Job Details

  • 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.

About NWU

The NWU is committed to functioning as a unitary, integrated, multi-campus university that enables equity, redress and globally competitive teaching and research across all three of our campuses. Our core activities, teaching-learning and research, are intertwined with community engagement and innovation in our eight faculties, most of which serve both distance and contact students. The NWU offers more than just an education: we offer people a place in the world. Academically, students benefit from great choice and flexibility, enabling them to fulfill their potential and start preparing for their careers. Through collaboration with other universities and institutions internationally, we are part of the global higher education community. Our internationalisation activities include student and staff exchange and cooperation in academic, research, cultural and sports matters. As we like to say in our University Anthem: “where the willow trees grow and the thorn tree spreads its shade, there you will grow in knowledge…”