Reports to: Information Systems Manager or Supervisor
Main objectives: A full-time employee who analyses the data processing needs and problems of the client or employer, develops appropriate systems and procedures, and who prepares programmes to control data processing by computer.
Typical functions and responsibilities:
- Undertake systems analysis design for the detailed development and/or maintenance of computer systems.
- Ascertain from client or employer the output requirements for data-processing from a new or existing system and/or make modifications to such systems
- Examine input data available and advising on any necessary modifications to facilitate input to computer
- Prepare workflow charts, and establishing sequence of steps for data preparation and processing
- Conduct trial run of programme with sample data to test its validity, and making any necessary amendments
- Compile instructions for computer operators
Typical qualifications and experience: Tertiary qualifications in computer science would be normal although in house training may be acceptable with experience. | 
