ANALYST DEVELOPER: APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT is a South African government vacancy at Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Gauteng (Pretoria) | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
ICT Solutions Development
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS)
Centre
Gauteng (Pretoria)
Requirements
- Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Computer Science / Software or System Engineering / Information Technology (IT) / Software Development (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in: C# and .NET Framework / .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC and Entity Framework (EF / EF Core), Structured Query Language (SQL) Server, MySQL, Oracle, including database design, optimisation, and complex queries.
- Experience in Web Technologies and Scripting tools (JavaScript XML, jQuery and Microsoft Power BI).
- Experience with Web Application Programming Interface (APIs) and RESTful services, Familiarity with HyperText Markup Language (HTML5), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap, jQuery, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), SOLID principles, and design patterns.
- Experience with Agile / Scrum methodologies.
- Experience in Software Development Life Circle (SDLC).
- Experience in relational database.
- Experience in performance, regression, and integration testing.
- Job related knowledge: Knowledge of dependency injection and unit testing frameworks.
- Application servers: JBOSS, Weblogic, Glassfish, Tomcat and Internet Information Services (IIS).
- Working knowledge in Object Oriented environment, must have a thorough understanding of using ModelView-Controller (MVC); exposure to Net-Beans, Eclipse, Websphere; and reporting tools e.g. itext, jasper report and others.
- Knowledge of using design tools like Unified Modeling Language (UML), etc.
- Interpret business and functional requirements as well as to design and realise processes, data and technology.
- Process analysis and able to design conceptual architectures, technical uses and robust processes.
- Job related skills: Computer literacy.
- Communication skills (verbal and written).
- Analytical skills.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Organising skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the team.
- Ability to mentor junior employees and interns to deliver quality solutions on time.
Duties
- Write functional and technical design specification document.
- Analyse information processing needs and plan and design computer systems, using data modelling techniques.
- Define the goals of the system and advise flowcharts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs.
- Design new systems including process flow, user interface, reports and security procedures.
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate web presentation and server-side technologies based on product needs and industry trends.
- Participate in Joint Application Development (JAD) and testing sessions.
- Work with key stakeholders to understand user’s requirements, translating them into technical specification requires for system development.
- Work with quality assurer to ensure high quality of delivered product.
- Provide thought leadership on business requirements related to application development.
- Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organisation to increase compatibility so that information can be shared.
- Review and quality assurer coding.
- Supervise and participate on coding scripting review and conclusion.
- Perform application systems code review to ensure technical quality and high-quality service to clients / users.
- Conduct training on newly developed applications.
- Prepare training material for users of the new systems and conduct training.
- Evaluate service offered.
Enquiries
Ms PS Lekgau Tel No: (012) 312 8769
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post71@dlrrd.gov.za
Department Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.
Notes
EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Directorate: ICT Solutions Development
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Computer Science / Software or System
Engineering / Information Technology (IT) / Software Development (NQF Level
6) or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in: C# and .NET Framework / .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC and Entity Framework (EF
/ EF Core), Structured Query Language (SQL) Server, MySQL, Oracle, including database design, optimisation, and complex queries. Experience in
Web Technologies and Scripting tools (JavaScript XML, jQuery and Microsoft
Power BI). Experience with Web Application Programming Interface (APIs) and
RESTful services, Familiarity with HyperText Markup Language (HTML5),
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Bootstrap, jQuery, and modern JavaScript frameworks. Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP),
SOLID principles, and design patterns. Experience with Agile / Scrum methodologies. Experience in Software Development Life Circle (SDLC).
Experience in relational database. Experience in performance, regression, and integration testing. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of dependency injection
and unit testing frameworks. Application servers: JBOSS, Weblogic, Glassfish,
Tomcat and Internet Information Services (IIS). Working knowledge in Object
Oriented environment, must have a thorough understanding of using ModelView-Controller (MVC); exposure to Net-Beans, Eclipse, Websphere; and reporting tools e.g. itext, jasper report and others. Knowledge of using design
tools like Unified Modeling Language (UML), etc. Interpret business and functional requirements as well as to design and realise processes, data and
technology. Process analysis and able to design conceptual architectures, technical uses and robust processes. Job related skills: Computer literacy.
Communication skills (verbal and written). Analytical skills. Interpersonal skills.
Problem solving skills. Organising skills. Ability to work independently as well as part of the team. Ability to mentor junior employees and interns to deliver
quality solutions on time.
DUTIES : Write functional and technical design specification document. Analyse information processing needs and plan and design computer systems, using
data modelling techniques. Define the goals of the system and advise flowcharts and diagrams describing logical operational steps of programs.
Design new systems including process flow, user interface, reports and security procedures. Evaluate and recommend appropriate web presentation
and server-side technologies based on product needs and industry trends.
Participate in Joint Application Development (JAD) and testing sessions. Work with key stakeholders to understand user’s requirements, translating them into
technical specification requires for system development. Work with quality assurer to ensure high quality of delivered product. Provide thought leadership
on business requirements related to application development. Coordinate and link the computer systems within an organisation to increase compatibility so
that information can be shared. Review and quality assurer coding. Supervise and participate on coding scripting review and conclusion. Perform application
systems code review to ensure technical quality and high-quality service to clients / users. Conduct training on newly developed applications. Prepare
training material for users of the new systems and conduct training. Evaluate service offered.
ENQUIRIES : Ms PS Lekgau Tel No: (012) 312 8769
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park,
Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post71@dlrrd.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.