Technician - Mes Coe, Mes and Pas Coe (Amsa

**Qualifications**
- National Diploma (NQF 6/10) in Computer Science, Information Technology or Information Sciences

**Experience & Requirements**
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in most of the following software technologies/skills:

- NET development (VB.NET, ASP.NET, or.NET CORE)
- Visual Studio
- Web development (HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Entity framework, Blazor)
- C++/C# development
- Maintain database objects via Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio and/or SQL Developer
- Developing within a Microsoft SQL database (T/SQL)
- Developing within an Oracle database (PL/SQL)
- Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services
- Business Objects
- GIT Repository management
- Unix and the Windows family of operating systems
- Experience in the following: Business Analysis

System / Solutions Analysis
Full System Development Life Cycle including project scoping, solution design, development, inter-system integration, full factory testing, deployment, and maintenance
System Support, Incident Management and Problem Solving
- Understand business processes relating to Order Management, Planning and Scheduling, Production, Stock Management, Costing, Financial and Logistical systems for a manufacturing environment (Manufacturing Execution systems).
- Experience in supporting and a working knowledge of the above environments.
- Understanding the essentials of system integration and inter-system communication.
- Exposure to Agile system development and Project management processes.
- Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) related to systems and processes.
- Ability to understand a business process from a workflow diagram and to conceptualize it as an automated solution.
- Ability to read and interpret technical IT documents such as flow charts, database design documents and functional/technical specifications.
- Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Exposure to project management responsibilities such as work estimation and planning of tasks
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office range of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and Visio) is required.
- Exposure / experience in improvising and modernizing existing tool sets and systems

**Personal attributes**
- Mature personality with high emotional intelligence
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and statistical analysis skills
- Developed communication & Interpersonal skills
- Ability to accurately plan and execute assigned tasks
- Good time management skills
- Exhibits confidence in self and others
- Stakeholder involvement, relationship-building and networking skills
- Have a holistic approach to process innovation
- Ability to function in multiple roles concurrently
- Willing to adapt and acquire new skills
- An ability to function effectively without hands-on management
- Take ownership
- Work effectively in a group or individually
- Proactive and results-driven
- Passionate about technology and innovation
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Resilient
- Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles

**Job key performance areas**
- Adherence to safety procedures and participation in safety initiatives.
- Managing the operation of MES Systems in his/her allocated area of responsibility with the aim of ensuring maximum service levels to the related production units and other departments.
- Obtain knowledge of plant processes and/or business processes in allocated area of responsibilities.
- Participates in forums or working groups as required by corporate or departmental focus.
- Applies corporate and departmental standards, policies (testing, validation, change control, disaster recovery and incident/problem management) and rules in the choice of tools and methods during MES Systems software development.
- Strives to deliver high quality, fit-for-purpose, reusable and maintainable software within the allocated time and with a minimum of rework.
- Maintaining a detailed understanding and self-education in terms of current best practices, trends and events in the software development industry.
- Obtain detail knowledge of plant processes in his/her allocated area of responsibility.
- Callout service including scheduled 24/7 standby as part of the team.
- Change and Incident Resolution and Management.
- Attending applicable Information management, project related and other meetings as and when required
- Creating documentation such as Design Documentation, Training manuals, Functional and technical specifications.
- Troubleshooting, monitoring and status reporting.
- Work estimation and planning of own tasks

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

- Are you in possession of a National Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology or Information Sciences?

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)

**Experience**:

- IT software: 5 years (preferred)

Application Deadline: 2023/02/03
Expected Start Date: 2023/03/01