11 May 2026 Western Cape Government Closing 24 May 2026

Application Development Manager

Government, Public Service

Minimum Requirements

  • An appropriate 3-year tertiary (National Diploma/B-Degree); A minimum of 3-years middle management experience; A valid code 08 driver’s licence.
  • Knowledge of and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions
  • Knowledge and understanding of information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function
  • Knowledge and understanding of project management
  • Knowledge of operational management practices
  • Mentoring and coaching practices
  • National and provincial instruments and legislation pertaining to human resources management, financial management and supply chain management
  • Policies of the government of the day (national and provincial)
  • Provincial government functions and services
  • Statutory framework governing the broad management of the public service
  • Staff performance management system; disciplinary and grievance procedure.
  • Well-developed skills in: analysis, leading and supervising, numeracy and literacy, computer literacy, performance management, reporting, strategic and performance planning, and presenting and communicating information.
  • R 932 292–R 1098 195 per annum (all-inclusive salary package), Salary Level
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  • Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS), and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations, including basic salary, 13th check, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc.
  • MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed.
  • Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
  • Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes.
  • These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests.
  • The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
  • Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:00.
  • Should you experience any difficulties with your online application, you may contact the helpline at 0861 370
  • 202. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date, as no late applications will be considered.
  • The Western Cape Government is seeking to employ a qualified individual with the ability to manage the analysis, design, development, and implementation of software systems and manage staff and contractors who are responsible for the software systems' development.
  • To oversee the implementation of software systems by managing service and process delivery and client relationships and ensuring effective reporting.
  • To manage associated processes and staff, including internal resources and contractors responsible for software system implementation.
  • Recommendation None.
  • None.
  • Remuneration R 932 292–R 1098 195 per annum (all-inclusive salary package), Salary Level
  • Notes Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
  • To manage delivery of services relating to systems and applications planning, development, implementation and maintenance
  • Manage relationships with client departments and key stakeholders to facilitate and enable the implementation of system software
  • Provide services relating to

Responsibilities

  • To manage delivery of services relating to systems and applications planning, development, implementation and maintenance
  • Manage relationships with client departments and key stakeholders to facilitate and enable the implementation of system software
  • Provide services relating to
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