Senior Specialist: Technical Applications (Mainframe) Ref No: HRMC 6/26/4 at The Department of Home Affairs

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The Department of Home Affairs offers a multitude of services to the citizens of South Africa, as well as foreigners who wish to visit, work or stay in South Africa. The Departments core functions are:

Civic Service:

•  Maintaining the National Population Register (NPR)
• Managing the birth, mar...
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  Senior Specialist: Technical Applications (Mainframe) Ref No: HRMC 6/26/4

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors
  • Experience 5 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • Job Field ICT / Computer 

  REQUIREMENTS :

  • An undergraduate qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology or Information Systems at NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA. 5 Years’ experience in Middle / Senior Managerial is required. Experience in Mainframe application and ADABAS database development, maintenance and support of technology-based solutions and supervisory is required. Functional / Practical experience as a Mainframe Technical Application Specialist.
  • Experience participating in a team that is using System Development Life Cycle methodologies and tools. Sound knowledge of the mainframe environment (National Population Register system). Sound knowledge of the ADABAS database.
  • Sound knowledge of the ADABAS File specification. Soun knowledge of the ADABAS Direct Calls. Sound knowledge of the COBOL and natural programming knowledges. Knowledge of the complete communication medium. Knowledge of the Job Control Language. Knowledge of the State Information Technology Agency Act 88 of 1998. Sound knowledge and application of the GITO Requirements and Frameworks. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of the departmental legislation as well as Human Resources legislation and prescripts. Sound knowledge of the Web, Windows Applications.
  • Willingness to travel and work extended hours. On call is required. A valid Driver's License.

  Required skills and competencies:

  • Strategic capability and leadership. Business Continuity. Conflict management and resolution. Accountability. People management and empowerment. Project management. Service delivery innovation. Report writing. Time Management. Planning and organising. Ability to translate the technology language into English. Sound persuading and influencing. Stakeholder and client relations. Attention to detail.
  • Communication skills (including communicating technical issues to non-technical audiences). Problem Solving and Analysis. Delivering results. Technical skills. Ability to brief all management levels. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Critical thinking. Computer Literacy (IT technical.

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  Interested and qualified? Go to The Department of Home Affairs on www.dpsa.gov.za to apply

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