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Stellenbosch - South Africa

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Department Description/Departement Beskrywing

Human Resources Division

Chief Functional Specialist (Post Level 7)

(Full-Time)

(Stellenbosch Campus)

Ref: MHB/204/0825

The Stellenbosch University (SU) Human Resources Division provides support development and maintenance of the Human Resources and Payroll system.

The sub-division is involved in testing deploying trouble shooting and managing the Oracle Business Suite of applications in a Microsoft Windows Operating System environment for Stellenbosch University.

Duties/Pligte

  • Providing support to end users regarding all Oracle applications.
  • Routinely assisting clients in resolving problems in the use of Oracle-based applications.
  • Responsible for gathering understanding interpreting and consolidating user requirements.
  • Responsible for ensuring continuous business improvement.
  • Working with consultants developers and technical support personnel to implement and support programs and interfaces.
  • Working with users developers and DBAs to coordinate the implementation and integration of new Oracle e-Business applications.
  • Working with developers and DBAs to design and implement changes patches and enhancements to current Oracle applications according to Oracle and Stellenbosch University standards and conventions.
  • Reviewing and debugging existing configurations and reporting findings as necessary.
  • Managing and where applicable conducting client and consultant training related to Oracle applications.
  • Responsible for ensuring that the documentation of all application configurations and customisations is kept current.
  • Creating reports on the Oracle reporting platform based on client specifications.
  • Implementing new modules / functions through proper project management and change management methodologies.
  • Testing new Oracle modules / functionality.
  • Writing / updating training manuals for key functions in application.
  • Applying system change management with regards to all development and support.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

  • NQF level 7 qualification in a relevant study field with six years relevant experience OR at least ten years experience in a relevant field.
  • Good understanding of Microsoft Teams and SharePoint structures Microsoft Excel and service desk applications.
  • Experienced in Jira applications.
  • The ability to write reports using SQL and to understand the latest reporting concepts.
  • Knowledge of principles of Project Management and Agile project methodologies.
  • The ability to express business and technical concepts both verbally and in writing.
  • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Exposure to business process modelling analytical tools and methodologies.
  • The ability to work proactively both in a team as well as independently.
  • Outstanding interpersonal relations.
  • Good analytical skills.
  • Strong sense of ownership and accountability with the ability to drive improvement initiatives.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

  • Proven experience in Oracle Human Resources systems.

How To Apply/Hoe Om Aansoek Te Doen

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#PSS

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE) and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the institutional EE Plan of the University.

Stellenbosch University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and email addresses of at least three referees) and a portfolio of your work must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

APPLY ONLINE AT USING THE APPLY NOW LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER OF THE SPECIFIC VACANCY PAGE.

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four to six weeks of the closing date kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Enquiries/Navrae

Enquiries regarding this post: Wessel Nolte on or at


Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on or at


Required Experience:

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Employment Type

Full-Time

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