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Software developers, systems analysts, network engineers, IT support and digital roles.
INSPECTOR: TRAFFIC LAW ADMINISTRATION (METRO)
Department of Social Development · western cape
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TRANSVERSAL SUPPORT
Department of Social Development · western cape
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ASSESSOR: ASSESSMENT
Department of Social Development · western cape
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: LAND TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
Department of Social Development · western cape
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DIRECTOR: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport · mpumalanga
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CHIEF DIRECTOR: INTEGRATED PLANNING
Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport · mpumalanga
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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ICT OPERATIONS
Provincial Administration: Kwazulu-Natal
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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND REPORTING
Provincial Administration: Kwazulu-Natal
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Department of Water and Sanitation
12 days left
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT
Department of Social Development
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DRS SYSTEM SUPPORT OFFICER
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development · gauteng
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HR INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER
Department of Social Development
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CORPORATE SERVICES
Civilian Secretariat for Police Service
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MEDIA AND EDITORIAL SERVICES
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
15 days left
SENIOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN
Department of Social Development
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GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2027/2029
Provincial Administration: Limpopo
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DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Department of Education
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CHIEF NETWORK CONTROLLER
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development · limpopo
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ICT SPECIALIST (BUSINESS ANALYST)
Department of Agriculture · gauteng
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY
Department of Electricity and Energy
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: IT GOVERNANCE AND PLANNING SUPPORT
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
8 days left
CUSTOMER RELATIONS OFFICER (2 POSTS AVAILABLE): WALK-IN
Department of Social Development
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TRANSPORT OFFICER: LOGISTICAL SERVICES (METRO SOUTH)
Department of Social Development · western cape
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: TRANSPORT POLICIES AND STRATEGIES
Department of Social Development · western cape
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OFFICE MANAGER: BUSINESS PLANNING & STRATEGY
Department of Social Development · western cape
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CUSTOMER CARE OFFICER: WEST COAST/ EDEN KAROO/ METRO NORTH
Department of Social Development · western cape
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ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OFFICER: VULNERABLE GROUPS
Department of Social Development · western cape
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DIGITAL GOVERNMENT TEAM LEADER: IT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Department of the Premier · western cape
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SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: SAFETY PLANNING
Department of Local Government · western cape
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DISTRICT AND LOCAL PERFORMANCE MONITORING
Department of Local Government · western cape
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DISTRICT MANAGER: LANDCARE: EDEN
Provincial Administration: Western Cape · western cape
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DIGITALIZATION
Government Printing Works
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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DESKTOP SUPPORT
Provincial Administration: Northern Cape
5 days left
South Africa's technology sector has grown significantly and is now one of the fastest-growing in Africa. Cape Town's Silicon Cape ecosystem, Johannesburg's Sandton tech corridor, and Pretoria's proximity to government IT infrastructure all generate strong demand. The public sector - particularly SITA (State Information Technology Agency), national departments, and large municipalities - is a major employer of IT professionals alongside financial services, telecoms, and a growing startup community. Remote work is more prevalent in technology than any other sector, and some South African developers and engineers work for global employers while remaining based locally.
South African IT employers range from highly qualification-driven (government, banking) to skills-first (startups, agencies). Government IT posts at senior level typically require a relevant degree plus professional certifications. The private sector increasingly values demonstrable skills through portfolio, GitHub activity, and certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, Cisco, and CompTIA. ISACA certifications (CISA, CRISC, CISM) are valued for cybersecurity and audit-adjacent roles.
Software developers in South Africa earn between R400,000 and R900,000+ per year depending on stack, experience, and whether they work for a local or international employer. Cloud architects, data engineers, and cybersecurity specialists command the highest salaries. Government IT posts at senior level are graded at salary levels 11 to 14 on the standard public service scale. The gap between public and private sector IT salaries is significant - government IT roles compete on stability and benefits rather than cash compensation.