Chief Functional Specialist

at  Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte

• Providing support to end users regarding all Oracle applications;
• Routinely assisting clients with 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’s 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 the 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 a minimum of ten years’ experience in a relevant field;
• Good understanding of Microsoft Teams and SharePoint structures, Microsoft Excel, and service desk 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 proactively work both in a team as well as independently;
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship skills;
• Good analytical skills;
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with the ability to drive improvement initiatives.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

• Good understanding of Jira applications;
• Proven experience in Oracle Human Resources systems.

• Providing support to end users regarding all Oracle applications;
• Routinely assisting clients with 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’s 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 the application;
• Applying system change management with regards to all development and support