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Specialist: Application
Closing Date
2026/09/30
Reference Number
SAA260923-1
Job Title Specialist: Application
Division Information Technology
Business Unit IT Applications
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Kempton Park
Job Purpose
The Specialist: Application is responsible for studying overall business and information needs of the organization to effectively analyse, design, test and implement new/changed developments. The role will identify business needs and the costs benefits of implementing new/changed developments.
Furthermore, the role will provide support to the business according to the agreed SLA’s as well as analyse existing problems/issues and provide the necessary solutions to problems/issues.
Principal Accountabilities
Support management with the implementation of key IT strategic initiatives
Liaise with the respective business units, service providers and 3rd party suppliers for new functionality as well as support and maintenance of current applications
Provide general user support and maintenance of multiple existing operational applications / systems to ensure SLAs are met or exceeded
Consult with business stakeholders to make recommendations regarding IT enablement of business strategies
Negotiate various options available for successful implementation of new developments and enhancements with business stakeholders
Ensure quality assurance and testing procedures are adhered to
Thoroughly test all new developments and enhancements and ensure the required business sign off is received
Proactively analyse and revise existing systems as necessary to improve performance / stability to changing business requirements
Stay current on emerging tools, techniques and technologies
Perform bridging role between business and technical teams
Facilitate workshops / meetings to ensure the required functional requirements are clearly documented
Assist / review in the preparation of detailed business specifications
Provide communication and liaison between cross-functional teams and organizations
Researches, analyses, recommend and implement business processes
Manage risks and changes related to application / business environment including impact analysis and the development of contingency plans using set processes and standards
Analyse system / business gaps and do the necessary requirements specification or business processes to bridge these
Respond promptly and accurately to customer requests and co-ordinate follow-up activities
Coach and mentor all departments using the applications on system functionality and implementation of business processes
Assist the Training department with setting up the necessary training documentation and assist with training where required
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems and/or related field at NQF level 7
At least 3 years of IT experience in an airline industry
At least 3 – 5 years previous experience as a business analyst with a focus on applications
Knowledge and Skills
Airline Industry Knowledge
IT Passenger Service System Knowledge
IT Project Methodology
Business process design and mapping
SAA Commercial and Operations business policies and procedures
Conflict Management
Project Management
Interpersonal skills
Time Management skills
Planning and organisation skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Influencing and negotiating skills
Customer excellence
Information processing
Strong administrative skills
Strong multi-tasking ability
Critical thinking
Teamwork
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Attributes
Manages transformation and change initiatives
Drives innovation
Sells/translates the vision
Leverages team diversity
Role models behaviors and values
Customer centric
Results driven
Stakeholder relationships
Ethics and integrity
Collaboration
Relationship building
Independent worker
Proactive
Resilient
Motivated and detailed oriented
Additional Information
SAA is using an online recruitment tool. Applicants are required to complete an individual registration profile capturing essential personal and career selection criteria. Applicants must please note that they only need to complete the online registration once and thereafter they can update their online profiles as and when necessary.
PLEASE NOTE: The onus are on applicants to ensure all mandatory fields are completed. Incomplete online profiles will be disqualified from the application process. Online profiles are used for screening and shortlisting purposes. A CV is only for verification and record keeping purposes. Applicants need to ensure that their online profiles are completed with correct and current information. Incomplete sections can disqualify applicants from the screening and selection process.
This applies to all internal and external applicants.
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Specialist: Data Engineer
Closing Date
2026/09/30
Reference Number
SAA260922-2
Job Title Specialist: Data Engineer
Division Information Technology
Business Unit ITS Strategy and Architecture
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Town / City Kempton Park
Job Purpose
The Specialist Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, maintaining and supporting the organisation’s data engineering solutions and data infrastructure. The role ensures the availability, reliability, quality and security of data required for operational systems, reporting, analytics and business decision-making. It supports effective data integration, data governance, automation and continuous improvement of the organisation’s data capabilities.
Principal Accountabilities
Design, develop and maintain reliable, scalable and secure data pipelines and data integration solutions
Build and maintain data models, datasets and data stores supporting reporting, analytics and business intelligence
Implement data quality, validation, reconciliation and monitoring processes to improve the accuracy, completeness and consistency of organisational data
Support the design and implementation of cloud and/or on-premises data platforms, including data warehouses and data lakes
Monitor data pipelines and integration jobs, investigate failures and implement corrective and preventative actions
Apply data security, access control, privacy and data governance requirements in the design and operation of data solutions
Automate data engineering processes and improve platform performance, scalability, reliability and cost effectiveness
Participate in solution design, testing, deployment, change management and continuous improvement activities
Maintain technical documentation covering data sources, data flows, data models, interfaces, dependencies and operational procedures
Keep abreast of emerging data engineering technologies and recommend opportunities to improve the organisation’s data capabilities
Qualifications & Experience
Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems or a related field at NQF level 7
Relevant data engineering, cloud, database or programming certifications will be advantageous
3 – 5 years’ relevant experience in data engineering, data integration, database development or a closely related technology environment
Knowledge and Skills
Sound understanding of data engineering principles, data architecture and data lifecycle management
Data quality and governance
Data pipeline development and troubleshooting
Technical documentation and reporting
Data governance and data management principles
Data security, privacy and access controls
Data processing and automation techniques
Strong analytical skills
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Attributes
Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Results orientation
Accountability
Adaptability
Customer Service Orientation
Additional Information
SAA is using an online recruitment tool. Applicants are required to complete an individual registration profile capturing essential personal and career selection criteria. Applicants must please note that they only need to complete the online registration once and thereafter they can update their online profiles as and when necessary.
PLEASE NOTE: The onus are on applicants to ensure all mandatory fields are completed. Incomplete online profiles will be disqualified from the application process. Online profiles are used for screening and shortlisting purposes. A CV is only for verification and record keeping purposes. Applicants need to ensure that their online profiles are completed with correct and current information. Incomplete sections can disqualify applicants from the screening and selection process. This applies to all internal and external applicants.
Click here to apply
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