APPLICATION ARCHITECTURE

 POST 25/05 : APPLICATION ARCHITECTURE REF NO: 3/2/1/2022/423 Office of the chief registrar of deeds 

SALARY : R744 255 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS) 

CENTRE : Pretoria 

REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma in Information Technology or Software Development or Computer Science (NQF Level 6).3 years’ junior management experience in web programming and web technologies. Knowledge of the Open Group Architectural Framework (TOGAF) and Government Wide Enterprise Architecture (GWEA) Framework. Progressive experience as a senior developer in large IT projects including support. Prior project architect and / or team lead experience. Database experience with Oracle, Microsoft Structured Query Language (MS SQL) Server. Experience with full Oracle technology stack. Development experience using Cascade Style Sheet (CSS) and eXtensible Style Sheet Language Transformation (XSLT). Experience with Standard Open Access Protocol / eXtensible Modular Language (SOAP/XML) and Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface (REST APIs). Experience with JavaScript. Coaching and Mentoring (Though leadership) skills. Presentation skills. Analytical skills. Adaptability and Flexibility. Customer service. Initiative Innovation and creativity. Process improvement. Communication skills. Project Management skills. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence.

 DUTIES : Define the current application architecture and identify issues within it. Recommend, develop and maintain various Deeds Registration Application Architecture blueprints. Ensure application architecture is aligned with other architecture domain in support of the business strategy and Deeds Registration’s programme plan. Provide guidance and recommendations on proposed improvement to existing application landscape. Refine and/or redesign application architecture to be more cost-effective, including the optimal selection of technologies, practices, and skills for application delivery. Recommend, develop, and implement various activities related to the design, development and maintenance of the Architecture. Manage Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions and interviews to define application architecture. Identify and recommend appropriate technologies that offer best return on investment in line with Deeds Registration’s Enterprise Architecture (EA), Business Functional and Nonfunctional. Conduct meetings related to the designated project(s) / programmes to align the application architecture in line with the defined architecture roadmap. Monitor industry and Communities of Practices to stay abreast with Architecture developments. Ensure application design(s) meets the business service level agreements (SLA’s) or product acceptance criteria for availability and performance. Liaise and build relationship with internal and external clients. Develop and define the high-level application architecture requirements to facilitate execution of the Deeds Registration strategy. Co-ordinate and ensure harmonious working relationships among relevant application development stakeholders. Setup and manage the development teams. Document and improve architectural approaches, service design, and development processes and approaches. Develop and maintain technical documentation of existing and new applications. Promote knowledge sharing of application landscape through trainings and workshop on applications to stakeholders and peers. Ensure continuous improvement of application architecture development and management process. Contribute to the improvement of application development and maintenance process. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms L Gama Tel No: (012) 338 7229 or Ms P Hlatshwayo Tel No: (012) 338 7376 

APPLICATIONS : Please ensure that you send your application to Private Bag x918, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand deliver it to the Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at Cnr Bosman and Pretorius, Pretoria, 0001 before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 

NOTE : Coloured, Indian and White Females and Coloured, Indian and White Males and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Closing date 22 July 2022 at 16:00