Summary
Date Posted: Monday, December 30 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
To plan, execute, and finalise projects according to strict deadlines and within budget including overseeing quality control throughout software development life cycle.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Supervise and motivate software development members of staff, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Direct and manage software development projects from beginning to end.
• Build, develop and grow business relationships vital to the success of the department and the University at large.
• Build capacity to enhance and achieve the University’s development strategic plan.
• Identify gaps in the software industry, and develop such gaps into solutions.
• Define software development project scopes, goals and deliverables that support business goals.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, presentations, and project milestones.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Director.

Required Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
• Advanced level (knowledge and experience) of programming languages and methodologies.
• Be able to produce documentation, reports and design plans.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Have the skills to work in team settings and Communicate effectively.
• Have enthusiasm and be goal-oriented.
• Continue to learn about industry trends and developments.
• Be efficient, dependable and professional.
• Have sound analytical thinking and be able to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications and Experience:
• Form V or Grade 12 School Certificate with 5 ‘O’ level credits or better including Mathematics and English.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems or equivalent.
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
• Minimum seven (7) years working experience in ICT systems or software development, three (3) of which must have been at senior or middle management level.
• Must be a member of the Information and Communication Technology Association of Zambia.

Reporting Relationship
• Immediate Supervisor: Director – Information Communication Technology
Salary Scale: PSS 02

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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• Interested applicants meeting the above requirement should submit signed application letters, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, ZAQA validated copies of Academic Certificates, certified Professional Certificates, National Registration Card (NRC) and three (03) names of referees, two (02) of whom must be Professionally acquainted with the applicant.
• The applications in hard copies should be submitted to the undersigned no later than Friday, 10th January 2025 or soft copies (as a single pdf file) to jobs@cbu.ac.zm . The application should be addressed to:
• The Registrar
• The Copperbelt University
• Plot 4692, Jambo Drive, Riverside
• P O Box 21692
• KITWE
• NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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