Systems Application Specialist Ref: ZR

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