Job Description:The incumbent will manage the software engineering section and solutions for De Beers Technology Business units to ensure continuous improvement in operational efficiency through optimizing current or implementing new technologies according to client's and organization's needs.Key tasks:Financial EffectivenessCompile the budget by providing information based on operational, security, project and organizational requirementsSoftware Research and Technology Acquisition EffectivenessEstablish and maintain a competency knowledge base and keeps abreast with new technological developments identifying opportunities to ensure continuous improvement.Disseminates information on the changes in technology according to organizational requirements with knowledge managementEffective business requirement definitionsDocument the requirements to establish an agreed basis for evaluating alternative business and systems solutions.Establish the business requirements through interaction with the users and with reference to the business models.Business Process EnhancementsIdentify the high-level business problems and opportunities to determine inefficiencies, gaps and overlaps in business processes by:Reference to the generic business process models and discipline specific, key performance areas and benchmarking.Feedback from the various stakeholders.Comparison to existing and potential models for business excellence.Reference to Business Process Design / Re-engineering concepts and principles.Engineering Design and Analysis EffectivenessValidate economic effectiveness of systems or solutions and new technologyManagement and execution of software design through to documentation and data-pack managementSystems Build and Project Management ImplementationResponsible for the design and implementation of:Technical exploration and production software systems / databasesCoding systems with company standard development toolsDeployment systemsUser trainingControl system development and implementationIM Technical systems (Including Geological Logging, Image databases, On-board sampling databases, Consignment and Tracking systems)Positioning and Visualization SystemsProject System integrationManage software and control system requirements and deliverablesTotal project management and execution of technical software systems acquisitions and projects including Schedule, Cost and Technical Specification deliverySystems MaintenanceResponsible to maintain exploration and production systems/databases according to agreed Service Level Agreements.GovernanceManage Change Control procedures according to agreed standards and practicesMine safety, security and environmental effectivenessEnsure adherence to the company's environmental management programme and that objectives are implemented according to statutory legislation and the Strategic Management PlanSoftware Engineering EffectivenessManage, develop and maintain the organization's software, information and systems standards.Audit the implementation of the above standardsPeople ManagementManage resource allocation to ensure effective staffing levels and utilisation according to organisational needs.Manages key performance area's for the department and prepares development plans for progression of subordinates.Client RelationshipsBuild relationships across the De Beers Marine pipeline by sharing business information and knowledge across the value chain.Maintain stakeholder relationships by implementing and managing service level agreements Qualifications:Qualifications and Experience:4 year Engineering or Computer Science Degree/ BTechBSc.
or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or related disciplineMinimum 10 years in Software engineering and Systems IntegrationComputer network experienceCompetencies required:Strong analytical abilitiesCross business information systems integrationDatabase modelling, design, implementation, programming and administration MS SQL Server and other database management systemSoftware development methodologiesChange ManagementRole specific Knowledge required:Knowledge of software development languages and tools such as C#, ASP.NET, Angular, Visual StudioKnowledge of technical risk identification and managementKnowledge of organizational best practice software development methodsKnowledge of organizational software development standardsData miningElectronic and software systems integrationBackground ChecksSuccessful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualificationsEligibilityThis role is open to all individuals, and we will support employees who might need to relocate
