Senior Technical Programmer

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 810,000; Full time

Job summary

North-West University is seeking a Senior Technical Programmer to join their IT Operations and Infrastructure division. This permanent position requires a bachelor's degree in Electronics or Programming and at least six years' experience in programming and systems integration. The role entails maintaining specialist knowledge, conducting requirements analysis, managing technical projects, and improving business processes within a dynamic university environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Electronics or Programming.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in programming and development, especially in C++ or Java.
• Experience in requirements capture and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Integrates complex systems and troubleshoots various technical solutions.
• Analyses and improves business processes, proposing new business process specifications.
• Manages projects related to the development and implementation of business integrations.

Skills

C++

Java

Object-Oriented Programming

Functional Programming

Requirements Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Programming

Job description

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)

DIVISION: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT: IT OPERATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

POSITION NUMBER: N003019

POSITION: SENIOR TECHNICAL PROGRAMMER

PEROMNES GRADE: P7

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT

TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE: R809 922

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Technical Programmer integrates complex and diverse systems, and designs, programs, and troubleshoots systems and middleware solutions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Electronics or Programming.
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in programming and development, C++ or Java, both OO and functional, J2EE, Frameworks, IDE’s.
• A minimum of 6 years' experience in requirements capture and analysis.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Specialism:

• Maintains specialist knowledge in relevant technical areas, i.e. Java, C++, styles and standards like Object Orientation and Procedural programming, and provides detailed advice regarding their implementation. Performs complex technical work in a variety of contexts.

Business Process Improvement:

• Analyses business processes, identifies alternatives, assesses sustainability, and proposes alternatives. Contributes towards successful change management. Creates specifications for implementation of new business processes.

Systems Architecture:

• Uses appropriate tools, models, and logical components to contribute towards the development of systems architectures. Develops complex specifications and converts them to implementable designs. Contributes towards the development of technical plans for change management. Advises on technical aspects in systems development and integration.

Project Management:

• Manage projects, typically related to the development and implementation of business processes and integration.

Programming:

• Design, code, test and correct programs and program changes, as per specification, by using agreed standards and tools. Revises and documents existing specifications as necessary.

Integration and Installation:

• Design and implement integration interfaces. Actively takes a leading role in implementation of solutions, as per architecture requirements. Contributes to overall design of solutions and defines technical criteria for product or component choices.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Technical specialism (Level 5).
• Business Process Improvement (Level 5).
• Systems Architecture (Level 5).
• Project Management (Level 5).
• Programming (Level 5).
• Integration and installation (Level 5).

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Autonomy - Works under broad direction. Work is often self-initiated. Is fully accountable for meeting allocated technical and/or project/supervisory objectives. Establishes milestones and has a significant role in the delegation of responsibilities.
• Influence - Influences organisation, customers, suppliers, partners and peers on the contribution of own specialism. Builds appropriate and effective business relationships. Makes decisions which impact the success of assigned projects i.e. results, deadlines and budget. Has significant influence over the allocation and management of resources appropriate to given assignments.
• Complexity - Performs an extensive range and variety of complex technical and/or professional work activities. Undertakes work which requires the application of fundamental principles in a wide and often unpredictable range of contexts. Understands the relationship between own specialism and wider customer/organisational requirements.
• Business skills - Advises on the available standards, methods, tools and applications relevant to own specialism and can make appropriate choices from alternatives. Analyses, designs, plans, execute and evaluate work to time, cost and quality targets. Assesses and evaluates risk. Communicates effectively, both formally and informally. Demonstrates leadership. Facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who have diverse objectives. Understands the relevance of own area of responsibility/specialism to the employing organisation. Takes customer requirements into account when making proposals. Takes initiative to keep skills up to date. Mentors colleagues. Maintains an awareness of developments in the industry. Analyses requirements and advises on scope and options for continuous operational improvement. Demonstrates creativity and innovation in applying solutions for the benefit of the customer/stakeholder. Takes account of relevant legislation.

REMUNERATION:

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr. Martin Venter, Tel No: 018 299 4649

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr. Rabs Diratsagae, Tel No: 018 299 4797

CLOSING DATE: 18 June 2025

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.

Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.