Scheduling Specialist

Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Specialist



REQ 140610 - Keabetswe Modise

Closing Date: 04 August 2025

Job Family


Information Technology

Career Stream



IT Operations

Leadership Pipeline


Manage Self: Technical

Job Purpose



To fully comply with requirements for a Senior System Scheduler (Scheduler III). Provides the specialist role in terms of Planning; Auditing; Processes and Procedures and ensuring DRP compliance. Will understand and exploit the scheduling product features and will champion the implementation; documentation and training for these features. Is the authority source on all functions of the Scheduling team.

Job Responsibilities


Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc). Participate and support corporate social responsibility initiatives for the achievement of key business strategies. Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance processes; systems and policies and support implementation of new processes; policies and systems. Ensure effective client relations by providing quality customer service Build relationships with business/users through regular customer meetings Ensure existing relationships with business/users are maintained by making sure customer requirements are understood Negotiate and agree requirements thorough engaging with the business/user Provide 2nd and 3rd level standby and support 24x7; 365 as per internal policies and processes Keep abreast of legislation and other industry changes that impacts on role by reading the relevant newsletters; websites and attending sessions. Understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and demonstrate the values through interaction with team and stakeholders. Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in field of expertise by identifying training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from managers Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities by ensuring all learning activities are completed; experience practiced and certifications obtained and/or maintained within specified time frames. Ensure information is provided correctly to stakeholders by maintaining knowledge sharing knowledge with team. Organize; coordinate and control flow of input and output data through entire production process by managing automated scheduling systems Create/set-up batch jobs/data runs as per business/user requirements Schedule batch processes via batch automation tools Ensure adherence and compliance of internal (scheduling) standards and procedures Ensure work is completed according to the plan through Scheduling and deploy/installations of code on ALL environments Deploy/install code via relevant toolset as per business/user requirements Solve problems by resorting service as soon as possible and ensuring no re-occurrences'Solve obstacles by investigating root cause ; identify possible solutions ; identify trends and provide solutions Ensure all batch runs are completed within specified batch windows Manage all exceptions as per internal policies and processes Ensure adherence and compliance of internal (scheduling) standards and procedures Ensure alignment and accuracy by auditing policies; processes ; batch processes and changes to schedules against internal standards; procedures and industry best practices Identify potential deficiencies though the Analyses and Auditing of batch processes; policies and procedures; and Design/project requirements. Ensure best practise/industry standard by Identifying gaps/potential improvements and propose possible solutions Participate in internal project by planning ; running and managing internal projects Provide advice on improved efficiency through analysing; recommending and implementing changes to hardware and software infrastructure; policies; procedures; methods and documentation Ensure work completed as per agreed time frames with user/requestor Ensure accurate management reporting and decisions making by compiling and distributing accurate data

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level


Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification


Computer Professional Education/IT diploma or equivalent or relevant experience

Minimum Experience Level


8-10 years IT Operations and Support experience 4 years IT Operations and Support experience 4-5 years scheduling experience

Technical / Professional Knowledge


Administrative procedures and systems Banking knowledge Banking procedures Business principles Business terms and definitions Data analysis Governance, Risk and Controls Microsoft Office Principles of project management Relevant regulatory knowledge Relevant software and systems knowledge Business writing skills Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge System Development Life cycle(SDLC) ITIL TCP/IP Information Technology concepts BMC Control Suite Control scheduling product COBIT

Behavioural Competencies


Applied Learning Collaborating Customer Focus Initiating Action Work Standards Managing Work Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1472051
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, GP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned