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The City of Cape Town is looking for an assistant professional officer and junior developer for business applications in its Information Systems and Technology department, based at the Civic Centre in Cape Town. This permanent role suits a developing software professional who wants to build business applications that support a large city’s services, working closely with senior developers.
About the company and the work
The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services department includes Information Systems and Technology (IS&T), which builds and maintains the software the City relies on. The junior developer for business applications joins that team, contributing to application development while learning from senior and principal developers. The role is advertised with reference CS 161/26 and a basic salary of R435,532 to R544,394 per annum, and applications close on 13 November 2026. Please note that the advert header says Market Related while the body states this annual salary range; the body figure has been used here, and applicants should confirm the salary in the original advert before applying.
Role details and duties
The junior developer participates in all phases of the software application development lifecycle, with an emphasis on software development work. The role involves applying basic concepts and theoretical knowledge in a specific discipline while supporting senior and principal developers, and handling routine correspondence and enquiries about the functioning of the department or branch. The developer applies knowledge of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and programming experience to design and develop software, makes design decisions to create innovative, elegant and reusable software systems, and develops key components and modules. The work also includes collaborating with senior developers to constantly improve the software development process, and working closely with senior developers to ensure the release of high quality products.
Requirements
Applicants need a relevant three-year tertiary qualification, with higher tertiary qualifications, such as a B degree, given preference. A minimum of one to two years of relevant software development experience is required. The advert’s detail view truncates the technology detail of that experience, so applicants should check the original advert for the full requirement before applying. No experience level label is stated in the advert.
Where to find and apply safely
This vacancy is advertised on Careers24, where the closing date is given as 13 November 2026. Apply through the original Careers24 listing using the Apply button below, which opens the employer’s original advert. External applicants apply online through the City of Cape Town careers site, and internal applicants apply through the SAP Portal, as stated in the original advert. Use only the official listing and be cautious of anyone asking for payment to secure a job, as legitimate employers do not charge jobseekers for applications.
Practical tips
Show your software development experience clearly, with examples of applications, components or modules you have built, and describe how you have worked with senior developers on real releases. If you hold a degree or higher qualification, highlight it, since higher qualifications are given preference. Quote the reference number CS 161/26 in all communications, as the advert asks, and have certified copies of your qualifications available on request.
How the process works
Applications go through the Careers24 listing to the City of Cape Town, which reviews them against the stated requirements. The advert notes that applications will not be acknowledged in writing, that supporting documents will not be returned, and that no late applications will be considered. If no notification of appointment is received within three months of the closing date, applicants should accept that their application was unsuccessful. The closing date is 13 November 2026, so applying well before then gives your application the best chance of being considered.
Important information
This post is shared for information only and is not a job offer or a guarantee of employment. Always confirm the salary, duties and closing date in the original advert before applying, and never pay anyone who promises you a job in return for money. In particular, please confirm the salary directly in the original advert, because the advert header and body give different salary information.
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