Our client in the financial industry is looking for a Solutions Analyst to implement and lead on delivery of strategic products to ensuring that business stays on leading edge of technology, contributing across the technology stack, from database and develops infrastructure that supports continuous deployment, to native apps.
The right is required to have the following background and experience:
Knowledge of technical tools within SDLC and complex development environment
Fully embedded in a DevOps team
Solution design experience i.e. translate business requirements into detailed system requirements, across all technologies
Must have
Expertise in development and translating business requirements into user stories and specifications (full stack across systems)
Advantageous
Previous banking experience
Previous experience in a Solution analyst role in a Technical environment
Lacking so far
Technical ability (IKM)
Culture and fit
Working across multiple projects in a high-pressure environment
Core Description: The main purpose of this position is to Design, Develop and Support BPM Solutions using Primarily the Tibco stack of BPM tools. Additional responsibilities include providing technical assistance to Production and Testing support teams, participating in internal initiatives like continuous improvement programs and performing limited after hours work where required. Being a senior role, responsibilities also extend to mentoring junior team members, assisting in analysing, and improving internal procedures and processes and taking responsibility on a technical level for complex BPM solutions.
Key Deliverables / Primary Functions:
Develop and test BPM functional designs for business solution components and prototypes
Review BPM functional designs to ensure that they conform to "as-designed BPM architecture".
Supervise BPM processes and functional design activities
Supervise BPM application build, test, and deploy activities
Produce specifications, architectural designs, interface specifications
Interact with users to understand BPM requirements underpinning application requirements
Ensure provision of technical support through the project life cycle
Functional Skills and Knowledge Required:
BPM Best Practices
Data Communications Protocols/ Technologies including HTTP, JMS, EJB, SOAP REST etc.
Service Oriented Architecture and BPM principles
Core Technologies such as XML and XML Schema, Web Services, JSON etc
Strong mastery of the Java J2EE development framework.
Understanding and proficiency in RESTful architecture principles.
Experience: At least 5 years’ experience as a BPM developer At least 3 years relevant Development experience on the TIBCO software stack, preferably Tibco AMXBPM
Special Requirements: Occasional development standby for 3rd level support during testing and for production outages. Ability to effectively work remotely.
This role forms part of a team of Data Management specialists that implement, govern, and manage master, reference and metadata across the business units. The primary role is initiating and implementing projects/ initiatives to support Data Management in the organisation by applying data analyses, data profiling, data harmonising through collection systems and other strategies that optimize data operations and quality. Support operations by monitoring and analysing master data, key data, and data relationships within the group, especially between business and the technical teams. Implements and maintains decision support and data management solutions. Leverage appropriate databases and information to ensure accuracy of data.
Architecting Integration Solutions; Business Acumen; Client Service Management; Data Management Processes, Procedures, Legislation; Computer Literacy; Financial Acumen; Understands Business Ethics and Values; Computer Software
Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word Organisational alertness; Professionalism; Customer excellence orientation; Deadline driven; Results focused
Our well known client in the financial industry is looking for a star Data Engineer to work as part of a DevOps team, apply analysis & testing tools, frameworks, techniques and practices to elicit, define and organize business requirements into user stories you will also be responsible for following this analysis, work collaboratively within squads during design & delivery activity with a specific focus on testing.
If you meet the following requirements, than go ahead and hit the apply button:
Minimum: · 1-3 years’ experience in UX design for mobile devices and web · At least 1 years’ experience in digital · Proficiency in Sketch, Figma or something similar · Prototyping experience in Figma or similar · Thorough experience in user journeys and wire-framing · Experience with design patterns and standards · Experience in crafting beautiful interfaces for mobile and web · A digital portfolio and/or links to products involved in · Experience collaborating with business stakeholders and developers
Ideal: · At least 1 years’ experience in the financial sector · Strong creative background to support UX methodologies · Agile software development background · Experience in usability testing · Portal and dashboard design experience to ensure the solution meets client expectations · Analytics background · Passion for interaction design and animations
Competencies · Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives · Adapting and Responding to Change · Analyzing · Creating and Innovating · Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations · Learning and Researching · Presenting and Communicating Information
Developing and designing new software modules / features and extending existing customer solutions.
Hands-on technical experience with C#, .NET Core, .NET Framework and SQL Server databases strongly preferred.
Proven ability to write clear, robust, and simple code.
Working under pressure in a group
Being able to adapt to the environment
Source control and tracking using Git.
Required Skills
C# 3 – 5 years
Web Development minimum of 2 years must understand concepts such as Ajax calls and restful APIs. Along with practical experience in implementing them.
Microsoft SQL Server Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience with Relational Databases. Experience with Stored Procedures, User defined functions Preferred understand principals such as code first and database first
Front End Technologies Minimum of 2 Years’ experience with: Java-Script, jQuery, HTML CSS and MVVM Framework (VUE/REACT)
Knowledgeable with source control processes and procedures (GIT)
Advantageous
Exposure to Mobile Development using Xamarin or React
Familiar with creating Restful services
Experience with setting up Integration processes with scripting languages such as PowerShell
Windows Server Experience
Azure DevOps and AppService experience
Experience with Node.js
Previous experience with requirements gathering, Scoping and QA
Candidate Requirements
Matric (Grade 12)
Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Information technology (Higher Diploma or Degree) can be subsidised with a combination of experience and relevant certifications and short courses issued by a recognised and accredited entity within the industry
Set up, configuration and deployment of the software (enhancements)
Scoping
complex software development work
Functional specifications based on business requirements
Integration with D365
Workflow / alignment / silos
Escalations / Decisions / Problem solving
REQUIRED SKILLS
3 years plus experience.
HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL.
Proven experience with Moodle API and integration with third party systems.
Exposure to online learner management systems, server management and system integration.
Advanced skills in editing and writing.
EDUCATION: Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Information technology (Higher Diploma or Degree) can be subsidised with a combination of experience and relevant certifications and short courses issued by a recognised and accredited entity within the industry
This role is for a client in the information technology sector, providing, integrating and enabling internal & financial systems to their growing client base of small and large businesses.
Responsibilities will include the maintenance of an existing application written in C#, which communicates with SQL and Pervasive databases while adhering to established coding conventions...an exciting and trend-setting project that they have been working on for many years.
Design / Create new forms for existing applications and adhere to standard conventions.
Updating patch notes on a daily basis detailing what has been done.
What are they looking for in the successful candidate?
C# .NET, ASP.NET and Javascript are essential.
3 to 4 years of development experience.
An individual that will be able to add some flair and finesse to the user interface of existing and future solutions.
Experience with MS SQL and Pervasive databases.
Working knowledge of API, data syncing and integration.
App (mobile) development experience.
Experience with financial and accounting systems will be an advantage.
If you are only a web developer, this opportunity is not for you.
Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio Online.
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and how to interact with it from C#.
Attributes Required
Energetic.
Passionate about good design.
Confident.
Reliable.
The ability to work under pressure.
Pro-active, motivated self-starter and a quick learner.
Extremely detail-oriented.
Distinct Advantages
Pastel Evolution (Sage 200) understanding and knowledge of its SDK and database.
Pastel Partner understanding and knowledge of its SDK and database.
Must have a Qualification in IT Administration or related
Minimum 2 years in a Windows environment, including the administration of servers, LAN, WAN and communications will be required
Microsoft Office 365 administrative experience is essential, including hands-on experience with Microsoft Exchange, Office 365 and MS Teams
Good communication and writing skills, specifically in English and Afrikaans, with the ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders of all levels, are important
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Supporting the IT environment for the company.
Installing, configuring and troubleshooting Microsoft Office applications and desktop.
Network troubleshooting Microsoft Windows Operating Systems (including servers) and other applications and services used by the company.
Managing the connectivity for all sites.
Supporting all desktop users.
Upgrading and installing new hardware and software.
Ensuring the back up of data.
Managing network security.
Salary package is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.
Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates
Role Purpose We are searching for the "right person" to join the IT Technical team of Precision Technology around June/July 2022. The suitable person will be based in Sandton, Johannesburg at one of our Corporate client’s offices, working to support that company's IT infrastructure as a priority, while also working on other Precision Technology client sites/projects in the JHB region. The right person should have a good knowledge and experience working with network and server technology as well as typical IT services found in an advanced network and ensure the stable operation of the in-house networks and to design, install, administer, and optimize company servers and related components, as necessary. This also includes working with the Precision Technology team in planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network hardware, software, and communication links and ensuring the availability of client/server applications, configuring all new implementations, and developing processes and procedures for ongoing management of the IT environment. Experience:
At least five years’ equivalent work experience
Knowledge of the following will be beneficial: Sohos Firewalls, Cisco, Aruba, Ruckus Switches, Networking/VLANs, Ruckus/Aruba/Ubiquiti wireless networks.
Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining all manners of Windows and Linux server hardware and associated network equipment.
Familiarity with TCP/IP and other network protocols, firewall management, and operating system configuration.
General knowledge of storage technologies such as SAN or NAS, as well as Active Directory/Global Catalogue.
Knowledge of Nutanix, Proxmox technology an advantage.
Responsibilities and Requirements
Provide technical support to the site.
Be a problem solver – show initiative, professionalism, be a good communicator, be a quick learner.
Perform Server Management (Domain, Exchange, AD, File, Print, and Storage) as and when required.
Good network understanding – ability to work with Cisco, Ruckus, Aruba etc network. Assist with network design and capacity planning, including setting up of vlans and other network configurations.
Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of end user workstation hardware, software, and peripheral devices
Assist with strategies for client/server implementations; and the infrastructure required to support those strategies.
Assist with new server systems, applications, and hardware.
Implement policies, procedures, and technologies (including firewalls) to ensure IT Security.
Check help desk database for entries on server and server resource issues; prioritize and respond to help desk tickets as appropriate.
Plan and implement server upgrades, maintenance fixes, and vendor-supplied patches.
Provide VoIP and ISP support
Recommend and execute modifications to server environment in order to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance.
Develop and maintain server and network documentation as and when required.
Administer equipment, hardware and software upgrades.
Practice asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
Perform server and security audits
Perform and maintain system backups and recovery via backup software.
Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
Recommend, schedule, and perform network improvements, upgrades, and repairs.
Work with the Precision Technology on this site as well as other sites as and when needed.
Screening question
Do you have a valid driver's license?
How many years of work experience do you have using Switches?
Are you comfortable commuting to this job's location?
What is your level of proficiency in English?
How many years of Information Technology and Services experience do you currently have?
To support the elaboration of business plans, budgets and forecasts, business cases and financial reports, with the focus of the activities adjusted to the specific department they are assigned to, in the Financial Planning and Analysis department.
Ensures financial rigour of analysis and reports. Represents the department in the company, if required, and coaches and supports the development of (a) junior(s) assigned to him/her/them.
Pricing:
To work closely with the Commercial Department and other business units to develop a clear understanding of their plans and activities around pricing of products.
This is in order to support the business in decision making process via rigorous financial analyses, for example, the development of business cases and plans, evaluation of the financial impact of proposed products and promotions, carrying out ad hoc financial analyses as requested by the business.
Capacity Planning:
Given the new operating model, it has become critical to ensure that our existing demand requirements from the Retail department and from the Wholesale Business department if effectively and efficiently matched-up with our existing and future capacity supply constraints to ensure our costs are optimized and commercial opportunities are realized to prevent any wastage.
The Senior Financial Analyst will support the Senior Manager: Pricing & Capacity Planning in setting up and being a part of a highly skilled group of technical and commercial experts who are responsible leadings new business model as a wholesale buyer and seller of capacity.
Qualifications:
Degree in Economics, Statistics, Financial Mathematics, Finance, BCom, BCompt, or similar NQF 7
Experience:
5 + years minimum experience in Commercial Finance
Telecommunications experience preferable
Responsibilities: Financial analysis
Support the Commercial Department in the preparation and evaluation of business cases. This will entail working closely with the business to understand and objectively evaluate projects, provide insights, identify key risks and implications, and make recommendations
Develop and build pricing models and provide financial analysis for pricing decisions
Provide financial analytical support for handset and deal decisions
Prepare financial pricing analyses (including financial pricing models), aimed at understanding the current and expected performance of various products, promotions and deals. Such analyses could be in the context of reporting of actual performance, or drilling down on key problem areas to understand root causes and provide solutions, planning and forecasting, business case evaluations, etc.
Understand possible deviations from pricing submissions
Investigating and answering questions within his/her scope of responsibility
Gather and validate the integrity of information from different sources (systems and departments) required for financial analysis. Such information includes operational KPIs and financial data
Prepare high quality presentations and reports
Present the results of any analyses in various formats and forums, for example, to management teams, via PowerPoint or written reports, etc. processes, ensuring alignment with the Business Plan as well as managing compliance with financial covenants that the company has with various financial institutions
Financial forecasting
Prepare commercial pricing financial projections based on predefined templates and timelines provided by the Finance department. This will require the ability to interact with the relevant areas of the business including being able to carry out robust reviews of assumptions and trends
Undertake simulations of past, current, future and/or forecasted financial performance given various inputs, scenarios and constraints to aid in decision making.
Financial and Commercial Reporting
Support the preparation of pricing-related financial reports such as profitability reports for products, promotions, deals, as well as other ad hoc reports as required
Review the financial reports, identifying and correcting inconsistencies between different data sources, identifying trends, providing appropriate commentary, and ensuring an appropriate level of insight on the performance of the company
Present the results of any analyses in various formats and forums, for example, to management of the Product and Sales teams, via PowerPoint or written reports, etc.
Provide sound advice and support to the business, primarily to the Commercial and Finance departments
Undertake post-implementation analysis of past and current initiatives to understand performance, highlight success factors and risks, and make recommendations to mitigate and/or minimize risk and/or improve operational and/or financial performance.
Data Integrity
Ensure quality, accuracy and consistency of information received.
Ensure regular communication between stakeholders ensuring that all relevant team are aware of any data integrity issues which may affect accurate reporting.
Ensure the maintenance of financial inputs and revision of these inputs when required.
Ensure that final numbers reported are correctly reflected in presentations, financial models, scenario planning initiatives and analyses.
Pricing
Undertake deal margin analysis and calculations to guide decision makers in approving retail deals, corporate deals and tenders
Undertake comprehensive pricing formulation and business case compilation for corporate or government tenders
Management of the RT15 Transversal Tender pricing components.
Request pricing approvals from internal and external stakeholders and keep safe records of these approvals.
Manage the +R4bn per annum roaming cost line for the company and reduce the wastage component thereof.
Capacity Management
Be accountable for collating segment insights and provide input into the overall roaming strategy and business plan
Develop and implement various commercial initiatives aimed at achieving the most efficient capacity utilization within the company.
Create and maintain tools for fast-acting decision making on the buying or selling of additional capacity
Work closely with EPMO and Finance Business Planning teams to build optimal network cost-savings plans.
Developing and maintaining the budget lines for National roaming expenses and roaming revenues.
Manage the billing dispute process with roaming partners.
Monitor and calculate effective revenues and costs for all traffic types, group service lines, regions and channel permutations.
Prepare monthly capacity planning and management packs that provide insights into the utilization and efficiency of national roaming, as well as other KPIs, as needed.
Interfaces – (not limited to)
Capacity Planning: Be accountable for collating segment insights.
Budget & Forecasting: Interact to understand basis of preparation of budget to assist variance analysis
External Stakeholders: Liaise with external stakeholders to lobby and gain pricing approvals for corporate deals and/or tenders.
Policy Compilation and Maintenance: Compile new policies, maintain existing policies and document process as and when needed.
Role Description The incumbent will form part of the management team and report to the Managing Director, with the focus being driving sales growth and new business development in the Pharmaceutical and Managed Care division. The South Africa business unit has an aggressive growth strategy in place and requires the development and maintenance of innovative initiatives that are service orientated and of a high standard.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage and direct the sales team in achieving sales targets in collaboration with the business teams of Customer Support, Professional Services, and Customer Success.
Ensure effective use of the company sales standard processes to execute and monitor new business sales.
Prepare the annual sales business plan and execute effectively.
Develop strategies and tactical plans to ensure all the company products reach new business sales target levels, plus ensure assurance that operational delivery of products and services are in line with customer expectations. Retaining full ownership from sale to fulfilment.
Developing and implementing best in class new business acquisition strategies, as well as ensuring excellent operational execution of services sold.
Ensuring the implementation of best practices using the company steering guides for the various business teams.
Working cooperatively with Product Management, Order Processing, Services and Support, Data Analytics, and others from the company to be successful in reaching sales targets.
Conducting capacity planning, managing budgets, and ensuring optimal resource utilisation and productivity.
Setting of individual KPI’s and developing procedures to measure the capacity for staff relative to current and further activities and to ensure targets are achieved.
Ensuring that sales staff are fully trained and equipped to effectively sell and effectively deliver applicable the company products, services, and solutions.
Provides knowledge programs for staff ensuring they are fully equipped and skilled to perform their duties and put recognition and reward programs in place.
The Head: Pharma & Managed Care is the company’s senior customer facing ambassador via the team on the front line, winning new customers for the company.
Minimum Requirements:
7 years’ management and leadership experience within sales in the healthcare industry.
3 years’ experience at senior management level.
People management experience and exposure to managing teams remotely.
Proven strategic and analytical thinker with good problem-solving capabilities, business acumen and a growth focus for profitable customer acquisition.
An excellent communicator with the ability to translate innovative sales ideas and stretch growth potential for profitable customer acquisition and understandable concepts for the sales team.
Willing to travel to customer sites to do onsite coaching and resolve customer issues face-to-face.
In-depth understanding of the SA Healthcare market from Health Funder to Health Provider sectors, including all enablement 3rd parties in-between.
Exposure to the eHealth business environment and associations with medical institutions.
Role Purpose: To lend support to the Group Finance RPG Development team through designing, developing, and implementing RPG based components and interfaces to ensure that all business requirements are met accordingly.
Qualifications and Education: IT related degree (B.Sc or B.Com, B.Sc (Hons) Computer Science) with Minimum of 5 years of relevant IT experience & RPG ILE The following technical skills will also be advantageous:
IBM WebSphere Related Products.
Linux/AIX.
EAI (Enterprise Application Integration)
Databases: IBM DB2 Please
Responsibilities:
Integrate architecture between systems, basic understanding of various designs and applicability to current software and system applications.
Demonstrates awareness of testing principles and processes, responsible for testing within a project. Delivers testing to time, quality and cost.
In depth understanding and application of the code naming and code language applicable to the particular product or service specification. Identify and correct deviations from the code base specifications. Respond to client requests related to the existing code base, gathers further information and resolves or channels to appropriate technical specialist.
Responsible for design, coding, unit testing and documentation of small to medium projects.
Demonstrates a basic understanding of programming concepts and a general familiarity with one or more programming languages and/or methodologies.
Defines site objectives by analyzing user requirements; envisioning system features and functionality.
Designs and develops applications by setting expectations and features priorities throughout development life cycle; determining design methodologies and tool sets; completing programming using languages and software products; designing and conducting tests.
Recommends system solutions by comparing advantages and disadvantages of custom development and purchase alternatives.
Integrates applications by designing database architecture and server scripting, studying and establishing connectivity with network systems, search engines, and information servers.
Completes applications development by coordinating requirements, schedules, and activities; contributing to team meetings; troubleshooting development and production problems across multiple environments and operating platforms.
Supports users by developing documentation and assistance tools.
Updates job knowledge by researching new technologies and software products; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Competencies:
Communicating with Impact
Results Orientated
Accountability
Relationship Management and Networking
Planning Skills
Decision making and problem solving
Presentation and facilitation skills
Please answer the following application questions:
Role Purpose: The Chief Audit Executive office is currently recruiting for a Data Science and Analytics Audit Lead to create and deliver data-driven solutions that add business value through the use of statistical models, machine learning algorithms, data mining and visualization techniques throughout the Internal Audit cycle.
Qualifications and Education:
Post graduate degree in Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science or another quantitative field.
5-8 years' data analysis experience within the financial services environment.
Extensive experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Python), business analytics software (e.g., SAS) statistical package (e.g., R).
Experience in database language (e.g., SQL).
Experience in the Audit and assurance (IT related Audit and Advisory) and Risk Management disciplines is an advantage.
Certified Information Systems/IT Auditor (preferable).
Responsibilities:
Make strategic recommendations on data collection and experimental design incorporating business requirements and knowledge of best practices.
Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.
Collaborate with business to define approach to resolution of key business problems or development of new business strategies.
Identify, understand and interpret data structures across various databases within the business to facilitate data analysis and continuous monitoring activities.
Contribute to the development of differentiated; superior solutions that meet stakeholder and business requirements through analysis; business requirements gathering and designs validation.
Participate and/or lead discovery processes with business stakeholders to identify problems and opportunities that may be addressed with statistical modelling or machine learning.
Identify and develop Predictive Models to enable better decision making of business.
Competencies:
Ability to collaborate within a multi-disciplinary and specialist environment. To co-create with other teams across a diverse corporate.
Theoretical understanding of statistical methods and machine learning techniques.
Understanding of Artificial Intelligence solutions and techniques.
Ability to apply statistical methods and machine learning techniques to solve business problems and enable effective decision making.
Experience in translating statistical findings into business recommendations.
Formulating business problems and scenarios to enable statistical modelling.
Ability to communicate the outputs and insights to the relevant stakeholders.
Please answer the following application questions: 1. Do you have a post grad qualification in Maths, Economics, Statistics, Computer Sciences or in the Quantitative Field ? 2. Do you have 5-8 years data analysis experience? 3. Do you have experience in SQL ? 4. Do you have Audit and Assurance or IT related Audit and Advisory ? 5. Are you willing to relocate if the role requires you to? 6. Regulatory Exam Certification Status? 7. Have you previously worked in the Financial Service/Insurance Industry? 8. Do you have sales experience?
Centurion (Route 21 Business Park): SENIOR IT TECHNICIAN
Minimum Requirements:
-Presentable preferably male
-Afrikaans and English first and second languages a must
-Matric or NQF Level 4 Equivalent
-Microsoft 365 Certified (Modern Desktop Administrator Associate / Messaging Administrator Associate)
-Minimum 5 years Technical Support experience a must
-Experience in MCSA, A+ and N+, VOIP and Office 365
-Experienced in Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, CCNA of MTCNA beneficial
-Driver’s license and own vehicle a must
-No Criminal Record and clean credit check
-Stable employment record and contactable reference
Duties:
-Monitoring client networks daily, ensuring appropriate action is taken to remedy faults identified
-Routine checks and maintenance on client networks
-Troubleshoot computer problems and determine source, onsite and remotely
-Prioritize incidents and the capturing of time entries, working independently.
-Configuration, setup, maintenance and troubleshooting of computer systems (hardware and software)
Salary: R 15 000.00 – R 25 000.00 gross (Depending on experience)
E-mail detailed CV in Word or PDF (Not as a link) to oneilc@telkomsa.net and indicate the following:
- Reference CR2175; and
- Your monthly gross salary expectation in context with the offered amount.
(Also forward a recent photograph and Reference letters if possible)
APPLICATIONS NOT MEETING ALL REQUIREMENTS WILL BE DELETED.
IT Technician - Irene - R15 000 - R20 000
Applicant must have Grade 12 and MCSE or MCITP with 3 - 5 yrs relevant experience. Must be able to speak English and some Afrikaans.
Email cv to yvonne@opifex.co.za