. Lead Technical Implementation. Ensure application designs meet business Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for availability and performance. Develop high-level application architecture requirements to facilitate the execution of projects and the Deeds Registration Trading Entity strategy. Set up, manage, and provide technical oversight to development teams. Coordinate and ensure harmonious working relationships among relevant application development stakeholders. Liaise and build relationships with internal and external clients. Monitor industry trends and Communities of Practice to stay abreast of technology developments. Develop Technical Documentation and Standards. Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation for existing and new applications and systems. Document and improve architectural approaches, service design, and development processes. Promote knowledge sharing through technical training and workshops for developers, stakeholders, and peers. Ensure continuous improvement of the application architecture development and management process. Contribute to the improvement of application development and maintenance processes.

Where to send your application

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 600 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or apply by accessing Deeds Online Job Application Portal; https://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za/(Please separate Application Form for each post) before the closing date as no late applications will be considered

Enquiries

Mr. HS Tshinavhe Tel: (012) 337 9380

Note

EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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