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Specialist Application Support

Specialist Application Support

Vodafone Global EnterpriseCape Town, ZA
9 days ago
Job description

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 / conduct
  • incident 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 alignment
  • To plan and optimize change controls because of system / application upgrades and configuration changes, adhering to Change Control procedures.
  • The role would require rotational standby
  • The ideal candidate for this role will have :

  • Matric is essential
  • A 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 essential
  • Job knowledge :

  • Experience supporting Enterprise IT Systems. CRM & Provisioning
  • ITIL Service Management Framework
  • Service Operations
  • Service Transition
  • Data Analytics and Modelling
  • Familiarity 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 OpenShift
  • Agile mindset and the ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the capability to address intricate technical challenges.
  • AI / GenAI knowledge
  • Skills :

  • Problem solving skills are essential
  • Decision making skills are essential
  • Analytical skills are essential
  • AI / Gen AI Fundamentals
  • Interpersonal skills are essential
  • Presentation skills are essential
  • Understanding of ITIL
  • We make an impact by offering :
  • Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
  • Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
  • Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies
  • Closing date for Applications : 03 October 2025.

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