Operating Division: Transnet Freight Rail Employee Group: Permanent Department: SP-ICT-Systems SAP Functional – PKT Location: Parktown Reporting To: Function Specialist: Enterprise Applicat Grade: E Reference: req1393 Closing Date: 18/07/2024
Position Purpose
Develop/configure ICT SAP Materials Management solutions to meet business requirements effectively, efficiently, on time, and with the required quality assurance.
Position Outputs
Strategy and Planning:
Collaborate with ICT functional areas for solution consumption using digital platforms.
Research, analyze, and design proof-of-concept solutions using digital technologies.
Document solution requirements and specifications for new and existing digital solutions.
Participate in delivering Solution/Application Architecture and Integration Architecture deliverables.
Research emerging application development best practices, languages, and standards.
Operational Management:
Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of application development best practices.
Produce quality technical specifications aligned with architectural standards.
Develop optimized digital and mobile solutions based on technical specifications.
Enhance existing solutions to become more digitally focused.
Ensure quality assurance on work delivered.
Perform unit testing and participate in integration testing and User Acceptance Testing.
Enable continuous Integration and Deployment of Digital solutions using DevOps principles.
Perform production support and incident analysis to identify trends and improvements.
Recommend and schedule software improvements and upgrades.
Acquisition and Implementation:
Build relationships with software development teams and other departmental teams.
Engage with contracted software vendors to leverage leading digital technologies.
Participate in workshops with business users and departmental team members.
Conduct research on emerging solution development best practices.
Develop and implement upgrade plans through the solution lifecycle.
Team Management:
Manage team members to align with delivery requirements and production support.
Lead incident and problem resolution.
Mentor team members and champion Agile/DevOps culture.
Create a culture of support and trust within the team.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications:
Related B Degree or BTech in Information Technology
SAP MM Certification
Certification in ITIL Foundation or ITIL Service Management
6 years’ experience in a direct or related specialized field.
8 years relevant and solid experience in supervising activities, diagnostic, and quality of workflow and procedures.
3 years at supervisory/managerial level or specialist experience.
General:
Valid Code 08 driver’s license
Willingness to travel and work extended hours when required.
Competencies
Knowledge of Technical System Architecture, Agile SDLC methodologies, DevOps, and SDLC processes.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
Understanding of governance and best practice processes (COBIT/ITIL/ISO 20000).
Ability to manage ICT operations teams and third-party service providers.
Strong strategic and tactical planning capabilities.
Proven leadership and transformation management skills.
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.