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Business Administration Specialist - OPO2303

TypePermanent | SalaryThe total remuneration package will be based on qualifications and experience. | Posted 514 days ago | Closing date 24 June

The position of Business Administration Specialist is vacant. The Business Administration Specialist role will report directly to the Senior Manager: Business Administration and forms part of the Office of the Principal Officer. The position is permanent and will be based at GEMS Head Office.

The total remuneration package for this position is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

The Business Administration Specialist will be required to provide support to the Senior Manager: Business Administration through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

  • Develop and implement integrated OPO Business Processes to manage the flow of documents and information to and from the OPO and across all functions of the OPO
  • Develop and implement mechanisms to mitigate problems or challenges related to effective implementation of uniform processes and procedures
  • Facilitating training across the Scheme to drive adoption and compliance of OPO business processes and methodologies
  • Work with Company Secretariat and Legal Counsel to co-ordinate the submissions to the various committees on behalf of the OPO
  • Management of the operational aspects of the OPO including:
    • the development, implementation, and reporting of OPO operational workplan to drive effective integration of OPO operational activities
    • review of documents (memos, letters, presentations, reports, contracts, proposals, invoices, board, submissions etc.) prior to approval
    • monitoring and reporting of OPO Risk, Opportunity, Audit and Compliance Management activities
    • monitoring and reporting on OPO budget
  • Provide operational support on deliverables emanating from the Board, Board Committees, EXCO and other governance structures
  • Drive OPO initiated projects and strategic interventions towards clear conclusion results and recommendations using proper project management principles
  • Support the Senior Manager: Business Administration with the Annual review of Executive Committee (EXCO), Management Committee (MANCO) Terms of Reference and Workplans and ensure alignment to the Scheme’s strategy, policies, and procedures.
  • Participate in various Scheme committees, forums, work-streams, work-group meetings as and when required

Qualification Requirements:

  • A Degree/Advanced Diploma/Professional qualification in Business Administration/Project Management/Operations Management or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 4 to 6 years’ relevant experience
  • Experience in developing and implementing administrative processes, procedures and templates
  • Project Management experience and exposure essential
  • Understanding of the Healthcare and Medical Scheme Industry would be an added advantage.
  • Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with service providers.
  • Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license and own vehicle and be willing to travel at short notice

Behavioural Competencies:

    • Superior communication, facilitation, and consensus-building skills 
    • Demonstrated relationship-building skills, with a superior ability to make things happen through the use of positive influence
    • Strong problem-solving skills; comfortable tackling complex problems and breaking these down into manageable pieces
    • Superior multi-tasking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, often deadline-oriented, and dynamic environment
    • Collaborative; ethical; resilient; innovative and member centric

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The closing date for applications is 23 June 2023. Should you not hear from us by 31 August2023, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

*** GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.

*** Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.

*** Kindly note that information is required for Employment Equity Purposes and information gathered is strictly used according to the intended purpose of collection, unless there is a legal need or permission is granted from the applicant themselves to make use of it for other purpose

*** Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.

*** GEMS adopts a hybrid work model

***GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.





The position of ICT Integration Specialist is vacant. The ICT Integration Specialist will report directly to the   Senior Manager: Application Development and forms part of the ICT division. The position is based at GEMS Head Office, Pretoria.

The total remuneration package will be will be based on qualifications and experience. 

The ICT Integration Specialist will be required to participate in the planning, coordination, and solution development and implementation activities related to the integration of applications and technologies within the organizations application integration environment. Proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, proficiency in programming languages and data structures, and knowledge of integration best practices are critical to successful performance in this role and providing support to the SM: Applications Development through the following KPA’s:

Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

  • Develop and maintain services used in application integrations.
  • Design integration solutions and document the design in accordance with best practices.
  • Work with development teams to architect, design, build, and implement application integrations.
  • Develop and maintain data integration components such as SQL queries, stored procedures, data extraction and cleansing, and integration with system front end components.
  • Write PL-SQL code to retrieve appropriate data as derived from requirements.
  • Build reports and/or data extracts to support business analysis.
  • Support development on resolving system defects, acting as liaison in developing solutions.
  • Coordinate directly with business analyst to best understand and analyze application integration business specifications.
  • Provide technical assistance to troubleshoot and resolve integration errors.
  • Assist application software developers and engineers in development of Application Program Interface (APIs) to interact with the application integration environment
  • Design, develop, and deploy solutions within the organization’s architectural principles, policies, and guidelines
  • Continually develop skills in the integration technologies in place in the AI environment, as well as staying informed on new developments in integration technology.
  • Implement audit, logging, and monitoring solutions to provide proactive operational support in the AI environment.

Qualification requirements are:

  • National diploma or university degree in the field of computer science, information technology, information systems or relevant degree
  • Application Integration Certification is must.
  • Experience in Application Integration role is a must.
  • Full systems development life cycle experience.
  • Minimum of 8 years relevant work experience in Application Architect.
  • Certification in Application Integration is a must.
  • Systems Development Lifecycle Management is essential. Project Management is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of HealthCare Solution is an advantage.
  • Competency with XML constructs and schemas.
  • Technically fluent in programming languages, including .Net environment/ platform
  • Experience with business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling/mapping and methodology development, and data mapping
  •  Confidence and experience with API protocols and schemas such as SOAP and REST

All external candidates, please apply via Career Junction using the following link :

https://www.careerjunction.co.za/companies/35144/government-employees-medical-scheme


The closing date for applications is 2 September 2022. Should you not hear from us by 30 November 2022 please consider your application unsuccessful. 

 

*** GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.

*** Information is required for Employment Equity purposes.

*** Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.

*** Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.

***Gems is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with Gems employment equity plan.

 

The position of ICT Integration Specialist is vacant. The ICT Integration Specialist will report directly to the   Senior Manager: Application Development and forms part of the ICT division. The position is based at GEMS Head Office, Pretoria.

The total remuneration package will be will be based on qualifications and experience. 

The ICT Integration Specialist will be required to participate in the planning, coordination, and solution development and implementation activities related to the integration of applications and technologies within the organizations application integration environment. Proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, proficiency in programming languages and data structures, and knowledge of integration best practices are critical to successful performance in this role and providing support to the SM: Applications Development through the following KPA’s:

Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

  • Develop and maintain services used in application integrations.
  • Design integration solutions and document the design in accordance with best practices.
  • Work with development teams to architect, design, build, and implement application integrations.
  • Develop and maintain data integration components such as SQL queries, stored procedures, data extraction and cleansing, and integration with system front end components.
  • Write PL-SQL code to retrieve appropriate data as derived from requirements.
  • Build reports and/or data extracts to support business analysis.
  • Support development on resolving system defects, acting as liaison in developing solutions.
  • Coordinate directly with business analyst to best understand and analyze application integration business specifications.
  • Provide technical assistance to troubleshoot and resolve integration errors.
  • Assist application software developers and engineers in development of Application Program Interface (APIs) to interact with the application integration environment
  • Design, develop, and deploy solutions within the organization’s architectural principles, policies, and guidelines
  • Continually develop skills in the integration technologies in place in the AI environment, as well as staying informed on new developments in integration technology.
  • Implement audit, logging, and monitoring solutions to provide proactive operational support in the AI environment.

Qualification requirements are:

  • National diploma or university degree in the field of computer science, information technology, information systems or relevant degree
  • Application Integration Certification is must.
  • Experience in Application Integration role is a must.
  • Full systems development life cycle experience.
  • Minimum of 8 years relevant work experience in Application Architect.
  • Certification in Application Integration is a must.
  • Systems Development Lifecycle Management is essential. Project Management is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of HealthCare Solution is an advantage.
  • Competency with XML constructs and schemas.
  • Technically fluent in programming languages, including .Net environment/ platform
  • Experience with business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling/mapping and methodology development, and data mapping
  •  Confidence and experience with API protocols and schemas such as SOAP and REST

All external candidates, please apply via Career Junction using the following link :

https://www.careerjunction.co.za/companies/35144/government-employees-medical-scheme


The closing date for applications is 2 September 2022. Should you not hear from us by 30 November 2022 please consider your application unsuccessful. 

 

*** GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.

*** Information is required for Employment Equity purposes.

*** Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.

*** Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.

***Gems is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with Gems employment equity plan.

 

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