Systems Analyst (3 Posts)
Ict & Computer Jobs
- ZOU - Zimbabwe Open University
- Expires 10 Apr 2022
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
The Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) is the largest and comprehensive Open & Distance Electronic-Learning (ODeL) university in Zimbabwe that offers lifelong learning in an affordable and flexible manner. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced professionals to fill the vacant post(s) that have arisen within the University.
Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• The analyst is responsible for capturing, analyzing and documenting system user requirements before development;
• Responsible for clarifying user requirements to system developers;
• Acts as an intermediate between developers and system end users;
• The incumbent reports to the Software engineer;
• Analyzing procedures and reviewing processes to improve existing computer system modules;
• Writing detailed description of user needs, programme functions, flowcharts and dataflow diagrams to Developing team or modify computer program;
• Carrying out initial systems tests to check for compliance with users’ requirements; • Responsible for making recommendations for further system improvements.
• Responsible for preparing instructional manuals for systems users before system implementation;
• Providing technical recommendations pertaining to existing application system problems;
• Supporting existing enterprise software applications and databases as well as Microsoft office applications;
• Providing systems support including data backups, data restores, disaster recovery and storage management;
• Providing on-going systems training for users in the various University departments;
• Helping to define user acceptance criteria upon completion of the program;
• Undertaking any other duties as assigned by the software Engineer and the Manager ICT.
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Related
• At least two (2) years relevant post qualification experience
How to Apply
CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT MEET THE STIPULATED REQUIREMENTS NEED NOT APPLY.
Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications consisting of the following documents: application letter, certified educational and professional certificates as well as transcripts and curriculum vitae with contact details (telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three (3) referees as follows:
in PDF format as a single document to: recruitment@zou.ac.zw
as hard copies which consist of six (6) sets of each of the above listed documents. All envelopes should clearly indicate the post being applied for.
Applications should be received not later than 10 April 2022.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Director, Human Resources
Zimbabwe Open University
P O Box MP 1119
Mount Pleasant
Harare
or Hand delivered to
3rd Floor
Corner House
Cnr Samora Machel and Leopold
Takawira Street
Harare
