Application Development Manager, Ref No. DOTP 51/2026

Job Purpose

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.

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.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

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 policy and frameworks and ensure accurate reporting and compliance; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the team; Financial Management: Ensure efficient, economical, and effective financial control. Determine projected funds and actively participate in the budgeting processes; People Management: Manage a team of professionals and service providers that are necessary to perform and deliver services. Manages the project office, project managers, and project processes.

Competencies

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.

Remuneration

R 932 292–R 1098 195 per annum (all-inclusive salary package), Salary Level 11. 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.

Notes

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.

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