Job Description

Advert reference:

uj_002065

Advert status:

Online

Apply by:

5 September 2025

Position Summary

Industry:

Education & Training

Job category:

Education and Training

Contract:

Permanent

Remuneration:

Market Related

EE position:

EE

Level:

Management

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ's mission is "To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge." The University is guided by the vision of building "An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

Job description

"Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the

National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

For more information, please review the following link:

Justice/Criminal/NRSO

Job Purpose:

The Oracle Technical Developer is responsible for the design, development, and unit testing of technical solutions within Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) across HRMS, Financials, and SCM modules, as well as Oracle Fusion Cloud applications. The role involves developing and maintaining custom applications, building and supporting interface solutions, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and robust system enhancements aligned with business requirements.

Responsibilities:

A well-rounded techno-functional professional, working across both technical and functional areas of Oracle EBS and Oracle Fusion Cloud. Provide day-to-day technical development support for reports, functions, workflows, interfaces, and Oracle Application Framework (OAF) extensions development solutions. Deliver expert-level technical and functional support for Oracle EBS Applications, including HRMS, Financials, and SCM modules. Provide advanced technical support for Oracle Fusion Cloud applications, including troubleshooting, enhancements, and integration support. Analyze, document, and support system changes, enhancements, and development activities, including system and user acceptance testing. Lead technical investigations to diagnose Oracle EBS system issues and identify appropriate resolutions. Translate business requirements into process flows and detailed technical design specifications. Assist with testing and deployment of Release Update Packs (RUPs) and other module upgrades to maintain current application versions. Manage coding standards and maintain code versioning using a repository (e.g., Git or similar tools). Apply best practice development methodologies, tools and standards across all technical solutions. Execute duties in accordance with the organization's Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and business systems development methodology. Lead the deployment of new functionalities and modules into the production environment. Proactively initiate, recommend and implement innovative technical solutions aligned with business needs. Conduct technical evaluations and assessments of proposed solutions for business initiatives. Lead the technical design and development of proposed system solutions. Provide mentoring, guidance, and training to junior developers to support skills development and knowledge transfer.

Minimum requirements

Bachelor's degree in information technology /or equivalent. Oracle Developer Certificate or Oracle Cloud Fusion certificate. Five (5) years' experience in Oracle Fusion Cloud environment. In-depth understanding of Oracle EBS modules: HRMS, Financials, and Supply Chain Management (SCM). Experience translating business requirements into functional and technical specifications. Knowledge of business processes and workflows within ERP systems.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

Proficiency in Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle Forms, Reports, and OAF. Experience with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) or SOA Suite or REST/SOAP APIs. In-depth understanding of Oracle EBS architecture and Oracle Fusion Cloud platform. Strong experience with OTBI and BI Publisher (BIP) reporting, as well as FBDI and HDL data imports. Familiarity with version control systems such as Git. Skilled in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and debugging of Oracle applications across environments. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams. Leadership and mentoring capabilities. Adaptability and proactive approach to learning and innovation.

Recommendations:

Seven (7) to ten (10) years hands-on-experience as an Oracle EBS Developer.

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding job content:

Mr. Maxwell Huma (Director: Enterprise Systems) at Tel: (011) 559 3677

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits:

Mrs. Presheka Padayachey (HCM Business Partner) at Tel: (011) 559 3878


Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.


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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups.

As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.