SYSTEM ANALYST: ICT APPLICATIONS AND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS SUPPORT SERVICES

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 398,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development seeks a System Analyst for ICT Applications and Business Solutions Support Services in Johannesburg. The role entails developing support systems, managing software projects, and requires a qualification in Information Technology. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of experience and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus relevant diploma or degree recognized by SAQA.
• 2-3 years’ relevant experience in IT service or Systems Analysis.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop operational and decision support systems.
• Manage small to medium software projects.
• Attend and contribute to directorate meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Project Planning

Education

National diploma (NQF level 6) or Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Information Systems, Information Technology/ GIS or Informatics

Job description

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

SYSTEM ANALYST- ICT APPLICATIONS AND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS SUPPORT SERVICES

• Reference Number : refs/022948
• Directorate : ICT Applications and Business Solutions Support Services
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 397 116.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus National diploma (NQF level 6) or a Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Information Systems, Information Technology/ GIS or Informatics or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. 2-3 years’ relevant experience in IT service, Software Systems Analysis or Information Systems. Valid driver’s License. COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of the Organisation structure, business processes, information system, best practices and standards, good understanding of Gauteng development plans. Research and Analytic skills. Organising and administration. Writing skills. Communication skills. Problem solving skills. Project Planning.

Duties :

• Develop operational and decision support systems (Analyse user requirements. Draw up a functional specification that maps user groups to the desired system functions. Draw up a design specification that indicates technologically specific software system design. Implement (code and test) the system in software. Draw up user manuals. Manage small to medium software projects and provide support on large projects. Filing and document management. Attend and participate constructively in sub-directorate and directorate meetings as required. This may include preparing inputs, making presentations, assisting with the administration of meetings, and chairing meetings. Provide comments on documents, policies, organisational procedures, etc. as required. Write and submit all reports on time as required. This may include monthly or quarterly reports. Contribute to planning, budget building, and evaluation processes.

Notes :

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/ or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. All manual applications must include a completed, initialized and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications submitted on an OLD Z83 form will not be accepted. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such an evaluation report. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department will not accept applications sent through email or fax. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. 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 reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future.NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs. It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filing of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. Department’s intention is to promote equity through the filling of posts in line with the Departments’ Employment Equity Plan (Female, Coloureds, Indians and People living with disabilities are encouraged apply). No late applications will be considered. The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 11-07-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Grade 12 plus National diploma (NQF level 6) or a Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Information Systems, Information Technology/ GIS or Informatics or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA?

Do you have 2-3 years’ relevant experience in IT service, Software Systems Analysis or Information Systems?

Do you have a valid driver’s license?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.