Chief Analyst Developer: Health and Social Development-1 Post Economic Governance and Administration, Ref No. DOTP 11/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) suitably qualified and competent individuals to analyse, construct and develop programs in accordance with program specifications and provide analysis of proposed systems. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years experience in software development and analysis.

Recommendation    

• Experience in the following: Software Development (SDLC) – Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle Forms, Oracle APEX and Oracle Reports; Microsoft .NET, Microsoft Power BI; JavaScript; Systems Analysis and Design principles (SDLC); Web Development experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license.
• Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.

Key Performance Areas    

• Plans, organises and controls activities of staff responsible for the development of program application and the analysis of systems; Ensure competency of subordinates through training; Systems analysis: Develops functional and technical specifications to meet the business needs of the client; Software development: Constructs and implements application programs; Quality control: Ensures technical and functional standards are observed;Prepares system documentation including training manuals; Liaison with clients.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Information technology systems; Technical standards/procedures; Managerial functions; Needs and priorities of stakeholders; Service level agreements; National and Internal IT policies and trends; Financial Management; Project Management; Skills needed: Planning and organising; Full spectrum of development; Communication (written and verbal); Good decision making.