Grade: E Reference: req979 The closing date is on 24/05/2024 . It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement. Position Purpose Development/configurationof ICT solutions to meet business requirements effectively, efficiently, ontime and with the required quality assurance.Role becomes part of a high performance cross-functional team.  Contribute to Strategy and Planning by:• Working collaboratively with all ICT functional areas to ensure solutions can be consumed using innovative digital platforms.• Researching, analysing and designing proof-of-concept solutions using digital technologiesAssisting in the preparation and documentation of solution requirements and specifications for new solutions as well as existing digital solutions.• Assisting in preparation of documentation to enable handover of solutions to other support teams.• Researching on emerging application development best practices, languages and standards.• Participating in the delivery of Solution/Application Architecture deliverables.• Participating in the delivery of Integration Architecture deliverables.• Participating in the delivery of Enterprise Architecture deliverables.Participation in the Operational Management of the Application Development Environment by:• Cultivating and disseminating knowledge of application development best practices.• Producing quality technical specifications aligned with architectural standards.• Developing optimised solutions based on technical specifications.• Enhancing and improve existing solutions to become more digitally focused• Ensuring quality assurance on work delivered.• Performing unit testing.• Participating in integration testing and User Acceptance Testing.• Enabling continuous Integration and Deployment of Digital solutions using DevOpsPrinciples.• Implementing Best Practice Standards.• Performing Production support of solutions (24/7).• Performing incident analysis and resolution.• Performing analysis on incidents to identify trends and improvements required.• Recommending and schedule software improvements and upgrades to reduce technical debt within the environment.• Managing applications through their life cycle.• Liaising with other technical and operations teams to ensure successful implementation and running of digital solutions.• Contributing to Known Error Database.• Contributing to Service Catalogue• Implementing Architectural standards.• Adhering to governance and best practice processes across ICT SDLC methodology.• Training, mentoring, managing and providing guidance to junior staff.• Assisting with identifying digital opportunities to enhance automate business processes.• Analysing and evaluating relevant information to support the decision-making process.• Producing relevant reports aligned to outputs.• Working according to Agile, DevOps and Other Supported Methodologies.• Working in Adhere to governance and best practice processes across ICT SDLC methodology.• Producing technical and integration specifications based on business requirements.• Producing clean, efficient code based on technical specifications• Testing and deploying programs and systems• Fixing, troubleshooting and improving existing software• Integrating software components based on specificationsManaging Change and Release Management processes relevant to department and RACI.• Taking Development Lead Role on Projects.Participate in the Acquisition and Implementation of IT solutions by:• Building relationships with software development team and other departmental teams to gain an understanding of solution architectures and required functionality• Engaging with contracted software vendors to continuously improve and leverage of leading digital technologies that can improve current business process.• Participating in workshops with business users and departmental team members to understand business needs and requirements.• Participating in governance and standards workshops to establish principles, guardrails, processes and templates for ITC processes• Conducting research on emerging solution development best practices, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.• Continually develop skills in the applicable technologies as well as staying informed on new developments in those technologies.• Researching new technologies to support the Innovation and Digital Platform• Staying abreast of latest versions of current Technologies.• Developing and implementing upgrade Plans through Solution Lifecycle.Management of Team Members by:• Managing Team members to align to delivery of New Requirements, Changes and Production Support.• Leading resolution in terms of Incidents and Problems.• Driving New Technology Implementations within team.• Mentoring Team Members.• Creating a culture of support and trust.• Championing Agile/DevOps Culture in Teams. Qualifications and Experience • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in InformationTechnology and/or Computer Science• Relevant Post-Graduate Diploma/Degree an added advantageRequired Certifications:• Certification in ITIL Foundation OR TOGAF OR COBIT OR ISO 20000 OR Agile DevOps.Experience:• 5 - 8 years’ experience in Mainframe Development and support.ROC• 8 years relevant and solid experience in supervising activities, diagnostic and quality of work-flow and procedures; Quality execution of work, within the defined operating procedures, standards and working routines. Or provide technical guidance/expertise. Execution of work ensuring compliance with at least 3 years at supervisory/ managerial level or specialist experience.Advantageous :Transnet leadership Development Programme.General:• Valid Code 8 driver’s License • Willing to TravelWilling to work extended and after hours in support of production issues or project deadlines where needed. Knowledge• Excellent understanding of Technical System Architecture and how components interface• Knowledge of Agile SDLC methodologies (Scrum and KANBAN) is required• Knowledge of DevOps would bebeneficial• An Excellent understanding of SDLC processes, tools and techniques.• Understanding of Technical System Architecture and how components interface• Excellent communication skills• Excellent problem solving skills• Excellent presentation skills• Knowledge of Governance and Best Practice Processes relevant to environment (COBIT/ITIL/ISO 20000)Law and Government:• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, and government regulations.Economics and Accounting:• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial dataDevOps:• Solid grasp of Agile and Lean practices• Drive relentless improvement• Collaboration with other teams, departments and operating divisions.• Embedding of Quality Practices Equity Statement Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.#J-18808-Ljbffr