Manages IT solution across small to large scale Business areas Responsible for the systematic and methodical investigation, analysis and documentation of all or part of a business area in terms of business functions and processes and the information they use across applications. Identifies and examines business needs and determines timely and effective solutions to business functions and processes. These solutions often include systems development, process improvement and alignment, organizational change, documentation of functional requirements, acceptance testing, training and ensure best practices. Ensures that all stakeholders have a shared understanding of the solution and how they will be implemented

1.    Stakeholder engagement:

·         Acts as a bridge between business and the IT teams. Build long term relationship with stakeholders across business areas. Influence and explain technical details to a non-technical stakeholder in a persuasive and convincing manner.

2.    Implement Cost effective solutions:

·         Determine if internal or external solutions exist and whether new solutions are feasible. Evaluate, design and documents the underlying business architecture, conducts feasibility studies, creates functional requirements for new solutions and processes according to approved standards and methodologies.

3.    Business optimisation:

·         Review impacted business processes and work with business stakeholders to identify and make business process improvements that result in cost savings, higher quality, increased efficiencies, lower risk, and shorter cycle times.

4.    Documentation:

·         Establish comprehensive and applicable documentation throughout the solution implementation, addressing proposals, requirements, business processes and flows, test and implementation plans

5.    Change Management:

·         Work with stakeholders and associated business units to reduce resistance and effect of change. Involved in preparation of change management plans, define change management duties and create an understanding in and across business areas when implementing new solutions

6.    Quality Assurance:

·         Establish acceptance criteria, effective testing plans and methods to satisfy quality, success and auditability of any solution implemented.

7.    Resource Management:

· Co-ordinate, supervise of internal and external resources within smaller teams in the development and implementation of business solutions. Is accountable for some aspects of project deliverables.

·         Degree or Diploma and/or Certification in Information Technology and,

·         Relevant 5 years’ experience in large scale business solution development, implementation, and support

·         2 - 5 years’ experience in understanding and speaking to all aspects of solution development (requirements, analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, deploy, support, documentation) and implementation

·         2 - 5 years’ experience knowledge of industry standards and best practises in solution architecture and design

·         Certificates in Leadership, project management and business process modelling

·         BA Certification, BPM Certification

·         Registration with International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)

·         Experience in the delivery of large scale and complex solutions

·         Experience in Business Process Modelling is recommended

·         Supervise solution implementations using approved methodologies, SDLC and best practice concept

·         Working experience of data migration and integration tools

·         Conceptual knowledge of information technologies (e,g. relational databases, query tools, Java, Java script, UML and SOA etc.) and methodologies (Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, Iterative development, TOGAF, Quality assurance principles)

·         Must be able to work on simultaneous projects, across different environments and to meet multiple deadlines

·         Ability to understand business concepts and evaluate the impact of business changes on systems

·         Knowledge of project management is recommended

·         Ability to learn new applications

·         Knowledge of Higher education processes is recommended

·         Customer Consulting experience is recommended

·         Knowledge of Wiki mark-ups (preferably Confluence) and JIRA

·         Stable, adaptable with high stress tolerance in a mature way.

·         Sound analytical, problem-solving, interpretive and presentation skills

·         Required to challenge ideas, brainstorm with the team, come up with ideas on your own and in the group, develop proof-of-concepts and take projects from the start to finish and support them afterwards.

·         Rigorous and organized attitude to work; flexible in a rapidly changing environment with ability to multi task on a continuous basis and think on your feet.

·         Strong mentoring/coaching skills.

·         Strong communication skills - both written and verbal - with the ability to engage with both internal and external stakeholders.

·         Team player with strong technical leadership and negotiation skills are essential.

· The ability to work independently with little guidance to research and formulate a solution to a problem

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:                    Mrs Dassie Janse van Vuuren Tel: 018 299 4676[DJVV1] 

 

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.  [DJVV1]Tel” 018 299 4679