SENIOR DEVELOPER: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Position Reports to:    Manager: Application Development
Division:  Strategy Enab & Modernisation
Location: Head Office – Brooklyn
Advert Closing Date:  20 March 2026

About the Position
SARS is seeking a skilled, experienced, and results-oriented Software Developer specializing in Web Development, with a strong focus on Java, to join our team. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate the ability to transform conceptual ideas into practical, effective solutions. The role requires experience in implementing systems both independently and as part of a collaborative software development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new applications as well as maintaining and enhancing existing systems. Significant hands-on experience in Java application development is essential.

Job Purpose
To ensure that software development, enhancements, implementation, maintenance and optimisation are performed to achieve business objectives. To assist with detecting application issues, analyse software, and implement software solutions within standards.

 Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required
Relevant National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) AND 3 – 4 years’ experience in software development environment, of which 1 – 2 years at a knowledge worker level

ALTERNATIVE #
Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 6 years’ related experience in a software development environment, of which 1 – 2 years at a knowledge worker level

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Expert in Natural, ADABAS, z/OS & JCL, IBM Integration Bus (IIB) or IBM APP Connect B2B Integrator or Business Process Management (BPM), JAVA or Microsoft .net

Industry Related Qualifications and Experience

• IBM Certified Solution Developer – Integration Bus (Any Version) – could be inclusive of below products:
• IBM Integration Bus (IIB) or B2B Integrator;
• Business Process Management (BPM) or IBM App Connect;
• Oracle Certified Professional Java SE Developer (Any Version);
• Microsoft Certified Solution Developer with skills in C++ and large volume data processing applications.
• Experience with SQL Server Integration Services an advantage.
• Extensive experience with large volume data processing applications.
• Extensive experience with Service Orientated Architecture.
• Experience with containerisation and micro services technologies and architectures.
• Extensive experience with cross platform and multidata base technology data processing, including Microsoft SQL Server and DB2.
• Experience with NoSQL technology databases.

Additional Technical Competencies

• Application Implementation (IT) Proficient in – (Applied theory). Break down objects or ideas into simpler parts and find evidence to support generalisations. Compile component ideas into a new whole or proposed alternative solution.
• Can perform the actions associated with the skill without assistance and is recognised within own organisation as “a person to ask” when difficult questions arise regarding this skill.
• Focus is on broad issues.
• Capable of coaching others.
• Participate in senior level discussions regarding this competency.
• Has consistently provided ideas and perspectives on process or practice improvements.
• Assist in the development of reference and resource materials in this competency.
• Application Systems (IT) Proficient in – (Applied theory).
• Break down objects or ideas into simpler parts and find evidence to support generalisations.
• Compile component ideas into a new whole or proposed alternative solution.
• Can perform the actions associated with the skill without assistance and is recognised within own organisation as “a person to ask” when difficult questions arise regarding their skill
• GOC Confidential – (a) sensitive information, the unlawful disclosure of which may be harmful to the security or national interest of the Republic or could prejudice the Republic in its international relations;(b) commercial information, the disclosure of which may cause financial loss to an entity or may prejudice an entity in its relations with its clients, competitors, contractors and suppliers. E.g. Taxpayer information

Job Outputs:

Process

• Design system changes and enhancements that address business requirements.
• Apply and utilise systems in a manner that ensures efficient and effective service delivery, optimised quality, financial accuracy and calculation.
• Implement initiatives relating to projects that will lead to improved key processes across the business.
• Perform operations in a specialised area to technical specifications and contribute to operational result delivery within predefined standards.
• Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Correctly apply policies, practices, standards, procedures and legislation in the delivery of work outputs.
• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
• Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Provide specialist input through the investigation of opportunities for operational and process, product and risk optimisation.
• Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to arrive at decisions. (I)
• Apply and utilise systems in a manner that contributes to efficient and effective service delivery and optimised quality.

Governance

• Comply to set governance and compliance procedures and processes related to an area of specialisation and continuously identify and escalate risks.
• Ensure that completed work adhere to relevant policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements and report on deviations and discrepancies.

People

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers and team members to achieve predefined objectives.

Finance

• Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
• Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery and provide specialist support to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Participate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.

Behavioural competencies

• Accountability
• Analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Conceptual Ability
• Expertise in Context
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Respect
• Trust

Technical competencies

• Application Development and Maintenance
• Business Knowledge
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• IT Applications
• IT Development
• IT Knowledge
• IT Systems
• Reporting
• System Thinking

Compliance Competency

• GOC Confidential

Employment Equity
The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s) and security clearance where applicable.

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