Job Details
- Expires 31 May 0 days left to apply
- Reference number: P002238
- Province: North West
- Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
- Posted: May 12th
Background to Position
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF HUMANITIES SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES VACANCY: SENIOR PROGRAMMER POSITION NUMBER: P002238 PEROMNES: P9
Job Description
1. Design, development, and implementation of computer software
Design of databases, services and user interface of applications; part of the packaging and release team of systems, design of the graphics and styling structure, documentation of help guides, training procedures, testing procedures, and readme files of systems; optimisation of systems; ensure best possible solutions for unforeseen issues relating to the system/software; technical assistance.
2. Maintenance of existing software
Integration of data into existing systems; active forum member for requests and bug-fixing; technical assistance; evaluation of systems/software and bug-fixing; updating of relevant documentation.
3. Resource and product development
General development of systems, applications, core technologies, and text resources, including research.
Inherent Criteria
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
- B – Degree/ Advanced Diploma, or relevant (NQF 7) tertiary qualification in computer engineering, computer science, or other relevant field.
Other competency requirements:
- 3 years’ experience in computer engineering, and computer science or system/software development
- 3 years’ programming experience in Java, and at least one of the following languages, PERL, Python, R, PHP, C, C (plus, plus) , or C#
- 2 years’ knowledge of general programming concepts and databases
Behavioural competencies:
- Ability to master new software with ease
- The ability to function as part of a team and adapt to its work method, and to work independently
- Creative problem-solving capabilities
- Scientific writing style
- Must be able to prioritise, manage and complete a variety of tasks in line with CTexT's goals
Essential Competencies:
- Design, development, and implementation of new computer systems
- Maintenance of existing computer systems
- Implementation of resource development
- Experience in the use of different operating systems, among which Windows and Linux.
- Advanced computer literacy skills
- Design, development, and implementation of new computer systems
Application Requirement
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Jason Neumann Tel: 018 299 1022
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Vuyi Ramavhulela Tel: 018 299 4904
CLOSING DATE: 31 May 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: ASAP
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.