SPECIALIST SOFTWARE ENGINEER (MAGIC: FIXED TERM CONTRACT) ICT OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT

Purpose of the Job:

To apply system solutions to business problems through the design and programming of automated systems. To configure, analyze, design, develop, and maintain in-house developed applications to support business processes and functions. The person appointed to this position will report to the Senior Manager: Applications and Maintenance Support.

Key Performance Areas:

• Leverage knowledge of application architecture, databases and development techniques to design technical solutions to satisfy business requirements;
• Program applications according to specifications and design. The various modules must integrate with business processes. Test the functionality with special data in the development environment. Demonstrate new functionality and assist users with testing in a test environment;
• Fix problems with applications and change functionality according to changing business requirements. Work according to the change management procedures of the ICT Department;
• Develop interfaces and link different components with each other and with workflow;
• Train users to utilise in-house applications and provide general support to all application related problems;
• Keep up to date with new developments in the ICT industry (e.g. programming techniques, best practices, etc.) by studying technical manuals and magazines and attending special training.

Other Key Competencies:

The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: Adherence to principles and values, apply expertise and information gathering and problem analysis, good judgement, following instructions and procedures, teamwork, positive attitude and willingness to learn; ability to evaluate, provide recommendations and implement third party solutions; ability to prioritise and perform multiple tasks in time-critical situations.

FSCA is committed towards increasing the representation of marginalised groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short listed candidates and that the FSCA reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.

A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or another related field or equivalent qualification with at least 7 years’ development experience using the Magic development platform OR at least 10 years’ development experience using the Magic development platform in the absence of a formal qualification.

ITIL Foundation certification would be advantages.

Exposure to integration services (e.g. SOAP, REST etc.) would be advantages.

Closing Date: 27 July 2026.