Analyst Programmer

UWC Online - University of the Western Cape; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Bellville is seeking an experienced Analyst Programmer to join their Information and Communication Services Department. The role involves development, maintenance, and support of applications in line with the university’s digital transformation strategy. Candidates should have a Senior Certificate and 2 years experience working with Microsoft technologies. Strong communication skills and analytical thinking are essential. This is a full-time position with an opportunity to enhance the university's ICT capabilities.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a Software developer dealing with Microsoft technologies.
• Demonstrable experience within a structured software development environment.
• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Software Development Lifecycle phases.
• Develop, maintain, and support applications based on business requirements.
• Estimate efforts involved for development and prepare Work Breakdown Structure.

Skills

Microsoft technologies

.Net

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Education

Senior Certificate (NQF 4)

Relevant NQF 6 qualification

Tools

SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

Power BI Reporting

Angular

.Net Core

.Net 6.0 technology stack

Cloud technologies

Job description

Overview

The University of the Western Cape's (UWC) Information and Communication Services (ICS) Department play a pivotal role in delivering ICT services that enable and support the University’s strategic goals and objectives. ICS, in line with growing its capability and supporting the Digital Transformation Strategy of UWC, offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Analyst Programmer in the ICS Applications Development and Support unit.

To be part of a team responsible for the creation of robust applications and solutions from business requirements. The incumbent will be responsible for development, maintenance, and support of current and new applications and solutions. They will report to and take instruction from the Team Lead of the Business Systems Unit.

The key role and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Participate in Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) phases with a focus on development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of applications and solutions
• Develop, maintain, and support existing and new applications and solutions based on business requirements.
• Ensure that solutions and enhancements comply with guidelines and best practices.
• Estimate the efforts involved for development and implementation and prepare Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) as required
• Provide 1st line incident response and resolution, or escalation

Qualifications

• Senior Certificate (NQF 4)
• Relevant certifications

Minimum Experience

• 2 years experience as a Software developer dealing with Microsoft technologies, specifically .Net
• Demonstrable experience within a structured software development environment

Advantageous requirements

• A relevant NQF 6 qualification
• iOS and Android mobile app development (not required)
• Sql Server Integration Services (SSIS)
• Power BI Reporting
• Data modelling and cataloguing
• Angular, .Net Core, .Net 6.0 technology stack
• Cloud technologies

Competencies Required

• Good communication skills – both verbal and written
• Analytical thinker
• Attention to detail
• Stakeholder engagement
• Open to new suggestions and ideas
• Keen to resolve issues and keep a happy campus community
• Team worker
• Understanding of vendor service levels requirements
• Drive towards a speedy outcome for every ticket/issue logged