System Developer: SAP ABAP





Operating Division:Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM)


Employee Group:Non Permanent


Department:TR-ICT-SAP Configuration Mngmt-PKT


Location:Parktown


Reporting To:Snr Specialist: Configuration Management


Grade:E


Reference:req4710











The closing date is on . It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that HR has received the application before the closing date of the advertisement.



Position Purpose
To
design and create or develop software programs and applications through the
SAP and ABAP programming codes to meet business requirements effectively,
efficiently, on time and with the required quality assurance. 



Position Outputs
Contribute to Strategy and Planning by:
• Working collaboratively with all ICT functional areas to ensure solutions can be consumed using innovative digital platforms.
• Researching, analysing and designing proof-of-concept solutions using digital technologies.
• Assisting in the preparation and documentation of solution requirements and specifications for new solutions as well as existing digital solutions.
• Assisting in preparation of documentation to enable handover of solutions to other support teams.
• Researching on emerging application development best practices, languages and standards.
• Participating in the delivery of Solution/Application Architecture deliverables.
• Participating n the delivery of Integration Architecture deliverables.
• Participating in the delivery of enterprise Architecture deliverables.Participation in the Operational Management of the Application Development Environment by:
• Cultivating and disseminating knowledge of SAP ABAP development best practices.
• Understanding and applying user requirements/technical specifications.
• Analysing and designing solutions to user requirements.
• Defining standards and development approaches.
• Reviewing ABAP development code for quality.
• Training, assisting and mentoring less experience staff.
• Developing ABAP programs according to documented coding standard.
• Developing optimized solutions based on technical specifications.
• Adopting and applying Best Practice ABAP development standards.
• Providing production support of Enterprise Application solutions (24/7).
• Contributing to known Error Database.• Contributing to Service Catalogue.
• Implementing Architectural development standards.
• Adhering to governance and best practice processes across ICT SDLC methodology.
• Assisting with identifying opportunities to enhance / improve business processes.
• Analyse and evaluate relevant information to support the decision making process.
• Producing relevant reports aligned to Outputs.
• Working according to Agile, DevOps and Other Supported Methodologies.
• Working in Adhere to governance and best practice processes across ICT SDLC methodology.• Performing unit testing and deploying programs developed.
• Fixing system bugs, troubleshooting and improving existing ABAP code.
• Integrating software components based in technical specifications.
• Managing Change and Release Management processes relevant to department and RACI.
• Assuming an ABAP development Lead role on Projects
• Conducting multiple diagnostic tests for newly created and existing applications to ensure adherence to quality standards.Acquisition and Implementation
• Building relationships with software development team and other departmental teams to gain an understanding of solution architectures and required functionality.
• Engaging with contracted software vendors to continuously improve and leverage of leading digital technologies that can improve current business process.
• Participating in workshops with business users and departmental team.Participate in the Acquisition and Implementation of IT solutions by:
• Building relationships with software development team and other departmental teams to gain an understanding of solution architectures and required functionality.
• Engaging with contracted software vendors to continuously improve and leverage of leading digital technologies that can improve current business process
• Participating in workshops with business users and departmental team members to understand business needs and requirements.• Participating in governance and standards workshops to establish principles, guardrails, processes and templates for ITC processes.
• Conducting research on emerging solution development best practices, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.
• Continually develop skills in the applicable technologies as well as staying informed on new developments in those technologies.
• Researching new technologies to support the Innovation and Digital Platform.
• Staying abreast of latest versions of current Technologies.
• Developing and implementing upgrade Plans through Solution Lifecycle.Management of Team Members by:
• Managing Team members to align to delivery of New Requirements, Changes and Production Support.
• Leading resolution in terms of Incident and Problems.
• Driving New Technology Implementations within team.
• Mentoring Team Members.
• Creating a culture of support and trust.
• Championing Agile/DevOps culture in Teams.



Qualifications and Experience
Qualification Required:
• Related B Degree OR National diploma in Information Technology.
Required Certifications:
• SAP ABAP with Netweaver 7.50.
• ITIL Foundation, or ITIL Service Management.
Experience:
• 5 to 8 years in SAP ABAP and workflow.
• Hands on experience working in an integrated development environments.
• Have worked on Implementation, development and Support.
ROC:
• 4 – 8 years relevant and solid experience in supervising activities, diagnostic and quality of work-flow and procedures; Quality execution of work, within the defined operating procedures, standards and working routines. Or provide technical guidance/expertise. Execution of work ensuring compliance with at least 3 years at supervisory/managerial level or specialist experience.
General
• Valid Drivers License
• Willing to Travel
• Willing to work extended and after hours in support of production issues or project deadlines where needed.



Competencies
Functional Competencies
Service Change Management
• Assesses, analyses, develops, documents and implements changes based on request for change.

Service design Management
• Contributes to the improvement of service design activities.

Emerging Technology Monitoring
• Supports monitoring of the external environment and assessment of emerging technologies to evaluate the potential impacts, threats and opportunities to the organisation.

Incident Management
• Identifies and classifies incident types and service interruptions.
• Records incident cataloguing them by symptom and resolution.
• Following agreed procedures, identifies, registers and categorises incidents.
• Gathers information to enable incident resolution and promptly allocates incidents as appropriate.
• Maintains records and advises relevant persons of actions taken.

Problem Management
• Can describe the difference between a Problem and an Incident, and demonstrate the correct use of each term.
• Can articulate the difference between proactive and reactive Problem Management.
• Can describe the most important elements of a Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Report.
• Understands what a Known Error is.
• Can give basic examples of te main interfaces with other ITIL processes.
• Can identify situations when the Problem Management process should be triggered.
• Can critically assess the quality of a Root Cause Analysis report and provide relevant feedback.

General Competencies
Continuous Service Improvement Management
• Implements and contributes to development of a continuity management plan.
• Coordinates the assessment of risks to the availability, integrity and confidentiality of systems that support critical business processes.
• Coordinates the planning, designing, and testing of maintenance procedures and contingency plans.

Business continuity & Disaster Recovery
• Implements and contributes to the development of a continuity management plan.
• Coordinates the assessment of risks to the availability, integrity and confidentiality of systems that support critical business processes.
• Coordinates the planning, designing, and testing of maintenance procedures and contingency plans.

ICT Frameworks Standards Management
• Evaluates compliance to IT frameworks and standards.


Equity Statement
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.


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