Senior Specialist : Developer

Afrocentric Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Specialist: Developer to enhance system functionality through innovative software solutions. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your 8 years of programming experience to design, code, and debug applications that meet business needs. You will also engage in system analysis, ensuring that enhancements align with existing frameworks and contribute to operational efficiencies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, driving customer-centric solutions while maintaining a high level of integrity and professionalism. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will make a significant impact on the organization's success.

Qualifications

• 8 years of programming experience with a strong understanding of database design.
• Proficient in system analysis and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain system software applications based on business requirements.
• Analyze business specifications and determine feasibility for application software.

Skills

Programming

Database Design

System Analysis

Problem Solving

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Job description

Job title: Senior Specialist: Developer

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: May 09, 2025

About the job

Position Purpose

• To develop and maintain system software applications based on business system requirements and queries in order to improve and enhance system functionality for the business.

Experience

• 8 years’ experience in programming, understanding of database design and system analysis.

Qualifications

Accountabilities

• Design, code, debug and correct programs to ensure business requirements are met (new and maintenance).
• Analyse the effect of new functions on the existing system.
• Compile test cases according to System Development Lifecycle methodology and conduct thorough in-house testing per operational procedure.
• Implement practical solutions that use the specialist and departmental systems and processes.
• Provide specialist input and recommendations to improve the efficiency, compliance and quality objectives related to the area of specialisation.
• Identify problems and develop and propose solutions to present to appropriate leader or stakeholders.
• Ensure day-to-day operational support required from area of specialisation is provided to enhance performance.

Cost containment

• Support the identification, development and implementation of cost-effective processes to increase efficiency and reduce cost drivers related to area of specialisation.
• Continuously review cost/benefit and Return on Investment within area of specialisation.
• Maintain a high level of impact on other departments to support improved delivery.
• Continually increase understanding of client and stakeholder needs, satisfaction and service delivery.

Knowledge management

• Ensure that adequate knowledge regarding specialisation is shared as required and maintained within the research library.

Provide advice and/or training as required

• Maintain, develop and implement specialist knowledge within the day-to-day operations of the organisation.
• Be a member of related professional bodies.
• Ensure CPD (Continual Professional Development) or similar accreditation requirements are met annually to ensure maintained specialist accreditation.

Network key relationships

• Engage with and provide support to the established network of internal and external expert resources and partners.

Specialist support to projects

• Provide specialist expertise and ensure best practice related to specialisation is implemented in projects, when required.
• Conform to project management disciplines when participating in projects.
• Represent department or project on appropriate committees related to area of specialisation.

Generic Objectives

• Design and produce art and copy layouts for material to be presented by visual communications media.
• Prioritise, track, handle, and maintain records of the elements, costs, and time schedules of multiple projects.
• Design, code, debug and correct programs to ensure business requirements are met (new and maintenance).
• Analyse the effect of new functions on the existing system.
• Compile test cases according to System Development Lifecycle methodology and conduct thorough in-house testing per operational procedure.

Drive customer centricity:

• Consult with client or supervisor to evaluate individual project needs.

Position Specific Outputs

• Analyse business specifications, determine feasibility and develop application software in order to change/improve business information systems on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in the change process from a technical side to ensure completion of system enhancements and maintenance.
• Compile technical documentation relating to new systems or changes to existing systems, usability and maintenance.
• Perform testing to ensure the quality of the system and meeting business requirements.
• Perform investigations on system problems e.g. debugging and provide feedback within a reasonable time.
• Determine costing of projects and provide feedback to management for them to be aware of capacity and time needed to complete relevant tasks.
• Provide training to new developers to understand the system and process in order for them to function effectively.
• Liaise with technical departments in order to implement and maintain system functionality.
• Compile ad-hoc reports to internal management as required.

Attribute

• Credibility: Lead with integrity and trust others as you would like to be trusted; living the values and being transparent.
• Entrepreneurship: Take chances to continuously improve our customer’s experiences; driving operational efficiencies.
• Influence: Engage with customers and colleagues to advance the organisation's welfare; making work happen.
• Collaboration: Build work-related network and share knowledge with colleagues; building networks.
• Ownership: Make critical decisions based on what's right for AfroCentric and customers; owning operational decisions and knowing oneself.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and application of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology.
• Knowledge and application of relevant legislation.