JUNIOR DEVELOPER

Department of Correctional Services

Directorate: System Development Infrastructure

Reference number: HO 2026/11/77
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: National Head Office
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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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.

Where to send your application

should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/ Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.

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.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.