Job Opportunities at Paracon SA

Job Description

Our client's leading technology environment might have your name on it!

Our key client has an exciting opportunity on a permanent basis with one of the largest technology groups in South Africa! If you enjoy a challenging environment, then this could be the role for you!

You Will Handle

• Business analysis of more complex requirements;
• Problem solving and Diagnostic work;
• Forming an integral part of the systems development life cycle;
• Understanding the business issues and data challenges of clients organisation and industry;
• Gaining in-depth functional knowledge of company products on the job;
• Complex requirements and start taking responsibility for the performance of juniors on their requirements;
• Creating URS's for new features required by clients;
• Reviewing and editing requirements, specifications, business and systems processes and recommendations related to proposed solution;
• Facilitating Business and Functional Design sessions and various meetings with clients;
• Taking responsibility during the development life cycle to resolve any business related issues;
• Providing production support (3rd line) for Helpdesk calls on business related issues;
• Taking ownership to ensure new product features are delivered successfully;
• Ensuring that issues are identified, tracked, reported on and resolved in a timely manner;
• Keeping abreast of industry developments in area of expertise;
• Consistently delivering high quality service to clients; and,
• Supporting Seniors in the management of client relationships (clients are customer and development teams).

Job Requirements

You will need 5 - 7 years' experience in IT, with 2+ years' analysis experience in full SDLC, coupled with an understanding of application programming, database and systems design. Extensive knowledge of emerging industry practices within Telecommunications and the IT Industry is a must and experience in the telecommunications industry will be advantageous.

You know all about this amazing opportunity now, all that's left to do is click that apply button. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Job Description

Our Client has an exciting opportunity for you to kick start a fresh chapter in your career with the largest technology group in South Africa! If you enjoy a challenging environment, continuously want to grow and develop, and welcome change then this could be the role for you.

They need you to p rovide specialist monitoring, support, investigation, fault administration and analysis, and to p rovide specialist support services for customer administration.

This Will Include

• Preparation and execution of ad hoc queries to satisfy requests from end-users;
• Monitoring and correction of data quality problems;
• Analysis and resolution of problems within agreed service levels;
• Configuration of the application, for new products and elements; and,
• 2nd line after-hours support (roster basis).

Job Requirements

You need to have 1 - 3 years' relevant experience, good SQL knowledge, analytical and problem solving skills as well as experience in production support.

On the soft side you must be enthusiastic and self motivated, a team player, and an excellent communicator.

Advantageous Competencies

• Experience in a BI area;
• MS-SQL or Oracle experience; and/or,
• Experience in the telecommunications industry.

This is a great opportunity to get exposed to the latest technology and gain some invaluable experience. Send us your CV today, we look forward to your application.

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Job Description

Our client is a leader in their field and as a company, they realise that strength lies in diversity and they strive for a working environment that motivates individuals of diverse backgrounds to contribute and develop their unique potential. Sound like somewhere you want to be? Keep reading...

The role will require planning and co-ordination of service delivery for the duration of the contract period with the client. You will provide support to the Senior Client Relations Manager on the account in the planning, set-up and execution of the service deliverables.

Job Requirements

This role is Johannesburg-based, and requires an intermediate level Project Manager. This is a 3 month assignment, and you will be working with a Government client on a service implementation project. You must be available immediately and this is an EE position.

Got skills? Tell us about it! We look forward to your application.

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Job Description

This is your chance to work for one of the most respected technology groups in the country! This is a company that knows exactly where it is going and tells you exactly what is required of you. The work environment is positive, productive and fast paced and their effectiveness is largely due to the well designed, common processes that the staff can rely on.

They need you to work within the Quality Assurance Department to prepare test plans and conduct testing of developed solutions according to company guidelines and standards. You must have a sound understanding of technical components.

This Will Include

• Analysing functional specifications, creating test plans and test scripts, and executing test plans;
• Identifying and analysing defects, logging defects, and tracking defect resolution within release time frames;
• Root cause analysis of faults;
• Providing feedback to the development team, ensuring that the work is carried out in accordance with the schedule and the quality requirements;
• Creating and maintaining Automation packs;
• Performing acceptance tests with customer;
• Maintaining quality assurance environment;
• Providing estimates and feedback to the project manager/account manager for project scheduling;
• Ensuring that high quality and accuracy is maintained at all times;
• Mentoring and guiding juniors; and,
• Function Specification reviews.

Job Requirements

You need to have a relevant 3 year degree or B-Tech (Information Technology / Engineering / Computer Science), 6 - 8 years' formal testing experience, web application and automated testing experience as well as the ability to write SQL queries. You will also rely on your strong technical knowledge to be successful on the job.

Are you in the market for a contract role? Think you are the person we're looking for? Then get in touch today!

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Job Description

Modern offices, stylish décor and a culture that focuses on working hard and improving quality standards are just the beginning. Working for our client affords you a challenging and inspiring work environment that allows you to learn and grow within the company, helping you increase your skills and experience.

A vacancy exists in Cape Town for an analyst developer. The primary focus of your position is the development and maintenance of software that supports the group’s enterprise systems.

You will report to the technical team lead. It's important that you are a highly motivated individual with a strong understanding of relational databases and object orientated programming. Can you interpret and perceive requirements, work independently and get the job done within project deadlines? Then keep reading!

Job Requirements

You need to have a minimum of 2 - 3 years' proven experience in developing data driven applications, a strong understanding of relational databases, PHP and C#) .

The following skills will see you succeed in this role:

• PHP and C#;
• Web Services/SOAP.

This company really pulls out all the stops when it comes to their people. If that sounds like somewhere you want to be, then get in touch!

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Put your skills to better use! Our client will expose you to leading technology and their passionate for all things "IT" team.

Our leading technology client needs you to investigate, analyse, resolve and advise on support issues in an application support environment.

This Will Include

• Participation in complete life cycle of support issues from call logging, initial investigation, recreation, SQL scripting for data solutions, to testing and liaison with stakeholders regarding delivery of fixes;
• Providing specialised investigation and analysis to ensure data integrity of applications;
• Assisting with coordinating and recreating of production issues on test systems;
• Assisting with coordinating and running of SQL queries against Oracle databases to extract and analyse data;
• Understanding clients business processes and requirements;
• Advising and assisting with the making of configuration amendments to the system;
• Advising and assisting with solutions for temporary workarounds;
• Testing of software release items for production implementation;
• Answering customer and internal technical system related queries;
• Reviewing and improving operational requirements relating to the system business processes;
• Advising and training analyst/support teams with system investigations and support processes;
• Familiarising and advising on the technical support requirements for major events;
• Performing the above on a shift basis; and,
• Participating in the support team standby schedule.

Job Requirements

You need to have a 3 year tertiary qualification or a relevant IT qualification, at least 2 years' in a junior analyst or senior application support role in an IT support environment, knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems as well as the ability to understand and write SQL Database queries (Oracle Database).

It's important that you are able to adjust to the needs of a flexible working environment and that you are comfortable with working in the customer domain.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Tell us today! We look forward to hearing from you.