Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences
DUE: 10 FEB 2023
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
Duties and Responsibilities
The analyst will be responsible for designing new IT solutions, modify, enhance or adapt existing systems and integrate new features or improvements in order to improve business efficiency and productivity. Provides analysis services typically in a defined project. Develops requirements and supplemental specifications for new applications or analyses change requests/enhancements in existing applications.
DUTIES
The incumbent duties will include:
Maintaining and upgrading existing systems as required.
Designing new computer systems and frameworks.
Troubleshooting technical issues.
Risk mitigation planning.
Collaborating with ICT team to resolve issues and ensuring solutions are viable and consistent.
Creating system guidelines and manuals for the organisation.
Running training sessions and workshops on system processes.
Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have a first degree in Computer Science/ Information Systems or equivalent, plus at least two (2) years post qualification work experience.
Proven ability to develop Software Applications using PHP, Java, C#, Delphi, C++, Python, plus adequate experience in creating applications on the following platforms Linux, Windows Server, iOS, Android. Knowledgeable about the following Software engineering principles Agile Software Development, Software Frameworks (e.g. Laravel, CakePHP, and Yii), Networking/network protocols – TCP/IP, UDP, Version Control Management using GIT, Service Oriented Architectures (WSDL, XML), and Unified Modelling Language (UML) for System Modelling and Software Quality Assurance (Software Testing Methodologies). Proficiency in using data base management system software and program testing software. In addition, applicants should have knowledge of business reporting tools such as business object and crystal reports.
*NB: Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences (MSUAS) is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates must submit six (6) sets of hardcopy applications, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification (ID & birth certificate) and a detailed curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, date of availability, current salary, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to:
Director – HR, Monitoring & Evaluation
Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences
Bag 7001, Stair Guthrie Road
Mutare
By no later than 1400 hours on 10 February 2023. Applicants should clearly indicate the post being applied for on the application letter, and only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.