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Position Overview : The Data Centre Manager will play a pivotal role in the maintenance, support, and deployment of all hosting solutions and associated support services. Responsibilities include managing Active Directory, maintaining corporate systems, overseeing monitoring systems, and ensuring business continuity.

Key Responsibilities :

• Coordinate operational changes across all stakeholders.
• Manage day-to-day interactions with third-party suppliers.
• Plan and implement optimal technology services.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Provide input into IT strategies related to the data centre environment.
• Maintain and manage corporate infrastructure systems, email, collaboration tools, and hosted environments.
• Ensure all servers are equipped with necessary tools and maintain hosting environments.
• Act as an advisory for technicians on complex issues.
• Maintain and update all related SOPs.
• Review and maintain vendor performance levels.
• Establish and maintain operational service committees with service providers.
• Ensure adherence to IT governance processes and SLAs.
• Act as a point of escalation for unresolved issues.
• Keep all related diagrams and designs up to date.
• Provide technical advice to the business.
• Mentor service desk employees for their growth.
• Assist in migration between data centres when necessary.
• Contribute to the due diligence process when required.

Requirements :

• ITIL V4.0 certification.
• A+ and N+ certifications.
• Minimum 8 years of IT experience with datacentre management expertise.
• Exceptional knowledge of cloud and physical data centres, hosting platforms, IoT, and ITIL principles.
• Strong crisis management and critical thinking skills.
• Project management and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to build and maintain sustainable relationships with stakeholders.
• Result-driven with a high sense of urgency.
• Innovative, goal-oriented, and analytical.
• Ability to lead and manage teams and individuals.
• Interpersonal skills with a sense of urgency and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Specific Technical / Functional skills

• Solid Test Management know-how and Agile methodologies

• Solid background with SAP Projects in the area of finance

• Transition of manual product tests towards an automated testing concept

• Test tools, Atlassian X-Ray

• Project systems, Atlassian Jira

• Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Specific Technical / Functional skills

• Test automation tools (TOSCA)

• SAP Modules SAP FI/CO, General Ledger, Asset Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking Soft Skills

• Strong presentation skills

• Above-board work ethics

• Flexibility to take up different tasks in the project

• Ability and willingness to coach and give training to fellow colleagues and users when required

• Willing and able to travel internationally

• Problem solving capabilities

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Ability to work interdependently as well as independently and to submit deliverables on time and with excellent quality

• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with both technical and non-technical colleagues / users

• Strong ability to understand and interpret business needs and requirements with an aptitude to move concepts through to proposal and successful implementation Additional Requirements

• Flexibility to take up different tasks in the feature team

• Flexibility to work after hours if needed

• German Speaking

• Ownership mentality, willingness to take over responsibility and drive topics

• Willingness deal with (talk to) our global customers (due to the global exposure language barriers might exist)

• Open and pro-active communication across international teams

• Ability to understand complex work environments

WHICH QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE DO WE NEED FOR THE ROLE?

• Relevant IT / Business Degree

• 5+ years’ experience

• ISTQB Certification

• Tricentis TOSCA Certification

Reports to the HOD, in directing, co-ordinating, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & control of mechanical engineering design projects. Drives general mechanical engineering design deliverables.

• Design of mechanical infrastructure including abstraction works, pump station piping, and associated equipment.
• Preparing tender documents for construction.
• Reviewing technical submissions.
• Collaborating with other design departments.
• Supporting project managers and directors within the organization.
• Staying updated on environmental policies and developments.
• Presenting technical data and project results to technical and non-technical clients and colleagues.
• Monitoring project progress from feasibility to design, construction, and handover.
• Managing project budgets.
• Carrying out site supervision of construction works as required.
• Ensuring compliance with design standards and specifications.
• Attending site meetings and preparing reports.
• Issuing site instructions and handling RFIs from contractors.
• Liaising with the Head Office regarding site activities.
• Performing ad-hoc office or site duties as assigned.

• BEng Honors in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA or recognized body (5+ years).
• 15+ years’ experience post-graduation, including design and construction of water infrastructure.
• Experience managing teams and leading within a consulting environment.
• ISO compliance and quality management experience.
• Willingness to travel within South Africa and SADC.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and software such as CAD.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Decision-making, accountability, and integrity.
• Teamwork and skill transfer capabilities.
• Strategic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results.

If not contacted within 4 weeks after closing, consider your application unsuccessful. Submit CV with copies of certificates and driver’s license; originals are not required. Applications without copies will not be considered.

Closing Date: 27th September 2024

Advert Reference No: SZ-Snr ME-24

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South Zambezi Engineering Services is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment regardless of sex, pregnancy, gender, orientation, religion, marital status, age, race, or disability.

The Competition Commission seeks to appoint a dynamic, hard-working, and committed individual to fill the role of Principal Legal Counsel in the Market Inquiry Division. This is a unique opportunity for a legal expert with a strong background in investigation, market regulation, competition law, litigation processes, and investigative analysis. The successful incumbent will lead legal and analytical work in market inquiries.

Reporting to the Divisional Manager, the Principal Legal Counsel will strategically lead the legal and analytical components of market inquiries, ensuring investigations are legally sound, strategically focused, and aligned with the objectives of the Competition Act. Responsibilities include resource allocation, participating in Commission Committees, and building capacity for research, report writing, and correspondence. The Principal Legal Counsel will also lead, direct, and manage the market inquiry technical team and supervise analysts.

A starting annual total cost to company package of R 1,862,650.39 (negotiable, commensurate with experience).

Please note that this position is available on a five-year fixed-term contract.

The main responsibilities include:

• Providing legal support to the Market Inquiry Division, including legal research and advice to the Divisional Manager and the Market Inquiry Panel.
• Leading and managing the legal and technical aspects of market inquiry investigations.
• Defining scope, identifying issues, and developing legal-analytical frameworks, including drafting terms of reference and legal documents.
• Developing analytical frameworks for assessing issues, researching international best practices and jurisdictional approaches.
• Guiding senior analysts and junior staff on legal analysis.
• Developing information requests, review instruments, and evidence-gathering protocols.
• Supervising and evaluating a multidisciplinary team of legal and analytical professionals.
• Applying competition legislation to assess market features and public interest considerations.
• Drafting and reviewing inquiry reports and actions.
• Formulating remedies to address competition issues identified.
• Monitoring compliance with recommendations and remedial actions.
• Leading stakeholder engagements, including public hearings and consultations.
• Managing external legal counsel and ensuring effective case strategy.
• Providing litigation support before tribunals and courts.
• Representing the Commission in strategic forums and contributing to capacity building.
• Participating in planning, committees, and knowledge-sharing platforms.

• Partner with an established, leading team of geotechnical engineers and Engineering Geologists.
• Provide a mix of technical delivery, project management, but with significant focus on problem solving, analysis and design.
• Liaise with other design disciplines to develop and maintain design coordination.
• Responsible for winning work for the broader geotechnical team, as well as building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Periodic travel to projects in South Africa, Rest of Africa and the Middle East will be necessary.
• Ability to apply new knowledge, deliver and devise new approaches in industry in solving complex ground problems.
• Ensure timely delivery of Geotechnical deliverables of projects, within scope and budget.
• Establish a clear understanding of the project goals and stakeholder expectations, specifically, managing client expectations and ensuring that delivery meets expectations.
• Be a team player that is willing to collaborate across multiple disciplines and international geographies.
• Resolve project level issues independently.
• Mentor junior Geotechnical and Geology resources.
• Support business development activities.
• Motivate the project team towards the determined objectives, by generating enthusiasm for the project, and by maintaining a continued personal interest in achieving set targets.
  
  
  

• BEng or BSc degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng. or equivalent).
• A post-graduate qualification in Geotechnical Engineering will highly beneficial.
• A minimum of 7 years postgraduate experience in Geotechnical Engineering within the Transport discipline.
• Extensive understanding of soil and rock mechanics is essential.
• Solid experience in the design of foundations for buildings and structures, slope stabilisation and ground improvement, earthworks and retention structures.
• Experience in foundation and pile design, settlement, earth pressure, slope stability, and bearing capacity etc. would be highly beneficial.
• Skills and experience in geotechnical analysis and design.
• Solid knowledge of design standards.
• Skills in geotechnical analysis including the application of the latest analysis methods and software.
• Communication and report writing skills are required, along with the ability to work with clients to develop new and existing business opportunities.
  
  
  

Who are we?

Sanlam Developing Markets (SDM)(a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sanlam Life Limited) is one of the top financial services providers in the South African entry-level and emerging middle market. It aims to understand the unique requirements of clients and offers a wide range of simple and affordable financial solutions that cover needs such as funeral insurance, savings for education, life cover and personal accident plans. In terms ofthe Sanlam Group Governance Policy, SDM is managed by the SA Retail Mass cluster, which is part of the Sanlam Life and Savings cluster within the Sanlam Group. The cluster focusses on retail products, as well as group schemes.

• As a branch manager, you will be responsible for growing the customer base and revenue of Sanlam Retail Mass through developing and overseeing the execution of the retail branch strategy.
• Guiding, integrating, and standardising the activities, goals and objectives of various Sales Consultants in the branch, in line with the strategy.
• Leading a service delivery culture and eco-system within and outside of the branch to enable an optimal client experience.
• Assuming responsibility for the successful day to day maintenance and management of the Retail branch. Responsible for Retail branch strategy development and business planning.
• Ensure retail branch sales delivery and establish and drive a service culture.
• Ensure compliance, quality, and risk management.
• Responsible for all operational people practices relating to direct reports, in collaboration with the HR (talent management, performance management, individual development and growth, resolving grievances, leave allocation, capacity management, etc.).
• Monthly planning and reporting of sales and service activities in the Branch.
• Identify key internal and external stakeholders (Area Managers, Business Owners, activation sites, community forums, etc.) and determine effective engagement tactics that will contribute to building and maintaining relationships.

• Matric (Grade 12).
• RE1 and RE5.
• 120 Wealth Management credits OR tertiary qualification recognised by the FSCA.
• Class of Business accreditation (annual).
• Compliant with continuous professional development (CPD) current and past cycles.
• A minimum of 5 years recent industry experience of which 3 years should be in any leadership capacity.
• Service Management experience is essential.
• Insurance sales experience.
• Credit and lending experience.

• Sales tactics and approaches.
• Stakeholder engagement and management.
• Customer service and engagement.
• Relevant Regulatory frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Sanlam insurance products (ideal).
• People management practices and principles.
• Business Acumen.
• Computer literate.
• Data and analytics (including data visualisation).
• Project management.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communicator (verbally and in writing).
• Able to lead and motivate a team.
• Driven to exceed targets.
• Organising skills.
• Adaptable and able to learn quickly.
• Resilient and open to change.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Ongoing training and development programs.

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Test Manager to take ownership of the planning, coordination, and delivery of all testing activities across SAP finance-related projects. This role is critical in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products through a strategic blend of manual and automated testing. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, development teams, and headquarter test managers, to define and execute an integrated testing strategy that supports successful project delivery.

Role And Responsibilities

1. Planning, coordination, and management of test activities
2. Development and definition of test methods and test tools
3. Building up and leading topics related to testing the success of projects and the product maintenance area
4. Defining the scope of testing within each release/delivery
5. Deploying and managing resources for testing
6. Applying appropriate test measurements and metrics in the product and testing team
7. Planning, deploying, and managing the testing effort for engagements
8. Designing test cases in collaboration with business departments
9. Performing manual testing, implementing, and documenting automated tests (accessible for third parties)
10. Defining an integrated concept of manual and automated test cases with headquarter test managers (automation and manual)
11. Providing strategic leadership for test automation
12. Reporting issues back to the development team
13. Managing escalations related to testing and test progress

Requirements

• Solid test management expertise and experience with Agile methodologies
• Strong background with SAP projects in finance (SAP FI / CO, General Ledger, Asset Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking)
• Experience transitioning manual product tests towards automation
• Proficiency with test tools such as Atlassian X-Ray, Jira, and TOSCA
• Understanding of the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

Qualifications / Experience

• Relevant IT/Business degree
• 5+ years of experience
• ISTQB Certification
• Tricentis TOSCA Certification

Job Title: Store Manager Power Fashion Mabopane

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: August 29, 2025

Job Description

A Store Manager will lead a team of passionate associates in maximizing store sales/turnover, ensuring the stock loss benchmark is maintained, and managing the administration of the store.

Responsibilities

1. Promote sales.
2. Manage stock and control expenses to meet business targets.
3. Achieve and/or exceed the required targets set for the store.
4. Use store resources effectively to maintain productivity.
5. Maintain thorough knowledge of stock and management policies and procedures.
6. Act as the custodian of all company policies and procedures to ensure standards are met.
7. Take accountability for managing and training all staff.
8. Maintain the company culture by treating staff respectfully and professionally.
9. Ensure all customer interactions result in above-average customer service.
10. Monitor store cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and company standards.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12; Mathematics is an advantage.
• At least 2 years of experience in Retail Store Management or as an Assistant Store Manager, preferably in a similar retail environment.
• Excellent business English, both verbal and written.
• Experience in Sales, Retail, or Business Development roles.

• Interpret and apply approved enterprise architecture principles, policies, procedures in the architecture work.
• Provide guidance on matters related to the application architecture domain, provide domain driven input in all enterprise architecture services as guided by EA standards, procedures, and policies.
• Establish and maintain the application architecture domain (as-is, to-be and transition architecture) for the FIC. Perform impact assessment and options analysis as part of EA facilitation.
• Develop and maintain architecture roadmap and application portfolio as part of business change.
• Develop and maintain all application architecture templates, provide input for templates in other domains for consistency. Present all domain related changes to the organisation's Governance structures as guided by policies.
• Define domain related position papers to assist in the adoption of new technologies and standard setting for the organisation.
  
  

• Develop, maintain, and or provide input in the establishment of the repository. Maintain the modelling style guidelines and provide access management.
• Publish and create awareness in the organisation on application architecture as part of the enterprise-wide drive or initiative.
  
  

• Define and design architecture solutions that encompass all architecture domains outlining solutions in line with business requirements, enterprise architecture principles, and ICT standards to ensure standardisation and risk management.
• Review and ensure solution architecture designs provide seamless integration, scalability, and security in accordance with the prescribed enterprise architecture. Update and maintain the architecture repository with all architecture artifacts as part of architecture implementation governance.
  
  

• Contribute to the development and/or evaluation of Terms of Reference documents to assist business and ICT teams during RFI and RFP process.
• Take accountability for the end-to-end delivery of solution/applications/systems and ensure alignment to the approved architecture.
• Develop or provide input to business cases as part of business change.
  
  

• Work with ICT, and business stakeholders to understand their strategic direction and ensure that the architecture is in alignment in the implementation of such.
• Provide support to the solution architects to ensure that solutions are created and in alignment with the architecture landscape.
• Communication and Collaboration - Have good communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with the various teams and stakeholders.
• Innovation: Keep up to date with the latest technology trends and bring innovative ideas on how the best solutions can be brought into the organisation.
• Business Alignment: Align designed solution with the overall business strategy and ensure it delivers business value.
  
  

• Degree in Computer Science
• TOGAF Certification is a requirement. Knowledge of other frameworks (e.g., Zachman) would be an advantage.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in Enterprise Architecture tools like Case wise, Visio,Sparx Enterprise Architect to maintain an architecture repository.
• Certification in industry-standard platforms and technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud would be an advantage.
• Minimum six (6) years' experience in developing application architecture designs.
• Minimum six (6) years' experience in in development of large-scale solutions involving multiple technologies, functions, and interfaces across in-house and vendor supplied application.
• Minimum six (6) years' experience in designing hybrid (cloud/on-premises) application architecture and integration patterns.
• Solid experience in the development of business cases, performance of impact assessments and options analysis.
• Provide thought leadership, innovation and best practice.
• Experience in solution architecture for (more than one architecture domain in a single project) is an advantage.
• Ability to guide project teams and ensure solutions are developed and deployed in accordance with approved solution architecture is an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work with cross-functional teams.