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SOUTH AFRICAN POST OFFICE (SAPO)
 
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
 
Job Title: Analyst Programmer (C5) – 2 Positions
(Position based in Pretoria, NPC)
Reports to: Manager Applications
 
Summation
The person in this position will be responsible for system-analyst techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software or systems functional specifications and programming thereof.
 
 
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, document, analyse, create, test and modify computer systems, programs and integrations.
• Arrange project requirements in programming sequence by analysing requirements;
• Apply system analyst techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine software or systems functional specifications
• Preparing a work flow chart and diagram using knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, programming language, and logic.
• Program the computer by encoding project requirements in computer language; entering coded information into the computer.
• Analyse user information system needs
• Document the functionality and requirements.
• Ability to recognize and resolve system related problems;
• Work independently and make necessary decisions throughout the systems process within department guidelines.
• Design complex reports for the business units systems to rapidly develop and roll-out customer facing solutions
 
 
Key skills required:
• SQL and Relational databases, SQL Server Report Server
• Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher, Oracle database, OTD
• Exposure to Core Banking and Payments platforms
 
All the above roles interface with:
• Application Testers, Change Management, Release Management, Problem Management, Incident Management, IT Production Services, Project teams
 
 
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications:
• Information Technology diploma or higher / Related qualification
• MCSD certificate (Advantage)
 
Experience:
• 1 -3 years’ experience in Software development using Microsoft Visual Studio, Java, C/C++, and Oracle 11G, SQL databases
• 1- 3 years’ experience in performing 1st, 2nd and 3rd line systems support
• 1-3 Experience in working on Operating Systems: Linux, AIX, Windows
 
 
Knowledge and understanding of:
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and expertise in the following:
  • NPS
  • Flexcube, UBS, Postilion, PWH, EFT platforms
  • Software development
  • SDLC life cycle
• Understanding of software development and database languages. E.g. SQL, Oracle DB,
• Proven experience on Weblogic Administration and ODA
• A strong understanding of systems, systems architectures, as well as relational databases
• Able to work in agile development team
 
Skills and Attributes:
• Interpersonal
• Analytical
• Written and verbal Communication
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Proven ability to apply analytical tools
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment
• Professional
• Detail-oriented
• Self-motivated
• Positive attitude
• Enthusiastic
• Collaboration
• Flexibility
• Work under stress
• Resourceful
• Persistence
• Teamwork
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The South African Postbank SOC Limited is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. In compliance with the banks employment equity plans, first preference will be given to candidates from designated groups. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
 
If you wish to apply, please forward your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to recruitment@postbank.co.za.
Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for. 
 
Closing date: 11 September 2020
 
Position number: 60066542, 60066543
 
Cost Centre: 50800
 
If you do not hear from the South African Postbank SOC Limited or its Agent within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The South African Postbank SOC Limited reserves the right not to fill the positions or to re-advertise the positions at any time.