PURPOSE:
Responsible for the needs analysis of customer requirements, pre sales, solution crafting, solutions architecture, solution presentation and pricing of the proposed solutions. Responsible for technology trend analysis and driving solutions through innovation and fit for purpose solutions. Responsible for the analysis of small solutions or part of a team on larger solutions. Responsible for the systematic and methodical investigation, analysis and documentation of all or part of Networking solutions, including LAN, SDN, WAN, SDWAN, WAN and Wi-Fi. Identifies and examines needs and determines timely and effective solutions. Documents the underlying architecture and conducts feasibility studies, business cases, risk assessments, writes proposals and creates functional requirements for new solutions and major changes to existing systems made possible by information and communication technology. |
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Grade 12/ (NQF4) |
Relevant Qualification in Engineering, Informatics, Information Management (NQF 5) Advantageous |
EXPERIENCE:
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TECHNICAL / LEGAL CERTIFICATION
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RESPONSIBILITIES: and KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Financial Perspective
After crafting the solution, compile work breakdown structure (WBS) and bill of materials, estimating the effort and request quotes (list costs) for the components
Customer Perspective
Engage with the customer around problems, completing analysis of systems, doing a site visit, completevisibility study, requirement formulation and design solutions, etc.
Responsible for the installation, configuration and customization of the assigned solution products for customer demonstrations and proof of concept.
Assist with the technical specifications for hardware requirements, as and when requested.
Work with sponsors, customers and users to identify functional and non-functional requirements.
Internal Perspective
Study and adherence to the mapped processes published for allocated area and create or improve allocated processes.
Create and maintain technology strategies, business cases and investment plans
Articulate and translate strategic requirements into potential value propositions, technology strategies, business cases and investment plans
Facilitate the incubation, the development of technical reference models and the transition thereof into service assets
Develop well formulated models, guiding what should be done within or outside the organisation. Define the major types and sources of technology necessary to support clients
Articulate and translate functional and non-functional requirements into well formulated architectural models by taking target environments, processes, performance requirements, existing systems and services into account.
Oversees the entire life cycle of solution architectures
Ensure that improvement initiatives identified in service reviews are acted upon and progress reports are provided to customers
Oversee and provide input Gijima's architecture development and management
Custodian of architectural knowledge and expertise Ensure applicable architecture and technology that drives key relationships with OEM partners
Learning and Growth Perspective
Ensure CV is updated and remains current on the talent management system
Participate in activities as described in personal development plans
Participate in opportunities for knowledge sharing within the team and relevant communities of practice (COP’s)
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