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NWU

Town:

Potchefstroom

Position:

Senior Technical Programmer

Experience Needed:

Minimum requirements A bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Electronics or Programming. A minimum of 6 years’ experience in programming and development, C or Java, both OO and functional, J2EE, Frameworks, IDE’s. A minimum of 6 years' experience in requirements capture and analysis. KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: Technical specialism (Level 5). Business Process Improvement (Level 5). Systems Architecture (Level 5). Project Management (Level 5). Programming (Level 5). Integration and installation (Level 5).

Requirements:

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: Autonomy - Works under broad direction. Work is often self-initiated. Is fully accountable for meeting allocated technical and/or project/supervisory objectives. Establishes milestones and has a significant role in the delegation of responsibilities. Influence - Influences organisation, customers, suppliers, partners and peers on the contribution of own specialism. Builds appropriate and effective business relationships. Makes decisions which impact the success of assigned projects i.e. results, deadlines and budget. Has significant influence over the allocation and management of resources appropriate to given assignments. Complexity - Performs an extensive range and variety of complex technical and/or professional work activities. Undertakes work which requires the application of fundamental principles in a wide and often unpredictable range of contexts. Understands the relationship between own specialism and wider customer/organisational requirements. Business skills - Advises on the available standards, methods, tools and applications relevant to own specialism and can make appropriate choices from alternatives. Analyses, designs, plans, execute and evaluate work to time, cost and quality targets. Assesses and evaluates risk. Communicates effectively, both formally and informally. Demonstrates leadership. Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who have diverse objectives. Understands the relevance of own area of responsibility/specialism to the employing organisation. Takes customer requirements into account when making proposals. Takes initiative to keep skills up to date. Mentors colleagues. Maintains an awareness of developments in the industry. Analyses requirements and advises on scope and options for continuous operational improvement. Demonstrates creativity and innovation in applying solutions for the benefit of the customer/stakeholder. Takes account of relevant legislation.

Duties Include:

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Technical Programmer integrates complex and diverse systems, and designs, programs, and troubleshoots systems and middleware solutions. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Specialism: Maintains specialist knowledge in relevant technical areas, i.e. Java, C , styles and standards like Object Orientation and Procedural programming, and provides detailed advice regarding their implementation. Performs complex technical work in a variety of contexts. Business Process Improvement: Analyses business processes, identifies alternatives, assesses sustainability, and proposes alternatives. Contributes towards successful change management. Creates specifications for implementation of new business processes. Systems Architecture: Uses appropriate tools, models, and logical components to contribute towards the development of systems architectures. Develops complex specifications and converts them to implementable designs. Contributes towards the development of technical plans for change management. Advises on technical aspects in systems development and integration. Project Management: Manage projects, typically related to the development and implementation of business processes and integration. Programming: Design, code, test and correct programs and program changes, as per specification, by using agreed standards and tools. Revises and documents existing specifications as necessary. Integration and Installation: Design and implement integration interfaces. Actively takes a leading role in implementation of solutions, as per architecture requirements. Contributes to overall design of solutions and defines technical criteria for product or component choices.

Additional Info:

REMUNERATION The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines. ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr. Martin Venter, Tel No: 018 299 4649 ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr. Rabs Diratsagae, Tel No: 018 299 4797 CLOSING DATE: 28 February 2025 PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Starting Date:

February 28, 2025

Date Created:

February 18, 2025

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