Applications Developer - Government Pensions Administration Agency

POST 40/48: APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER

REF NO: APPDEV/2022/10-1P (X1 POST)

Information and Communication Technology

The purpose of the role is to create user information solutions by developing, implementing and maintaining ICT application systems, components and interfaces.

DUTIES:

The focus of this role will be Business Application Development.

• Manage the provision of Application Management services to the organization: Ensure task activities are managed daily with estimates and deadlines.
• Plan delivery commitment such that deliverables does not unnecessarily move between releases.
• Ensure no delays accrue due to misunderstanding of requirements.
• Ensure quality control over the output of the team by ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Provide technical assistance, guidance and advice to the team.
• Ensure the team is regularly informed about management decisions or changes in the work environment.
• Adhere to Application Development, Support, Maintenance and Adaptation Strategies and Policies.
• Recommend best practice configurations (Application & Database).
• Ensure Architectural standards are adhered to.

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• Manage potential Application Management risks. Identify production problems (network, application, database, connectivity, performance problems) with proposed solutions with follow up of execution of approach;
• Check that all Applications Management Audit Report queries are addressed to eliminate or mitigate the associated risks and raise risks with management early.
• Implement Application Development, Support, Maintenance and Adaptation of new Applications:
• Meet or exceed internal and external (customer) expectations based on delivery. Implement development objectives by analysing user requirements; envisioning system features and functionality.
• Design and develop user interfaces to internet/intranet applications by setting expectations and feature priorities, throughout the development life cycles.
• Complete application development by coordinating requirements, schedules, and activities.
• Enhance the quality of applications by improving the design or tuning for performance.
• Participate in the Code Review process and action on the outcomes of the code review.
• Deliver code timeously to the test environment.
• Support, troubleshoot and resolve development and production problems across multiple environments and operating platforms.
• Integrate applications by designing effective integration architecture, and studying and establishing connectivity with network systems and information servers.
• Support users by developing documentation and assistance tools and ensure operation by training internal client personnel, providing support.
• Plan capacity requirements: Compile monthly reports on performance, costs, functionality and quality of Application Management services for Senior management and GPAA management.
• Assess IT infrastructure requirements so that Application Management processes and procedures run smoothly and plan the execution of work (estimate resourcing needs and duration for new/ existing requirements - project plan with dependencies).
• Facilitate business partnering: Enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. 
• Provide Application Management support and advice to the Senior Management with regards to the relevant applications resolutions to problems raised by managers and contribute to Client meeting, demonstrating Application Management capability when required.
• Provide input to the strategic management of the section:
• Assist to compile comprehensive operational plans, quarterly and annual reports.
•  Keep abreast with changes in the relevant guidelines and other legislations, to make recommendations where policies and procedures need to be amended.
• Develop, enhance, and implement policies, processes and procedures that are relevant to the section and enhance service delivery. 
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement new systems and processes, enabling integration to other areasand track new developments in the industry, to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Applications Management functions in the GPAA.

REQUIREMENTS:          

• An appropriate recognized National Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or BSC (Computer Science); B Com (Information Systems) or similar three-year professional qualification (at least 360 credits) with a minimum of five (5) years (ideally six (6) years) proven appropriate experience in Application Services and Software Development.
• Relevant experience in the Management of the Application Development Life Cycle will serve as an advantage.
• Expertise in Java; J2EE, Idea Intellij Ultimate and Jetbrains essential tools, Oracle Database, DevOps, SDLC and change management software.
• Expertise in different Java-based and Orientated development studios and platforms.
• Understanding of Mobile solutions development and other mobile application development platforms such as Flutter, Android Studio and etc.

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• Knowledge of Business Applications supports services in an outsourced environment including escalations and root-cause analysis and Software Architecture.
• Knowledge of Business Applications fit business continuity requirements with a specific focus on security and disaster recovery.
• High Level of Communication skills both written and verbal. Teamwork. Collaboration skills. Initiative. Emotional Intelligence. Integrity. Ability to see the big picture. Customer service orientation. Structured approach.
• Demonstrable commitment.

Take note of the requirements regarding a new Z83 effective 1 January 2021 as per the DPSA regulations as well as all other requirements specified in the footer.

Take note of Circular 19 of 2022 regarding the practice note on the Z83 application and completion thereof. 

The certification of all supporting documents will be expected of the shortlisted candidates only. Interviews may be conducted via a virtual medium which will be discussed with each shortlisted applicant. The applicant should have the necessary data and equipment for this purpose. Correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates.

If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

ENQUIRIES: Masego Tshetlo on Tel No: 010 449 5681

SALARY:  R744 255 - R876 705 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package)

CENTRE: Pretoria Head Office