Senior Information Systems Specialist
CAPE TOWN
R 60 000

Job Summary

• To enusre uninterrupted IS Functionality to business which includes application support, integration development, spplication development, MIS Report Development

Job Description
• To manage and support all exisiting applications and ensure 100% uptime of application environment
• Support end users on any application related issued
• Provide data extract and reports as needed by en users, department and management
• Develop business specific reports
• Evaluate and present application solutions as per business requiremnets and brief provided by management
• Undertake and deliver all integration and process automation projects
• Manage all system upgrades, change managemnet and technological changes related
• Plan, direct & monitor the co-ordination of all prioritised projects within the overall approved
• Plan, scope, budget and time frames (multi-project management). In addition, to perform all SDLC and post live support activities.
• To ensure capacity and performance planning is maintained.
• To ensure that all individual projects comply with defined standards and target application Architecture.
• To ensure that all individual project plans will be integrated into the overall multiple-project plan.
To ensure that all individual project objectives are met within specified timeframes, scope and budget and are delivered according to set quality standards.
• Reporting on projects and status.
• To manage all SLA's with service providers and customers.
• To co-ordinate the outputs of the various projects and the smooth implementation into organisation.
• To apply the applicable methodologies and best practices with regard to project planning, analysis and design, development, management, testing, implementation and after Implementation follows up and closes out.
• Ensure procedure documents and training material is up to date.
• To identify technical and managerial challenges associated with the project and Implement corrective actions.
• To assess and respond to the risks inherent to the project.
• To manage the staff processes of the position such as recruitment, selection,
• Performance management and development.

To the software used.
Reporting Structure

• Reports to Head of Technology
• Development Team & Application Support Team reports to Manager Information

Qualification Requirement
• Bachelors Degree in IT.
• Higher Level Degree /Post Graduate Degree preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) registered.
• Background of application programming and business analysis is preferred .
• Candidates from BFSI would be preferred.

Minimum Experience in years & Skills
• 10 to 12 years as an IS manager.
• Project Management methodologies – in depth knowledge and must be able to apply.
• Proficient is Microsoft Server technology including Windows domain, Exchange 2003 and application servers.
• Project Management experience will be added advantage.
• Experience in BFSI industry will be added advantage.
• SDLC - must be able to apply Systems Development Life Cycle methodologies.