Assistant Director: Information Management (Analyst Developer) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

HO136/2026

Location:

Directorate: Information Technology

REMUNERATION

R 487 197 - R 573 897 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

28 Aug 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

11 Sep 2026, 5:00 pm

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Proficiency in C# and .NET/ .NET Core. Strong understanding and experience applying: OOP, SOLID principles and clean coding practices. Understanding of authentication, authorization and secure API development. Strong SQL Server and database development. Basic understanding of Microsoft Azure or similar cloud platforms. Knowledge of messaging/ event- driven systems. Ability to estimate development effort and manage delivery expectations. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders. Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and Scrum practices. Strong debugging, troubleshooting, problem- solving and analytical skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Document procedures and processes relating to development. Maintain updated technical documentation. Ensure developed systems adhere to defined compliance standards. Ensure systems integrity and reduce risks for developed systems by embedding compliance into the development lifecycle by continuously monitoring through logging, alerting and audit mechanisms. Integration with other health and other related systems to achieve certain outputs HEAD OFFICE. Build scalable, reusable integration solutions that enable end-to-end business operations, growth and agility. Deliver high-quality integrations that maintain data integrity and minimize disruptions. Database Design and development. Develop and maintain full stack .Net systems by actively contributing across software design, development and testing, ensuring integration between front-end and back-end components deliver reliable, high-quality systems. Design and develop systems as per business requirements that are maintainable, scalable and aligned to defined architectural standards. Develop high-quality systems by adhering to coding standards and best practices with minimized defects. Apply effective testing practices to ensure developed solutions adhere to requirements and function as expected with minimal defects. Provide ongoing support and maintenance for developed systems. Enhance existing systems by implementing optimizations and enhancements that improve usability and performance. Provide technical support by identifying, investigating and resolving defects within agreed timelines and ensuring business continuity. Application rollout and implementation support. Contribute to the development of training material. Assist in managing agile projects. Drive continuous improvement in systems development methodologies and stakeholder satisfaction.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate working experience in IT Environment and Systems Development. Appropriate experience developing and maintaining systems using C# and .Net/ .NET Core technologies. Appropriate proven experience developing enterprise systems and RESTful APIs. Appropriate experience developing and maintaining RESTful APIs. Appropriate experience with Git- based source control and CI/ CD pipelines. Appropriate experience working within Agile/ Scrum delivery environments. Appropriate experience supporting digital transformation initiatives. Appropriate experience in healthcare, public sector, or other regulated environments.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree.

ENQUIRIES

Ms G Mokawane, tel. no. (021) 483-5516

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel and/or be on standby.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:

available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and

bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.