Mainframe Application Developer

Main Responsibilities/Tasks:

• To efficiently code, debug and unit test simple to moderate to complex programs. This includes new development and / or modifications to existing programs on a Supply Chain system;
• Compile designs for simple to moderate to complex programs;
• To investigate user requests in order to determine and correct root cause of incidents;
• Assist business / system analyst with definition and analysis of enhancements and new developments;
• Work with users to define program and system requirements as required;
• Prepare complete system documentation in the design, programming, testing and release phases of the system development life cycle; and
• Provide documentation support to project team, including maintenance of technical documentation, user manuals, and training materials.

General and administrative tasks

• Submit weekly status report to team leader in agreed format;
• Perform tasks according to project standards and procedures and within pre-defined timelines;
• Work effectively as part of a team and seek to support the team’s goals;
• Deliver the required deliverables as per applicable task assigned;
• Oral and written communication to supervisor/team leader;
• Work according to the-minute rule when solving problems, i.e. a problem is not solved within 15 minutes the supervisor should be involved to provide guidelines;
• Problems should be identified and escalated to the supervisor with sufficient lead-time to avert crises, this includes communication when the target date is not met or when the risk of not meeting the target date exists;
• Identify changes in scope or work effort that could result in budgetary overrun or the missing of delivery dates;
• Broaden own technical, functional (Supply Chain Management and Asset Management) and industry (Government) skill base;
• Engage in formal or informal knowledge transfer;
• Perform related work as per Client's IT and Operations Standards; and
• Adhere to project standards and procedures.

Other Features of the Job (e.g., location, traveling, shift hours, etc.):

• Professionalism
• Open plan office
• Overtime when required

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good programming and analytical skills, with working knowledge of Mainframe languages (e.g. Natural and/or Natural Construct with Adabas or DB2 as database).
• Documentation delivery and interpretation skills;
• Good oral and written communication skills;
• Time Management and Project Reporting;
• Quality Management principles;
• A good understanding of the System Development Life Cycle;
• Innovative, dedicated and committed to achieving results; and
• Self-motivated and able to adapt quickly.

• Matric and relevant industry related tertiary qualification;
• Minimum 2 years working experience in Natural, Construct and Adabas and/or Microsoft .NET framework
• Must be a South African Citizen;
• Prior LOGIS functional and technical knowledge will be beneficial
• Experience in Supply Chain Management an advantage.

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