Junior Developer
Department of Correctional Services
- Location
- National Head Office, Gauteng
- Salary
- R338 106 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 7 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
- 2 junior developer posts at DCS National Head Office, Pretoria
- Diploma or degree in IT
- 1-2 years in software development
- Web skills like HTML, JavaScript, C# and SQL
- Valid driver's licence
- R338 106 a year
How to apply
Apply on company website
How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/80, ref HO 2026/11/77 (X2 POSTS). Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Directorate: System Development Infrastructure
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.
Notes:
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Reference number: HO 2026/11/77 (X2 POSTS)