QUALITY COUNCIL FOR TRADES & OCCUPATIONS (QCTO) VACANCIES

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QUALITY COUNCIL FOR TRADES & OCCUPATIONS (QCTO)
 

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE TO NATION BUILDING

The vision of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) is to qualify a skilled and capable workforce.

The QCTO is a Council established under the Skills Development Act for standards generation and quality assurance for all occupational qualifications.
 

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The QCTO is looking for a highly motivated, competent, and professional individual to fill the following position:
 
SYSTEMS DEVELOPER
Salary Level
R1,003,890.00 - R1,182,534.00
Location
Pretoria - GP ZA (Primary)
 
Job Description
A position exists at the QCTO for a Software Developer to build a software system to automate handling Learner information and results, NLRD uploads for historically registered qualifications, and other development work as assigned.
 
Key functions:

• Maintain and improve the performance of existing software
• Design, develop new systems and update software database
• Recommend improvements to existing software programs as necessary
• Develop, maintain and run complex update procedures on databases from external sources
• Develop, maintain and run complex extract procedures on databases and existing applications(MIS) to provide to users
• Maintain Participate in the design of complex, high-quality applications and relational database
• Develop applications and components
• Knowledge of Software Integration
• Provide user support and technical consulting on QCTO’s Projects
• Participate in gathering and analysis of user requirements
• Test and maintain complex software applications to ensure robust functionality and optimisation

 
Job Requirements
Requirements:

• A recognised three (3) year Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field (minimum NQF Level 7) registered with occupational qualifications sub-framework (SAQA).
• At least 6 years’ experience in programming with a primary emphasis on C#
• Relevant working experience with C#, ASP.NET, MVC, JavaScript, SharePoint
• Experience working with relational databases such as MSSQL or Oracle and a good working knowledge of SQL
• Experience in the Power Suite (PowerApps/Automate/BI) or willingness to undergo training is strongly recommended.
• Experience in mobile platform development will be an added advantage

 
Knowledge in:

• Must have knowledge of Public Service and QCTO mandates and strategies. Relevant government legislation, QCTO business strategies and goals.
• QCTO business processes and value chain.
• System development, design principles, functionality and security management.

Technology infrastructure networking. User needs analysis, requirements, testing and work process automation.
 
Skills required:

• Must have skills in Project and programme management.
• Technology-related change management.
• Budgeting and financial management.
• Problem solving and analysis.
•  Communication, Stakeholder engagement and management.
• Software performance.
• Database performance.
•  Network design.
•  Vendor relationships
• Good communication
•  Presentation, analytical, planning, organising, problem-solving, customer interaction.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task effectively.
• A dynamic, energetic, self-starter, innovative and results-driven team player.
• Ability to train people, demonstrated understanding of projects from the perspective of both client and business.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work long hours.
• Ability to remain abreast of trends and developments in web accessibility technologies.

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Closing Date: 27/9/2024
 
QCTO is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We aim to promote equity through filling all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender, and disability status is required. Preference will be given to underrepresented groups as per the QCTO Employment Equity targets. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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