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EASTERN CAPE RURAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (ECRDA)
 
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
Position : Applications Developer
Task Grade Level : 12
Location : Head Office
Reporting Line : Manager: Information and Communication Technology
Duration : 5-Year Contract
Start Date : As soon as possible
Position advert nr : G3
 
NOTE: Applicants must please clearly indicate the name and position number on the application.
 
Main purpose of the Position:
To provide an applications developer services within information and communication technology of the ECRDA

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Minimum requirements:
Educational
Bachelors’ Degree or National Diploma, with majors or electives in the information and or computer science
 
Experience
• 6 years working experience
• 4 years’ experience at supervisory level
• Proven / evident successful experience in administration within public or private sector
 
Competencies Required:
Knowledge
• Competent knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation • Competent knowledge of performance management system • Basic knowledge of team leadership • Basic knowledge of supply chain management regulations • Good governance • Basic knowledge of Labour Relations Act • Operational knowledge of field-specific activities • Understanding of ECRDA’s delegation of powers, as well as field-specific roles
 
 
Leading Competences
Assessed Basic or Competent proficiency level on the following leading competences: 
• Strategic Direction and Leadership • People Management • Programme and Project Management • Financial Management • Change Leadership • Governance Leadership • Stakeholder Relations 
 
Core Competences 
Assessed Basic or Competent proficiency level on the following core competences: 
• Moral Competence • Planning and Organising • Analysis and Innovation • Knowledge and Information Management • Communication • Results and Quality Focus
 
Key Performance Areas: 
1. Procedure Revision and Documenting:  • Identify and revise or document gaps in standard operating procedures • Identify rooms for discretion or abuse in procedures, and tighten the prescriptive requirements thereof • Make input into delegation framework to maintain effectiveness of procedures, nonetheless the controls required In order to ensure revision and documenting of procedures for effectiveness, and to curb discretion and abuse 
 
2. Task and Project Management Relationships:  • Work together with project managers to share resources and experience, and to help to improve efficiency and overall performance • Prioritise team tasks, optimise opportunities and avoid potential risks, and concentrate on what is best for the team In order to ensure harmonious relationship with project managers 
 
3. Performance Management Process Responsibilities: • Determine an appropriate schedule for regular performance conversations with co-workers • Use the quarterly performance reviews for achievements, setbacks, and then use this information to align goals and development plan for coming year • Deliver regular positive and constructive feedback • Check-in on target or goal progress, offering coaching or assistance, or revise targets or goals as necessary In order to ensure performance management with co-workers
 
4. Applications Development: • Prepare, create, maintain and implement the source / specialised code as required by the product definition to enable application development • Contribute technical expertise to requirements analysis to enhance the quality of the solution design • Design the prototype application, indicate programme unit structure, and co-ordinate application plans with the development team or end-user • Complete testing and gather feedback to improve the quality and reduce operational risk of the developed application • Undertake post-release activities to develop a base of knowledge to be incorporated in future build and release cycles • Provide 3rd line application support and problem resolution to minimise the impact of application related service outages • Troubleshoot and debug applications • Evaluate existing applications to re-programme, update and add new features • Develop technical documents and handbooks to accurately represent application design and code In order to develop software, web, and multi-media ECRDA applications that facilitate the achievement of business outcomes and improve business efficiencies and processes through leveraging technology
 
 5. Perform any other related duties as instructed by the Manager: ICT
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The application, which should as minimum contain a covering letter, CV, certified copies of your identity document, qualifications and drivers licence, must be submitted to recruitment@ecrda.co.za
 
NB:
• Without prejudice, correspondence will be limited to the short-listed candidates.
• Further be informed that if you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• ECRDA is committed to the provisions of the Employment Equity Act (Act No. 55 of 1998)
• ECRDA reserves the right to appoint or not to make an appointment.
• Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams virtual platform, unless stated otherwise
• Administrative enquiries may be directed via email to Sarieta Maasdorp at maasdorps@ecrda.co.za
• Technical enquiries may be directed via email to C. Gardner at gardnerc@ecrda.co.za

CLOSING DATE: 29 June 2021 at 12h00 midday. Late applications will not be accepted.