KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications). A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals). Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable). A copy of your drivers license (if applicable). Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants). Duties and responsibilities: People Management Collaborate closely with the team to ensure the successful completion of projects. Prioritise work to resolve technical emergencies as they may occur. Ensure that the division members have sufficient information to perform their duties. Monitor the progress of the work of staff in the unit. Mentor/coach employees in the unit. Manage performance management discussions and plans of staff in the unit. Encourage staff to have conducive performance plans and support staff to have the necessary resources to address performance issues and recognise staff for contributions to DTI and success achieved. Foster a culture that values sharing successes and failures to encourage individual and group development through educated risk-taking. Responsible for approving leave requests. Assist in recruiting, hiring and coordinating the training of new staff members. Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space, and equipment availability. Identify training opportunities for future thought leaders to attend conferences in areas where thought leadership development is required (future perspective). Define, implement and enable a sustainable implementation succession plan and knowledge retention. Software Development and Management Implement the complete software development lifecycle (SDLC) process, ensuring efficient project management, effective communication, and timely execution of development tasks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design solutions, develop software, conduct testing, and manage deployment for various projects. Design test cases based on requirements and functional specifications. Resolve any business-related issues during the development life cycle. Document software defects (bug tracking system). Participate in product design reviews, designs, schedules, or problems. Participate in the process of assessing user requirements. Implement application configuration requests and requirements. Log operational changes for systems to be placed into production. Analyse business requirements with the help of the development manager. Build websites with widgets Implement HTML, CSS and JavaScript to improve websites and applications according to branding guidelines. Match specific application functionality to business requirements. Test systems that the development team has developed. Maintain documentation of test results. Analyse test results. Test system modifications or implementation. Recommend improvements in terms of functionality and usability. Configure and optimise web applications and custom systems. Responsible for application implementation, which includes system and web application evaluation and implementation. Strategic Support Participate in management and strategic meeting sessions to get a clear understanding of business requirements. Identify, communicate and log possible impacts, risks and issues. Receive and analyse client requirements. Report any delays and risks to requests and projects to HOD. Liaise with HOD regarding coordination of projects. Governance and Compliance Ensure that the quality management system conforms to the requirements of the required international standards. Ensure DTI processes are followed. Initiate governance for all development and application configuration, if approval is required. Ensure that the developed application complies with the business requirements. Quality Assurance Review testing of team members to ensure all requirements were tested. Implement validation and quality checks to ensure accuracy and integrity. Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope. Professional Development Fulfill all responsibilities regarding performance management. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses. Inherent requirements: Bachelors Degree or an advanced diploma/BTech degree/postgraduate certificate on NQF Level 7 in Information Technology. A minimum of four (4) years relevant experience relating to the duties and responsibilities. Recommendations: A minimum of two (2) years should be in a Higher Education environment. Required competencies: Results oriented. - The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations. - The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations. Strategic thinking. - The ability to deal with several activities at a time. - The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner. Business Acumen: - The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations. - Proficient in using MS Office. Leading. - The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm. - The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together. Building coalitions - The ability to negotiate, sell, influence and to persuade others. - The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations. Assumption of duties: As soon as possible. Closing date: 6 October 2024. Salary: The salary is available on request. Fringe benefits: (Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits. Enquiries: For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 2979 or email JardineSufs.ac.za or Recruitufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9810/ 9813 9814/ 7659/ 9848 for assistance. General: The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at EEA13_EE Plan UFS 1 March 2022 (003).pdf The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA. The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
