Intermediate Software Systems Engineer

IQbusiness South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in South Africa is seeking an Intermediate Systems Software Engineer for a 6-12 month contract. This role involves providing functional support, system analysis, and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Technology or related field and have 3-5 years of experience in a systems support role. This position offers an opportunity for full-time conversion after the contract period.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a software or systems support role, preferably in an industrial or operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 1 & 2 functional support for operational software systems.
• Act as a liaison between users, technical teams, and vendors.
• Document system functionality and user guides.
• Assist in testing and validating new software releases.
• Collaborate with teams to gather functional requirements.
• Monitor key systems for availability and performance.

Skills

Level 1 & 2 functional support

System analysis

Change control processes

User training

Monitoring key systems

License & access management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Technology, Information Systems, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Intermediate Systems Software Engineer (6-12 Month Contract with potential conversion to perm)

Role Purpose:
The Intermediate Systems Software Engineer provides functional support and analysis across a suite of software systems—including bespoke, COTS, and highly customized applications—within an operational environment. This role bridges the gap between end users, technical teams, and vendors to ensure business continuity, system stability, and alignment between software functionality and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Functional Support & Issue Resolution

• Provide Level 1 & 2 functional support for operational software systems.

• Act as a liaison between users, technical teams, and vendors to troubleshoot and resolve application issues.

• Validate and resolve user-reported problems, escalating when necessary.

System Analysis & Documentation

• Analyse business processes to ensure optimal system configuration and usage.

• Document system functionality, SOPs, user guides, and known issues.

• Maintain configuration records, integrations, and SQL job schedules to support process optimization.

Change & Release Management

• Assist in testing and validating new software releases, patches, and enhancements.

• Participate in change control processes to ensure stable deployments.

• Present proposed changes and obtain approval through the change advisory process.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with operational teams to gather and understand functional requirements.

• Provide user training and promote best practices for system usage.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor key systems for availability, performance, and user adoption.

• Generate usage and issue-tracking reports and dashboards.

• Track and manage service downtime to ensure high system availability.

Integration Support

• Support data integrity and functional flow across integrated systems.

• Collaborate with integration specialists to maintain interface accuracy and stability.

License & Access Management

• Manage user profiles, privileges, and licensing access.

• Monitor and report on license utilization.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.

• 3–5 years’ experience in a software or systems support role, preferably in an industrial or operational environment.