IT Independent Contractor

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Design, code and implement systems for a variety of INSETA data processing needs; perform data administration, data migration, user requirements gathering and analysis, enhancements of existing systems to meet changes in legislation and business processes; develop maintenance and user documentation to support systems; test and debug programs for accuracy and reliability; and user training.   

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCE AND EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

• An independent contractor with Full Stack Development skills, Odoo or python certification. 
• Experience in Python, XML, JavaScript, SQL, CSS3, HTML 5, and other languages and databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, SQL), web servers (e.g., NGINX) and UI/UX design, Microsoft Azure DevOps, GitHub; working knowledge of Linux OS.
• The independent contractor must understand the SETA's Reporting processes such as NLRD and SETMIS and be able to develop and implement the files.
• Diagnoses performance issues, and determines appropriate development

        approach to suit the individual's learning style.

• Paces the level and quality of instruction or coaching to allow assimilation of the learning matter.
• Encourages self-reliance and is approachable and reliable.
• Offers own expertise to peers, stakeholders.
• Invests time in coaching and mentoring.
• Arranges specific assignments or projects to challenge others and stretch their abilities and self-confidence.
• Assesses and selects employees with appropriate skills and capabilities, then delegates full authority and responsibility.
• Gives others the autonomy to approach issues in their own way, including the opportunity to make and learn from mistakes.
• Seeks training opportunities for the continued update of skills.
• Actively renews own personal and professional skills, applies them to new areas and remains current in area of work.
• Regularly contributes to, and takes from, relevant professional forums/bodies of knowledge.
• Sources data, analyses it and converts it in reports and presentations.
• Develops databases and tools for reports and web distribution.
• Provides information in a format that is attractive, interesting, and useful.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of data gathering and distribution channels (e.g.
• web pages, call centres, complaints, etc.).
• Installs and maintains document management, storage, and retrieval systems.
• Maintains effective communication channels enabled with current technologies.

Applying technology

• Tests new technologies, work processes and practices to make transactions and the collection of data and information more effective.
• Evaluates recent technological innovations as they relate to workplace systems.
• Integrates technology and information technology systems with workplace activities to resolve operational problems.
• Ensures technology is adequate to help achieve business objectives.
• Ensures staff has access to the appropriate technology.

Planning and organising

• Translates objectives into specific plans.
• Prepares clear plans and a strategic focus before starting to work on projects or implement initiatives.
• Organises, prioritises, and schedules tasks so they can be performed within budget and with the efficient use of time and resources.
• Measures progress and monitors performance and results.
• Achieves goals in a timely manner, despite obstacles encountered, by organising, reprioritising, and re-planning.
• Translates objectives into specific plans.
• Sets goals and objectives relevant to the function and focuses on the citizen's/customer's needs.
• Attends to and manages multiple tasks and details by focusing on key priorities and delegation to others.
• Identifies and allocates resources.
• Develops contingency plans for potential problems.
• Co-ordinates work efforts when necessary to produce deliverables.

Managing interpersonal conflict and resolving problems

• Views opposing parties as equal partners in terms of their right to express their own viewpoints.
• Patiently listens to and makes an effort to understand other viewpoints.
• Acts calmly and rationally in conflict situations with empathy and self-detachment.
• Demonstrates a willingness to see things from the other's point of view.
• Enthusiastically accepts and promotes change.