Specialist: Application | Road Freight

DP World; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking an IT/Systems specialist to support the development of operational implementation plans and the delivery of service-focused processes. The role involves designing, configuring, testing, installing, monitoring and maintaining business applications according to user requirements and SLAs.

You will also translate user needs into system requirements, manage integrations and provide user training and ongoing support to ensure optimal system performance.

Qualifications

• Translate user requirements into functional system requirements.
• Design, configure, test and implement modular integration in technology solutions.
• Provide functional technology support to end users in compliance with service level agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise to support development of operational implementation plans and service delivery processes.
• Monitor and report on application performance.
• Perform upgrades on implemented systems and assist with user acceptance testing.

Skills

Requirements translation

System configuration

User training

Education

Degree (NQF Level 7)

Honours degree (NQF Level 8) advantageous

Job description

Job Function

To provide expertise and advice to support for the development of operational implementation plans and associated service delivery processes, methods and techniques, and to design, test, configure, install, monitor, diagnose and maintain business applications according to user requirements and service level agreements, enabling the optimal functioning of business systems, contributing to client / customer satisfaction.

Key Performance Areas:

• System and workflow configuration.
• System Support – TMS and Mobile Applications.
• New System User onboarding and training.
• Master Data set-up and management.
• Monitor and report on application performance.
• Perform upgrades on implemented systems.
• Resolve ICT user requests.
• Support user acceptance testing.
• User training and support of SaaS applications.
• Risk and Incident investigations.
• Provide expertise in assessing the gap between the current state and desired future direction and
• establish effective ways for closing the gap in own area of accountability.
• Provide advice and support in the analysis, development and implementation of best practice in area of specialization.
• Obtain, analyse and report on business performance and identify initiatives that will improve business
• results.
• Provide value-added practice improvements, initiatives and services to deliver on organisational
• objectives.
• Drive and participate in forums that positively contribute to functional knowledge improvement.
• Own and live up to the company values.
• Provide advice to prevent and reduce financial wastage in the relevant business area.
• Compile training and solution documentation.
• Provide functional technology support to end users in compliance with service level agreements.
• Provide progress feedback and reporting to project management.
• Translate user requirements into functional system requirements.
• Compile business and system requirement specifications for integration between technology solution modules
• Design, configure, test and implement modular integration in technology solutions.
• Document and present change requests to the change approval board.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders that contribute to a culture of customer service excellence.

Qualifications Required:

• Degree (NQF Level 7).
• Honours degree (NQF Level 8) will be advantageous.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

EEO Statement

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or belief.

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