Advertiser: Department of Social Development
Location: Pretoria
Directorate: Systems Development
(Contract until 31 January 2015)
Salary: R252 144 per annum plus 37% of salary in lieu of benefits.
Requirements:
An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or related field / National Diploma in Information Technology (or equivalent qualification) PLUS credible experience in systems development. Knowledge and experience in developing and deploying .NET application. Extensive knowledge of implementing SDLC. Knowledge and understanding of: ASP .Net 2.0, VB. Net or C#, SQL 2005, XML, HTML, JavaScript, DHTML, XHTML, CSS, RSS, XML Web Services, WML, VBScript, the benefits of the various design methodologies and object oriented environments and browser specific compatibility issues. Understanding of server and networking environment will be an add advantage. A valid driver’s license. Competencies needed: System Development skills. Analytical skills, Communication (verbal and written) skills. Coordination skills. Planning and organising skills, Problem-solving skills. Presentation skills. Business ethics. Monitoring and evaluation skills. Project management skills. Negotiation skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Computer literacy. Financial management skills. Research skills. Facilitation skills. Attributes: Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Confidence. Trustworthiness. Integrity. Patience. Accuracy. Assertiveness. Compliance. Creative and innovative. Friendliness.
Duties:
Key Responsibilities: Interpretation of User Requirements Specifications (URS) and development of applications to meet requirements, within agreed timeframes. Design, develop and maintain SQL database and create efficient and logical databases. Design and code superior technical solutions. Recognize system deficiencies and implement effective solutions. Maintain and enhance existing development standards and assume responsibility for the development environment. Communicate and enforce coding standards. Ensure continuous sharing of source codes and knowledge with colleagues to support the Directorate’s skills retention programme and review work of junior developers and interns. Work with System Analysts and Business Analysts to design and develop applications. Create well designed and re-usable objects.
Enquiries: Ms M da Silva Tel no: (012) 312 7752 / 7574
It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.
Applications:
The Director General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001, Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street
For attention: Ms E de Waal
Note:
A curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties, the names of two referees, certified copies of qualifications and identity document must accompany your signed application for employment, the Z83 form (click to download pdf form). Shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be required to undergo competency assessment. The successful candidate will sign an annual performance agreement, complete a financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. If the candidate is applying for an OSD post, certificates of service must be attached to the CV. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Personnel suitability checks will be conducted on short listed candidates and the appointment is subject to positive outcomes of the checks. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Reference number: Not provided
Closing date: 7 June 2013
WRITE A BRILLIANT CV
The first thing to remember is that we are not writing an essay. We need to convey as much relevant information as possible and not exceed 3 to 4 pages. Your CV should cover the following:
Your personal information:
Points to remember: It is essential that your cellphone needs to be on in case anyone phone. Make sure that you have a professonal message on your phone in case you miss a call. If you only have a home phone number then everyone living with you need to be aware of the fact that you are waiting for a call. Place a pen and paper next to the phone in casy there is a message. Do not give your spouse's cellphone number unless you will be able to speak to the caller immediately. Is your email up and running? Does the P O Box belong to you or someone else? If it belongs to (e.g.) your parents they need to be aware that you might get important information. It is not necessary to disclose your age, gender, height, weight, marital status or religion. If you do not have an email address then set one up through Hotmail or Yahoo. And as tempting as what it might do not have your macho_man@hotmail.com address on your CV. Try and register one with your name and surname only.
Educational information:
Start with the most recent achievement / qualification and work your way back. List the degree, diploma, matriculation or standard achieved as well as the year and institution. Then move on the one just before that (e.g. first your degree and then matric). There is no need to list all the subjects you took (unless it is relevant). However, it is crucial to list all your qualifications - whether they were from academic institutions or not.
It is important to list all of your achievements while studying, e.g. competitions won, awards received, provincial colours achieved, orders of merit.
List all the leadership positions you served in, e.g. class prefect, captain of a team, chairperson of a committee.
End this section of with your extracurricular activities that you participated in, e.g. sport, hobbies.
Points to remember: The older you are the less important your school information will become. For instance: You might only want to mention that you matriculated, where and when and one or two major achievements. It is also not necessary to show your grades or marks achieed. It is also best to leave out any information on political activities or other controversial topics. However, if you know that the recruiter is looking for someone who participated in certain political groups then you might want to mention it.
Work experience:
Start with the most recent position and work your way back. List the title of the position, the name of the company and your length of service. Below this you can give a description of your duties (in bullet-point format). It is also important to list any projects that you worked on. Be specific and use numbers where possible, e.g. Managed 32 staff members and a R1 million budget.
It is again important to list all of your achievements while working, e.g. competitions won, awards received.
List all the leadership positions you served in, e.g. managerial or supervisory roles, chairperson of a committee.
End this section of with any additional things that you use to do for the company, e.g. editor of the company newsletter, organiser of the year end function.
Points to remember: Always look at the information and ask whether it is relevant. There is no need to supply the contact details of previous employers nor the reason why you left their employment.
Computer skills:
The ability to work on a computer has developed into a key skill. List all the programs that you are able to work with as well as your proficiency level.
Courses:
List all the courses, workshops, seminars, etc that you attended only if it is relevant to the position you are applying for and if you haven't mentioned it before. It is always a good idea to list the topic, institution, facilitator / guest speaker and date.
Activities and Interests:
Remember that most people enjoy listening to music, going to the movies, socialising with friends, reading, etc. Unless you do someting special, or relevant to the position, rather leave this section out.
References:
Mention that "References are available on request". It is important that your references are aware of the fact that they might be contacted.