Software Application Support Specialist

Recruiter:

Network Contracting

Job Ref:

NCM002829/TS

Date posted:

Friday, March 13, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

30000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
New job opportunity for Software House based in Bedfordview for a skilled Software Application Specialist with strong SQL skills and a good understanding of financial markets.

Are you a technically strong Application Support professional who enjoys solving complex system issues and working directly with clients? Join a dynamic consulting environment where you will support a proprietary trading platform, develop deep technical expertise, and play a key role in delivering highâquality system support across multiple industries.

POSITION INFO:
New job opportunity for Software House based in Bedfordview for a skilled Software Application Specialist with strong SQL skills and a good understanding of financial markets.

Software Application Support Specialist

Attention Grabber

Are you a technically strong Application Support professional who enjoys solving complex system issues and working directly with clients? Join a dynamic consulting environment where you will support a proprietary trading platform, develop deep technical expertise, and play a key role in delivering highâquality system support across multiple industries.

Company and Job Description

Our client is a leading Business Information Systems Consulting firm that delivers specialised technology solutions across Africa and the Middle East. Their services span project management, software implementation, product development across multiple platforms, and eâcommerce solutions for clients in banking, financial services, manufacturing, FMCG, and recruitment sectors.

In this role, you will join a collaborative support team responsible for maintaining and enhancing a proprietary trading platform. You will work closely with technical specialists, project teams, and clients to resolve system issues, improve support tools, and contribute to system enhancements. This opportunity offers exposure to complex production environments, strong technical growth, and the chance to build deep expertise in application support within a fastâpaced consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide application support by logging, investigating, and resolving user queries and system incidents.
Analyse system issues to identify root causes and implement both immediate fixes and longâterm solutions.
Contribute to the design, development, and delivery of system enhancements aligned to business and technical requirements.
Provide system expertise and technical input into crossâfunctional projects.
Maintain system data integrity and perform scheduled system maintenance tasks.
Document technical processes, troubleshooting procedures, and system functionality.
Continuously review and recommend improvements to support processes and system performance.
Communicate professionally with clients, colleagues, and suppliers across technical and nonâtechnical audiences.

Job Experience & Skills Required / Ideal Candidate Profile

Education:

A minimum 3âyear tertiary qualification in Commerce, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of Application Support experience supporting production systems.
Experience working with IT Service Management ticketing systems (JIRA Service Management preferred).
Strong experience supporting customerâfacing systems in a technical environment.
Exposure to database systems, reporting tools, and system troubleshooting.

Skills:

Intermediate to advanced SQL skills including queries, stored procedures, triggers, and database management.
Strong analytical and problemâsolving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently within a team environment.
Understanding of financial markets or trading platforms will be advantageous.

Apply now!

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Application Support | Software Support | SQL Developers | Systems Analysts | Integration Specialists | Data Engineers | Software Developers | DevOps Engineers | Technical Support Specialists

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles or positions.

For more information contact:
Theresa Steenkamp
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