Ops Specialist: Software Developer

Core Description

Responsible for the software development, programming, and support of solutions within the Human Resource and Payroll (PERSAL) space. This role focuses on mainframe-based system changes, from technical specification through to implementation, while providing expert advice to clients and users.

• Compile and interpret technical specifications based on user requirement studies.
• Develop program specifications and database designs (Adabas).
• Produce technical documentation for programs and sub-systems.
• Code and implement large-scale information system changes in a mainframe environment.
• Use Natural programming language and Adabas tools to meet client requirements.
• Apply Job Control Language (JCL) knowledge to support system operations.
• Take responsibility for the system testing function for all allocated change requests.
• Conduct program and sub-system testing to ensure compliance with technical specifications.
• Coordinate the user acceptance testing (UAT) phase and manage technical system implementation.
• Provide ongoing systems support within the Government Payroll space.
• Engage directly with clients to understand needs and ensure requirements are met.
• Assist in solving business problems by providing detailed, expert advice and guidance to users at all levels.

• Customer Focus
• Customer Management
• Creative Thinking
• Analytical Skills

• Analysing
• Applying expertise & Technology
• Job Match
• Writing and Reporting

• NQF 4:
  Grade 12 National Diploma
• NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Information Technology or related field

• At least three (3) years of working experience in both in the Natural / Adabas technology.
• OR
• At least five (5) years of working experience in the Natural / Adabas technology.

Engagement with all levels within the organisation, internal and external to the business.