Oracle PeopleSoft Administrator x1
Job details
- Position: Oracle PeopleSoft Administrator / Infrastructure Developer & Integrator
- Institution: University of the Free State
- Department: ICT Services
- Level: Junior Management (Post Level 8)
- Location: Bloemfontein
- Type: Permanent
- Closing Date: 14 April 2026
Job Description
You will:
- Manage and maintain the university’s PeopleSoft system (used for HR, finance, student systems)
- Ensure systems run smoothly, securely, and efficiently
- Develop and integrate systems with other platforms
- Support technical issues and system improvements
Key Responsibilities
1. System Administration
- Manage Production, Test, and Development environments
- Ensure system stability and uptime
2. Infrastructure & Performance
- Optimise servers and system performance
- Monitor system health, usage, and security
3. Security Management
- Control user access and permissions
- Perform system audits
4. Integration (Very Technical)
- Build and maintain integrations (APIs, REST/SOAP services)
- Connect PeopleSoft with other systems
5. Development
- Work with:
- PeopleCode
- Application Engine
- SQR
- BI Publisher
6. Support & Troubleshooting
- Fix system issues
- Analyse problems and prevent future errors
7. Documentation & Governance
- Maintain system documentation
- Follow IT policies and compliance rules
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in IT or related field (NQF 7)
- At least 3 years experience in PeopleSoft
- Oracle/PeopleSoft certification (required)
- Experience with at least 2 modules:
- HCM (HR)
- Financials
- Campus Solutions
Advantage
- DevOps (CI/CD pipelines)
- Cloud / SaaS tools (e.g., Office 365 integration)
- Experience in universities or large organisations
Key Skills Needed
- Strong technical and coding skills
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Ability to manage multiple systems
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and communication
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: Available on request (usually high-paying IT role)
- Benefits:
- Pension
- Medical aid
- Housing allowance
- Paid leave
- Study benefits
Start Date
- As soon as possible