Job Purpose<\/p>\n
\tTo be responsible for co-ordinating, programming, implementing and maintaining system architectures, including hardware, operating systems, and utilities, and related client services within the organisation and ensuring to meet service level agreements. \u00a0To be responsible for identification and resolution of complex hardware and software technical problems and malfunctions related to network and related servers and makes decisions that are critical in the areas of performance analysis, problem solving, and infrastructure planning, with the potential to affect the successful execution of business transactions, ensuring a stable performance environment for the enterprise business processing system.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Education and Experience<\/p>\n
Minimum Qualification & Experience Required<\/p>\n
\tBachelor’s Degree \/ Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) Information Technology AND 8-10 years’ experience in IBM WebSphere Application Server, of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level.<\/p>\n
#OR<\/p>\n
\tSenior Certificate (NQF 4) AND \u00a0IT Qualification (s) \/ Certification (s), in Information Technology and 8-10 years\u2019 experience in IBM WebSphere Application Serve of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level, AND additional requirements specified in Min Functional requirements, where applicable.
\n\tAiX: IBM AiX Certified Engineer, PowerHA, IBM Systems Director or relevant certification OR
\n\tLINUX: SuSE Certified Professional or Linux Professional Certified Level 2 or Redhat Certified Technician OR
\n\tWAS: IBM WebSphere Application Server Certified System Administrator or any other relevant certification<\/p>\n
#ALTERNATIVE<\/p>\n
\tSenior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 15 years IBM WebSphere Application Server experience of which 3-4 years at junior specialist level.<\/p>\n
Job Outputs:<\/p>\n
Process<\/p>\n
\tAnalyse and make recommendations about improvements to specialist systems, procedures, policies and practices.
\n\tContribute to the optimum utilisation of org. resources, advising on effective planning and development of area of specialisation resource plans.
\n\tDevelop a single practice area in alignment with operational activity and procedural frameworks and ensure tactical implementation.
\n\tDraw on own technical or professional expertise, knowledge and experience to identify and recommend tactical solutions to defined problems in practices.
\n\tIntegrate business information, compare, analyse and produce reports to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
\n\tOptimise goal achievement through tactical strategy implementation and optimisation of practises, processes and systems across an internal value chain.
\n\tPlan for value-added, continuous practice and system improvements to deliver on objectives to enhance tactical implementation and excellence.
\n\tProactively identify interconnected problems, determine its impact and use to develop best fit alternatives; best practice implementation solutions.
\n\tRecommend changes to optimise processes, systems, practice areas and associated procedures and execute the implementation of change and innovation.
\n\tTranslate top-down policy, apply modification in relation to own practice area and communicate impact to relevant stakeholders.
\n\tAdvising on programming, implementation and maintaining system architectures, including hardware, operating systems, and utilities, and related client services within the enterprise.
\n\tAdvise on the identification and resolution of high-level hardware and software technical problems and malfunctions related to network and related servers.
\n\tMakes decisions that are critical in the areas of performance analysis, problem solving, and infrastructure planning, with the potential to affect the successful execution of business transactions.
\n\tProactively researches and locates necessary tools and processes to identify and proactively avert troublesome trends as they develop.
\n\tAdvice on stable performance environment for the enterprise business processing system.
\n\tParticipates in various IT projects intended to continually improve\/upgrade the systems infrastructure.
\n\tCollaborate with network staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
\n\tConfiguring, debugging and supporting multiple infrastructure platforms.
\n\tDeveloping, maintaining and supporting technical infrastructure, hardware and system software components and developed applications.
\n\tPerforming high-level root-cause analysis for service interruption recovery and creating preventive measures.
\n\tPerforming installation, maintenance and support of system software\/hardware and user support.
\n\tWork with executive team members, decision makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems issues.
\n\tCoordinate and perform in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems.
\n\tDesign and perform server and security audits, system backup procedures, and other recovery processes in accordance with the company’s disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
\n\tEnsure compatibility and interoperability of in-house computing systems.
\n\tEnsure system connectivity of all servers, shared software, groupware, and other applications.
\n\tGauge the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.
\n\tIntegrate servers and their associated software into enterprise systems\/solutions.
\n\tMonitor and test system performance; prepare and deliver system performance statistics and reports.
\n\tPropose and create system design models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to system programmer and development teams.
\n\tResponsible for building, implementing and maintaining system hardware and software architectures as well as to identify and resolve all hardware and software technical problems.
\n\tParticipate in various IT projects intended to continually improve\/upgrade the system infrastructure.
\n\tEstablish systems programming standards and documentation requirements and play a key role in the integration of mainframe, midrange, shared systems and other computing architectures.
\n\tAdvise and design in support of the management and support of the organisation’s System operating systems and\/or application server software and utilities infrastructure – Specialist coding for the optimisation of System systems to optimise workflow; \u00a0coaching other engineers to resolutions, engineering and implementing complex projects, and for maintaining and overseeing the technology, ensuring alignment of IT strategy to business strategy.
\n\tCreate and maintain documentation as it relates to system configuration, mapping, processes, and service records.<\/p>\n
Governance<\/p>\n
\tDevelop and\/or align governance and compliance policies for own practice area to identify and manage risk exposure liability.<\/p>\n
People<\/p>\n
\tIntegrate new knowledge and transfer skills attained through formal and informal learning opportunities in the execution of your job.
\n\tProvide specialist know-how, support, advice and practice thought leadership in area of expertise.<\/p>\n
Finance<\/p>\n
\tImplement and monitor financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of specialisation.<\/p>\n
Client<\/p>\n
\tDevelop & ensure implementation of a practice that builds service delivery excellence & encourage others to provide exceptional stakeholder service.
\n\tParticipate in the specialist practice community and contribute positively to organisation knowledge management.
\n\tProvide authoritative, specialist expertise and advice to internal and external stakeholders.<\/p>\n
Behavioural competencies<\/p>\n
\tAccountability
\n\tAnalytical Thinking \u00a0
\n\tAttention to Detail\u00a0
\n\tAdaptability
\n\tBuilding Sustainability\u00a0
\n\tCommitment to Continuous Learning\u00a0
\n\tConceptual Ability
\n\tFairness and Transparency
\n\tHonesty and Integrity
\n\tOrganisational Awareness\u00a0
\n\tProblem Solving and Analysis\u00a0
\n\tRespect
\n\tTrust<\/p>\n
Technical competencies<\/p>\n
\tBusiness IT Systems\u00a0
\n\tBusiness Knowledge\u00a0
\n\tComputer Literacy\u00a0
\n\tEfficiency improvement \u00a0
\n\tFunctional Policies and Procedures\u00a0
\n\tIT Knowledge\u00a0
\n\tIT Strategy and Planning\u00a0
\n\tReporting and Interpretation\u00a0
\n\tSystem Thinking\u00a0
\n\tCustomer Relationship Management
\n\tTechnical Expertise
\n\tIT Project Management
\n\tKnowledge of IT Governance and Business \u00a0
\n\tProblem Analysis and Judgement
\n\tVerbal Communication<\/p>\n
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