Systems Application Specialist Ref: ZR

Recruiter:

Progressive IT Resourcing

Job Ref:

727917050

Date posted:

Friday, March 25, 2022

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

To partner with the IT Manager and the Finance application teams to ensure the delivery of quality systems solutions that impact within a contained environment in order to satisfy business requirements in line with business strategy.

Permanent position based in Cape Town.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides input into ITS strategy and Finance systems strategy

o Collaborates with the IT manager and ensures input into the one-year operating plan and projects priority plan in line with ITS strategy and relevant business requirements

o Provides input into systems related Risk Management Strategies and risk mitigation

Delivers quality systems solutions and ensures optimal performance of system applications

o Provide input and guidance to the IT manager and the application teams to ensure identification and delivery of system solutions

o Drives the creation of system application roadmaps

o Manages the process to determine system application impact assessments and architectural solutions

Keeps up to date with best practice and the latest developments

o Proactively update ITS and the business where relevant

o Absorbs and conveys detailed technical information

o Proactively identify and recommend opportunities for delivering new and improving existing solutions to meet the business requirements

Ensures that solutions adhere to architectural, technical standards and principles

o Provides application teams with architectural and technical thought leadership

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

3-year IT qualification
3-5 years relevant experience

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

Oracle EBS and EPM application content, application, and architectural knowledge advantageous
Relevant technical and architectural knowledge
Relevant deep application content knowledge
Project management skills
Relevant Financial business knowledge
Drive the implementation of technology strategy based on business needs / requirements on initiatives of reasonable complexity and awareness of architecture / integration dependencies (but will be slightly more narrow and specialised)
Ability to research technology-related concepts, trends and best practices, and apply findings
Looks beyond symptoms to uncover root causes of problems to be solved
Presents problem analysis and a recommended solution rather than just identifying and describing the problem itself
Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset in planning and implementing activities/projects
Prepares written reports and briefs and communicates ideas clearly.
Discusses issues and exchanges information with partners to identify areas of mutual interest and benefit.
Adjusts to work effectively within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
Anticipates change and continuously remains prepared for change

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