2 X APPLICATION SPECIALIST / SYSTEM SUPPORT (PHARMACEUTICAL IN SOUTH AFRICA

My client based in Bellville is currently looking for 2 x Application Specialist / System Support (Pharmaceutical Solutions) resources to join them on a permanent basis   A dynamic and fast growing IT Business Solutions Company specializing in Pharmaceutical Solutions, are looking for additional Application Specialist / System Support consultants with thorough retail experience, to support our existing customers. If you have a formal IT qualification, and meet the criteria below, then this job is for you. South African Citizens ONLY.   MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To plan, manage and support tactical IT projects and perform all support activities within the specified wholesaler area.     TASK INFORMATION To plan and manage all activities within the area of technology and within his/her responsibility ·      Monitor and control allocated human and material resources ·      Manage re-active tasks ·      Planning, managing and controlling tactical projects within the specified environment ·      Managing Third-Party software releases ·      Software configuration ·      Manage project dependencies, team and stakeholder relationships as it relates to the project ·      Co-ordinate and integrate activities across multiple functional lines ·      Provide back-up to relevant managers To ensure timely and effective communication with the project  team, the project stakeholders and the business support users ·      Liaise with other managers within the ICT functions and within the business ·      Manage user expectations through regular communication with the user group To effectively manage the day to day IT operations within the specified area ·      Create procurement orders and change requests ·      Follow-up of procurement orders and change requests ·      Monitoring and following up of all open service desk calls ·      Identify and resolve any support call trends ·      Handle any relevant support issues ·      User Support in the specified area ·      2nd Level Support for specified area; support for 1st level support on service desk ·      Train 1st level support To efficiently manage vendor relationships  and deliverables within the    specified IT environment ·      Investigate new technologies within the specified area ·      Manage software bug list with vendors ·      Vendor call management ·      Manage SLA with vendors ·      Schedule change requests with vendors   REPORT STRUCTURE ·      Report to the IT Systems Manager   JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE ·      5 years Experience within an IT support position - Essential ·      3 Years Experience in a Retail / Wholesaler industry - Essential ·      3 Years Experience in a Pharmaceutical industry and systems    FORMAL QUALIFICATION ·      IT related Diploma / Degree - Essential   ESSENTIAL JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE ·      5 years Broadly skilled in information and communication technology ·      5 years Knowledge of all stages of systems development from specification to implementation ·      Change management ·      Minimum 3 years experience in supporting or working with a Dispensing Management Solution    DESIRABLE JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE   ·      Exposure to vendor management ·      Exposure to Project Management ·      Software development Background   REQUIRED SKILLS ·      Problem solving skills ·      Interpersonal skills ·      Communication skills ·      MS Office suite ·      MS Project ·      MS SQL ·      Project Management - DESIRABLE   If you meet these requirement please submit your cv and a recruiter will be in contact if you have been shortlisted