Purpose

• To provide advice and support in area of specialisation and enable the design, creation, development, documentation & testing of programs.

Minimum Experience

• 3 – 5 years experience in a similar environment, of which 1 -2 years at a junior specialist level

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas [NQF Level 07] in Information Technology and Computer Sciences

Additional Minimum Qualifications

Outputs

Process

• Apply relevant research methodologies, tools and techniques to effectively and purposefully gather information.
• Understand the interdependence and integration of different systems and related processes to apply practically in an area of work.
• Provide specialist advice and support in area of accountability to ensure that identified solutions and recommendations are appropriate and effective.
• Gather specification and related information in order to inform the architectural design of IT systems.
• Provide constructive and timeous feedback on work progress and problems encountered to relevant stakeholders.
• Research and examine current systems and consult users to obtain information to inform possible improvements.
• Write software and develop documentation and related operating manuals to increase the utility value of systems.
• Develop and deliver technical design solutions according to agreed standards that address business requirements within an agreed timeframe.
• Accountable for the improvement of quality, service and work outputs, continuously recommending improvements.
• Plan for the organisation of work outputs and process improvement activities in light of a specific situational context related to the area of specialisation.
• Proactively identify area of specialisation related problems, determine cause and effect and recommend the best option to implement corrective action based on previous experience.