Graduate Internship Programme

Petrojam Ltd. is pleased to announce that the second batch of Graduate Interns is scheduled to commence on January 2, 2014 and end December 31, 2014. This one (1) year programme will focus on students at the graduate and post-graduate levels.

Eligibility
Applicants should have completed their studies within the last twelve (12) months in any of the following areas:

• Business Administration (emphasis in Finance or Human Resources)
• Information Technology
• Mass Communication
• Economics
• Process Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Project Management
• Risk Management

Applicants should be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years but not older than thirty (30) years at the time of the commencement of the internship

The Process

Applicants should submit their documents to resumes@ncu.edu.jm with the subject line reading Petrojam Internship 2014 no later than October16. Documents should be addressed to:
Manger, Human Resource & Development, Petrojam Limited, 96 Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston 15.

Shortlisted candidates' formal application and resume will be forwarded to the HRD Department by October 25, 2013.
The interviewing and selection process will be conducted in line with Petrojam's recruitment process.
Candidates will be selected based on available projects, preferred specialization or field of study.

For more information, contact your Department of Career & Employment Services on 963-7442 or via email at careerservices@ncu.edu.jm Please note that the given deadlines will be strictly adhered to.

Employment Opportunity: Junior Web Developer

Job Summary 
Calyx Data Works is seeking a Junior Web Developer to help make contributions to our core set of products. The Junior developer will work on a team of developers to develop new applications/processes, and extend and maintain existing applications/processes. The ideal candidate should be extremely intelligent, as well as quick and eager to learn. This position will provide a great learning opportunity.


Core Functions:

• Translate specifications from designers into working pages and features 
• Make key development contributions to the core product set 
• Work closely with Product Management and Marketing 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (strongly recommended) 
• Experience with HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, Ajax, JQuery, MySQL 
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in information technology/software development (including College/University) 
• Strong problem solving and logic skills 
• Able to assist other Developers as necessary 
• Experience with developing or working with Content Management Systems 
• MySQL Database experience 
• Experience working with PHP MVC frameworks 
• Experience working within a LAMP environment 
• Completely comfortable writing automated scripts 
• Attention to details and hunger for learning is a must

Key Competencies:

• Self-starter, with ability to work under pressure on multiple tasks 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• High energy and a positive attitude in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, start-up environment 
• The development team owns the full software life-cycle of the project. The role therefore includes understanding requirements, interacting with clients directly, design/code/test/implement and production support of the platform. 
• Self-starter with ability to build working relationships and ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment. 

Interested parties are invited to submit applications along with current CVs to info@calyxservices.com.

Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted will be contacted. 

Information Technology Vacancies: Digicel

Vacancies currently exist for the following Information Technology positions:

• Application Engineer
• Business Analyst (IT)
• Data Specialist
• Help Desk Specialist
• IT Security Manager
• Radio Frequency Engineer
• Switch Engineer (NSS)
• Systems Administrator
• VAS Engineer

More information can be obtained from http://www.digicelgroup.com/en/careers

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Programmer Analyst

The Role

We are seeking to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the vacant position of Programmer Analyst assigned to the Kingston Branch Office.

Job Summary

The Programmer/Analyst will report directly to the Information Technology Manager and will assist in developing software applications for data capture, responding to data queries, data management and report generation. Additional duties include support and maintenance of the company’s online and ERP systems, End-User Training and additional tasks as assigned by IT Supervisor. The candidate will be assigned to the Kingston branch location.

REQUIRED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from an accredited tertiary institution or equivalent practical experience and technical training in developing, enhancing and supporting applications systems.
• Strong data analysis and problem solving skills with focus on attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively learn and use new programming concepts, tools, and methodology to support the needs of the business.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment while exhibiting good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Solid understanding of relational database design and data warehouse concepts. 
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications including Access, Excel and Word.
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, VB.NET, ASP.NET and PHP programming languages as well as utilizing Crystal Reports.

Interested persons may submit application complete with resume to the Human Resource and Administration Manager no later than September 4, 2013 .

Appliance Traders Limited

35 Half Way Tree Road

Kingston 5

Fax: 754-2797 

Email: humanresource@atljamaica.com

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Honour/Dean's List Awardees

Congratulations to our students who made it on the NCU Honours/Dean's List for the 2011-2012 academic year!

Summa Cum Laude (3.90 - 4.00)

• KENNEDY, Kevin

Magna Cum Laude (3.70 - 3.89)

• ANDERSON, Renee
• JOHNSON, Oshando
• LYN, Peter
• SENORINE, Fabian
• SMIKLE, Janice
• WHITE, Doric

Cum Laude (3.50 - 3.69)

• CORRODUS, Giovanni
• DALEY, Oshainya
• DEAN, Joel
• ELLIS, Kevaughn
• SEATON, Melecia
• SUTHERLAND, Beresford
• THOMPSON, Trecia

Honour Roll (3.00 - 3.49)

• BARNES, Ashauni
• BLACKWOOD, Orlando
• BOOTHE, Dwayne
• BROWN, Nicolas
• CAMPBELL, Andrew
• CAMPBELL, Jovanee
• CHEN-McINTYRE, Jovi
• CURRIE, Jamelia
• DOUGLAS, Stacey-Ann
• FISHER, Dennis
• GRAHAM, Noella
• JAMES, Castell
• MITCHELL, Shanteria
• NELSON, Kadeen
• PETERKIN, Jevaughn
• SPENCER, Romario
• STEPHENSON, Kaydonna
• SWABY, Christine
• SWABY, Jason
• TAYLOR, Tashena
• THOMPSON, Deago
• WARMINGTON, Veneice
• WELSH, Oshane
• WILSON, Chadrick

Job Alert: SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER/SERVER ADMINISTRATOR

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to fill the position of:

SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER/SERVER ADMINISTRATOR

in the Finance & Information Technology Division located at the Head Office located at Kirkvine.

　

Candidates should have:

· A B.Sc. degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or any other related discipline.

· At least three (3) years’ work experience as a Systems Programmer/Administrator.

Main responsibilities include:

· Providing technical and operational support for the systems software of the central computers (AS/400 & MS Windows servers) and liaising with the hardware vendors, software vendors, and users.

· Maintaining systems backup and business recovery plans in a state of readiness.

· Planning, maintaining and monitoring capacity requirements.

· Maintaining standards and procedures relating to software implementation and ensuring compliance throughout the company.

Certification in MCSE, training in Windows 200X server administration, and knowledge of TCP/IP would be an advantage. The position further requires that the incumbent keeps abreast of technological offerings in the computer industry.

The ideal candidate should have highly developed leadership skills, strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional groups within the organisation, as well as with contractors.

Apply in confidence by Friday, 11 January 2013 to the:

Human Resources Officer

West Indies Alumina Company

Head Office

Kirkvine P.O.

Manchester

E-mail Address: employment@windalco.com

Please state the position in the subject line of your e-mail.