Applications Analyst

Cvglobal; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Job summary

CV (Christian Vision) seeks an Applications Analyst (Integrations Engineer) to design, build, and maintain integrations across our core software ecosystem. You will enable automation, data flow, and interoperability to support global mission initiatives and operations.

The role requires at least 2 years in integration design and a tertiary IT qualification, plus experience with REST APIs, webhooks, and Make/Zapier/N8N. On-site in Cape Town, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience designing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise application platforms such as CMS, HRIS, ERP, or CRM systems.
• A tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience) is essential.
• Experience designing and implementing application integrations using REST APIs, webhooks, or middleware platforms (e.g., Make, Zapier, N8N) is essential.
• Familiarity with low-code/no-code tools and principles, particularly in system automation and workflow design, is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into robust system configurations is essential.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills within application environments is essential.
• Experience supporting multi-region or complex platform deployments is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across diverse teams (technical and non-technical) are essential.
• Understanding of ITIL practices and PRINCE2 frameworks is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain integrations across CV's core application ecosystem.
• Deliver level 2 support for core application platforms, including troubleshooting, configuration adjustments, and incident resolution.
• Support application governance, security, and compliance through role-based access control, audit documentation, and risk identification.
• Contribute to the rationalisation and optimisation of CV's application landscape.
• Develop and manage API-based and low-code/no-code integrations between CV's core applications (e.g. HRIS, CRM, CMS, social platforms, finance systems).
• Maintain and enhance automation workflows to support operational efficiency, scale, and secure data handling.
• Ensure robust monitoring, error handling, and documentation for all integration solutions.
• Partner with the Data Team to ensure consistent and accurate data movement into data pipelines and dashboards.
• Translate business requirements into scalable integration solutions aligned with system architecture and governance standards.
• As part of a global organisation, you will be required to collaborate across time zones, which may involve out-of-hours availability.

Skills

REST APIs

Integration engineering

Low-code/no-code

Data integration

Troubleshooting

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/IS or related

Tools

Make

Zapier

N8N

Job description

This is an on-site role, based at our Cape Town office. Only candidates with full working rights for this location will be considered.

Who We Are

CV (Christian Vision) is a global organisation that exists to introduce people to Jesus and encourage them to become his true followers. Evangelism is at the heart of all we do at CV, bringing the gospel to people around the world in both physical and digital realms.

If you are passionate about sharing the gospel and motivated by a desire to create meaningful change at scale, CV offers a unique mission-driven opportunity to join a team harnessing innovation and navigating new frontiers within evangelism.

About the Technology Function

Technology function is a strategic enabler of our global mission - building and stewarding the digital capabilities that allow us to reach people with the Gospel wherever they are. Operating across infrastructure, applications, support, data, engineering, research, and cybersecurity, the Technology team delivers secure, scalable, and integrated systems that empower staff, enable digital ministry initiatives, and fuel digital innovation. We work in close partnership with all functions across CV, to co-create tools and platforms that are contextually relevant, high-impact, and future-ready. With a posture of curiosity, adaptability, and creative problem-solving, the Technology function is intentionally forward-leaning: testing boundaries, exploring new possibilities, and continuously evolving how technology can serve and enable CV, and our mission in a changing world.

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled, creative, and strategic Applications Analyst (Integrations Engineer) who shares our passion for evangelism and wants to join our dynamic team in Cape Town, South Africa. The Applications Analyst (Integration Engineer) is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining integrations across CV's core application ecosystem. This role enables automation, data flow, and interoperability between systems- ensuring platforms work together seamlessly to support global mission initiatives and internal operations. The role contributes to the Applications Team's strategic goals by reducing manual processes, improving data integrity, and enhancing user workflows across teams.

Deliver level 2 support for core application platforms, including troubleshooting, configuration adjustments, and incident resolution.

Support application governance, security, and compliance through role-based access control, audit documentation, and risk identification.

Contribute to the rationalisation and optimisation of CV's application landscape.

Develop and manage API-based and low-code/no-code integrations between CV's core applications (e.g. HRIS, CRM, CMS, social platforms, finance systems).

Maintain and enhance automation workflows to support operational efficiency, scale, and secure data handling.

Ensure robust monitoring, error handling, and documentation for all integration solutions.

Partner with the Data Team to ensure consistent and accurate data movement into data pipelines and dashboards.

Translate business requirements into scalable integration solutions aligned with system architecture and governance standards.

As part of a global organisation, you will be required to collaborate across time zones, which may involve out-of-hours availability.

General Responsibilities

Fulfil all duties outlined above for this specific role, and as directed below for all team members within CV. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Actively pursue personal, professional, and spiritual growth.


• Contribute positively to our team culture by upholding CV's values in attitude and action.


• Comply with all CV policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.


• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity in all matters.


• Engage fully in staff and team meetings, collaboration, and communication.


• Commit to continuous learning and development as needed for the role.


• Foster respectful, clear, and constructive communication across all interactions.


• A practising Christian in full agreement with the CV Statement of Faith.


• Actively involved in a local church or Christian faith community.


• Committed to living according to biblical values.

Skills, Experience and Education

Minimum 2+ years of experience designing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise application platforms such as CMS, HRIS, ERP, or CRM systems is required.

A tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience) is essential.

Experience designing and implementing application integrations using REST APIs, webhooks, or middleware platforms (e.g., Make, Zapier, N8N) is essential.

Familiarity with low-code/no-code tools and principles, particularly in system automation and workflow design, is desired.

Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into robust system configurations is essential.

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills within application environments is essential.

Experience supporting multi-region or complex platform deployments is desirable.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across diverse teams (technical and non-technical) are essential.

Understanding of ITIL practices and PRINCE2 frameworks is desirable.