Analyst Programmer II

Analyse user requirements, design, implement and support less complex technical systems. This is a permanent position based at the Head Office in Cape Town.

• Analysis, technical design and development aligned to team processes and requirements

o Develop technical specifications from systems specifications.

o Design and code programmes of greater complexity and size from technical specifications.

• Maintain and support existing systems

o Interpret user requirements and translate into systems design.

o Investigate and solve systems issues.

o Ensure systems documentation is kept up to date.

• Ensures effective operations 

o Implement approved changes as per change control and security process

o Plan, organise and control own work effort, including regular progress feedback to own and other relevant areas

• 3 year IT Diploma

• Specific analysis and development skills

• Project management methodology

• Relevant business process context knowledge

Additional Criteria 

• 3-5 years programming/analyst programming experience

• Microsoft SQL experience

• Exposure to JDA and ECS applications will be beneficial

• Knowledge of Woolworths IT landscape, including systemic understanding of key business linkages and dependencies 

• Ability to research technology-related concepts, trends and best practices, and apply findings

• Looks beyond symptoms to uncover root causes of problems to be solved

• Presents problem analysis and a recommended solution rather than just identifying and describing the problem itself

• Proactively approaches others to obtain missing information 

• Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset in planning and implementing activities/projects 

• Plans with a realistic sense of the time and resource demands involved, maintaining awareness of the interrelationships between own and other activities/project

• Monitors and tracks progress to ensure delivery of all planned commitments, and keeps the appropriate people informed

• Listens attentively and checks understanding of the message being received.

• Prepares clear, well-structured presentations using a variety of tools and techniques.

• Discusses issues and exchanges information with partners to identify areas of mutual interest and benefit.

• Convinces others by identifying benefits for all; looks for ways to increase the value of the partnership for all parties. 

• Anticipates change and continuously remains prepared for change

• Demonstrates resourcefulness in acquiring necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to adapt to change