Main purpose: To drive the strategic management, modernisation, and continuous improvement of all enterprise applications within the SIU. This role serves as the custodian of the SIU’s application ecosystem, ensuring alignment with Enterprise Architecture and business objectives, security standards, and agile delivery principles. The incumbent will champion DevOps practices, drive automation, and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration across development, operations, and business teams.

Key performance areas (Include but are not limited to): Drive the SIU’s enterprise application strategy, ensuring scalability, security, and business alignment. Oversee the full application lifecycle: planning, development, deployment, maintenance, and retirement. Champion DevOps practices, including continuous integration, automated testing, and infrastructure as code. Manage application performance, availability, and user experience across platforms. Lead cross-functional teams including developers, testers, analysts, and infrastructure specialists. Ensure compliance with ICT governance, POPIA, and cybersecurity standards. Drive innovation in application architecture, cloud adoption, and digital service delivery. Manage vendor relationships, licensing, and support contracts. Collaborate with business units to identify application needs and deliver value-driven solutions.

Required knowledge and Behavioural (include but not limited to): Deep understanding of modern application architectures and lifecycle management. Knowledge of public sector ICT governance, budgeting, and procurement processes. Familiarity with cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. Strategic thinking, innovation, and agility in managing change. Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and team development capabilities. High attention to detail, planning and organising, and risk management orientation.

NQF Level 8 – Honours Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. 6–8 years in enterprise application management, software development, or systems integration. At least 4 years in a leadership or management role overseeing application portfolios, DevOps teams, or digital transformation initiatives. Experience with cloud-native applications, CI/CD pipelines, and agile delivery frameworks is highly desirable.

PLEASE NOTE:

·     The appointment of candidates will be at the Unit’s sole discretion, and the Unit reserves the right not to make an appointment.

·        The SIU is an Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit and requires applicants to make a full and frank disclosure in their application form.

·        Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will automatically disqualify candidates.

·        All candidates will be subjected to integrity screening procedures, and a favourable end report is essential.

·        Other critical positions may be subjected to vetting procedures after appointments.

·   Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please be advised that applications received mean that processing may take some time. Candidates who have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

·        POPIA disclaimer: In line with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013, by applying for this position, it is accepted that you have consented to your personal information being used and kept to process your application. The SIU will ensure the protection and safeguarding of personal information, and all information collected will not be shared with any third parties or used for any purposes other than for the purpose it was intended.

·        The SIU is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.  Preference will be given to persons from the designated group, in particular Africans, Coloureds and people with disabilities, in line with the SIU Employment Equity Plan.

·        The salary offered will be in line with SIU-approved salary scales, which may change subject to relevant approvals and annual increases.

·        The SIU will not compensate any relocation costs for appointed incumbents.

·        Late applications will not be considered after the closing date.