Senior Specialist: Developer at AfroCentric Group

About the job
Position Purpose

• To develop and maintain system software applications based on business system requirements and queries in order to improve and enhance system functionality for the business.

Experience

• 8 years’ experience in programming, understanding of database design and system analysis.

Qualifications

• 3year degree/diploma in Information Technology. Certificate in Oracle

Job Description

Accountabilities

Continuous improvement

• Design, code, debug and correct programs to ensure business requirements are met new and maintenance 
• Analyse the effect of new functions on the existing system 
• Compile test cases according to System Development Lifecycle methodology and conduct thorough inhouse testing per operational procedure
• Implement practical solutions that use the specialist and departmental systems and processes 
• Provide specialist input and recommendations to improve the efficiency, compliance and quality objectives related to the area of specialisation 
• Identify problems and develop and propose solutions to present to appropriate leader or stakeholders 
• Ensure day to day operational support required from area of specialisation is provided to enhance performance

Cost containment

• Support the identification, development and implementation of costeffective processes to increase efficiency and reduce cost drivers related to area of specialisation 
• Continuously review cost / benefit and Return on Investment within area of specialisation

Drive customercentricity

• Maintain a high level of impact on other departments to support improved delivery 
• Continually increase understanding of client and stakeholder needs, satisfaction and service delivery

Knowledge management

• Ensure that adequate knowledge regarding specialisation is shared as required and maintained within the research library 

Provide advice and / or training as required 

• Maintain, develop and implement specialist knowledge within the daytoday operations of the  organisation

Maintain expertise level

• Be a member of related professional bodies 
• Ensure CPD (continual professional development) or similar accreditation requirements are met annually to ensure maintained specialist accreditation

Network key relationships

• Engage with and provide support to the established network of internal and external expert resources and partners

Specialist support to projects

• Provide Specialist expertise and ensure best practice related to specialisation is implemented in projects, when required 
• Conform to project management disciplines when participating in projects 
• Represent department or project on appropriate committees related to area of specialisation

Generic Objectives

Specific deliverables:
Continuous improvement:

• Design and produce art and copy layouts for material to be presented by visual communications media
• Prioritise, track, handle, and maintain records of the elements, costs, and time schedules of multiple projects
• Design, code, debug and correct programs to ensure business requirements are met, new and maintenance
• Analyse the effect of new functions on the existing system
• Compile test cases according to System Development Lifecycle methodology and conduct thorough inhouse testing per operational procedure

Drive customer centricity:

• Consult with client or supervisor to evaluate individual project needs

Position Specific Outputs

• Analyse business specifications, determine feasibility and develop application software in order to change/improve business information systems on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in the change process from a technical side to ensure completion of system enhancements and maintenance.
• Compile technical documentation relating to new systems or changes to existing systems, usability and maintenance.
• Perform testing to ensure the quality of the system and meeting business requirements.
• Perform investigations on system problems e.g. debugging and provide feedback within a reasonable time.
• Determine costing of projects and provide feedback to management for them to be aware of capacity and time needed to complete relevant tasks.
• Provide training to new developers to understand the system and process in order for them to function effectively.
• Liaise with technical departments in order to implement and maintain system functionality.
• Compile adhoc reports to internal management as required.

Attribute

• Credibility: Lead with integrity and trust others as you would like to be trustedLiving the values and being transparent 
• Entrepreneurship: Take chances to continuously improve our customer’s experiencesDriving operational efficiencies 
• Influence: Engage with Customers and colleagues to advance the organisation's welfareMaking work happen 
• Collaboration: Build workrelated network and share knowledge with colleaguesBuilding networks 
• Ownership: Make critical decisions based on what's right for AfroCentric and CustomersOwning operational decisions and knowing oneself 

Knowledge

• Knowledge and application of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)methodology 
• Knowledge and application of relevant legislationAbout the job