Programming Officer Jobs at University of the Free State in South Africa

  Job Title: Officer: Programmer

S1204-031: Officer: Programmer

Faculty/Dept: Operations

Type: Support

Description:


Information and Communication Technology Services (ICT Services)
System Development (PeopleSoft)
Officer: Programmer - Ref.: S1204-031

Duties and responsibilities:

Code, test and troubleshoot PeopleSoft application utilizing the appropriate hardware, database, and application development technology.
PeopleSoft application maintenance and modifications.
Write new PeopleSoft application code using prescribed specifications.
User access and security.
Work as a team member with other technical staff, e.g. networks to ensure connectivity and compatibility between systems.
Write and maintain relevant documentation.
Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed by the network.
Document system problems and resolutions for future reference.
Management of allocated resources.

Inherent requirements:

Relevant tertiary qualification.
At least 3 years relevant experience in application development.
Candidate must poses the following abilities and experience:
Conduct user acceptance testing.
Investigate and analyse information on a logical and physical level.
Ability to learn and support new software and operating systems.

Recommendation:

Experience in ERP systems development.

Assumption of duties:
As soon as possible.

Closing date:
20 June 2012

Salary:
The salary scale is available on request. For any further enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 2808/2868.

Fringe benefits:
(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

General:
The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The University subscribes to and applies the principles prescribed by the Employment Equity Act. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and the employee profile of the specific department/division.


How to Apply:
Please send your application to the Human Resources Department, University of the Free State, George du Toit Building, Room 265, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300. Please note that applications may not be sent via fax or e-mail. All applications must be accompanied by the following:

A detailed curriculum vitae
An abridged curriculum vitae (maximum two pages)
Full details of three referees
Certified copies of qualifications
Certified copy of identity document (ID)

Please indicate the reference number and the post you are applying for on your application. Applications with no reference number will not be considered. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date of applications, you may accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Deadline: 20th June 2012