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Senior Application Consultant (Remote/Hybrid) Jobs in South Africa at Super Group
Title: Senior Application Consultant (Remote/Hybrid)
Company: Super Group
Location: South Africa
Are you ready to take the lead in shaping innovative IT solutions that drive business success? Our company is seeking a Senior Application Consultant to join our dynamic team of technology professionals.
Super Group is a leading supply chain management business listed on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange. Established in 1986, the company leverages its expertise across various industries, including vehicle dealerships and fleet management, through its integrated supply chain divisions. With an international presence, Super Group offers a wide array of innovative products and services to customers. The organization emphasizes delivering quality solutions tailored to diverse business needs.
In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end quality assurance of applications, encompassing all testing phases, as well as the elicitation, documentation, and translation of business requirements into functional specifications for development. This role will work closely with business stakeholders to understand their needs, manage the system development lifecycle, and provide ongoing support and training.
Main duties and responsibilities will include the following:
- Business Requirements Elicitation & Documentation: Elicit, analyse, document, and validate business requirements from stakeholders.
- Requirements Translation: Convert business requirements into clear, concise, and testable functional business requirement documents (BRDs) for the development team.
- Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicate with business stakeholders to discuss new developments, gather feedback, and ensure alignment on requirements.
- System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Management: Manage and implement all aspects of the System Development Lifecycle, ensuring adherence to standards and best practices.
- Test Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, plans, and test cases for all testing phases.
- Test Execution & Management: Oversee the execution of test cases, track defects, and ensure timely resolution.
- Deployment Management: Manage and coordinate application deployments, ensuring smooth transitions to production environments.
- Hypercare & Support: Provide post-deployment hypercare support to clients, addressing issues and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve testing solutions and processes, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Troubleshooting & Bug Resolution: Assist in troubleshooting application bugs and errors, identifying root causes, and proposing/implementing resolutions for both data and system defects.
- Support & Training: Assist in the delivery of support and training materials to end-users.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Our ideal candidate will have qualifications and experience in the following fields:
Location
- JHB based (will be required to attend on site meetings, training sessions, etc.)
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of experience in application testing and business analysis, with at least 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
- Supply Chain, FMCG Experience: +/- 5 years focussing on IT and applications for FMCG
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills with a proven ability to elicit and translate business requirements.
- Solid understanding of various testing methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
- Comprehensive understanding of the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
- Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG) is desirable.
- Proficiency with defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla).
- Strong proficiency in SQL and Oracle database technologies, including the ability to write complex queries for data validation and testing.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
Core Competencies:
- Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all activities.
- Problem Solving: Identifying, analysing, and resolving issues effectively.
- Time Management: Prioritizing tasks and managing time efficiently.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
- Customer Focus: Commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet client needs.
System Competencies:
- Strong Microsoft Applications (Office Suite) – Excel, Word, Visio, Outlook
- SQL Basics (MySQL/MS SQL Server)
- DBeaver Scripting Capability
- BI design capability
- Keen Understanding of Database Table Design and Architecture
- Understand scrum methodology of managing projects
- Understand and apply workflow cases
REMUNERATION:
This position will be offered a competitive salary with the added benefit of a Group pension fund, medical aid contribution, funeral policy and death/disability cover.
In line with our Employment Equity (EE) Plan, preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, however all suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
If you do not hear from us within one week after applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.