PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ANALYST: SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

A Bachelor’s degree/ NQF 7 in Information Technology (IT), Computer Science, and Information System; Training Agile software development methodologies, ITIL/ COBIT certification, DevOps, Project Management, 5 - 7 years’ experience in practicing systems analysis and design in the general software development lifecycle; Training in solutions architecture and design, Application of agile software development methodologies, Handling multiple projects simultaneously, Competence to use design and project management tools (MS Project, Visio); Knowledge of Data modelling/processing, End-to-end technology, data and applications operations, Understanding of Technology trends; Good interpersonal, conceptual, leadership, planning, numerical, communication, analytical, presentation, Ability to pay attention to detail, Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple and complex tasks and projects.

Conduct system analysis and planning; Refine the draft design artefacts based on the solution design; Conduct analysis and design during solution delivery; Facilitate systems maintenance and support.

Mr N Jones Tel No: (012) 310 4880

All applications must be submitted online on the following link: www.statssa.gov.za/recruitment

Applications must be submitted online and must be completed in full on all fields including the declaration part. Clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be selected. The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Submission of certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary are optional but will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. General information: Females, youth and people with disabilities are targeted for these positions and are hereby encouraged to apply. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to two pre- entry technical exercises and a competency assessment that intend to test both the technical and generic managerial competencies of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. The shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment and must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by Statistics South Africa. One of the minimum entry requirements for SMS positions is the pre- entry certificate submitted prior to appointment. For more details on the pre- entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/smspre-entry- programme/. The successful candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to security clearance. Applications that do not comply with the requirements will not be taken into consideration. If you have not received a response from this Department within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. NOTE: Statistics South Africa reserves the right to fill or not fill the below-mentioned post. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

PSV Circular 20 of 2026, Post 20/93