Junior Developer
Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ)
- Location
- Midrand, Gauteng
- Salary (as advertised)
- R413 001 – R486 501 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a Junior Developer at the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ), with two posts available (Ref No: 2026/154/OCJ). The positions are based at the National Office in Midrand. The salary offered is R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08), and the successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement. The organisation will give preference to candidates in line with its Employment Equity goals. **What you will do** * Design and develop technical specifications for single or multiple software. * Design, develop and customize software solutions in line with the software development life cycle management methodology. * Conduct code reviews. * Maintain IT software solutions once they are in production environment. * Back up files from back end to local directories for recovery. * Develop test plan, test cases and communication plan. * Participate in the User Acceptance Testing process. * Prepare deployment guide for approval. * Report development progress, results and key metrics. * Deliver quality solutions in line with the business case. * Evaluate code to ensure it meets industry standards. * Apply software development principles in all developed applications. * Provide quality assurance report to all the relevant stakeholders. * Initiate Change Management procedure to deploy the developed application to production. * Create, maintain and review developer documentations. * Disseminate knowledge of existing functionality and new functional requirements. * Edit, write, design application content. * Store all Development code in the appropriate library. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A National Diploma in IT/Software Development/equivalent qualification at NQF level six (6) as recognised by SAQA. * A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the relevant field. * A valid driver’s license (will serve as an added advantage). * Solid knowledge in programming applications, User Experience (UX) and client-side technologies including XML, HTML5, CSS, PHP, JQuery and JSON and mobile frameworks. * Knowledge of programming language and technical terminology. * Knowledge in Microsoft SharePoint development. * Knowledge and experience in Azure and CRM Dynamics. * Web and mobile technologies experience with User. * Knowledge and understanding of C/C++, Visual, Basic, C#. Java, XML, Angular and any BI reporting tool. * Ability to read and understand existing complex coding languages and its intended functionality. * Knowledge of testing frameworks for APIs. * Skilled in Problem solving. * Skilled in Project management. * Skilled in Communication (written and oral). * Skilled in Financial Management. * Skilled in Strategic skills. * Skilled in Analytical skills. * Skilled in Report writing. * Skilled in Presentation. * Skilled in Planning and organising. * Skilled in Computer literacy (Word, PowerPoint & Excel). **Who should apply** An ideal candidate for this Junior Developer position should possess a National Diploma in IT or Software Development (or an equivalent NQF level 6 qualification) and have at least two years of relevant experience. They should have solid knowledge of programming applications, User Experience (UX), client-side technologies (including XML, HTML5, CSS, PHP, JQuery, JSON, and mobile frameworks), and various programming languages (C/C++, Visual Basic, C#, Java, XML, Angular), along with technical terminology. Knowledge and experience in Microsoft SharePoint development, Azure, CRM Dynamics, and web and mobile technologies experience with User is required, as is an understanding of complex coding languages and testing frameworks for APIs. The candidate must also demonstrate strong problem-solving, project management, communication (written and oral), financial management, strategic, analytical, report writing, presentation, planning, organising, and computer literacy skills (Word, PowerPoint & Excel). A valid driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/office-of-the-chief-justice-ocj-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-2026-154-ocj Source: govpage
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At a glance
- 2 posts available.
- Java
- Angular
- PHP
- C#
- C++
- Azure
- Microsoft Excel
- Project management
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