REFERENCE NR : VAC00504/26
JOB TITLE : Solution Architect
JOB LEVEL : D2
SALARY : Market Related
REPORT TO : Lead Solution Architect
DIVISION : National and Regional Consulting
DEPT : Technical Consulting Services
LOCATION : SITA Erasmuskloof
POSITION STATUS : 36 – Months – Fixed Term Contract (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job
To perform the solution analysis and architecture in order to design, develop/procure, package, release, and maintain/enhance ICT solutions and systems, in accordance with ICT standards and the enterprise architecture for Government. This includes the analysis and design required for the development of Solution Architecture and the integration thereof with the other applicable Enterprise Architecture domains (Business Architecture, Information/Data Architecture, Application Architecture, Technology Architecture and Security Architecture)

Key Responsibility Areas
• Support lines of business in developing and implementing solutions strategies and roadmaps to ensure a comprehensive and integrated government ICT ecosystem.
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of governance and monitor the adherence there deliver quality products in a controlled environment.
• Create contextual, conceptual, logical and physical Solution Architecture and direct and quality assure solution and software development.
• Create contextual, conceptual, logical and physical Solution Architecture and direct and quality assure solution and software development government systems.
• Programmes/projects management, development/ procurement and maintenance of projects so as to meet service delivery commitments.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: 3-year National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in an ICT-related field.
Experience: 6 - 7 years in the ICT field, including solution analysis, development and architecture with leadership, general management, operational responsibility in a large corporate/public sector organization including 4 years’ experience in solution analysis, development and architecture for the development, implementation and maintenance/enhancements of ICT systems within the corporate/public sector, including: Strategic thinking and leadership abilities; Successfully developed and implemented applications; Demonstrated project management competency and the execution of multiple projects, including managing resources across multiple projects; and Developed efficient and effective IT solutions to diverse and complex business problems. 3 years’ experience in solution design and modelling including Solution design translating business requirements into proposed solutions within both the existing and planned future ICT landscape, Conceptual solution models; Logical solution models; Physical solution models; and Solution architecture documentation describing the design and models.

Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: ICT Governance and Compliance Governance e.g. Cobit and ITIL Development, Integration, and Implementation Methodologies Development methodologies (RUP, OpenUp, Agile), SDLC (ISO9001, ISOIEC12207) IT Quality Management e.g. ISO9001 and CMMI IT Security and Standards COTS (Commercial of the Shelf) Products OSS (Open Source Software) Products IT Strategies and Architectures Execution of Architecture methods and practices e.g. TOGAF and GWEA Development (.NET Framework, Java Framework, Other IDE) Enterprise architecture framework (TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF, MODAF, GWEA Framework, MIOS) Security (Software and Technologies) Portal (HTML, CSS, JAVA scripting, Portlets with various integrations) Interfacing and Integration (Middleware Technologies) Entity Relationship Diagrams Governance Processes and Standards (COBIT, ITIL, UML) Project Management Business Process Management Notation Business Development Business Process Management Stakeholder Management Customer Relationship Management People Management Negotiations Communication Computer skills.

Other Special Requirements N/A

REFERENCE NR : VAC00555 & VAC00561 (Re-advert)
JOB TITLE : Server Engineer x2
JOB LEVEL : C5 SALARY : R 455 638 - R 683 457
REPORT TO : Senior Server Engineer
DIVISION : Provincial & Local Consulting
DEPARTMENT : Prov KZN: End User Computing
LOCATION : SITA Pietermaritzburg
POSITION STATUS : 12 – Months – Fixed Term Contract (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job
To manage, maintain, monitor and provide core IT infrastructure and associated services in the client enterprise environment.

Key Responsibility Areas
• Design and planning of all services and solutions relating to the Core Server Infrastructure and Directory services.
• The formulation of procedures and standards for Directory integrated sytems, Servers and related services.
• Infrastructure preparation.
• To manage, maintain and monitor core IT infrastructure services.
• Reporting and Communication.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum:3-year National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology/NQF level 6.
Certification: MCSE, MCITP, MCSA.
Experience: 3-5 years’ experience in Server Administration and at least one-year experience in the provision and support of core Server Infrastructure and associated services. Technical Competencies • DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP • Routing Messaging Infrastructure • Desktop infrastructure management • Enterprise Antivirus • Enterprise Patch Management • VPN Technologies and concepts • Proxy Management Virtualisation Technologies • Disaster Recovery.

Technical Competencies Description Knowledge & Skills: Directory Services Architecture planning and design Networking concepts DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, Routing Messaging Infrastructure Desktop infrastructure management Enterprise Antivirus Enterprise Patch Management VPN Technologies and concepts Proxy Management Virtualisation Technologies Disaster Recovery Firewall technologies and principles Computer and network security principles Server Operating Systems ITIL Security Clearance. Network/Infrastructure Management. Interpersonal/behavioural competencies: Attention to Detail, Analytical thinking, Continuous Learning, Discipline coupled with Resilience and Stress Management.

Other Special Requirements
N/A