{"id":727,"date":"2010-07-06T04:57:56","date_gmt":"2010-07-06T03:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=727"},"modified":"2013-10-13T10:24:39","modified_gmt":"2013-10-13T08:24:39","slug":"multichoice-south-africa-dstv-i-architect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/multichoice-south-africa-dstv-i-architect.html","title":{"rendered":"Multichoice South Africa: DSTV-I Architect"},"content":{"rendered":"

MultiChoice<\/strong> is a South African company which operates the DStv satellite television service, the main satellite TV service in Sub-Saharan Africa. Multichoice South Africa recruits DSTV-I Architect<\/strong><\/p>\n

VACANCY: DSTV-I ARCHITECT
\n(BTD Division)<\/p>\n

LEVEL F<\/p>\n

THIS POSITION IS TARGETING AFRICAN, COLOURED AND INDIAN CANDIDATES ONLY<\/p>\n

(Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply)<\/p>\n

This position is open to the Employee Referral Scheme \u2013 up to R5000.00<\/p>\n

CONTEXT:
\n(External and internal factors which influence the work environment, taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account)<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Leading edge technology
\n\u2022\u00a0Dynamic ever changing environment
\n\u2022\u00a0Complex products and standards
\n\u2022\u00a0Competitive environment
\n\u2022\u00a0Catering to consumer expectations
\n\u2022\u00a0Innovation
\n\u2022\u00a0Research and recommendations
\n\u2022\u00a0Integration between various external parties
\n\u2022\u00a0Interface to technology partners
\n\u2022\u00a0International trends
\n\u2022\u00a0Deadline driven
\nCUSTOMERS:
\n(External and internal individuals or groups to whom products, services, programmes and information must be provided)<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0External customers
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 STB Manufactures
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 MTN
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 TNS
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 External Network providers
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 Strategic stake holders
\n\u2022\u00a0BTD internal
\n–\u00a0Product managers
\n–\u00a0Project Manager
\n–\u00a0BTD Technology Operations
\n–\u00a0Oracle
\n–\u00a0Business analyst
\n–\u00a0Business Leads<\/p>\n

OUTPUTS:
\n(Products, services, programs and information which the individual must provide to external individuals or groups, or one another to accomplish the organisation\u2019s mission and strategy)<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0System\/Product Architecture design and documentation
\n\u2022\u00a0Long-term strategic responsibility for the company’s STB and related systems
\n\u2022\u00a0Technical coordination and negotiation with all internal and external stake holders on new product development, feature request roadmap, bug rating and impact assessment on complete MCA infrastructure were applicable
\n\u2022\u00a0Ability to explain the big picture and complex technical issues in a way that non-technical people may understand
\n\u2022\u00a0Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of hardware, software, application, and systems engineering across MCA infrastructure
\n\u2022\u00a0Research
\n\u2022\u00a0Network Support\/Administration
\n\u2022\u00a0Knowledge of VSAT, Data Miner and Adroit an advantage
\n\u2022\u00a0Knowledge required of TCP\/IP based networks (IP Routing and multicasting)
\nCOMPETENCIES:
\n(Personal capabilities, which are critical to the production of quality outputs)<\/p>\n

Functional<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Minimum of 10+ years experience in embedded software design\/development environment
\n\u2022\u00a0Experience in MPEG and DVB standards, interactive TV and STB
\n\u2022\u00a0Application\/System architecture design and documentation
\n\u2022\u00a0Embedded Software Integration from multiple parties and unit testing.
\n\u2022\u00a0Knowledge of the business for which the enterprise architecture is being developed
\n\u2022\u00a0Embedded software debugging\/troubleshooting
\n\u2022\u00a0Strong knowledge of the software development process
\n\u2022\u00a0Comprehensive knowledge of hardware, software, application, and systems engineering across MCA infrastructure
\n\u2022\u00a0Dealing with a large number of stake holders to come up with a coherent roadmap, strategy etc.
\n\u2022\u00a0Coordinating development with 3rd parties<\/p>\n

Behavioural<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Good problem analysis and solving skills
\n\u2022\u00a0Excellent communication both written and verbal
\n\u2022\u00a0Attention to detail
\n\u2022\u00a0Able to integrate disparate concepts into cohesive whole
\n\u2022\u00a0Systems Thinking – the ability to see how parts interact with the whole (big picture thinking)
\n\u2022\u00a0Emotional intelligence – self awareness, confidence, ability to manage conflict, empathy
\n\u2022\u00a0Creative and forward thinking
\n\u2022\u00a0Analytical and design skills
\n\u2022\u00a0System architecture and design
\n\u2022\u00a0Able to reason at various levels of abstraction
\n\u2022\u00a0Interpersonal and leadership skills – servant leadership, collaboration, facilitation, and negotiation skills
\n\u2022\u00a0Time management and prioritization
\n\u2022\u00a0Strong self-motivation
\n\u2022\u00a0Ability to work individually and in a team
\n\u2022\u00a0Deadline driven
\n\u2022\u00a0Willingness to develop self
\n\u2022\u00a0Professional maturity & integrity
\n\u2022\u00a0Positive attitude<\/p>\n

Qualifications
\n\u2022\u00a0Minimum B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent<\/p>\n

Are you interested in this dynamic and challenging position? Please e-mail your CV to Ntombiningi Ngubo at\u00a0nngubo@multichoice.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n

PLEASE NOTE:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0HR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR COPIES OF YOUR CVs. SHOULD YOU WISH TO SUBMIT A CV, PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU KEEP THE ORIGINAL.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0KINDLY STATE WHICH POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR CV.<\/p>\n

Apply online before 30 Jul 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

Click here to apply online: http:\/\/www.careers24.com\/Jobs\/0\/83740<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n


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