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NATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID SCHEME (NSFAS)
 
The following vacancy exists at NSFAS in Cape Town.
 
Position: Automation Specialist 
Type & Grade: Permanent, Grade: 11
Vacancy No: 23 of 2020/2021 
Department & Unit: ICT Department
 
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The incumbent will be required to assist with automation implementations and increasing automation across various areas within the business to enable integration and automation of processes
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Focus on providing optimal services and improving service delivery processes to meet or exceed expectations
• Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation
• Perform moderate to complex tasks in support of one or more ICT projects that require a singular area of expertise, in multiple technical environments within a specific business area
• Adhere to department operations standards, prescribed Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process and operational framework to ensure adherence to quality standards
• Provide input into the development of the tactical strategy, and develop and implement a supporting operational strategy
• Develop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions to make organisational improvements
• Ensure the development, alignment and implementation of end-to-end processes within area of accountability for continued process improvement
• Advice about subject matter, solutions, principles and processes
 
 
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements:
• National Diploma in Information Communication Technology, or similar qualification
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience as an Automation Specialist.
 
Beneficial skills and experience:
• SQL and firm understanding of logic and software design
• Agile methodology experience
• End to End SDLC experience
• In-depth technical experience in integration or back-end development
• Understanding of the higher and further education and training sector in South Africa
 
Competencies:
• Ability to analyse Functional and Non-functional requirements
• Experience with automation tools highly desirable
• Have a conceptual understanding of the Service delivery model
• Take cognisance of industry compliance requirements
• Keep abreast of new developments in, technology and industry standards
 
Personal attributes:
• Willing and wanting to work flexible times as required.
• Goal-oriented.
• Passionate about problem solving.
• Detail focused.
• Excellent time management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident, enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to understand new systems quickly; and
• Must be able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
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REMUNERATION & BENEFITS
Remuneration Package: R 731 862 to R 862 105 per annum
Total Cost to Company per annum inclusive of all benefits and company contributions.
 
PLEASE NOTE
 
Closing date: 1 July 2020
 
Interested applicants should send detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic qualifications and names of three contactable referees to Ms. Thokozile Mnikina via email jobs@nsfas.org.za. 
 
NSFAS do not consider late applications. Staff on Leave must ensure that they check the NSFAS portals for advertised vacancies and familiarize themselves with the respective closing dates. NSFAS only corresponds with Shortlisted Candidates. If you do not hear from NSFAS within 2 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 
** NSFAS committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to candidates who improve employment equity considerations **
 
10 Brodie Road, House Vincent, 2nd Floor, Wynberg, Cape Town, 7700 | Private Bag X1, Plumstead, Cape Town, 7800
Tel No.: 0800 067 327 | 021 763 3200 | Email: jobs@nsfas.org.za