Data Engineer
PURPOSE OF JOB
The development of services, reports and applications to meet business requirements. To provide second and third level support to the company to reduce cost associated with external service consultants.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Development
- The creation of services, reports and applications as per business requirements, and agreed deadlines.
Support
- Responsible for assisting the IT and IS support personnel in solving technical problems as and when they are escalated to you. These problems need to be resolved by confirming the validity of the problem and seeking for known or creating new solutions related to these more complex issues, within the Departmental timeframe set.
Documentation
- The comprehensive documentation of new and existing systems at a technical level to ensure support continuity in that you need to complete all required documentation fully and provide supporting documents if required.
Training
- The training of level 1 support and other development personnel on new and existing systems. So that they may provide the required support to the business.
Project Management
- You are responsible for projects which you agreed to and are a part off in line with the business requirements.
- You are to ensure the correct and efficient planning, executing, controlling, and closing of a project to achieve the agreed goals, criteria and deadlines.
Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience
- Matric (Grade 12 Certificate)
- Relevant BSc Degree or Diploma
- Possession of a valid Code 08/EB driver’s license
- 2+ Years’ experience in a similar position
- Solid MS SQL Query
Skills
- Problem solving and decision-making skills
- Conflict handling skills
- Communication and influencing skills
- Relationship building and team leadership skills
- Computer skills (MS Office)
- Written communication skills
- Negotiation and Selling skills
Behaviours
- Positive, pro-active, results-driven attitude
- Innovative
- Highly ethical and principle-driven
- Committed, dedicated, motivated
- Self-starter and follow-though
- Energy, drive, courage and tenacity
- Required to work with minimum supervision
Applicants must submit a comprehensive CV, with work-related references to hrsa@deheus.com
Closing date: 18 May 2024
Please note that only applicants who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. De Heus reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.