Software Development

Employment specification
Grade 12 certificate
Degree/diploma in ICT/Computer science or equivalent
At least 5 years of related experience in software development.
**Proficiency in C# programming language**: Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts, data types, variables, and control structures in C#.
**Web development**: Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for building interactive and responsive user interfaces.
**Database management**: Familiarity with SQL Server or another relational database management system (RDBMS) for data storage and retrieval.
**Entity framework**: Experience with Entity Framework or another ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) tool for database interaction and data access.
**Web services**: Knowledge of creating and consuming RESTful APIs or SOAP-based web services.
MS Office
Valid unendorsed light motor vehicle driver’s license
**Required competencies to meet the job outcomes**:
Excellent writing, documenting, and communication skills in English
Excellent computer literacy skills
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Understanding of networks and network principals
Excellent knowledge of software programming concepts and techniques
Comprehensive understanding of the implementation methodologies for the technology being utilized in product development
DevOps knowledge and experience advantageous
Knowledge of data backup and recovery principles advantageous
Soft skills
Attention to detail
Communication
Conflict management
Adaptability
Stress tolerance and management
Planning and organizational
Time management
**Physical demands and work environment**:
Driver of a light motor vehicle on public roads
Working conditions are normal for an office and toll plaza environment
Work requires extensive work using a computer
Travelling
Work environment
The work environment characteristics are those encountered in a typical office with an IT environment, driving a light motor vehicle on public roads as well as in the open at Toll Plaza’s.
**Main duties and responsibilities**:
1. Software development
Analyse user needs and develop software solutions using industry best-practice principles
Design and customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency
Confer with system analysts, engineers, programmers, and others to design systems and to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces
Modify existing software to correct errors, allow it to adapt to new hardware, or improve its performance.
Analyse user needs and software requirements to determine the feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
Consult with customers about software system design and maintenance
Assist with software system installation and monitor equipment functioning to ensure specifications are met
Perform R&D activities to find ways to increase performance and functionality and new products that could meet the company’s overall business development strategy and the client’s requirements
Assist in determining the approach to be utilized in a project implementation
Participate in every aspect of the development and implementation process to ensure a full understanding of the change implications to current business processes.
Identify and escalate technical design or specification issues to the Development Manager
Follows good development practices and software development life cycle methodologies throughout the product development.
2. Maintenance and administration
Reporting to management
Investigation, analysing and resolving system errors pertaining to system software and IT-related hardware
Liaison and resolution of system problems with third-party vendors/suppliers
Software license compliance
System documentation
Client interface and relation
This job specification indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the position and therefore is not intended as an exhaustive list.