The MultiChoice Group (DSTV) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their various open vacancies. The Closing Date for applications are from the 7th to the 30th September 2022 respectively.
- THE MULTICHOICE GROUP (DSTV)
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED CANDIDATES TO APPLY THE FOLLOWING VACANT POSITIONS:
POST 1: FINANCE ANALYST: SUPERSPORT
JOB: FA1
LOCATION: MULTICHOICE CITY
CLOSING DATE: 07 SEPTEMBER 2022
REQUIREMENTS:
- CA (SA)
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS
- Newly qualified 0 -2 years post articles, (big 4 audit experience advantageous)
- Strong finance and administration skills
- Sound knowledge of IFRS and Taxation rules
- Industry understanding and experience would be advantageous
- Interest in Sports Content
- Strong computer literacy: (Microsoft Office applications and Advanced excel skills)
- SAP system experience advantageous
POST 2: FINANCE ANALYST: SUPERSPORT
JOB: FA2
LOCATION: MULTICHOICE CITY
CLOSING DATE: 07 SEPTEMBER 2022
REQUIREMENTS:
- CA (SA)
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS
- Newly qualified 0 -2 years post articles, (big 4 audit experience advantageous)
- Strong finance and administration skills
- Sound knowledge of IFRS and Taxation rules
- Strong computer literacy: (Microsoft Office applications and Advanced excel skills)
- SAP system experience advantageous
POST 3: REPORTING ANALYST
JOB: RAA1
LOCATION: MULTICHOICE CITY
CLOSING DATE: 07 SEPTEMBER 2022
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a CA (SA)
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS
- Minimum 2 years post article relevant experience in a similar role
- Sound knowledge of IFRS and Taxation rules
- SAP system experience
- Advanced MS Office skills
- Experience in broadcasting industry would be advantageous
POST 4: SAP S&D SENIOR SPECIALIST
JOB: SZ01
LOCATION: EXPLORA SQUARE
CLOSING DATE: 08 SEPTEMBER 2022
REQUIREMENTS:
- Relevant Tertiary education
- Relevant SAP certification
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS
- At least 8 years’ experience as a Senior S&D Specialist in the following areas:
- SAP Sales and Distribution (SD)
- Materials Management (MM)
- Customer Service (CS)
POST 5: PROJECT MANAGER (EBS)
JOB: CB01
LOCATION: EXPLORA SQUARE
CLOSING DATE: 09 SEPTEMBER 2022
REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree or Equivalent NQF Level 7 Qualification in Business Management/Project Management.
- MS Project and project management certification (PMI, PRINCE2, IPMA or similar)
- Post graduate degree is preferred
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS
- A minimum of 8-10 years’ project management experience
- Knowledge of transformation and performance improvement methodologies
POST 6: APPLICATION SUPPORT ANALYST: BILLING AND PROVISIONING
JOB: VL01
LOCATION: EXPLORA SQUARE
CLOSING DATE: 09 SEPTEMBER 2022
REQUIREMENTS:
- Related IT Diploma Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree Advantageous
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS
- At least 3-5 years in an application support environment
- Experience working in a high availability environment with multiple operational instances
- Hands-on experience with some of the following disciplines
- Oracle, SQL Server
- Web Methods
- Web Services
- Automation/Scheduling tools/frameworks
- SOA
- SQL
- SharePoint
- F5
- SQL Server Integration Services
- SQL Server Reporting Services
- ESB
- Microsoft Frameworks (CSF, CCF, etc.)
- Working knowledge of API-based services (e.g. REST, SOAP)
POST 7: TECHNICAL SYSTEM ANALYST
JOB: NM01
LOCATION: EXPLORA SQUARE
CLOSING DATE: 12 SEPTEMBER 2022
REQUIREMENTS:
- Related IT Qualification
- 3-5 years in application support environment
- Basic knowledge of the Agile and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes, cloud computing, ITIL, COBIT.
- Understanding of basic integration concepts
POST 8: DATA ENGINEER
JOB: PB3
LOCATION: MULTICHOICE TECHNOLOGY
CLOSING DATE: 23 SEPTEMBER 2022
REQUIREMENTS:
- BSc (Computer Science and/or Data Science) or similar qualification
- Relevant Post Grad would be advantageous
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in software or data engineering environment
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in developing and working with relational databases (MSSQL)
- Minimum of 1 year experience in developing and working with non-relational databases (e.g. MySQL)
- Experience in developing data pipelines in a cloud environment (e.g. Azure ADF), Databricks, etc.
- Experience in a scripting language such as Python or R
POST 9: SENIOR SOLUTIONS ENGINEER X 2
JOB: SV22
LOCATION: EXPLORA SQUARE
CLOSING DATE: 26 SEPTEMBER 2022
REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree/Diploma in Technology/Information Management
- Post Graduate Degree in Technology/Information Management
- 6 + years’ relevant experience in software engineering
- Solid experience with engineering patterns and frameworks
EXPERIENCE
- Exposure to full life cycle systems development
- Experience in agile development practices
- Experience of working in a high-pressure environment and working to tight deadlines
- Technical expertise and a good understanding of the underlying business processes and systems
- Experience in advocate development practices like test-driven development, continuous integration and continuous deployment
- Experience in working on a number of successful projects in the web and mobile environment
- Understanding of TOGAF, COBIT, ITIL, UML
- Preferred developments technologies: C#, ASP.NET, HTML, JavaScript, WPF, WCF, AzureDevOps, GIT, Jenkins, REST, JSON, XML, SOAP
- Knowledge of development technologies: ADFS, SAG webMethods, SAG API Gateway, Docker, Java, Android, iOS
- Preferred databases technologies: Oracle, SQL Server, NoSQL variants
- Preferred Platform technologies: AWS, Azure, VMWare, Windows & Linux Servers
POST 10: SENIOR ENGINEER DECODER WORKFLOW SI LEAD
JOB: MS1
LOCATION: MULTICHOICE TECHNOLOGY
CLOSING DATE: 26 SEPTEMBER 2022
REQUIREMENTS:
- BSc (Electronic and/or Computer Engineering) or similar qualification
- A Degree in Business Management or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification would be preferred.
- Post Graduate Degree advantageous
EXPERIENCE
- 10-12 years of experience in software design/development and system integration.
- Excellent practical knowledge and experience with the embedded software development, integration, debugging, test, configuration, support and maintenance processes with multiple parties
- Strong knowledge of programming (C and Java) & scripting (Python, Javascript) languages
- Strong knowledge of embedded hardware systems, real-time & Linux operating systems
- Strong knowledge networking technologies
- Experience in MPEG and DVB standards, interactive TV and STB architecture would be preferable
- Knowledge of Broadcast Value chain components and their interactions with the STB software stack
- SQLite an advantage
- Experience with HE components like Clarity, IBS – Billing systems, Modulator, Scrambler, Key server etc.
- Experience using HELMET – Vod monitoring tools.
- Knowledge of EPG Builder, understanding of Guide data SDF Formats
- Understanding of Dolby Digital testing
- Understanding of Satellite Tx/Rx
- In depth knowledge of DVB systems, Transcoders and Scheduling
- In depth knowledge and understanding of the Vod delivery systems
POST 11: ARCHITECTURE LEAD DESIGN & ANALYSIS
JOB: PR01
LOCATION: EXPLORA SQUARE
CLOSING DATE: 27 SEPTEMBER 2022
REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
- Minimum of 8 – 10 years’ experience in the IT industry focusing on Architecture with 3 years in modelling and management of architecture repositories and related data
- Preferred Postgraduate qualification will be advantageous and Enterprise Architecture Certification (TOGAF 9, Zachman, ArchiMate)
EXPERIENCE
- Proven experience in enterprise and solution design and modelling
- Proven experience the management of IT related portfolios and related data sets
- Strong analytical and root cause analysis experience
- Strong understanding of technology layering and data objects relevant to describing architectures
- Strong understanding of information processing principles and practices
- Solid grounding in core enterprise applications
- Strong knowledge of software evaluation principles and practices
- Proven project planning and management experience
- Good knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
POST 12: LEAD INTEGRATION ARCHITECT
JOB: PR02
LOCATION: EXPLORA SQUARE
CLOSING DATE: 28 SEPTEMBER 2022
REQUIREMENTS:
- BSc Computer Science or BComm Information Systems / Informatics or a similarly relevant Information Technology degree from a recognized university
- Relevant integration system certifications e.g. Oracle, SAG, MuleSoft, IBM & other
- Architecture practice and modelling-related certifications e.g. SOA, TOGAF, Bredemeyer, Zachmann, UML, eTOM, & other
- Architecture tooling certifications & experience e.g. Sparx, Casewise, ARIS, iServer & other
- Supporting technology or business domain certifications
EXPERIENCE
- Proven experience in enterprise and solution design and modelling
- Proven experience the management of IT related portfolios and related data sets
- Strong analytical and root cause analysis experience
- Strong understanding of technology layering and data objects relevant to describing architectures
- Strong understanding of information processing principles and practices
- Solid grounding in core enterprise applications
- Strong knowledge of software evaluation principles and practices
- Proven project planning and management experience
- Good knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws
POST 13: SENIOR ARCHITECT DECODER SI
JOB: DP2
LOCATION: MULTICHOICE TECHNOLOGY
CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2022
REQUIREMENTS:
- BSc (Electronic and/or Computer Engineering) or similar qualification.
- Postgraduate or PhD in the fields of Software or Hardware Engineering (optional).
- Relevant industry wide patents preferred.
- TOGAF certification preferable.
EXPERIENCE
- Typically, 8+ years of appropriate experience in embedded software design/development, preferably STB.
- Excellent hands-on experience with Architecting and Designing for Embedded Devices.
- Strong knowledge of embedded software development, integration, debugging/troubleshooting, testing, configuration, support and maintenance processes with multiple vendor components.
- Strong knowledge of Satellite operator E2E network components and security requirements.
- Strong knowledge of embedded C/C++ and core Java programming languages
- Strong knowledge of Web technologies (e.g. WS, RESTful, etc.) and scripting languages (e.g. HTML, Javascript, CSS etc.)
- Strong knowledge of embedded hardware systems, real-time & Linux operating systems.
- Strong knowledge of Loader, Flash, Memory Mapping and other HW interfaces to SoCs, DDR, HDMI, Ethernet, USB, SATA, MoCa, AV amplifiers, IR remote systems, HD TV technologies.
- Strong knowledge of Database Design and Management tools (SQLite, etc.).
- Strong knowledge networking technologies
- Experience with SDLC Tools, e.g. IBM Jazz, Jira, HP Quality Centre
- Experience with Architectural design tools like Enterprise Architect, IBM Rational or similar.
- Strong experience in Systems Design Methodologies (UML and other Modelling Techniques).
- Experience in Mentoring and Leading Technical Design Teams and good with Whitepapers and Technical presentations.
- Exposure to various SDLC methodologies like Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, DevOps etc.
- Vendor Management: Software Integration with multiple component vendors.
- Knowledge of Hardware Design and Components for STB.
POST 14: SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER: ORACLE DBA
JOB: OB01
LOCATION: EXPLORA SQUARE
CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2022
REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or relevant certification on Oracle Database Administration
- Oracle 12c and or 19c Certified
EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of 8years’ experience in the IT industry focusing on Oracle database support
- 8years or more experience in Oracle database administration on different software versions including Oracle 19c
- 8 years or more experience on High Availability (RAC, Log Shipping/Replication) and Dataguard
- 8 years or more experience in Linux and Solaris platforms
- Experience in the capacity of a Senior Database Administrator
- Solid experience on core Oracle database administration
- Solid knowledge of Snapshot standby database
- Exceptional knowledge of Oracle databases 12g – 19c
- Extensive knowledge on Real Application clusters, configuration and management
- Good working experience on Linux and Solaris operating systems
- Good knowledge of database/schema refreshes
- Good scripting skills
- Good experience on Automatic Storage management (ASM)
- Experience managing Dataguard replication between Prod and Disaster Recovery
- Working knowledge of disaster recovery processes, recoveries, and restores is required
- Experience using RMAN
- Experience in Oracle upgrades and migrations
- Experience on change and incident management processes
POST 15: SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER: SQL DBA
JOB: OB02
LOCATION: EXPLORA SQUARE
CLOSING DATE: 30 SEPTEMBER 2022
REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or relevant certification on SQL Database Administration
- In addition to the above, a Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MSITP) or Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) in the field of Microsoft SQL Server is preferred
EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of 8 years’ experience in the IT industry focusing on SQL database support on-premise, AWS and Azure
- Exceptional knowledge of MSSQL 2003-2019
- Extensive experience on Availability groups and Always-on
- Experience in designing SQL Databases
- Experience in SQL Migrations
- Extensive experience on Azure Optimizations and SKU sizing for Databases
- Working knowledge of disaster recovery processes, recoveries, and restores is required
- Good knowledge of AWS RDS instances
- Knowledge on Azure SQL Managed Instances
- DevOps for Automation with knowledge and Azure Devops
- SSIS/SSAS/SSRS experience
- Experience on change and incident management processes
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