SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY (SAMSA) VACANCIES

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SENIOR SYSTEM DEVELOPER: GRADE: D2
LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE, PRETORIA                                                                                         
                                                                                                           
JOB PURPOSE
To conceptualise, design, develop, implement, maintain and support OpenText products (Documentum, Captiva, xCP xPression,) Adobe (AEM or related), C#, Java, MVC), etc to enable optimal and efficient SAMSA applications.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Lead development, maintenance, and support of SAMSA applications in line with applicable best practice standards, methodologies, and framework.
• Design User Interface layout according to approved functional and technical specification.
• Contribute to the development of technical / functional specifications.
• Ensure configuration of SAMSA Applications in accordance with SAMSA Applications Architecture.                  
• Consult with Business Analyst to inform the design of system in accordance with approved user requirements specifications.      
• Drive the implementation of functional specifications related to integration and development of systems.
• Obtain approval from all interested parties through extensive consultations, testing, and quality assurance.                                              
• Ensure standardisation of development technology platforms. 
• Conceptualise, design and development of reporting platforms and associated business intelligence capability.
• Work with external stakeholders/service providers to ensure that SAMSA applications attain high levels of standardization and integration.
• Ensure that end-users are trained on the implemented systems.
• Provide clear direction on strategic goals to be achieved relating to Applications, translating them into clear deliverables to be achieved.
• Establish an enabling work environment and culture for optimum staff performance.
• Manage performance, productivity, and wellbeing of the team.
• Lead and mentor/coach team of system developers.

 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
Relevant Bachelors or NQF Level 7 qualification in the Applications Development or related.
Certifications:

• ITIL.
• COBIT.
• ​OpenText (Documentum, xCP, xPression, xPlore, etc).
• Microsoft.

 
 Knowledge and Experience

• ​10 years' experience in Applications development with advance understanding of diverse development platforms such as OpenText, Microsoft, Adobe LiveCycle, Open Source, etc.

  5 years leadership role in:

• Applications Architecture
• OpenText Documentum, Captiva Input Accel, xPression, XCP, xPlore.
• Document Content Server including Business Activity Monitor (BAM).
• Adobe LiveCycle, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or related.
• C#, Java, M-V-C, SQL.
• Mobile Development.
• Experience in implementation of integration platforms.
• Project Management
• Knowledge of ITIL Framework.
• Knowledge of COBIT.
• Sound Knowledge of System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile project delivery approaches.
•  Knowledge of Industry best practices in application development and management.

 
Competencies
High level of competence on the skills below:

• Project management skills
• Communication skills
• Stakeholder management skills
• Presentation skills
•  Change management skills

 
 
Should you meet the requirements as set out above, please e-mail your CV to Analiza Setsiba at: recruitment@samsa.org.za
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As we are committed to Employment Equity in our employment practices, it is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our Equity objectives. Preference will be given to African Females, Males and people living with a disability to achieve the objectives of Employment Equity.
 
CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2022
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People who applied previously do not need to re-apply as their applications will be considered.
 
Please note: SAMSA reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. No late applications will be considered. Psychometric and other assessments may be used as part of the selection process and all shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for the tests. If you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date as mentioned above, kindly deem your application unsuccessful.
 
 
 

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INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER: GRADE (D1)
LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE, PRETORIA
 
JOB PURPOSE
To lead the protection of SAMSA Information and Communication Technology (ICT) environment against cyber-attacks by defining security strategy, identifying, and remediating potential and actual security threats, vulnerabilities, and related security weaknesses.  
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Develop ICT Security Policies, Procedures and Standards and provide guidance consistent with the entity's security requirements.
• Develop and implement Security reference architecture framework and related strategies.
• Conduct relevant research in Information Security Management and Technologies to keep   abreast with security related trends including country's security regulations.
• Coordinate and manage Information Security meetings and documentation and ensure issues are follow-up.
• Manage and Audit Reviews regarding Information Security.
• Manage seamless integration of functions with other sections and centers.
• Coordinate and manage external parties engaged in the provision of services related to Information Security.
• Establish a process for identifying, tracking, and reporting security incidents.
•  Conduct reviews of all systems to ensure that effective IT security controls consistent with policies are in place for each system.
• Cooperate with the IT Management on IT security matters such as incidents, potential threats, and other concerns including regular reviews of logged security violations and related incidents.
• Maintain the IT Risk Register and Security Awareness and Compliance Training Programs to ensure that ICT staff, and SAMSA employees are well informed of current and emerging security threats.
• Conduct regular security assessment, vulnerability assessment including penetration testing.

 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications

• A relevant Bachelor or NQF 7 Qualification in Information Technology.
• Must be Certified in any of the two Courses below:
  • Ethical Hacking.
  • ISACA CISA (Certified Information Security Administrator).
  • ISACA CISM (Certified Information Security Manager).
  • CISSP (Certified Information System Security Professional)
  • ISO27001
  • TOGAF

​Knowledge and Experience

• 5-7 years' relevant working experience in ICT Security Management and Cybersecurity.  
• Knowledge of Cyber security.
• Knowledge of industry best practice e.g., ITIL and COBIT, etc. 
• Firewall Administration Experience.
• IT Security Operations.
• Solid knowledge of Information Security principles and practices.
• Intrusion detection and prevention systems.
• Knowledge of POPI Act.
• Installation, configuration, monitoring and response to security technologies.
• Understanding of advanced security protocols and standards.
• Software and security architecture(s).
• Knowledge of risk management principles.

 
Competences

• Good presentation skills
• Good Customer
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Time Management
  
  
  

 
Should you meet the requirements as set out above, please e-mail your CV to: Analiza Setsiba recruitment@samsa.org.za
 
CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2022
 
People who applied previously do not need to re-apply as their applications will be considered.
 
As we are committed to Employment Equity in our employment practices, it is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our Equity objectives. Preference will be given to African Males, African Females and people living with a disability to achieve the objectives of Employment Equity.
 
Please note: SAMSA reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. No late applications will be considered. Psychometric and other assessments may be used as part of the selection process and all shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for the tests. If you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date as mentioned above, kindly deem your application unsuccessful.