Our client, a leading Chrome Mining Group is looking for an experienced and qualified BIS Specialist (Senior System Developer) at their Ferrochrome Division in Middelburg in the Mpumalanga Province.

Description
The primary focus of this position is C# MVC application development.
The incumbent must be the technical interface with the client and his/her requirements. The successful candidate has excellent client and communication
skills in a corporate environment and will have the ability to design, develop, code and implement a project from analysis to completion. This is a hands-on position in the Business Information Systems department, with key focus on Samancor Chrome’s SHEQ Systems.
Strong programming skills in web development technologies within a Microsoft environment.
Hands on experience in building advanced web applications and Web Services
T-SQL coding (Stored Procedures, Functions, Views)
MS SQL Server database design and implementation experience
MS SQL Server Reporting Services experience

Customer Relations:
Maintain and improve relationships with key stakeholders
Interact with customers and familiarise yourself with operational concerns and any inherent peculiarities (e.g. SHEQ, ISO, IT issues)

Supplier Relations:
Liaise with IT suppliers and service providers as required
Group Business Solutions and IT Strategy, Leadership & Governance:
Provide input to the Samancor Chrome Group Business Solutions and IT strategy in line with business requirements

Policies, Procedures:
Develop, maintain and implement Group Business Solutions and IT Policies, Procedure, Standards, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of
Practice, etc.

IT Management:
Coordinate Group Business Solutions
Ensure standardisation of software, hardware, development tools and database architectures across Business Units
Maintain the SLA's of outsourced service providers

New Developments:
Manage Group Business Solutions projects related to implementation of or changes to the Business Process
Liaise with the Business Units to identify business requirements
Assist with the compilation of Group Business Solutions project Scope of Work
Compile Group Business Solutions technical specifications
Develop and implement Group Business Solutions in accordance technical specifications

Continuous Improvement:
Identify and define opportunities for improvement of current Group Business Solutions in conjunction with Business Units
Identify and define new Group Business Solutions resulting in the establishment of projects
Implement CI initiatives

Documentation:
Compile Project documentation
Review and update operating manuals and other documentation

System Integrity and Protection:
Maintain system integrity, availability and performance
Develop and maintain the Disaster Recovery Strategy to ensure Business Continuity
Test the Disaster Recovery Plan
Maintain IT Security controls in line with the Patch Management Policy
Provide education to users to bring about an understanding of IT security risks
Safeguard IT facilities (access control and environmental conditions)
Maintain the IT back-up strategy

IT Infrastructure:
Implement and support new IT Infrastructure
Ensure compliance to Group standardisation of Hardware/Software for Samancor Chrome

Maintenance and Support:
Assist in the 24 hour support function to the end-user
Train and coach the end-user
Administer the Group Business Solutions security
Manage the Helpdesk
Deal with IT operational problems that have been escalated from the outsourced service provider

Administration:
Compile operational reports

Research:
Research IT trends and technologies
Benchmark IT technologies against industry standards
Direct and coordinate the selection of new technologies

Requirements
Minimum Qualification and Experience:
Relevant Degree or National Diploma
4 Years relevant experience

Additional Qualifications:
MVC
C#
T-SQL (MSSQL)
SharePoint