Snr Analyst Programmer M1 - Johannesburg at Old Mutual South Africa

Job Description

• Accountabilities for this role include NATURAL ADABAS, Construct skills & NaturalOne, systems development, interpreting functional requirements and engaging with relevant stakeholders for a trade credit system (Claims & Underwriting).
• Development and Production support for applications using NATURAL ADABAS and CONSTRUCT.
• Interaction with business analysts and end-users to resolve discrepancies
• Responsible for changes to ADABAS files, user views.
• Ability to understand business requirements, translate into solutions/applications and document solutions.
• Ability to communicate with users and develop relationships that will build confidence and trust.
• Ability to work in a team environment, share ideas and collaborate to build solutions.
• Advises management on best practices and design of new enhancements.
• Coaches junior staff members.

Specifications Development

• Assists with analysis and design of new systems and databases.
• Develops technical specifications / program specifications and some systems documentation.
• Responsible for basic systems analyst functions.
• System analysis and design requirements.
• Provides own sizing and scoping for development work required.
• Designs & documents technical specifications/program specifications.
• Solid claims or policy / underwriting knowledge

System Testing

• Assists solution construction including programming, systems testing and correction of program models. Interprets and executes test plans, or assists in developing test plans in conjunction with Business Analysts.

System Programming

• Develops, tests and implements new systems and system changes in accordance with agreed coding standards and principles.
• Provides development solutions, which maintain the technical integrity of the solution. Performs data conversion.
• Documents system features and functionality. The above is done under limited supervision.

Quality Management

• Ensures technical integrity of the solution.
• Ensures that all system changes align with coding standards and principles.

Personal Effectiveness

• Accountable for service delivery through own efforts with only limited supervision.
• Individually accountable for managing own time, tasks and output quality.
• Makes increased contributions by broadening individual skills.
• Collaborates effectively with others to achieve personal results. Accepts and lives the company values.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 3 years Bachelor’s Degree/Bcom/BSc/Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent
• 6 years Natural / Adabas experience with the batch and online processing experience
• Good knowledge of Adabas databases, utilities and tools
• Experience with enhancement of existing systems

Skills

• Action Planning, Application Development, Business Process Design, Computer Literacy, Data Management, Data Modeling, Evaluating Information, Identifying Customer Needs, Information Technology (IT) Support, Market Analysis, Oral Communications, Product Development, Technical Support, Technical Troubleshooting, Test Case Management, User Requirements Documentation, Web Development

Competencies

• Business Insight
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Courage
• Cultivates Innovation
• Decision Quality
• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability

Education

• NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

26 July 2026