Senior Network Engineer 2012-02-20 Ref number: 207304
Type: Permanent
Employment Equity: Yes
Region: Gauteng
The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for defining, maintaining, implementing and optimizing the strategy and processes of the IT Network to meet ITS and business goals.
Requirements :
Appropriate Degree/Diploma or relevant industry certifications
Proven track record in Network environment
TCP/IP
Ethernet
MPLS
Network design (LAN and WAN)
Network management
Network analysis
Intrusion detection and prevention
Cisco/ HP / Juniper certification
Blue Coat proxies
Tipping Point IPS
Responsibilities:
All WAN and MPLS links
Internet connectivity equipment and links
All LAN and core switching hardware and software
Proxy/Cache and acceleration appliances
Network monitoring and management software
Network hardware and software
Liaise with business partners and internal clients
Manage vendor relationships
Strategic planning
Capacity planning
Network change control
Draft network change control procedures
Apply and enforce change control procedures
Plan and document disaster recovery procedures
Perform disaster recovery testing
Provide specialist assistance to system administrators in all disciplines
Investigate and report on alternative/future technologies
Competencies:
Quality conscious
Team player
3rd Level problem solving skills
Pragmatism needed to persevere and improve return on investment
Business Analyst Manager 2012-02-20 Ref number: 207305
Type: Contract
Employment Equity: Yes
Region: Gauteng
Position Purpose:
Managing a team of Business Analysts.
Assist and facilitate the connection between the IT department and the business units it services.
Ensuring that communication and visibility of implementation is clear, and that proper alignment and appreciation of the Business and IT functions is in place.
Bridge the gap/divide between business units and information technology group. It is that divide that the role must work tirelessly to bridge with the end goal of aligning the seemingly endless demands and realities of very disparate groups.
The role involves a lot of facilitation such as smoothing the adoption of new technology-based solutions by business users.
The role ensures that everyone is kept on the same page
A combination of strong technology skills and business acumen
In terms of skills, being a people-person is critical as is being able to lead.
The best candidate will also have a solid understanding of the day-to-day execution of business and the IT tasks.
Thinking out of the box and being able to consider alternatives in solving the myriad of problems, and different possible paths to a solution.
Requirements
Experience in leading and managing a BA team
Specific knowledge of Investment business advantageous
Strong architecture knowledge and skills
Knowledge and running of operational environment
Plan, maintain and implement solutions that meet evolving business needs
Responsibilities:
Day to day management of BA team as part of the greater IT team
Development of BA team and talent management
Coordination of projects/activities
Budgeting and financial control of related expenses
Building and maintaining of all inter-divisional relationships
Provide information and input to strategic and operational decision making
Collaboration with rest of teams
Ensure alignment with business and effective relationships with relevant stakeholders
Assist in formulating and implementing IT strategy
Implement operational plan in accordance within the agreed architecture and strategy
Implement and adhere to best practice guidelines, policies and procedures
Conduct the necessary resource planning of people and equipment to ensure the area is suitably enabled.
Participate in the definition and delivery of the operational plan.
Focus on re-engineering and implementing of solutions that will result in efficiencies and growth
Ensure quality of solutions and implementing of Quality Assurance processes
Competencies
Hold self and other accountable for appointed responsibilities
Taking initiative
Action-orientated (with an ability to make things happen)
Strong drive and focus on implementation (with an ability to work through obstacles)
Self starter (look for ideas and opportunities)
Networking and collaboration skills
Creative and innovative thinker, solution oriented
Team player, with focus on coaching and mentoring the team
Problem solving
Ability to think strategically
Good organizational and project coordination skills
Leadership skills
Focus on service delivery and customer satisfaction
Strong business acumen
Head - Solution Delivery 2012-02-20 Ref number: 207306
Type: Permanent
Employment Equity: Preferably
Region: Western Cape
Responsibilities:
Accountable for the entire applications portfolio
Accountable for delivering all IT projects on time, within budget and to the client's specification
Manage IT solutions and services delivery (design, build, test & implement)
Manage IT Solution maintenance
Release management
IT Project office management
Operational vendor management for application development)
Development capability and competence building (including methodologies & tools)
Operational capacity planning and management
Increasing effectiveness, efficiency and maturity in the application development domain
Accountable for transformation towards SOA
Ensure compliance to relevant governance and policies (architecture, SDLC methodology etc.)
Requirements:
Graduate level degree in Information Science and management
Extensive experience in Information Systems design, Development, Deployment and Support,
At least 4 years' experience at management level
Proven experience to include:
Proven track record in delivering large scale development projects
Proven track record in delivering significant sustained improvement in the application development domain
Experience in application development outsourcing and management of vendors
Effectively managing technology related business risks within the applications domain
People management and development capability track record
Knowledge:
Understand the application delivery life-cycle and how to manage IT
Broad knowledge of applications and technology (existing & emerging) and their application in the industry
Deep understanding and experience in IT resource management
Financial acumen and costing capability
Strong people management and development capability
Display strong organising, planning, issue resolution and coordination abilities
Competencies:
Information search
Concept Formation
Conceptual flexibility
Development orientation
Interpersonal search
Managing interaction
Impact
Self-confidence
Pro-active orientation
Manager CoE 2012-02-20 Ref number: 207307
Type: Permanent
Employment Equity: Yes
Region: Western Cape
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Relevant Tertiary IT Qualification
Certificate or Diploma in General Management
Certification in Domain with industry recognised Certification Body
8+ years IT experience
2+ years as a "Build" team leader
4+ years build experience in Centre of Expertise
Experience in the application of system development methodologies and frameworks
Experience in communicating with clients
Experience in the facilitation of workshops
Experience in application development, support and release management
Proven resource management experience
Application of IT governance principles
Experience with financial budgeting and cost of IT initiatives
Competencies:
Leadership
Coaching and mentoring
Quality Assurance
Delivery Focused
Communication
Influencing
Facilitation
Relationship Building
Decision Making
Presentation skills
Coordination & Planning
Conflict Handling
Adaptability
Systems Thinking
Negotiation
Ability to accept accountable for actions and decisions
Customer Service Orientation
Interpersonal Understanding
Analytical
Problem resolution
Prioritisation
Disciplined
Strategic Alignment
Resourcing
Contract Management
HR Development
Performance Measurement
Knowledge:
Relationship Management
Project Life Cycle
System Development Life Cycle
Managing within a Matrix structure
Human Resource Management
Budget Management
Quality Management
Risk Management
Broad knowledge of business functions in one or more sectors
Balance Scorecard process
Understand Levels of Work
Project Management Principles
Application Delivery Lifecycle
Existing and emerging technologies
Help Desk Procedures
Methods Standards and Techniques supporting Domain
System Architectures eg: Client Server, SOA, Web-Based, Etc.
Best Practices in Domain
Cost Benefit Analysis
Defect Management
Senior Systems Analyst 2012-02-20 Ref number: 207302
Type: Permanent
Employment Equity: Yes
Region: Western Cape
Responsibilities:
Providing support to users of the SAP Financials modules, in conjunction with other systems.
Designing, documenting, testing and delivering new or revised functionality.
Managing projects with limited impact.
Ensuring quality in systems through systems and integration testing.
Requirements:
At least three years of relevant business or systems analysis experience.
Relevant certification will be an advantage.
Prior experience with SAP modules will be an advantage.
A tertiary or recognised IT qualification, or extensive relevant experience.
Senior Developer 2012-02-20 Ref number: 207303
Type: Permanent
Employment Equity: Yes
Region: Western Cape
Responsibilities:
Designing, developing, testing, documenting and delivering new or revised functionality
Managing projects with limited impact
Providing programming support to the Production Support team as required
Ensuring quality in systems development deliverables.
Requirements:
At least five years of systems development experience, including significant exposure to ABAP programming
Relevant certification will be an advantage
A tertiary or recognised IT qualification, or extensive relevant experience
Infrastructure Architect 2012-02-15 Ref number: 207277
Type: Permanent
Employment Equity: Yes
Region: Gauteng
To create, maintain, communicate and govern a business-aligned IT infrastructure technology architecture/strategy.
Responsibilities:
To interface with various parts of the organisation to understand and keep abreast of requirements, strategies and IT/IS related issues
To document the current state and define the future state of the infrastructure technology architecture domains and sub domains,perform gap analyses and develop a migration roadmap to the future state
Motivate and promote a strategy-led, integrated approach to the use of technology in the enterprise
Help to establish IT decision-making processes and ensure adherence to architecture decisions
Explain the future-state vision and promote the benefits of adherence to that vision
To govern project design, proof of concepts and research to ensure they are compliant with the architecture strategy, standards and principles
To research and to keep abreast of IT/IS developments and trends in the industry and to determine relevance to the organisation
Requirements:
A BSc in Computer Science or Information Systems, or relevant diploma or related certificates/training will be an advantage.
This is an opportunity for someone who has just entered or wishes to enter the architecture career path.
We are looking for an individual who has experience in technology management, support, design or delivery across a broad range of IT technology including server, operating systems, storage, database and network environments.
The candidate is prepared to learn and grow into the technology architect role.
4-5 years of IT/IS broad based experience associated with data centre, server, storage and network design, delivery and support.
1-2 years end-to-end hardware, OS, VM, DB solutions design will be advantageous.
Financial services IT experience will be advantageous.
Experience in research, technology evaluation and recommendations will be advantageous.
Experience in any technology architecture/strategy projects,process/methodology and frameworks will be an advantage
Good general knowledge of IT / IS technology, how it all fits together and key trends in the industry.
Competencies:
Conceptual thinking
Ability to learn continuously
Can facilitate and be persuasive
Effective verbal and written communication including presentations
Dealing with and explaining complexity
Analytical
Presentation tools
Application Architect 2012-02-15 Ref number: 207278
Type: Permanent
Employment Equity: Yes
Region: Gauteng
To create, maintain, communicate and govern a business-aligned application and information architecture/strategy.
Responsibilities:
To interface with various parts of the organisation to understand and keep abreast of requirements, strategies and IT/IS related issues
To document the current state and define the future state of the information and application architecture domains and sub domains, perform gap analyses and develop a migration roadmap to the future state
Motivate and promote a strategy-led, integrated approach to the use of applications, information and technology in the enterprise
Help to establish IT decision-making processes and ensure adherence to architecture decisions
Explain the future-state vision and promote the benefits of adherence to that vision
To govern project design, proof of concepts and research to ensure they are compliant with the architecture strategy, standards and principles
To research and to keep abreast of IT/IS developments and trends in the industry and to determine its relevance to the organisation
Requirements:
A BSc in Computer Science or Information Systems, or relevant diploma or related certificates/training will be an advantage.
This is an opportunity for someone who has just entered or wishes to enter the architecture career path.
We are looking for an individual who has experience in analysis, application solution design or multiple system development who is prepared to learn and grow into the architect role.
4-5 years of IT/IS experience in an application analysis, development and delivery role.
1-2 years end-to-end application solutions design will be advantageous.
Financial services applications experience will be advantageous.
Experience in business analysis will be advantageous.
Experience in research, technology evaluation and recommendations will be advantageous.
Experience in any information and application architecture/strategy projects, process/methodology and frameworks will be an advantage
A general knowledge of IT / IS application analysis, development and interfacing.
Competencies:
Conceptual thinking
Ability to learn continuously
Can facilitate and be persuasive
Effective verbal and written communication including presentations
Dealing with and explaining complexity
Analytical
Modelling and presentation tools
Enterprise Architect 2012-02-15 Ref number: 207276
Type: Permanent
Employment Equity: Yes
Region: Gauteng
To support the creation, maintenance, communication and governance of business-aligned enterprise architecture particularly in the application and information architecture domain
Responsibilities:
To interface with various parts of the organisation to understand and keep abreast of requirements, strategies and IT/IS related issues
To document the current state and define the future state within one or more architecture domains, specifically including information and application architecture, perform gap analyses and develop a migration roadmap to that future state
Motivate and promote a strategy-led, integrated approach to the use of applications, information and technology in the enterprise
Help to establish IT decision-making processes and ensure adherence to architecture decisions
Explain the future-state vision and promote the benefits of adherence to that vision
To govern project design, proof of concepts and research to ensure they are compliant with the architecture strategy, standards and principles
To research and to keep abreast of IT/IS developments and trends in the industry and to determine its relevance to the organisation
Requirements:
A BSc in Computer Science or Information Systems will be an advantage.
At least 10 years of IT/IS experience is a requirement.
Experience in the role of information and application architecture or end-to-end solutions design with financial services business experience during the last five years will be advantageous
Exposure to strategy development processes and methodology and one or more architecture frameworks / methods will be advantageous
A general knowledge of IT / IS, with an in-depth knowledge in business and application architecture domains
Specialisation in business process modelling and application solutions design or delivery will be advantageous
Competencies:
Conceptual thinking
Ability to learn continuously
Can facilitate and be persuasive
Effective verbal and written communication
Deal with complexity
Analytical
Modelling and presentation tools
Analyst Programmer 2012-02-15 Ref number: 207272
Type: Permanent
Employment Equity: Yes
Region: Gauteng
Responsibilities
To develop and implement solutions in line with business requirements (including enhancements to existing processes and procedures, development of new functionality, etc.) on an asynchronous framework with the future porting to BizTalk in mind.
To maintain and do problem resolution within existing processes.
To liaise with Users, Business Analysts and support staff.
To provide written and verbal feedback to users, team members and management.
Requirements
At least 3 - 5 years experience in the following:
C#
Asp.Net
.Net framework 3.5
Windows Communication Foundation.
Windows Workflow Foundation.
Microsoft SQL Server 2005
DTD's and schemas - web services, serialization and deserialization
SQL Reporting Services
MSMQ
Oracle SQL skills.
Knowledge
Experience in the insurance industry
Planning methods and techniques
Testing methodologies
Data access techniques
Debugging tools
Broad IT knowledge and discipline specific knowledge
Knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycles processes
Competencies:
Should be able to work under broad direction and take technical responsibility for work performed and decisions taken.
May supervise work of others and must show leadership potential.
Must conform with standards and procedures as defined from time to time.
Logical reasoning
Speaking / verbal expressions
Questioning
Analytical thinking
Inspections
Programming
Writing
Learning orientated
Results orientation
Integrity
Collaborative
