Analyst programmer III, IT Retail Systems

Analyse basic 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 & requirements

o Develop simple technical specifications from systems specifications.

o Design and code simple less complex programmes from technical specifications.

• Maintain and support existing systems

o Interpret basic user requirements and translate into systems design.

o Investigate and solve simple systems issues.

o Ensure systems documentation is kept up to date.

• Ensures effective operations 

o Assist with implementing approved changes as per change control and security process

• 3-year IT or NQF-aligned qualification

• 1-2 years development experience 

• Specific development skills

• Project management methodology

• Relevant business process context knowledge

Additional Criteria

• 2 -3 years programming/analyst programming experience

• Ability to use technological equipment, programmes and applications to enhance productivity 

• Displays an innate willingness to learn and keep abreast of current methodologies and technologies

• Effectively uses existing procedures, processes, and tools to identify and solve routine problems

• Identifies the information needed to solve a problem

• Manages time effectively to accomplish what needs to get done

• Knows the status of own work at all times 

• Prepares basic presentations that are logically structured.

• Works well with people from diverse backgrounds

• Balances personal needs with those of one’s team

• Remains focused on task despite changes

• Recognizes and adopts positive aspects of change