Specialist: Systems Developer at South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)

Requirements:

• Qualification: The candidate must hold a recognized qualification in Information Technology, Software Development, Computer Science, or an equivalent field at NQF Level 6 on the 10-Level NQF or equivalent.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in software development, specifically with PHP, .NET, SQL, MySQL, and Oracle.
• Advantageous Qualification: An NQF Level 7 qualification on the 10-Level NQF with more than 3 years of experience in software development, including Restful services, DevOps pipelines, Web APIs, Azure, SharePoint / Power Platform, would be advantageous.
• Knowledge: The incumbent must have a good understanding of IT laws and regulations, information systems and technology principles, digitisation, IT architecture, IT security, data management, and system design.
• Skills: Problem-solving, project management, networking, and building alliances are essential skills for this appointment.

Duties:

• Plan, organize, develop, and maintain desktop and web applications in a Linux and Microsoft Windows environment.
• Develop and maintain programs in Java.
• Monitor system performance based on prescribed criteria.
• Identify problem areas and implement solutions according to set specifications and accepted standards.
• Provide/install application systems as required by users, adhering to policies and procedures.
• Provide software and hardware upgrades based on the organisation's needs.
• Offer ad hoc user support and training to enhance information systems applications.
• Resolve user problems related to the usage of information systems applications.