Job title : Specialist Application Support
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : October 03, 2025
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Role Purpose / Business Unit :
Applications Development & Support Specialist is to be responsible to ensure an optimised and efficient Enterprise Business services environment that operates within agreed service levels.The role will focus on ensuring quality delivery of new solutions within this environment with respect to system solutions, system integration, processes and controls as well as interacting with the business to ensure successful delivery of service requirements within agreed business service levels.To manage the development and support of enterprise business systems, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of IT services in an agile environment.The role focuses on enhancing system performance through innovation and continuous improvement.Ensure that technical solutions are compliant to all documented Vodacom policies, with specific focus on Cyber Security and business continuity, on a day-to-day basis, in accordance with the adopted Vodacom standards (e.g., AGILE, ISO, SOX, POPIA etc.).Your responsibilities will include :
To troubleshoot and resolve application and system issues, develop solutions, document correction process, ensure fixes are implemented and monitored.To compile incident reports, attend / conductincident reviews and follow through to ensure permanent fixes for production problems.To maintain Operational Integrity Controls (ICE) and oversee their adoption, ensuring that all relevant processes are implemented, maintained and adhered to, and that all key controls are documented and executed. Maintain, re-evaluate, optimise or automate existing business billing processes.To interface with different role players (Vendors, Change Management, IT, Customer Care departments etc.) to ensure that any operational changes or incidents are effectively and efficiently resolved and a solution implemented. Document and educate relevant teams to ensure process alignmentTo plan and optimize change controls because of system / application upgrades and configuration changes, adhering to Change Control procedures.The role would require rotational standbyThe ideal candidate for this role will have :
Matric is essentialA relevant 3-year Degree or Diploma in IT is essential.3-5 years’ experience in an IT Operations environment is essential.ITIL Service Management Foundation is essentialJob knowledge :
Experience supporting Enterprise IT Systems. CRM & ProvisioningITIL Service Management FrameworkService OperationsService TransitionData Analytics and ModellingFamiliarity with application performance monitoring and advanced troubleshooting, including expertise in monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, AppDynamics) and performance optimization techniques.In-depth understanding of application stacks, databases, and middleware technologies, including expertise in cloud platforms, specifically AWS and OpenShiftAgile mindset and the ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams.Excellent problem-solving skills and the capability to address intricate technical challenges.AI / GenAI knowledgeSkills :
Problem solving skills are essentialDecision making skills are essentialAnalytical skills are essentialAI / Gen AI FundamentalsInterpersonal skills are essentialPresentation skills are essentialUnderstanding of ITILWe make an impact by offering :Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packagesRetirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefitsCell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companiesClosing date for Applications : 03 October 2025.
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