SENIOR PROGRAMMER : P002238
Listing reference: nwu_001403
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 28 February 2023
Position summary
Industry: Telecommunication Services
Job category: Application Development and Programming
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES
POSITION NUMBER: P002238
VACANCY: SENIOR PROGRAMMER
PEROMNES GRADE: P9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT TERM
Job description
1. . Design, development, and implementation of computer software
· Design of databases, services, and user interface of applications; part of the packaging and release team of systems, design of the graphics and styling structure, documentation of help guides, training procedures, testing procedures and readme files of systems; optimisation of systems; ensure best possible solutions for unforeseen issues relating to the system/software.
· Technical assistance.
2. Maintenance of existing software
· Integration of data into existing systems; active forum member for requests and bug-fixing; technical assistance; evaluation of systems/software and bug-fixing; updating of relevant documentation.
3. Resource and product development
· General development of systems, applications, core technologies and text resources, including research
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
- B – Degree/ Advanced Diploma, or other relevant (NQF7) tertiary qualification in computer engineering, computer science or other relevant field
Other competency requirements:
- 3 years’ experience in computer engineering, and computer science or system/software development
- 3 years’ programming experience in Java, and at least one of the following languages, PERL, Python, R, PHP, C, C (plus plus), or C#
- 2 years’ knowledge of general programming concepts and databases
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Design, development, and implementation of new computer systems
- Maintenance of existing computer systems
- Implementation of resource development
- Experience in the use of different operating systems, among which Windows and Linux.
- Advanced computer literacy skills
- Design, development, and implementation of new computer systems
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Ability to master new software with ease
- The ability to function as part of a team and adapt to its work method, and to work independently
- Creative problem-solving capabilities
- Scientific writing style
- Must be able to prioritise, manage and complete a variety of tasks in line with CTexT's goals
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Jason Neumann (018 – 299 1022)
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dolly Lebepe (018 – 299 4936)
CLOSING DATE: 28 February 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: TBC
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.