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

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
To lead the software development team so as to define and refine project models that are employed.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Design and develop the methodologies that have to be used in any software development project.
• Analyse systems specifications and translate systems requirements to task specifications for subordinates.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Communicate project expectations to team members in a timely and clear manner effectively.
• Draft and submit project budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Developing and proofing the program to develop needed changes to assure production of a quality product.
• Maintain internal and external client databases and system backups.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Required Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
• Must possess knowledge and experience of software development, ICT systems and applications.
• 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.
• Minimum Five (5) Years work experience as Software Developer, with at least two (2) years as Senior Software Developer or with a Supervisory role in Software Development.
• Must be a member of the Information and Communication Technology Association of Zambia.

Reporting Relationship
• Immediate Supervisor: Head – System and Software Development
Salary Scale: PSS 03

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

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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