• Ad Placed : 12 Jun 2020 18:00:18 Affiliate ad
• Remuneration : PER MONTH
• Employment Type : Full Time
• Employment Level : Senior Management
• Industry :
• Professions
  Other Professions
• Region : Kwazulu-Natal
• Company : Sharon Nurock Recruitment cc

Our client is currently looking for an experienced Student Information System (SIS) Administrator, who will report directly to the Head of Information Technology.

Summary of the Role:

The Student Information System (SIS) Administrator using a strong working knowledge of SIS applications, processes and procedures, will work closely with business owners to ensure that the SIS application is functioning as intended.  You will be responsible for user permissions, platform administration, data and integration of data to/from other applications.  You will manage modifications to the system.  End user requirements for modifications are collected, documented and the required system configuration will be implemented in a timely manner.

The SIS Administrator interfaces with all constituencies of organisation.  You will exhibit the highest professional standards, good customer service, and exhibit sound ethical principles and service customers accordingly.

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Computer/Information Technology related field or;
• 3 to 5 years’ equivalent experience in a similar role.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience in managing SIS applications in a Higher Education setting.
• Experience in Power BI, Crystal Reports, SQL reporting and other data mining and reporting tools also preferred.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Project and Visio.
• Strong problem solving abilities essential, must demonstrate ability to make decisions and evaluate different and varying data points. Independent decisions using good judgment is critical.
• Must have demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in planning, organising, and performing business analysis and administration tasks. Must be able to independently set priorities of tasks among multiple assigned projects.
• Ability to communicate professionally, with clarity and brevity, in writing and orally.
• Must be able to work under frequent pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to balance urgency of assignments and timeliness of completion.
• Ability to perform basic statistical analysis.
• Ability to think through issues, make good independent decisions as to the urgency, and need to escalate problems quickly.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the system “end users” of the institution’s business units/departments (Admissions, Marketing, Academics, Finance, Assessments, Teaching & Learning, LMS, IT, etc.) to establish a thorough understanding of business policies, processes, and strategic objectives as they relate to the SIS application.  
• Identify opportunities to use SIS technology to meet strategic objectives and daily operational needs of business units.
• Manage and maintain SIS configuration and settings including access permissions.  
• Understand and manage system integrations and data flow into/out of the SIS. 
• Provide daily support to ensure operations are working as expected and designed.
• Manage vendor interactions of a technical nature related to existing and future SIS integrations including financial system, learning management system, quality management system among others.
• Perform analysis of business systems needs and impacts of business changes. Keep management informed of system and business change impacts. Demonstrate sound judgment in recommendations made regarding change controls.
• Assemble, document, and maintain requirements and change control documentation.
• Demonstrate sound project management methodologies in approach to project tasks and deadlines.
• Manage the preparation and participate in testing and end user systems acceptance testing. Ensure results of testing meet functional requirements as specified by end-user.
• Remains knowledgeable about capabilities of the SIS application. Accurately and professionally represents system capabilities and options to end users, management and other team members.
• Work closely with the SIS and other system vendors in regard to understanding system enhancements, integration discussions and support.
• Recommend appropriate system enhancements; evaluate system requirements, scope and priorities.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Able to conduct research into programming issues and products as required.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with full attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to effectively prioritise tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Operate a computer, scanner, camera and other computer related equipment.
• Able to write and edit clear, concise, accurate, and effective informational materials for distribution.
• Ability to analyse situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, disability, religious background, etc., of students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain co-operative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to read and discern various materials.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.

Job description

Job purpose:Academic delivery of the module, allowing students to further develop their knowledge and skills from the second year to deepen their ability to analyse, create and evaluate solutions in the field of digital design and to apply this knowledge and skills through highly conceptual thinking in the spheres of digital strategy, digital communication and storytelling and digital interactions and experiences to produce user-centered design solutions.Education:

• A completed BA Hons or Masters in Multimedia Design; BA Hons or Masters in Design in Digital Media, BA hons or Masters in Digital Design; BA Hons or Masters in Interaction Design. Experience in video, 3D animation and UI and UX design for mobile applications is essential. The candidate should have a relevant portfolio of work;    

Alternatively:

• BIS Hons or Masters in Multimedia or similar, with at least three years experience as a designer or in advertising. Experience in video, 3D animation, and UI and UX design for mobile applications is essential. The candidate should have a relevant portfolio of work

Work experience:

• At least four years of industry experience, with a collaborative, cross-platform, multi-disciplinary approach to conceptualising and crafting for various kinds of brand communication, marketing and advertising.
• An aptitude for Design Thinking and Creative Strategy in relation to problem-solving, preparing for action, critical engagement, and decision making is a must.
• Required to have a layered portfolio detailing her/his ability to engage with complex brand challenges following all of the above.
• Experience in 3D animation and design for mobile applications is essential. Computer literacy:  experience in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint required for academic administration and delivery.
• Good knowledge and proficiency of the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro and XD); 3DS Max and of web development such as html5, CSS, jquery and javascript is a prerequisite

Requirements

Key performance area:

• Deliver the module in such a manner as to achieve the stated subject outcomes within the assigned contact hours.
• The assessment of student work within the stipulated marking and moderation cycle and provide constructive feedback to students and reporting any students concerns to the Student Relations Co-ordinator.
• Class preparation and development of lesson plans in a constructivist learning approach.
• Proactively participates in Vega events, such as Open Days, Graduation and others.
• Arrange for the appropriate guest lecturer to support application to the world of work.
• Operate in line with The Independent Institute of Education’s (The IIE) policies.

Working conditions:

• Campus environment.

Equity statement:

• Preferably equity candidate.

DisclaimerPlease note that only successful candidates will be contacted within two weeks of applying. Should you not hear from us in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Posted on 11 Jun 16:23

Job description

Metropolitan is looking for vibrant, mature and well presented individuals with a zeal and passion for people to join our team as a Financial Advisor.

Requirements:

• Drivers License
• Matric Passed
• ID Copy
• CV
• Atleast 18 months to 2 years Sales Experience

Please take note that your application will be deemed as unsuccessful if you do not match this criteria.

This position requires you to have a good ITC record, No Criminal Record and a passed Matric.

These positions need to be filled asap so please apply quick as during this period of lockdown, vacancies are limited.

Please email your CV’s to:

byron.augustine@metropolitan.co.za

Requirements

• This position requires you to have a good ITC record, No Criminal Record and a passed Matric.

Posted on 10 Jun 14:08

Job description

Do you enjoy collaborating with others? A large media house, with their headquarters based in Umhlanga, is seeking an experienced Native Android Developer to come in and develop mobile apps for a diverse range of clients. If you want to work in a team with transparency and trust, this is the place to be! Appy now!

Reference number for this position is SJ48441. This is a permanent position based in KwaZulu-Natal offering a cost to company salary of R550,000 per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Email Showmona Juggernath on

az.oc.egrem-e@janomwohS

or alternatively call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities that you may be seeking.

E-Merge IT Recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency with a wide range of positions available. We offer our technical skilled candidates’ options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the top companies in the right roles. Check out the E-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.

Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals: https://www.e-merge.co.za/careers/referralprogramme/

Requirements

• Five years’ experience as a mobile developer.
• Three years+ experience working as a native Android app developer.
• One year+ experience using Kotlin.
• Well versed in unit and automated testing techniques for Android apps.
• Strong competency in Git.
• Published and/or maintained live app(s) in the App Store.
• Experience in UI design.
• Agile/Scrum methodologies or have worked in an Agile/Scrum team.
• Familiar with an in-flight teaching and mentoring atmosphere

Responsibilities:

• Be directly involved in creating native apps for our clients and partners in the fields of media, communications, and education.
• Actively contribute to ideation, strategy, implementation, and iteration of features and functionality for Fabrik.
• Be responsible for upholding code quality and testing practices for our fleet of Android apps.
• Take ownership of re-architecting the existing Android codebase into a modular architecture.
• Manage the transition from Java to Kotlin.
• Uphold our values of service, quality, maintainability, design, and iteration in a teaching and learning environment.
• Be accountable for creating and maintaining world-class applications.

Posted on 09 Jun 13:42