Oracle Technical Developer

University Of Johannesburg; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious South African university is seeking an Oracle Technical Developer responsible for designing and developing technical solutions within Oracle systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both Oracle E-Business Suite and Oracle Fusion Cloud, providing technical support and leading deployments. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that emphasizes innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience as an Oracle E‑Business Suite technical Developer.
• Five years’ experience in Oracle Fusion Cloud environment.
• In‑depth understanding of Oracle EBS modules: HRMS, Financials, and Supply Chain Management (SCM).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Oracle EBS Applications, including HRMS, Financials, and SCM modules.
• Deliver expert-level functional support for Oracle Fusion Cloud applications.
• Lead the deployment of new functionalities and modules into the production environment.

Skills

Oracle PL/SQL

Oracle Forms

Reports

OAF

Oracle Integration Cloud

REST / SOAP APIs

Performance tuning

Troubleshooting

Debugging

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Oracle Developer Certificate

Oracle Cloud Fusion certificate

Tools

Oracle EBS

OTBI

BI Publisher (BIP)

FBDI

HDL

Version control systems (Git)

Job description

Overview

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution guided by its bold UJ Strategy, emphasizing Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. UJ’s mission is "To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge." The university is guided by the vision of building "An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

About the Role

The Oracle Technical Developer is responsible for the design, development, and unit testing of technical solutions within Oracle E‑Business Suite (EBS) across HRMS, Financials, and SCM modules, as well as Oracle Fusion Cloud applications. The role involves developing and maintaining custom applications, building and supporting interface solutions, and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, scalable, and robust system enhancements aligned with business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day technical development support for reports, functions, workflows, interfaces, and Oracle Application Framework (OAF) extensions development solutions.
• Deliver expert‑level technical and functional support for Oracle EBS Applications, including HRMS, Financials, and SCM modules.
• Provide advanced technical support for Oracle Fusion Cloud applications, including troubleshooting, enhancements, and integration support.
• Analyze, document, and support system changes, enhancements, and development activities, including system and user acceptance testing.
• Lead technical investigations to diagnose Oracle EBS system issues and identify appropriate resolutions.
• Translate business requirements into process flows and detailed technical design specifications.
• Assist with testing and deployment of Release Update Packs (RUPs) and other module upgrades to maintain current application versions.
• Manage coding standards and maintain code versioning using a repository (e.g., Git or similar tools).
• Apply best practice development methodologies, tools and standards across all technical solutions.
• Execute duties in accordance with the organization’s Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and business systems development methodology.
• Lead the deployment of new functionalities and modules into the production environment.
• Proactively initiate, recommend and implement innovative technical solutions aligned with business needs.
• Conduct technical evaluations and assessments of proposed solutions for business initiatives.
• Lead the technical design and development of proposed system solutions.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and training to junior developers to support skills development and knowledge transfer.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or equivalent.
• Oracle Developer Certificate or Oracle Cloud Fusion certificate.
• Five years’ experience in Oracle Fusion Cloud environment.
• Five years’ experience as an Oracle E‑Business Suite technical Developer.
• In‑depth understanding of Oracle EBS modules: HRMS, Financials and Supply Chain Management (SCM).

Experience and Competencies

• Experience translating business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of business processes and workflows within ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle Forms, Reports, and OAF.
• Experience with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) or SOA Suite or REST / SOAP APIs.
• In‑depth understanding of Oracle EBS architecture and Oracle Fusion Cloud platform.
• Strong experience with OTBI and BI Publisher (BIP) reporting, as well as FBDI and HDL data imports.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Skilled in performance tuning, troubleshooting and debugging of Oracle applications across environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Adaptability and proactive approach to learning and innovation.

Legal and Compliance

• In terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act (Act 13 of 2023), the University is obliged to assess all prospective employees against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

Application Requirements

Your application must include a detailed Curriculum Vitae, the names and full contact details (telephone numbers and e‑mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees, a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you may belong to, and – if applying for an academic position – a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output. All these documents must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

If you require technical support or assistance on the UJ e‑recruitment website, please contact our service provider PNET at the details provided on the website. Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments. In the event that you do not receive a response from the University within eight weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Contact Information

Enquiries regarding job content: Mr. Maxwell Huma (Director: Enterprise Systems) – Tel: ________.

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Mrs. Presheka Padayachey (HCM Business Partner) – Tel: ________.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from historically disadvantaged groups, based on merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements.