Permanent skilled level position at a leading South African aviation company in Kempton Park in South Africa (Gauteng). Benefits: excellent salary on offer with standard benefits.

REQUIREMENTS
• Grade 12 (Essential);
• Formal programming qualification (Essential);
• 2 Years development experience in database development (Microsoft SQL) (Essential);
• 2 years experience in C# (Essential);
• 2 years experience in ASP.NET & Windows Forms (Essential);
• Knowledge of the complete SDLC (Essential);
• Knowledge of MS SQL Server. (Essential);
• Knowledge of Internet Information Services. (Essential);
• Competent in C#, ASP.NET, Windows Forms & MS SQL database development, MS Visual Studio, JavaScript, HTML & CSS, XML & XSLT. Team Foundation Server.
• Exposure of working in a source controlled environment (Essential);
• Exposure of working within a structured delivery environment and in accordance with best practices & standards (Essential);
• BI development experience (Desirable)

DUTIES INCLUDE
• To analyze specific requirements and translate it into workable solutions.
• To manage work stream by breaking down the solution into manageable tasks.
• To write code which is readable, maintainable and re-usable
• To ensure that code complies with original requirements through unit testing and demonstrations.
• To liaise and work together with the team to ensure application requirements and performance goals are met.
• To ensure that the code is efficient, follows best practices and standards and is well documented.

NOTE:
-Only SA citizens need apply
- Please include the reference number & job title in the subject line

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please send your updated and comprehensive CV in a Microsoft Word Format to:

jacky@promatch.co.za

Permanent senior level position in the Information Technology sector at an international telecommunications company in Southern Suburbs, Cape Town in South Africa (Western Cape). Benefits: excellent salary on offer with standard benefits.

THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ensure that trends within IT market are known, and ensure that strategies are in place to react to these new trends.
• Give guidance and direction in choice of tools and technical architectures for the Settlement Product range.
• Approve and participate in the development of product architectures and design.
• Perform high-level design on project work that is requested.
• Ensure reuse and build of common components, web services, objects and patterns by the Settlement Projects.
• Define, design and develop the building blocks for new technologies and frameworks.
• Participate in architecture activities between various development centres, and represent Settlement Products in various forums.
• Assist in the definition of a product roadmap for all Settlement products.
• Ensure that technologies employed by Settlement R&D are employed with best practice.
• Initiate proof-of-concept projects on new tools or architectures that will be used in subsequent projects.
• Participate in the Development Process evolution.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• 8-10+ years large commercial application development experience
• Responsibility for architecture on at least 2 commercial projects, in complex environment
• Applied formal processes and methodologies
• Java or C++ background, although current programming background not mandatory
• Very good relational database background, preferably in Oracle
• Passionate interest in technology, and trends in the market
• Verbal and written communications with senior management, project managers, customers and development teams
• Experience in high performance architectures important
• Experience with abstracting vague or complex business and project requirements into achievable technical solutions
• Solutions in billing for the telecommunications industry are an asset
• Must be experienced and comfortable with implementing OO designs
• Needs to be able to work in a team (good communication skills)
• Ability to work well under pressure, especially in maintaining a balanced and logical approach
• A degree or diploma (3 years in duration) in Information Systems and/or Computer Science preferred

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
• Confident
• Tenacious
• Conscientiousness and attention to detail
• Demonstrate initiative and proactive attitude
• Objective driven as opposed to task driven
• Willingness to be outspoken
• Ability to encourage and influence others
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility
• Needs to be able to work in a team
• Ability to work well under pressure, especially in maintaining a balanced and logical approach
• Self motivated and self managed
• Must be able to use initiative and take ownership
• Able to communicate effectively
• Report on progress and raise issues / problems when necessary
• Be able to work overtime and standby when required

NOTE:
-Only SA citizens need apply
- Please include the reference number & job title in the subject line

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please send your updated and comprehensive CV in a Microsoft Word Format to:

jacky@promatch.co.za

My client is based in Rondebosch, Cape Town and is the leading provider of electronic funds transfer and bill payment processing services in South Africa’s retail, petroleum and financial sectors. They are looking for a Junior Support Engineer to join their existing team.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

The successful candidate’s responsibilities:
* Update and document current and new processes
* Responsible for the entire system and client configuration
* Handle all queries from the Business Department
* Ensure that all communication channels are established with all clients on a technical level
* Ensure that all adequate testing has taken place before implementing new systems or changes to existing systems

The successful applicant should:
* Be a self starter i.e. operate with minimum supervision
* Be a team player
* Be deadline driven
* Be proactive i.e. constantly look for new ways to enhance the business
* Have excellent planning and organizational skills

The successful candidate will meet the minimum requirements:

* Matric Certificate
* MCDBA or relevant course
* IT degree advantageous
* Minimum 1-years experience
* TSQL, SHELL, MSSQL experience
* Business Analyst or project management experience advantageous

NOTE:
- When applying for jobs, please ensure that you have the minimum job requirements.
- Applicants for positions in South Africa MUST have a valid South African ID Number.
- If you are not in the mentioned location of any of the jobs, please note your relocation plans in all applications for jobs and correspondence.
- Please include the reference number & job title in the subject line

ORACLE DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide day-to-day support and maintenance for key Oracle databases.
• Investigate and resolve development and performance issues raised by developers.
• Provide first line database, PL/SQL and SQL support to the development team and peers.
• Maintain the application, installation and migration scripts.
• Under supervision perform assigned components of database design and data modelling according to physical or functional specifications.
• Implement structure changes and collect required information from the team.
• Maintain, test and troubleshoot the application schema(s) installation scripts.
• Maintain, administer and tune the database instances within the development team.
• Assist with the database installation/upgrade.
• Interface with the customer/end user, including providing efficient troubleshooting responses (escalate problem resolution if necessary).
• Conduct performance tuning, and the backup and recovery of the database.
• Provide feedback to the team and to other teams within the company on issues encountered, resolutions, and new techniques.
• Work in collaboration with other team members and under general guidance of manager and more senior team members.
• Plan and coordinate own activities in conjunction with manager.
• Make independent decisions for problems and situations within the work area.
• Guidance and support provided by the more senior DBAs within the company.
• Will be required to be on standby for 24x7 Customer Support.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
• Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification with a computer science major from a recognised technical institution or university.
• Oracle DBA certification (OCA or OCP).
• UNIX administration and scripting experience beneficial.
• Installing Oracle on Windows/Linux/UNIX and knowledge of Oracle 9i & 10g.
• DBA experience on HP-UX, Sun Solaris, AIX and OEL platforms essential.
• Proven experience with SQL and PL/SQL.
• Oracle performance tuning.
• CVS, Subversion, or similar version control tool experience is an advantage.
• Minimum 1 year as an Oracle DBA with 2-3 years software development experience.
• Minimum 2 years technical support experience.
• Telecommunications industry experience and related product knowledge would be beneficial.
• Require analytical and problem solving skills to identify and diagnose problems and find solutions.
• Adhere to and follow procedures and processes.
• Remain focussed under pressure circumstances.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• May need to service multiple team requests.
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Must be able to work overtime and standby when required.
• Must be self motivated.
• Must be able to use initiative and take ownership.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
NOTE:
-Only SA citizens need apply
- Please include the reference number & job title in the subject line

You will report into the Unix Administrator and the IT Manager. They are looking for a world class administrator to support a growing business unit. As their Assistant UNIX Administrator, you will be responsible for hands-on system administration support; system maintenance and operational support of the UNIX servers.

Working with the Unix Administrator you will handle user support tasks, maintenance tasks and day-to-day management of the servers while assisting with long-term projects to improve the overall UNIX environment, assisting with documenting and reporting on the status of the network, automating day-to-day tasks, preventing and responding rapidly to downtime. Their setup is large and complex consisting of more than 50 servers running various versions of various UNIX operating systems. These servers are used both as internal development platforms (essentially replicating the servers our customers use) and to provide services to each other and the rest of the network. You will need to be proficient at maintaining a view of all the servers, their status and potential problems in order to pro-actively manage them.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES - ASSIST WITH:
•Monitoring the UNIX systems and to prepare and present comprehensive and clear reports and recommendations in regards to UNIX operations
•Consults with system users on systems problems and operational problems
•Researches and recommends new hardware and software components of the UNIX systems
•Troubleshoots operational and maintenance problems
•Prepares system requirements and computer system design specifications
•Installs computer hardware, upgrades and peripherals for UNIX systems
•Performs related duties as required
•Redundancy and failure recovery

REQUIRED TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
•Minimum 3 years UNIX/Linux systems administration and troubleshooting
•Generic skills with UNIX like operating systems (Linux experience can provide a sufficient basis) with HP-UX PA-RISC, Itanium and Solaris specific experience being beneficial.
•Ability to do command line-only system-administration using platform agnostic methodologies.
•Strong understanding of platform functionality and file structure (NFS) and system monitoring
•Knowledge of Principles and practices of UNIX operations and TCP/IP
•Able to script in UNIX and modify scripts for automation and configuration management
•Solid knowledge of network administration and possess network configuration management skills
•Experience with tape backup
•Experience with SAN
•Some knowledge of Oracle is beneficial
•Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
•Team oriented and able to operate with minimal supervision while working within the structures put in place by the chief UNIX administrator.
•Proven analytical and problem solving skills
•Ability to work in a project-based, team environment
•Analyze and assess cost effectiveness of UNIX system improvements and enhancements

EDUCATION & SKILLS
•Professional certification in UNIX/Linux system administration or equivalent working experience.
•Sufficient training, education, and experience monitoring, fine-tuning, and installing UNIX systems to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to a graduation from an accredited college or university with a four-year degree in computer science or a related field
•3 years of responsible experience performing technical and analytical tasks in support of the UNIX environment.
•User focused with dedication to user satisfaction
•Meet schedules and timelines
•Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

EXPERIENCE:
•3 years minimum experience with HP Servers: HP-UX PA-RISC, Itanium, SUN Servers: SPARC, COMPAQ Servers: Tru64, or Linux servers.
•3 years experience working with Patch level management, capacity planning
•3 years experience in NIS, NFS home directory
NOTE:
-Only SA citizens need apply
- Please include the reference number & job title in the subject line

SAP Systems Analyst

R400,000-600,000 Per Annum CTC Incl Benefits

Permanent skilled level position in the Information Technology sector in Stellenbosch, Cape Town in South Africa (,Western Cape). Benefits: Basic Salary; Car Benefit; Medical Aid Contribution; Provident Fund contributions. Performance Bonus.

Our client requires the services of a Systems Analyst to support the Information and Planning Systems environment. Reporting to the Information and Planning Systems Manager, this key position will be responsible for the development, maintenance, support and administration of the following environments:
• SAP Business Warehouse (BW)
• SAP Business Planning and Simulation (BPS)
• SAP Integrated Planning (IP)

Key Performance Areas include:
• Assisting project leads to identify business process improvement opportunities through the use of existing and/or future technologies
• Delivering detailed functional specifications for application developments
• Performing detailed application configuration
• Quality assuring application configuration and development
• Managing the implementation & testing of application support and enhancement packs and notes
• Execution and monitoring of after hour system updates

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:
• Solid SAP BW skill (min 2 years SAP-BW system configuration and development experience)
• Good understanding of SAP BPS and IP
• Knowledge of Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) would be advantageous
• Sound understanding of information systems & technology management
• Goal orientated team player with the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to plan own work to meet project milestones
• Very good analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of performance tuning & ABAP would be advantageous
• Relevant post matric diploma / degree

The Company is well established and offers a competitive remuneration package and benefits.

NOTE:
-Only SA citizens need apply
- Please include the reference number & job title in the subject line

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please send your updated and comprehensive CV in a Microsoft Word Format to:


jacky@promatch.co.za

Please quote the reference number in the subject line

Jacky Brookes
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
Tel: 021 433 0408

THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an experienced developer, you will be part of a development team responsible for implementing quality code changes initiated by customers (support) or product management (development). You will need to be able to work closely with analysts, designers, documenters and testers to deliver high quality product to a specified timescale.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification with a computer science major from a recognized technikon or university.
• 1 – 2 years commercial experience developing software.

C++
• 1 – 2 years C++ programming experience.
• C++ performance analysis and optimization.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Must have application development experience against an Oracle database.
• Exposure to CORBA would be an advantage.

Database
• Must have strong relational database and stored procedure experience.
• Be comfortable constructing complex high performance SQL queries.
• Oracle experience is a requirement.

General
• Unix (HP-UX, Solaris and/or AIX) experience required.
• Must be comfortable with implementing OO designs, and be able to interpret UML design diagrams.
• CVS, Subversion or similar version control tool experience is a requirement.
• Perl and/or Python knowledge an advantage.
• Experience in a deployment tool e.g. InstallAnywhere/InstallShield advantageous.
• Telecommunications background advantageous.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Be able to work overtime and standby when required.
• Needs to be able to work in a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure, especially in maintaining a balanced and logical approach.
• Self motivated and self managed.
• Takes initiative and ownership.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Report on progress and raise issues / problems when necessary.


NOTE:
-Only SA citizens need apply
- Please include the reference number & job title in the subject line

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please send your updated and comprehensive CV in a Microsoft Word Format to:

jacky@promatch.co.za
Jacky Brookes
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
Tel: 021 433 0408

THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As an analyst, you will be part of a development team responsible for implementing changes initiated by customers (support) or product management (development). You will be required to analyse and document system change requirements. You will need to be able to work closely with other analysts, designers, documenters and, testers to deliver high quality product to a specified timescale. The Analyst is responsible for the functional correctness of a particular feature for the Settlement product.


SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
•A degree or diploma (3 years in duration) in Information Systems and/or Computer Science is preferred.
•You will need a minimum of three years project experience.
•Relational database experience an advantage, (preferably Oracle)
•Must have strong data modelling skills
•Must be able to understand and construct SQL queries.
•Unix experience is an advantage. (our application is deployed on HP(PA-RISC), HP (Itanium) and Sun (Sparc))
•Must be able to interpret UML design diagrams.
•Telecommunications background advantageous
•Settlement product knowledge highly advantageous
•CVS, or similar configuration tool experience is an advantage.
•Experience in a product environment is an advantage.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
•Needs to be able to work in a team.
•Needs to be able to lead a team when implementing functional change.
•Ability to work well under pressure, especially in maintaining a balanced and logical approach.
•Strong problem solving skills
•Analytical and logical thinker
•Ability to turn abstract concepts into well-defined solutions
•Ability to think at a high level
•Ability to gather and document detailed requirements
•Self motivated and self managed
•Takes initiative and ownership
•Able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
•Report on progress and raise issues / problems when necessary
•Be able to work overtime and standby when required


NOTE:
-Only SA citizens need apply
- Please include the reference number & job title in the subject line

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please send your updated and comprehensive CV in a Microsoft Word Format to:

jacky@promatch.co.za
Jacky Brookes
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
Tel: 021 433 0408

THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an experienced developer, you will be part of a development team responsible for implementing quality code changes initiated by customers (support) or product management (development). You will need to be able to work closely with analysts, designers, documenters and testers to deliver high quality product to a specified timescale.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience\Qualifications:
• Degree or equivalent tertiary qualification with a computer science major from a recognized technikon or university.
• Minimum of 5 years commercial experience developing software

Java:
• Minimum 3 years Java experience, using at least JDK 1.4
• Must be willing to work in a J2SE environment
• Must have proven server side development capabilities.
• Must have Java\Swing and JDBC development experience.
• Experience in application system development, and not only Web/Mobile applications
• CORBA knowledge advantage.
• Sun Java Certification advantageous

Database:
• Must have strong relational database and stored procedure experience
• Be comfortable constructing complex high performance SQL queries
• Oracle would be an advantage.

General:
• Unix (HP-UX, Solaris and/or AIX) experience advantageous
• Must be comfortable with implementing OO designs, and be able to interpret UML design diagrams.
• Telecommunications background advantageous
• CVS, Subversion, or similar version control tool experience is an advantage.
• Must have working knowledge of either Eclipse or J Builder or NetBeans

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
• Be able to work overtime and standby when required
• Needs to be able to work in a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure, especially in maintaining a balanced and logical approach.
• Self motivated and self managed
• Must be able to use initiative and take ownership
• Able to communicate effectively
• Report on progress and raise issues / problems when necessary

NOTE:
-Only SA citizens need apply
- Please include the reference number & job title in the subject line

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please send your updated and comprehensive CV in a Microsoft Word Format to:

jacky@promatch.co.za
Jacky Brookes
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
Tel: 021 433 0408

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
The Technical Writing position is a highly challenging career opportunity offering cross functional responsibilities. The Technical Writing responsibility will encourage creativity in constructing various forms of printable and online documentation, involving writing new documentation and online Help for products being developed at Intec, as well as maintenance of current software User and Technical Manuals, online Help and Installation Guides and translated versions of the product.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• HTML knowledge essential
• Ability to communicate with developers and understand the systems and on-going changes within these systems and the ability to translate the information well into professional documentation
• Ability to identify various documentation user groups and alter communication material accordingly
• Ability to express a technical feature using various forms of documentation, for example diagrams, text, flow charts et cetera
• Need to be motivated and keen to learn – drive and hunger for the role and knowledge
• Need to be analytical and logical; must be able to think outside of the conventional ‘box’

BASIC SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• At least three years Technical Writing experience
• Word Processing experience
• Experience using various Open Source software tools to accomplish a task’s completion
• Good preparation and planning skills; experience with project management software.
• Excellent written and communication skills, a proven track record of communicating in the English language
• Presentation skills
• Ability to present documentation according to a prescribed style and layout guide

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• XML knowledge is preferable.
• The following technical skills are preferable : Linux/Unix, text-processing using scripting languages (Perl/Python/Ruby/TCL/shell, etc.), GNU UNIX gettext, Emacs, Emacs Lisp (elisp) and Emacs + PSGML, MS-DOS batch file maintenance
• Ideally require knowledge in DocBook XML, XSL, XSLT, XSLT-FO, Apache Ant as well as exposure to FreeBSD, Apache+modperl+MySQL
• Preferably a tertiary qualification in English
• Editing and proof-reading experience an advantage
• Understand versioning systems (for example, CVS, Sub-version et cetera.)
• Exposure to Wiki usage if possible
• Previous experience within telecoms and IT industries is preferable
• Knowledge of translation products (eg. Wiztom) advantageous
• Previous exposure to documenting in an agile programming methodology is preferable

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Be a team player
• Ability to work well and remain calm under pressure, especially in maintaining a balanced and logical approach to increasingly tight deadlines
• Be able to work overtime when required


NOTE:
-Only SA citizens need apply
- Please include the reference number & job title in the subject line

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please send your updated and comprehensive CV in a Microsoft Word Format to:

jacky@promatch.co.za
Jacky Brookes
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
Tel: 021 433 0408

THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a tester, you will be part of an international testing team responsible for verifying the quality of the product line. You will need to be able to work closely with analysts, designers, documenters and developers to deliver high quality product to a specified timescale.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Define test plans
• Define and execute test cases
• 2 years testing experience
• Understanding / experience of test methodologies and techniques – both structured and exploratory
• Experience in Databases and online testing
• Experience in one or more of the following Test types – Integration, System, and / or regression
• Fault management (raising error logs, following up, re-testing)
• Unix experience (at least basic experience in Unix, such as being able to navigate around the system)

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT WILL BE ADVANTAGEOUS:
• Telecommunications background
• Knowledge of Test Director
• Automation Experience

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
• A natural aptitude for testing and excellent attention to detail
• Eager to learn, as well as a quick learner – the ability to grasp and understand new concepts, systems, etc. and apply them in their work environment
• Able to work overtime and standby when required
• Needs to be able to work in a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure, especially in maintaining a balanced and logical approach.
• Self motivated and self managed
• Takes initiative and ownership
• Able to communicate effectively
• Report on progress and raise issues / problems when necessary

NOTE:
-Only SA citizens need apply
- Please include the reference number & job title in the subject line

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please send your updated and comprehensive CV in a Microsoft Word Format to:

jacky@promatch.co.za
Jacky Brookes
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
Tel: 021 433 0408

JUNIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Responsible for designing and implementing software solutions.

My client is currently seeking a developer for a full time position. The development will be for applications in and related to the Mobile and Web space.

REPORTING TO
Technical Director, Project Manager

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
•Relevant tertiary qualification is required

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
•2-3 years of server based application design and programming experience.
•Exposure to database design and maintenance

REQUIRED SKILLS
•Knowledge of:
oMicrosoft .NET particularly C# and ASP.NET
oMicrosoft SQL 2000
oMicrosoft Windows 2000 Server
oKnowledge of UML and OO design methodologies
oGNU/Linux, C and Java is advantageous
•Problem solving
•Analytical approach to problems
•Interpersonal communication (verbal and written)
•Time management
•Passion for development a must

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Coding of applications as per defined specification – mainly server based applications, mobile applications, database applications and web applications.
•Maintaining existing and new applications.
•Writing documentation relating to the work done.
•Database maintenance and development.
•Checking for and logging of bugs.
•Refactoring code and correcting known bugs.

MONTHLY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Present current state of products to internal development team
•Generate reports on, but not limited to, usage statistics for existing and new services
•Perform backups of internal workstations and servers
•Brainstorm new ideas for inclusion in the next release

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES DEEMED NECESSARY TO FULFIL SUCH TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Honesty, reliability, self-motivated, flexibility, team worker, ability to work with all types of people, self-assured.

SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Responsible for designing and implementing software solutions.

My client is currently seeking a developer for a full time position. The development will be for applications in and related to the Mobile and Web space.

REPORTING TO
Technical Director, Project Manager

FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
•Relevant tertiary qualification is required

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
•4-5 years of server based application design and programming experience.
•Exposure to database design and maintenance

REQUIRED SKILLS
•Knowledge of:
oMicrosoft .NET particularly C# and ASP.NET
oMicrosoft SQL 2000
oMicrosoft Windows 2000 Server
oKnowledge of UML and OO design methodologies
oGNU/Linux, C and Java is advantageous
•Problem solving
•Analytical approach to problems
•Interpersonal communication (verbal and written)
•Time management
•Passion for development a must

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Coding of applications as per defined specification – mainly server based applications, mobile applications, database applications and web applications.
•Maintaining existing and new applications.
•Writing documentation relating to the work done.
•Database maintenance and development.
•Checking for and logging of bugs.
•Refactoring code and correcting known bugs.

MONTHLY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Present current state of products to internal development team
•Generate reports on, but not limited to, usage statistics for existing and new services
•Perform backups of internal workstations and servers
•Brainstorm new ideas for inclusion in the next release

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES DEEMED NECESSARY TO FULFIL SUCH TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Honesty, reliability, self-motivated, flexibility, team worker, ability to work with all types of people, self-assured.

This is a senior role. Please ensure that you meet the requirements before applying

JOB DESCRIPTION
-With a team of skilled and specialised engineers at his/her disposal, the successful applicant will assume responsibility for the development of a complex, high-technology antenna system with a cryogenic receiver, inclusive of:
-Technical management of, and leadership over a multi-disciplinary development team and –process at EMSS Antennas. Extensive customer liaison in order to remain synchronized with the larger project needs, and to provide feedback to the customer on our development progress. Scheduling of development activities, including documentation generation, informal development testing, and formal test phase planning and execution. Taking full ownership of delivery.

MINIMUM CRITERIA
-A Masters-level engineering degree. At least ten years industry experience, with at least the last five years spent in a system engineering role on medium sized, but high-technology development projects.

OTHER FACTORS THAT WILL BE CONSIDERED
-Familiarity with the full development cycle as used in typical defence development environments. Familiarity with EM-specific development projects. Gumption, being a team player, and a creative spirit.

SALARY
Competitive, market related, with profit sharing bonuses.

Note:
- Only SA citizens need apply
- Please include the reference number & job title in the subject line

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please send your updated and comprehensive CV in a Microsoft Word Format to:

Jacky@promatch.co.za

Jacky Brookes
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
Tel: 021 433 0408
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Main Objective of the Role:

The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating marketing support material. Specific responsibilities would include development and implementation of brochures, fund fact sheets, Annual report etc.

Objectives of Role:

* Collating information and engaging with the relevant content owners
* Make material changes to brochures as and when a change takes place
* Communicating changes and updates to the relevant channels within Allan Gray
* Distributing and maintaining version control of the material
* Managing the sign-off process and ensuring that the content is correct
* Liaising with various representatives within the business and our suppliers
* Being the back-up support to the forms administrator
* Brief the agency on changes and expected timelines for delivery

Experience & Qualifications:

* Relevant Business/Marketing Degree/Diploma
* Retail financial services marketing experience
* Computer Knowledge (Ms Office, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Competencies:

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Attention to detail and ability to make consistency improvements
* Cross-functional awareness: has knowledge and understanding of a range of different functions that would impact on a marketing activity and takes into account these different functions in taking a brief and subsequent implementing of plans
* Good at information gathering: seeks all possible relevant information for problem solving, probes facts
* Creative and innovative: Comes up with new and imaginative ideas; identifies fresh approaches
* Proactive, forward thinking
* Ability to handle pressure and multi-task/juggle conflicting priorities
* Client-focused
* Time management
* Positive, self-motivated, disciplined
* Diplomatic and tactful
* Confidence to liaise with senior staff
* Team-based approach and flexibility to act as ‘back up’, when needed

My client is seeking an Internal Auditor to join their existing team.

Objectives of Role:

The candidate will be responsible for assisting the Internal Audit Manager and Senior Auditor in executing Internal Audit (IA) activities within an Institutional and Retail Investment Management arena.

Key focus areas:

* Process, risk and control assessment reviews
* Substantative audit testing
* Process and control enhancement design
* Report writing
* Develop business acumen and operational knowledge

Task requirements:

* Full involvement in audit lifecycle, from scoping and planning separate audit engagements, to carrying out detailed reviews and testing, as well as reporting, sharing findings with senior management and chasing management responses/tracking points through to closure.
* Documenting and reviewing investment management business processes; identifying risks and areas for improvement.
* Developing pragmatic solutions and identifying best practice controls.
* Documenting detailed audit working papers and valid supported findings.
* Assisting in promoting risk awareness throughout the Group.

Experience & Qualifications:

* Academic qualifications:
* CA(SA), CIA or equivalent qualification

Work experience:

* 3-4 years internal audit background experience minimum.
* Internal audit reviews, process analysis reviews and risk-control assessment reviews – not negotiable.

Advantageous:

* Investment Management or Life Product Administration experience


...

My client is seeking the services of 2x Test Engineers to join their Development team, recently outsourced to SA.

Main Objective of the Role:

Responsible for development activities related to software test automation.

The candidate will be involved in software test automation development and best practices, including:

• QTP installation and configuration
• Conversion of Manual test cases and Use Cases to automated scenarios
• Keyword QTP Function development
• Infinity integration
• Keyword Architectural expansion
• Estimation of conversion activities
• 1-3 years experience with test automation tools.
• Understanding of software testing processes.
• Experience with Mercury Quick Test Professional.
• Experience with other test automation tools such as LoadRunner.
• Working knowledge of a current Keyword framework/architecture
• Working knowledge of development best practices and reusable automation approaches

Candidate must have solid interpersonal skills and be comfortable in a collaborative development environment

Qualifications:

• Degree / Diploma BSc Engineering, BSc IT or Computer Science

My client is seeking the services of a Junior Accounts Manager to support the Client Fund Manager's products.

Main objective of role:

Support the sale of CFM's retail products through linked product companies, broker consultants and independent financial advisers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Client visits including presentations to groups of clients and broker networks sometimes accompanied by fund manager.
2. Preparation of regular communication to clients including reporting and explanation of performance.
3. Growing assets from existing clients and identifying new avenues for business for CFM.
4. Communication and management of key accounts - roughly 30 accounts of varying sizes.
5. Pro-actively analyze client's businesses.
6. Keep abreast of industry and competitor trends.
7. Maintain and constantly update client database

Qualifications Required:

Related tertiary qualification(s) - commerce or legal qualification
CFP an advantage

Experience Required:

2-3 years of sales experience ideally within the IFA, insurance or linked product markets but other good related experience will be considered

Competencies Required:

Strong presentation skills
Good negotiating skills
Be able to manage relationships
Ability to network
Ability to service Afrikaans speaking IFA's and clients with good written and spoken Afrikaans communication skills
Incentive driven
Opportunistic approach
Sales oriented
Credible
Ambitious
Presentable
Self-starter
Energetic
Confident
Outgoing

Most important attribute:

Ability to establish and maintain profitable relationships with clients

Systems Knowledge:

MS Office
Client database experience an advantage

My client is seeking the services of a Business Developer Analyst (Institutional Funds) to join their Client Services Department.

Overview:

Purpose of the role:

To support the Institutional Business Development and Client Services process

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Assist with tender documents, questionnaires, consultant database information and preparation of pitches and marketing documentation
2. Coordinate and create all necessary legal and mandate documentation for new clients
3. Update mandate and legal documentation as required
4. Assist project administrator to re-mandate all client agreements to approved FAIS template
5. Management of client database information
- Update consultants and client details
- Co-ordinate regular database audits and utilize other team members accordingly
6. Ensure regular communication with clients and consultants to update them on key changes
7. Assist with preparation for meetings, report backs and sales pitches for these clients
8. Help record statistics including clients lost and gained, current clients, AUM
9. Integrity of surveys and data submissions
10. Audit submission of survey data to ensure all relevant track records are submitted to broadest possible survey grouping
11. Assist KT/Quants with on-going checking of survey composites
12. Assist all FM’s with ad-hoc projects and client queries
13. Responsible for managing all performance fees charged to clients and sending letters to clients

Qualifications Required:

Commerce or related qualification –B Comm, B Bus Sci
Numerical subjects
PowerPoint
Experience Required:
Asset management or related process/administrative exposure
Database management and advanced Excel skills
Analytical/quantitative experience
Powerpoint presentation skills

Competencies Required:

1. Strong attention to detail
2. Strong numeracy skills
3. Investment industry understanding
4. Strong administration background
5. Able to build and maintain client relationships
6. Proactive and able to use initiative
7. Self-starter
8. Ability to multi-task
9. Highly organized and efficient
10. Eager to learn
11. Team player

Most important attribute:

Attention to detail and willingness to learn and be hands on

Systems Knowledge:

* MSOffice – Advanced Excel and mail merge skills essential
* Database and PowerPoint experience an advantage
* Any portfolio management systems like SMAC, Hi-Portfolio, I-Net, Reuters an advantage

My client is seeking the services of an Investment Administrator Offshore Products.

Overview:

Mainly responsible for efficient administration, reporting and operational functioning of offshore product investments. Additional responsibilities may include similar functions on local unit trusts as well as retirement/life products.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Validation standards

1. Review validation processes for all product streams.
2. Implementation of validation changes.

Capturing and processing standards

1. Review broker application processing for all product streams.
2. Review investor application processing for all product streams.
3. Review broker maintenance on systems for all product streams.
4. Review investor maintenance on systems for all product streams.

Static data

1. Monitor exception reporting for static data for all clients and brokers on all systems.
2. Review banking details updates.
3. Review demographical updates.

Transactional data

1. Monitor all transactional processes relating to offshore products: New business, additional contributions, redemptions, switches, transfers, estate lates.
2. Resolution of unallocated deposits.
3. Resolution of rejected payment items.
4. Coordination of correction of pricing errors.

Distribution process

1. Monitor distribution process flow between products and investors.
2. Distribution reconciliations between management company and Retirement and life products.




Advice fee calculations

1. Review and store all agreements.
2. Review commission (initial and trailer) payments for all product streams.
3. Broker commission reconciliations for all product streams.

Rebate calculations

1. Review and store all agreements.
2. Setup of calculations on fee application.
3. Review rebate calculations.

Bank reconciliations

1. Review and resolve bank reconciliations for all product streams.

LISP processes

1. Coordinate the opening/amendments/closure of LISP entities/accounts
2. SLA review and implementation of requirements.
3. Monitor reconcilations of management company records against LISP records.
4. LISP query handling regarding payments, instructions, distribution, pricing, large flows, transfers, processing and rebates.

Implementation of product events

1. Coordination of launch of new products.
2. Implementation of new investment options.

Cashflow monitoring and Electronic funds transfer

1. Processing of electronic fund transfers to investors and other 3rd parties.
2. Monitor and communicate large flows to business.

Review general administration

1. Monitor outsourced administration against service level agreement.

System efficiency

1. Manage the workflow system.
2. Ensure all client documentation stored electronically.
3. Review of workflow/imaging application functionality.
4. Finswitch administrator.
5. CRM system updates.

Management and accounting reporting


1. Review monthly reports/accounting records for all product streams.
2. Provision of management reporting and statistics.
3. Profit/loss reconciliations.

Compliance and regulatory monitoring

1. Review compliance with FICA/FAIS/LTI.
2. Review compliance with Regulation 28/PIGS.

Investor liaison and documentation

1. Review of application/instruction forms.
2. Review of investor statements.
3. Review of investor agreements/policy documentation.
4. Coordinate quarterly newsletter distribution.
5. Review of website/client online services requirements.
6. General query resolution.

Qualifications Required:

1. Commerce degree or diploma (strong in accounting)
2. ACI levels
3. Retirement /life product course

Experience Required:

1. Offshore product operations
2. Unit trust retail operations
3. LISP operations
4. Retirement product operations

Competencies Required:

1. Strong attention to detail
2. Strong numeracy skills
3. Investment industry understanding
4. Strong administration background
5. Ability to meet deadlines
6. Good time management skills
7. Proactive and able to use initiative
8. Dedicated
9. Efficient

Most Important Attribute:

Attention to detail and accuracy

Main objective of the Role:

* Provide departmental administrative support.

Futher Objectives of Role:

As a Departmental Administration Assistant, your role will be to:

* Procurement:
* Generate and issue orders on request
* Ensure correct authorization is received
* Receive and validate invoices
* Capture spend records
* Compile spend/budget reports

Service Management:

* Produce daily report on all requests logged on the service desk highlighting present status
* Ensure all completed tasks are closed
* Highlight in-complete tasks to responsible parties
* Follow up on outstanding issues
* Update task status for client information
* Report all instances of service alerts to Line Manager
* Service provider Management
* Assist in the preparation of contracts
* Assist in the tendering for service
* Assist in the carrying out of Due Diligence investigations
* Carry out service provision audits
* Data Management:
* Establish central filing system
* Maintain the department filing system
* Archive documentation where required
* Establish departmental library
* Maintain the departmental library

Administrative Duties:

* Provide administrative support to the departmental managers
* Manage departmental diaries
* Organise departmental travel requirements
* Capture meeting minutes
* Provide reserve support when other staff are unavailable
* Answer departmental calls when managers are unable to do so

Additional Duties:

* You will be required to perform additional duties as instructed by your line manager from time to time.

Experience & Qualifications:

* Grade 12 qualification
* 5 years Corporate Administration experience

Competencies:

* Computer literate
* Customer focus
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to prioritise tasks
* Good interpersonal relations and communication skills
* Ability to use initiative
* Ability to work in a team
* Take ownership of tasks
* Integrity
* Service orientated
* Accountability
* Ability to keep and meet deadlines

Technical Support Analyst (Employment Equity Role)

My client is seeking to recruit a Graduate, with strong technical abilities, relevant degree (IT / Computer Science) and keen
interest ing Finance.

Main Object of the Role:-

Primarily working on second line support for Financial software, assisting with client queries and creation of custom-ware
(scripts and API development projects).

Responsibilities

PRODUCT SUPPORT

• Assist with the resolution of support queries and issues raised by UK clients
• Track all activities in our CRM system and report back progress to the UK Client Services Manager as required
• Develop solid expertise on our GIPS and Performance & Attribution products
• Develop expert knowledge of our reporting platform and its flexibility as regards to custom client report and API development
• Assist the UK client services team with User Acceptance Testing new StatPro software releases
• Take ownership of any issue delegated from the UK Client Services team, seeing it through to completion and communicating progress at all times

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

• Develop T-SQL scripts for bulk data insertion/update/deletion, providing rich comments and variables for the UK Client Services team to understand and re-use
• Develop VBA API projects where the reporting product isn’t able to deliver to the clients’ requirements, ensuring such development adheres to coding standards and is easily upgraded
• Build your C# .NET development skills up to tackle the most complex custom requirements
• Keep up to date with the core development platform, to ensure that your solutions are future proof and don’t inhibit clients upgrading to the latest version of the core system

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated technical ability, more importantly proven ability to learn and apply new knowledge independently. If you are a graduate then we will look at how you’ve applied your technical ability outside academic subjects, ideally having developed small software projects at home or during vacations
• Proven interest in financial markets, our subject matter is both broad and deep and you have to show that you’re both interested and able to climb the learning curve
• Able to handle multiple priorities and ascertain their relative importance
• Strong client service focus and communication skills, able to convey technical information to non-technical people


Essential Qualifications

• A desire and aptitude for working in finance (performance measurement/ asset management field)
• Degree level education or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience (formal or non-formal) in the development of T-SQL and VBA projects

Personality

• Analytical mind
• Logical
• Flexible
• Focussed on achieving deadlines
• Positive attitude
...

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 3 years+ relevant university or technikon qualification

EXPERIENCE
- 2 years+ relevant experience

JOB DESCRIPTION
Application support (1st and 2nd level – thus stops just short of writing code) of the company suite of software products which are developed in-house:

* Detailed analysis of issues using tools like SQL Profiler, Network sniffers and Windows Performance Monitor
* Revision of technical documentation and specifications as part of troubleshooting process
* T-SQL scripting to query and update database contents
* Reading / interpretation of Java code as part of investigation
* Remote connection to customer systems using WebEx and similar technologies
* Spotting of trends across regions and client base and feeding back observations and assessment into Company’s management team
* Working with international customers across time zones

Incident management and tracking using call tracking system:
* Ensure SLA with customers is maintained
* Regularly update call tracking system to give transparency to customers and Company management
* Participate in focused team meetings to discuss outstanding issues
* Working with international customers across time zones

Basic account management:
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with Company’s corporate customers
* Provide support via superior written and spoken skills
* Negotiate patch / solution specifics and release dates with customers
* Negotiate patch / solution specifics and release dates internally with development and project teams
* Write detailed reports for customers and Company management
* Participation in conference calls with customer’s technical and managerial staff

Basic project management: Involvement in project related activities including:
* Studying customer requirements and business model
* Recommending Company solution / enhancement / configuration based on customer requirements and business model
* Compiling implementation and test plans for upgrades / go-lives
* Compiling Disaster Recovery and fallback plans for upgrades / go-lives
* Coordinating Company’s project action points

Implementation: All implementation phase activities including
* Installation and configuration of software
* Unit testing and systems integration testing
* On-site and / or remote go-live and upgrade assistance

Opportunities exist for international travel to customer sites and /or on-site time at other Company branches.

SKILLS
- Operating systems and networking
- Microsoft Windows server environments and networking. AIX / Linux knowledge is an advantage.
- OS command line utilities and scripting.
- TCP/IP. Network tracing / sniffing experience is an advantage.
- Knowledge of routers and firewalls.
- Using tools like Windows Performance Monitor.
- Hardware
- Good knowledge of different hardware platforms and server technologies like RAID and SANs.
- Exposure to 24/7/365 or “99.999%” uptime environments an advantage.
- Databases
- Knowledge of SQL Server 2000 and 2005 database administration. DB2 knowledge is an advantage.
- T-SQL scripting: querying and updating databases.
- Using tools like SQL Profiler.
- Development
- Any development experience is an advantage (Java knowledge in particular).
- Environment and communication
- Strong written and spoken skills are essential.
- Experience in report writing and other written deliverables.
- Experience in application support.
- Experience in a strict SLA environment.
- Exposure to corporate IT and big business an advantage.

Note:
- Only SA citizens need apply
- Please include the reference number & job title in the subject line

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please send your updated and comprehensive CV in a Microsoft Word Format to:

Jacky Brookes
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
Tel: 021 433 0408......

Application design, development and testing Application maintenance and fault resolution Full life-cycle development, including technical documentation Continuous contribution to enhance team knowledge base

Requirements
o At least 6 years hands-on development experience Computer Science related degree, diploma or similar qualification
o Proven experience in internet technology and web development
o Proven experience in coding of website components with a firm grasp of Microsoft technologies
o Proven experience in coding with an understanding of system architectures
o Solid experience in ASP, ASP.NET, C#.NET, Web Services, CSS, XML, T-SQL, UML Solid knowledge of Object Orientated Programming and development methodologies
o Knowledge of Service Orientated Architecture (SOA)
o Solid experience in MS SQL Server Database development Multi-skilled and willing to learn and apply new technologies and languages
o Ability to work alongside Architects to integrate and propose viable solutions to business

Note:
- Only SA citizens need apply
- Please include the reference number & job title in the subject line

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please send your updated and comprehensive CV in a Microsoft Word Format to:

Jacky Brookes
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
Tel: 021 433 040...

Contract and Permanent

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are one of the top software providers in our industry worldwide. With us you will be challenged to write world-class, mission critical software. You will program primarily in Java for both the Windows and AIX platforms and will be challenged to solve hard, real-world problems. You will work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

A number of positions are currently available in both our international delivery team as well as in our global product development teams. Depending on which team you join, you may have the opportunity to travel internationally and to work directly with clients. Excellent communication skills will be asked of the candidate who joins our Johannesburg office as the role there is a customer-facing one.

Skills: We are looking for dynamic, talented software engineers who are ready for a challenge where teamwork, technical ability and problem-solving skills are essential.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- A B.Sc, B.Com or B.Bus.Sci degree majoring in Computer Science, or
- An Electrical Engineering degree with Computer Science at 3rd year level, or
- A B.Tech degree with at least 2 years experience as full time developer in a professional development team.

SKILLS REQUIRED
- Excellent object-oriented analysis, design and development skills
- Experience using an OO language such as Java or C++. Java expertise with J2SE experience is preferred
- Sound understanding of relational databases and SQL, including experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- A commitment to quality
- The ability to work well in a team
- The ability to communicate effectively - both verbal and written communication

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGEOUS CRITERIA
- Experience using Python
- DB2 LUW experience
- AIX (ideally version 5) experience
- EFT industry experience

Note:
- Only SA citizens need apply
- Please include the reference number & job title in the subject line

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please send your updated and comprehensive CV in a Microsoft Word Format to:

Jacky Brookes
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
Tel: 021 433 0408
...

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
B.Sc Computer Science/Engineering OR
Appropriate IT diploma OR
At least 4 years Quality Assurance testing experience

EXPERIENCE:
1-4 years relevant experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the excellent quality of a number of software products. The position entails the creating of, reviewing of and execution of software testing specifications and involves working as part of a team and mentoring other team members. The role includes responsibility for creating and maintaining testing environments. Test engineers are also required to design, create and maintain automated test scripts.

SKILLS:
* Experience testing complex software systems
* Strong SQL skills, including writing SQL queries
* The ability to perform operating system installations and software installations
* The ability to follow an algorithm
* Experience writing and editing test scripts
* Experience creating and maintaining testing environments
* Above average written and spoken communication skills
* Analytical and logical problem-solving skills
* Excellent understanding of testing concepts and the role of QA in the software development lifecycle

Note:
- Only SA citizens need apply
- Please include the reference number & job title in the subject line

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please send your updated and comprehensive CV in a Microsoft Word Format to:

Jacky Brookes
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
Tel: 021 433 0408
...

Assistant Product Manager

My client is seeking the services of a junior Assistant Product Manager to join their existing team.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

* Be the business owner of specific services. Current client services include EFT (credit and debit card switching), bill payment, prepaid electricity vending, prepaid airtime, gift cards, TV License registers etc.
* Responsible for development, maintenance and review of product strategy, roadmaps etc.
* Responsible for overall service quality and profitability
* Responsible for the identification, definition and development of new services
* Develop business requirement specifications.
* Support business analysts with functional specifications and approve such specifications.
* Identifies and set sales objectives to be achieved.
* Coordination with CRM's responsible for delivery of set targets and strategies
* Perform pre-sales activities to customer in support of sales initiatives and CRM’s.
* Regular review of customer roadmaps, maintained by CRM's.
* Provide assistance to CRM's with proposals, tenders and presentations.
* Develop and maintain product collateral (presentations, brochures, specifications, standard contracts etc.)
* Marketing of services
* Staying abreast of market developments from a technology, competitor, legal etc. perspective.
* Maintain market intelligence.
* Develop competitor strategies.
* Channel and partner management.
* Rationalization and optimization of technology and applications used within the group.
* Represent my client on relevant industry bodies (SARPIF, ASO, PASA, SARPA, STS Association, Banking forums etc.)
* Familiarize yourself with the various business streams.
* Gain an understanding of all the defined client processes as they apply to your job and the service you are responsible for.
* Ensure that the affected Systems Architects and Developers are able to interpret your documented requirements without the need for referral to you.
* Ensure that the affected Test Analysts are able to interpret your documented requirements without the need for referral to you.
* Review Test Plans and test cases relevant to projects where you performed the business analysis function to ensure adequate quality assurance coverage.
* Ensure that the impacted business units (Customer Care, Compliance & Finance) and IT Operations clearly understand the impact on their departments in terms of specified functional and non-functional requirements.
* Convene and hold document & design review sessions to obtain buy-in and conclusion (sign-off) to all documented requirements and requirements changes.
* Ensure that all Work logged against you is performed in order of priority, or if you believe that the assigned priority is not appropriate seek permission to change the priority using the correct documented process.
* Frequently, at least once per week, update the Work Request System to reflect progress on Work Requests (WRs) assigned to you and close WRs where your job is complete.

In addition to the above:
* You may be required to perform all reasonable testing duties assigned to you or related or incidental to the proper completion of your job tasks;
* During a work colleague’s leave of absence from the company or during month end or peak business periods, you may be required to perform other job tasks upon reasonable request from your line manager.

Please Note: The content of this job description sets out to define the major areas of responsibility present in the job at the time that the document was drawn up. The content of the actual job could include other responsibilities not present in this document. As a result this document will be reviewed on a regular basis and particularly during each performance appraisal process with the employee.
Diploma/Degree
3-4 years of Product Management experience, or similar
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Ability to work both individually and as a member of a team

Please forward cv in word format to sally.w@promatch.co.za

My client is looking for a Junior Development Engineer to join their existing team.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

General
* Develop software components for application in smart card personalisation systems
* Integrate, test and commission of such systems onto the physical production platform
* Give training on developed systems to operators
* Provide production support once those systems are in production
* Configuration management of data: know the documentation requirements for the project / product, assist in defining the master record index
* Produce and review baseline documentation that collectively defines the solution
* Use design specification to produce detailed design (implementation design) according to best software design specifications
* Code detailed designs from design specifications, according to best practices and software coding standard
* Improve depth of knowledge in smart card specialisation, in particular, where it relates directly to the business interests of the company
* Improve knowledge in smart card standards (ISO/EMV/GSM/ETSI/etc.) as well as smart card technologies (JavaCard/MULTOS/Open Platform/etc.)
* Improve knowledge of Object Orientated Programming/C++/OOP Design methodologies (UML)
* Improve knowledge in database usage as well as database management
* Deadline driven
* Take ownership of responsibilities

Analysis
This position exists in the Personalisation Development Team in the Chip Dev Group in Wetton CT. As Personalisation system development is very platform specific, the successful candidate will not only be proficient in software development, but also be able to understand the underlying hardware platform and design/optimise the software systems accordingly.

Specialised Knowledge
* Experience working within the smart card environment

General Skills / Knowledge
* Appropriate technical domain
* Team membership involvement: communicate with other team members; share knowledge; share resources; seek assistance
* Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
* Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team
* A working knowledge of networking and network protocols is required

The successful candidate will meet the minimum requirements:
A Matric and a Technical Qualification
Win32 C/C++ programming on Win98/NT4/Win2000
Object orientated analysis and design
Exposure to embedded system development in C
Programming experience in Java advantageous
Experience in OS/2 (programming and/or user) advantageous
Database systems knowledge is required, both from a development as well as a production support point of view
Familiarity with electro-mechanical machinery as well as control software of such systems
Knowledge of smart cards and standards (MULTOS, JavaCard, Open Platform, Windows for Smart Cards, ISO7816,GSM,WMV,Visa Horizon, Visa Horizon, Visa Smart Debit/Credit, Mondex, etc) is advantageous
- A general knowledge of security, cryptographic and cyphering systems (DES, RSA, etc) is advantageous

NOTE:
- When applying for jobs, please ensure that you have the minimum job requirements.
- Applicants for positions in South Africa MUST have a valid South African ID Number.
- Please include the reference number & job title in the subject line

TO APPLY for this position, please send your cv in Microsoft Word format to sally.w@promatch.co.za

My client is looking for a Product Manager to join their existing team.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

General
* Will be accountable for the product during its life cycle, both technically and financially
* Will be responsible to ensure that all related communications pertaining to his product is distributed to or available to the relevant parties
* Will ensure that the product is in line with the corporate strategy
* Plan, coordinate and manage all product related activities
* Achieve planned product targets and time estimates
* Establish and maintain SIM related products and solutions
* Ensure that the specifications and associated product developments are achieved
* Will be responsible for the marketing and sales of the products produced
* Will be responsible for the training and support of materials, as well as ensuring that defined infrastructure is established successfully
* Product applicability and uptake in the telecommunications market place
* Enhance products to adapt to a continuous changing market
* Must be deadline driven to meet requirements specified by management who will be under your control
* Be self-motivated, by taking an interest in the job, and obtaining satisfaction from the achievement of a job well done
* Take ownership of responsibilities

Analysis
The product manager appointed will be responsible for the successful introduction, marketing and sales of profitable SIM products, the continuous review and analysis of their products suite and continued overall profit growth and marketing position of the SIM products already established.

Specialised Knowledge
* Experience working with SIM products
* Experience working within the Chip Card industry

General Skills / Knowledge
* Appropriate technical domain
* Team membership involvement: communicate with other team members; share knowledge; share resources; seek assistance
* Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
* Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team

The successful candidate will meet the minimum requirements:
A Matric and a Technical qualification
Exposure to embedded system development in C
Programming experience in Java will be advantageous
A working knowledge of networking and network protocols is beneficial
Some knowledge of smart cards and standards (MULTOS, JavaCard, Open Platform, Windows for Smart Cards, ISO7816, GSM, Visa Horizon, Visa Smart Debit/Credit, Mondex, etc) is advantageous
A general working knowledge of security, cryptographic and cyphering systems (DES, RSA, etc) will be advantageous

NOTE:
- When applying for jobs, please ensure that you have the minimum job requirements.
- Applicants for positions in South Africa MUST have a valid South African ID Number.
- Please include the reference number & job title in the subject line

TO APPLY for this position, please send your cv in Microsoft Word format to sally.w@promatch.co.za

ASP.NET Developer
Basic Salary Neg at Full service mobile marketing agency

They are looking for an ASP.Net with C# as code Developer to join their existing team.

The successful candidate must have the following essential skills and experience:
1 x ASP.net with C# as code behind developer (6 months – 2 year experience)
Understanding of WAP, XML, CSS and MS SQL Server 2005 will be advantageous

TO APPLY for this position, please send your updated and comprehensive CV in a Microsoft Word Format to sally.w@promatch.co.za

Sally Whittle-Long
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
Tel: 021 433 2583 (Mon - Thurs 10h30 - 14h30)
...

My client is seeking the services of aTrade Support / Dealing Room Administrator to join their busy team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

To provide administrative assistance to the Implementation team.

1. Adding Value to Trade Capturing, Trade Query and Trade Allocations processes
2. Interpret and process Corporate event election and Proxy Voting process
3. Scrip lending and borrowing management
4. Coordinate Dealing Room administrative functions
5. Back-up to other Dealing Room Administrator/support
6. General Administration
7. Review and document the dealing room operational processes, with the focus on automation and streamlining

Qualifications Required:

Graduate or equivalent (Accounting, Investment management an advantage)

Experience Required:

1. Administrative or trade support role within asset management or stock broking firm, with relevant exposure or experience to local and foreign trading as a pre-requisite.
2. The individual needs to have a full understanding of the mechanics of local and foreign exchanges, as well as the instrument types and instruments that are traded on these exchanges.

Competencies Required:

1. Attention to detail/Accuracy
2. Able to build and maintain client relationships
3. Self-starter – fast learner
4. Ability to multi-task
5. Highly organized and efficient
6. Disciplined and hardworking
7. A highly structured compliance orientated individual
8. Excellent time management
9. Good communication skills
10. Team player, able to work under stressful situations

Systems Knowledge:

1. MSOffice
2. SMAC
3. Hiport
4. Decalog
5. InvestOne
6. Charles River (or other investment system)
7. Bloombergs
8. Reuters
9. Inet.

Other Information:

Most Important Attribute:

Attention to detail

My client is seeking the services of an Investment Specialist (Senior) to join their existing Investments Sales Team.

Main Objective of the Role:

The successful candidate will form part of the national PPS Investments sales team. Primary responsibility will be the provision of investment specific support to high net worth financial advisors and to the PPS broker consultants.

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Identify high AUM investment advisors with professional clients
* Position PPS Investments as the niche LISP for all professional clients of your advisor’s
* Deliver on very specific flow targets for your region
* Provide head office with detailed reporting on leads and opportunities
* Respond to broker queries
* Supply intermediaries with accurate investment, product, fund, service and investor information
* Training and developing the advisor, his support staff and the PPS broker consultants.
* Supporting investment projects and campaigns (marketing support)
* Participating in investment product implementation (presentations, product development and client service support)
* Practice management (facilitate or identify broker needs – technology, reporting and developing a profitable practice)
* Regular formal report backs to PPS management.

Qualifications Required:

Related tertiary commerce qualification(s)
CFP an advantage

Experience Required:

At least 3 years experience within the IFA, investment or linked product markets, preferably working at a LISP or unit trust management company.

Competencies Required:

* Technical knowledge about investments, investment industry & trends
* Demonstrable training delivery skills are going to be essential
* Self-discipline to work unsupervised and to maintain CRM system
* Resilience and Tenacity (sales environment)
* Strong presentation skills
* Relationship management – networking
* Communication - verbal & written
* Performance driven
* Innovative thinking and problem-solving

Systems Knowledge:

MSOffice
CRM experience
Client database experience an advantage

Other Information:

Most Important Attribute:

Expand the PPS Investments business in the region by building long-term relationships with high net worth intermediaries.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

As a key member of the IT Operations team you will provide support for development, test and production databases in the SQL environment. This will include all aspects of database administration from operational tasks such as backups and system monitoring to high-level user support and database configuration, and the further development of the current database systems. The support role will include after hours work. This role offers an opportunity to build on your existing skills.

The candidate should have a friendly and diplomatic nature with a passion for people and providing consistently high quality service. The candidate should also have an aptitude to learn.



OBJECTIVES OF ROLE

• Configuring and supporting multiple database environments by assisting with patches, installations, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Proactively monitoring performance of databases and related systems
• Managing and coordinating the completion of tasks as well as the priority with the business and development teams
• Troubleshoot database problems and performance bottlenecks
• Regular database maintenance
• Ability to respond to end users and developers, and work with them to find appropriate resolutions
• Backup and restore of databases
• Installation, configuration and upgrading of Microsoft SQL Server software and related products.
• Establish and maintain sound backup and recovery policies and procedures.
• Implement and maintain database security (create and maintain users and roles, assign privileges, etc.)
• Database cluster administration and maintenance
• Plan growth and changes (capacity planning)
• Respond to IT environment alerts / notifications
• Regular updating of documentation
• Basic application support to project and business users

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years DBA experience
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and SQL query language
• Experience working with SQL clusters and Microsoft Windows clusters in general
• Experience in a 24/7 high-volume high-availability environment
• A relevant business or IT certification/diploma like Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTP) or Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) specialising in database administration would be an advantage
• Experience diagnosing and solving complex database system issues
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems

KEY ATTRIBUTES & COMPETENCIES

• Be prepared to work after hours if and when necessary
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Exceptional quality of work
• Accuracy
• Ability to function well under pressure
• Self motivation
• Results orientated
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to accept responsibility for all tasks done
• Flexible, energetic, trustworthy, organised, self disciplined