{"id":356,"date":"2010-05-27T16:39:59","date_gmt":"2010-05-27T15:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=356"},"modified":"2016-06-29T09:52:15","modified_gmt":"2016-06-29T07:52:15","slug":"absa-south-africa-manager-systems-retail-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/absa-south-africa-manager-systems-retail-card.html","title":{"rendered":"ABSA South Africa: Manager Systems (Retail) Card"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Absa Group Limited<\/strong> is one of South Africa’s largest financial services organisations, serving personal, commercial and corporate customers in South Africa. ABSA South Africa recruits: Manager Systems (Retail) Card (Job Grade PP)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Job Description:
\nPURPOSE OF THE JOB<\/p>\n

Manage the portfolio of IT systems and applications to ensure that changes and improvements are maintained and meet the requirements of the business unit.<\/p>\n

RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n

?\tDefine and maintain a comprehensive view of the IT systems landscape for business unit.
\n?\tManage and lead a team of Systems Custodians and Test Managers as required to enhance and maintain the IT systems.
\n?\tLiaise with the business unit?s leadership to analyse the upcoming projects related to IT requirements and manage the implementation of all new requirements.
\n?\tEstablish and maintain a relationship with all IT system vendors, including Absa Group IT.
\n?\tEnsure that Service Level Agreements are in place and maintained for all IT systems required by the business unit.
\n?\tProvide inputs into the budgeting process in terms of IT demands.
\n?\tManage all small enhancements to existing IT systems.
\n?\tProvide regular health status reports to business and other stakeholders on the status of the business unit?s IT systems.
\n?\tProvide IT system inputs to projects and initiatives as required.
\n?\tKeep abreast of industry trends and Absa Group processes and governance regarding systems and advise business accordingly.<\/p>\n

COMPETENCIES<\/p>\n

?\tAnalysing
\n?\tLeading and Supervising
\n?\tPersuading and Influencing
\n?\tPresenting and Communicating Information
\n?\tApplying Expertise and Technology
\n?\tDelivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations<\/p>\n

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n

?\tMinimum Matric or NQF Equivalent is essential
\n?\tAt least a 3 year Degree (Information Sciences) or Diploma in IT or relevant NQF Level 6 qualification
\n?\tExtensive Knowledge of the IT Lifecycle Principals and methodology
\n?\tExtensive knowledge of the Business Requirements documentation process.
\n?\tExtensive knowledge of the Business Systems Specifications Documents process
\n?\t5 years experience in managing IT systems from a business point of view
\n?\tNo Criminal Record<\/p>\n

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS<\/p>\n

?\t10 years experience in managing IT systems
\n?\t5 years Testing experience
\n?\t3 years Business Analyst experience
\n?\tGood understanding of Project Management disciplines
\n?\tPreference will be given to South African Citizens and Permanent residents of South Africa in possession of proof of permanent resident status<\/p>\n

GENERAL<\/p>\n

?\tThe appointment will be made in line with the Divisional Employment equity strategy<\/p>\n

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies:<\/p>\n

Ability<\/p>\n

assist in the development of project and system proposals
\nanalyse user requests and administrative activities to determine scope of operational and informational needs
\ndevelop project and system proposals
\nprepare system level specifications and assist in development of project timetables
\n?\tManage and lead a team of Systems Custodians and Test Managers as required to enhance and maintain the IT systems
\n?\tDefine and maintain a comprehensive view of the IT systems landscape for the business unit
\n?\tEstablish and maintain a relationship with all IT system vendors, including Absa Group IT
\n?\tLiaise with the business unit?s leadership to analyse the upcoming projects related to IT requirements and manage the implementation of all new requ
\n?\tProvide inputs into the budgeting process in terms of IT demands
\n?\tEnsure that Service Level Agreements are in place and maintained for all IT systems required by the business unit
\nExperience<\/p>\n

analysing user requests and administrative activities to determine scope of operational and informational needs
\nconducting system level testing and assist end-users with acceptance level testing
\nmanaging system level testing and assist end-users with acceptance level testing
\nreviewing and updating user guides and training materials
\nKnowledge<\/p>\n

Banking systems
\nBusiness Analysis
\nAt Absa, we are committed to creating a workplace which provides an opportunity for all employees and potential employees to fully optimise their potential by working for an Employer of Choice. Absa is continually searching for talented individuals to join our team and would like to invite you to apply for vacancies listed on our site that match your skills, qualifications and ambitions.<\/p>\n

Apply online before 31\/05\/2010.
\nPlease note that Recruiters may delete or expire jobs at any time.<\/p>\n

Apply directly to ABSA South Africa<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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