Job Description

Title of Position
Software Developer
Post Number
5019
Faculty/Department
University of the Western Cape -> ICS Department -> Applications Development and Support
Type of Position
Permanent - Full Time
Length of Contract Period
Location
Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)
Closing Date
30/1/2026
Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas
The Information and Communication Services (ICS) Department at UWC plays a pivotal role in delivering ICT services that enable and support the University's strategic goals and objectives. ICS, in line with growing its capability and supporting the Digital Transformation Strategy of UWC, offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Support Administrator in the ICS Applications Development and Support unit.
To be part of a team responsible for the analysis, design, build, test, deployment and customisation of bespoke as well commercial applications. The incumbent will further be responsible for providing maintenance and support in respect of these applications.
The key role and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Participate in Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) phases especially solution design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance of applications and solutions
• Design, develop, maintain, and support existing and new applications and solutions based on business requirements.
• Ensure that solutions and enhancements comply with guidelines and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership while responsible for development and implementation of standards to deliver high quality software.
• Training and mentorship of junior developers where applicable
• Authoring of written documentation to support developed solutions
• Work in collaboration with the various ICS units, particularly the ICS Project Management Office, Infrastructure & Operations team and Application Development teams, towards the successful delivery of various projects
• Estimate the efforts involved for development and implementation and prepare Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) as required
• Provide 2nd and 3rd line incident resolution
• Identify, report and manage issues and risks to applications and solutions
• Review and report on performance, stability, and health of applications and solutions
• Identify new and emerging technologies and products based on own area of expertise
• Development of personal skill set in-line with industry trends to meet institution's objectives

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or 3 Year Diploma in Information Systems

Minimum Working Experience

• 3 - 5 Years' experience as a Software Developer dealing with Microsoft technologies specifically .Net.
• Demonstrable experience within a structured software development environment.

Minimum Technical Experience

• Proven ability to lead a small development team
• Ability to multitask and be involved in several different concurrent activities
• Understanding of SOLID Object-Oriented Design Principles
• Experience with back-end and front-end development with Microsoft .NET Framework
• Developing ASP.NET MVC web applications using C#, .Net Framework and/or .Net Core, AJAX, Angular, JavaScript, CSS and BootStrap
• Experience with SOAP/REST API and Web Services
• Solid experience with SQL queries, stored procedures, and views on Sql Server and Oracle PL/SQL
• Experience using Azure Devops CI/CD methodologies
• Understanding of unit, integration, regression and system testing
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Understanding of Waterfall, Agile and DevOps CI/CD development methodologies
• Knowledgeable and passionate for all things digital
• Sql Server Integration Services (SSIS)
• Power BI Reporting
• Data modelling and cataloguing
• Cloud technologies

Competencies Required

• Good communication skills - both verbal and written
• Analytical thinker
• Attention to detail
• Stakeholder engagement
• Open to new suggestions and ideas
• Keen to resolve issues and keep a happy campus community
• Team worker
• Understanding of vendor service levels requirements
• Drive towards a speedy outcome for every ticket/issue logged

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.
To be considered for this vacancy, you must click on the Apply for this Job link below or apply directly via UWC Careers at https://uwc.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. For any queries, please contact the Human Resources Department at +27 21 959 4063/9763/9708/3551/3756 or email: e-recruitment@uwc.ac.za.
DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the University's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.

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