Software Engineer

The incumbent will develop and maintain in-house applications across all platforms and support of third party applications. The position is based in Cullinan (near Pretoria).

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Software Engineer The incumbent will develop and maintain in-house applications across all platforms and support of third party applications. The position is based in Cullinan (near Pretoria). Tasks and responsibilities: • Create and update system and operating manuals pertaining to in-house development • Set up and maintain in-house SQL databases as well as third party SQL databases • Maintain/enhance in-house software applications • Ensure testing, roll out and training of users on developed systems • Develop software application as set up in the system requirement • Document system requirements based on business software and ensure final sign-off • Maintain and support other team members in general IT functions • Participate in the identification of specific business software requirements. Minimum requirements: • 3-year National Higher Diploma/degree in ICT-related field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology & Engineering) • Ability to develop software in C#, .Net, Visual Basic and extensive knowledge of Macros (please indicate on CV) • Excellent knowledge of relational databases, SQL and Microsoft Office suite (please indicate on CV) • Web development will be an advantage • 5 years’ working experience in the ICT field in a large corporate organisation • Valid driver’s licence. Other skills/competencies: • Teamwork skills • Numerical and analytical skills • Ability to work to another’s design • Customer relations - ability to deal at all levels in the organisation and with external customers • Situational analysis and problem-solving skills. Ref. PDSA078 Petra Diamonds is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups in line with the Company’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan. Pre-screening, profile testing, on-mine assessments, medical and security clearance form part of the recruitment and selection process. Short-listed candidates will be required to attend a panel interview. Employment of the successful candidate is subject to the aforementioned criteria. Preference will be given to candidates who reside within our host labour sending area. Please complete an application form (available on http://www.petradiamonds.com/careers/current-vacancies) and forward, together with your résumé, qualifications and ID by 3 January 2016. Please note that incomplete application forms and documentation will not be considered. If you have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Please note that Petra Diamonds does not at any time require any form of payment for recruitment purposes. If you are approached in this regard, you should report the incident immediately via one of the following hotlines: South Africa 0800 22 22 00 (toll-free from an RSA landline) or international +27 12 305-2711.