Deputy Director: Software Developer

Requirements: 

A Grade 12 certificate and an NQF Level 7 qualification in Computer Science / Software Development / Information Communication Technology. A Software Development certification (e.g. JAVA, Microsoft, Open Source); Agile (e.g. Product Owner, Scrum Master) and Data Privacy or Cyber Security qualification, and Industry certification will be an advantage. At least three (3) years’ middle management experience working with Software Development. Knowledge of database management systems, software development methodologies, and tools. Understanding of version control. Knowledge of Public Service Regulation and Public Service Act, Information Security and Cyber-Security related, Data Privacy, Compliance and Protection, Software Testing Stack, ICT standards, policies and procedures. Knowledge of National Health Act/Bill as well as National Health Insurance Plan. Good communication (verbal and written), analytical, technical and leadership, strategic thinking and planning, conflict and people management, effective organizational and time management, training management, resilience and assertiveness and ethical behavior skills. Ability to work independently and in a team. A valid driver’s license. 

Duties: 

Collaborates with Business Analysts to implement on business requirements via the development of digital solutions. Develop & implements applications and programs for the backend processing systems for the NHIF including peer reviews and code reviews. Maintain source code and code branching of the software and facilitate best practices. Work within modern software development lifecycle methodologies (such as Agile or Business Change Lifecycle) to create consistent and regular development deliverables. Work within the framework for security, privacy, performance and scalability requirements and test software systems, identify bugs, debug, resolve the issues and create documents for the application changes