System Developer - Department of Library Services

DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY SERVICES
SYSTEM DEVELOPER
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 8

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Supporting, maintaining and developing the Institutional Repository (UPSpace) platform;
• Participating in the broader DSpace and IR community;
• The development of open source software, services and infrastructure for the Department of Library Services;
• Supporting other IT programming/development/integration needs for the Department of Library Services.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant three-year Information Technology (IT) degree or equivalent with two years’ relevant experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Proven knowledge of and experience in Open Source Platforms preferably DSpace or similar;
• Relational databases preferably PostgreSQL, MySQL or similar;
• Technical competencies (CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, XSLT, Bootstrap, Angular JS, HTML);
• Webserver stacks (Apache, Tomcat or IIS);
• Organisational skills;
• Logical and analytical thinker;
• Problem solving skills;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

PLEASE NOTE:

All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

The total remuneration package for this position ranges from approximately R 428 870 to R 553 277 as determined by UP policy guidelines. (These amounts include the University’s contributions to standard UP benefits, namely provident fund, group life and funeral cover, but exclude contributions to medical aid, as the latter varies per employee.) UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

CLOSING DATE:

17 November 2017

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES:

Mr L Daniëls, Tel: (012) 420 6996 for enquiries relating to the post content, OR Mr G Malobola, Tel: (012) 420 3122 for Human Resources-related enquiries.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 January 2018, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.