Assistant Director - System Developer

SUMMARY:
Job title: Assistant Director - System Developer
Purpose of the Post:

• To develop (as per software development lifecycle) the company applications for desktops and mobile devices as per user / business requirements.

POSITION INFO:
DESCRIPTION OF TASKS
Applications/software development and maintenance:

• Develop, test and maintain software to meet consumers' and clients' needs.
• Systems developed according to user requirements.
• Perform continuous enhancements and improvements as per technology advancement and customization requests.
• Implemented systems per user requirements.
• Perform continuous enhancements and improvements as per technology advancement and customization requests.

• Test, troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing systems and systems being developed.
• Operational systems.
• Document all work for knowledge transfer and business operational needs.
• Knowledge sharing information documented.
• Monitor quality and performance of applications through testing and maintenance.

• Performance of applications tested and maintained.

• Develop front-end of the system (create design prototypes, including graphic design).
• Comprehensive designed prototypes.
• Create visual concepts as per business requirement.
• Visual concepts that match the content and the image of company.
• Coordinate the implementation of systems and business applications.
• Implementation plans aligned to the system Roadmap.
• Facilitate the business solutions acquisition process and procedures.
• Solutions aligned to business functional requirements.
• Ensure that integration of required data between systems is effectively implemented /used without losing credible data.
• System developed with credible and required information.

• Keep up to date with technical and industry sector developments.
• Effective and efficient latest technologies within the company.
• Participate in relevant GITOC standing committees.
• Applications complied with relevant governance for application development (e.g. MISS, MIOS).
• Attend hardware and software workshops and exhibitions.
• Stay abreast with latest trends and advise the company on best practices.
• Advice end-users and support staff on the appropriate use of technology.
• Appropriate use of latest technology.

• Developing and implementing data analyses, data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
• Efficient and effective data warehouse.
• Maintain and modify programs as per business requirement.
• Applications conforming to business needs.
• Implements and maintain department-wide system integration.
• Well-integrated information management systems.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding the information being processed, stored or accessed.

• Secured data.
• Coordinate the provision of training to end-users and support staff including drafting of user manuals.
• Proper use and operation of applications.
• Assist in administering applications service level agreements with third party service providers.

• Services provided by third parties meet business requirements.

• Systems development life cycles and methodologies.
• Keeping abreast of latest IT Technology.
• Data Interpretation and analytics.
• Sound knowledge of various computer technologies and how they impact the business.
• Sound knowledge of least one computer programming language.
• Good knowledge of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
• Technical understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design.
• Knowledge and understanding of Public Service Regulations.

• Interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork skills.
• Software programming.
• Software documentation skills.
• Software development fundamentals
• Software debugging
• Problem solving skills.
• Communication skills.
• Time Management.

• Critical thinker.
• Initiative and creative.
• Loyalty and business ethics.
• Ability to work individually and as part of the team.
• Willingness to assist people.
• Persistence and perseverance, willing to learn.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in system development.

• A tertiary qualification at NQF level 6 in Computer Science or Software Development/Engineering or Information Systems.
• Mobile application development would be added advantage.