Assistant Director: Business Application and Support

Overview

Assistant Director leading software development and support team for educational applications at Department of Basic Education.

Requirements

• The applicants must be in possession of an appropriate three-year relevant post matric qualification (NQF level 6)or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software development or related fields;
• Three (3) years relevant experience at supervisory level in software development and testing, in the Microsoft Development Environment ( VB.net , VB6, ADO, CHM, MS Access, and SQL );
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint;
• Experience with reviewing requirements, developing and automating test cases based on User requirements;
• Extensive knowledge of SA-SAMS and proven knowledge of user and database support;
• Experience in the Education sector and Project Management;
• White and Black box testing experience at the unit, integration and system levels;
• Must be able to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast- paced start-up environment;
• Take initiative and the ability to work with minimal guidance;
• Must be in possession of a driver’s license and willing to travel;
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills are critical with the ability to work as a team player is essential Good communication (verbal and written) skills.

Duties

• The successful candidate must lead a team of support and technical specialists on the development, testing and supporting of DBE programs in particular the SA-SAMS and in-house/SITA developed software;
• Designing and developing ad hoc survey, data collection and reporting tools/applications as required;
• Trouble shooting and fixing Access and SQL databases;
• Evaluating and testing new or modified software programs and software development procedures according to user requirements and conform to established guidelines;
• Writing revise and verifying quality standards and test procedures for program design, product evaluation and quality assurance;
• Planning, designing and authoring effective test cases and develop automated tests for test cases and integrate automations into test suites;
• Designing and developing tools for test management, execution and reporting to enhance the overall software testing process;
• Monitoring system program/application performance after implementation to prevent reoccurrence of program operating problems and ensure efficiency of operation;
• Writing documentation to describe program evaluation, testing, and correction;
• Facilitating problem-solving between end user and SA-SAMS developers;
• Writing monthly/quarterly/annual reports on the status and progress on the support, testing and ad hoc system development;
• Standardising and supporting SA-SAMS and Provincial Data Warehouses;
• Supporting on training, advocacy and change management of SA-SAMS and other Data Systems;
• Liaising with the Education Sector Policy Owners and support on managing the SDLC of requirements on SA- SAMS/programs for version release;
• Supporting on the SA-SAMS Modernisation Project;
• Supporting on the Learner Unit Record Information and Tracking System, the Business Intelligence System and other relevant systems;
• Attending to ad-hoc requests and supporting the Director on relevant Projects as requested.

How to apply

Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your applications LowerApplications@dbe.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Mahape/Ms N Kumalo

Enquiries: Ms M Mahape Tel No: (012) 357 3291/ Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398

Notes

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose his/ her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance. OTHER POSTS