156 Engineer Ii jobs in South Africa
Data Engineer II
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To ensure effective movement, collection, integration, storage, and provisioning of data to meet business objectives through sound understanding of business unit requirements and frequent collaboration with relevant stakeholders (such as Enterprise Architecture, Database and Solution Architects, Business Intelligence Developers, Data Scientists and Product Owners, etc.)
Hello, future Data Engineer II
As a Data Engineer II, you will be responsible for the effective movement, collection, integration, storage and provisioning of data to meet business objectives through sound understanding of business unit requirements and frequent collaboration with relevant stakeholders (such as Enterprise Architecture, Database and Solution Architects, Business Intelligence Developers, Data Scientists and Product Owners, etc.)
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Showcase your proficiency in SQL, SAS, Python and Cloud technologies.
- Demonstrate End-to-End delivery of Data Solutions.
- Utilize your experience in data engineering and business intelligence.
- Collaborate effectively across teams to deliver innovative data solutions.
- Drive projects with autonomy, while embracing a culture of continuous learning.
You'll be an ideal candidate if you:
- Thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Can communicate complex data insights clearly.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Able to work in an Agile environment
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum Qualification - Have a relevant Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
- Preferred Qualification - Honours Degree or Masters
- Experience: A minimum of 3 - 5 years' relevant experience within a similar environment.
- Intermediate to advanced experience within Data engineering and Analytics.
- Relevant experience in MS BI / Oracle Stack will be advantageous.
- Proven experience with Python, Pyspark, Data pipelines.
- Experience using API's.
- Relevant experience across all phases of the data development life cycle.
- Experience with ML Frameworks will be advantageous.
- Certifications in AWS, Azure, SQL, SAS, Python, or related technologies will be preferred.
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Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
30/10/25
All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.
Data Engineer II
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To ensure effective movement, collection, integration, storage, and provisioning of data to meet business objectives through sound understanding of business unit requirements and frequent collaboration with relevant stakeholders (such as Enterprise Architecture, Database and Solution Architects, Business Intelligence Developers, Data Scientists and Product Owners, etc.)
Hello Future Data Engineer II
Welcome to
FirstRand Life Assurance
, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.
As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.
Are You Someone Who Can
- Analyse and organise raw data
- Build data systems and pipelines
- Evaluate business needs and objectives
- Collaborate with stakeholders and team members on several projects
You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You
- Have a degree in computer science, information systems, or related fields
- Have 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar environment
- Are proficient in SQL development and data analysis
- Have hands-on experience with: Ab Initio (ETL development), Teredata, Control-M (for job scheduling)
- Have experience in data product and data warehouse design
- Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Have experience with Camunda (highly beneficial)
You Will Have Access To
- Opportunities to network and collaborate
- Challenging Working
- Opportunities to innovate
We Can Be a Match If You Are
- Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
- Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it
Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now
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22/10/25
All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.
Process Engineer II
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Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.
Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job Req ID
10067
Closing Date
27 October 2025
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OPP: Sasolburg and Natref Operations
Location
Sasolburg
Purpose of Job
- Support process engineering strategy to reach production targets, providing process engineering technical support and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Contribute unit-specific technical input for the Hydrocracker Division into daily assurance process.
- OWAP monitoring and deviation prevention on unit level and assurance that unit is optimally operated within agreed operation envelopes.
- Contribute technical input into compilation of studies/ improvement initiatives and identifying and preventing risks of deviation
- Data accumulation and processing for input for improvement plans on a unit operations level.
- Deliver technical track and process related inputs required on studies, conceptual proposals and similar projects (tier 4/5) in accordance with sound established engineering principles and standards to satisfy business requirements.
- Provide input into driving and supporting Process Safety management studies, initiatives and defined compliance plans.
- Shutdown inspections and support with regards to process equipment integrity.
- Shutdown involvement and support on catalyst and chemicals loading, unloading and conditioning.
- Responsible for defining and managing process safety information.
- Development and implementation of Catalyst and Chemicals strategies
Key Accountabilities
Business results
- Give unit specific information into the development and maintenance of the plant OWAP.
- Monitor and identify corrective and preventative steps to ensure plants operate within the OWAP.
- Identify losses on unit and compile gap closure plans as input into the improvement plans.
- Monitor unit operation to ensure sustainable and predictable production to protect volume (provide accurate process data for the production planning and scheduling processes) and manage process and integrity related threats.
- Monitor and interpret performance on technical drivers, constraints and levers on catalyst and equipment levels.
- Test-run and mass balance verification exercise on a routine weekly basis.
Leadership and strategic direction
- Knowledge sharing within team
- Effective stakeholder management
- Moderate supervision required to execute KPA's
Governance, compliance and risk management
- Identify process deviation, threats, risks and opportunities through monitoring of unit operations.
- Analyse and understand the root cause of deviations.
- Ensure quality inputs of own work.
- Contribute to plant basic documentation and systems (mass balances, energy balances, fingerprinting, operating envelopes/philosophies, critical parameters and levers and predictive monitoring tools)
- Compliance to internal Natref guidelines and policies
Project execution performance
- Provide process engineering support and input for small projects such as:
- Process design (conceptual and basic engineering)
- Participation in design and safety reviews
- Start-up and commissioning support
- Supply techno-economical input into business cases
SHE performance
- Identification of process safety risks
- Adherence to SHE strategy to achieve zero harm
Formal Education
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
- Must have successfully completed the 3 year Graduate Development Program
- 5 to 8 years' experience preferably in a Petrochemical Engineering environment or a Master's degree and 5 years' experience.
Working Experience
Experience: 5+ relevant years
Required Personal And Professional Skills
BC_Collaborates
TC_Process Risk Analysis
TC_Process Safety / Environmental
TC_Operating Process Knowledge
TC_Process Management and Development
BC_Decision Quality
BC_Inspires Engagement
TC_Compliance Management
BC_Ensures Accountability
BC_Strategic Mindset
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of "Innovating for a better world", Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol's Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.
Application Engineer II
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Honeywell
We have been innovating for more than 100 years and now we're creating what's next. Our programs serve a global community and our hometowns too. We provide resources and financial support to causes around the world and encourage employee volunteerism. We are committed to the highest standard in everything we do
Responsibilities:
- Assist with any required Advanced Process Control and Control Performance Monitoring related activities to improve energy conservation, reliability, safety, and profitability of the plant.
- Monitor and analyze the performance of various controllers and evaluate whether they meet the intended objectives on a sustained basis.
- Review critically the control performance of the Advanced Process Controllers in the plant, suggest relaxation of the binding constraints and carry out the necessary tuning improvements, if necessary, to make the controllers further effective.
- Review the economic targets for the Advanced Process Controllers, suggest and incorporate necessary changes, to provide the right direction to the controllers. This may be required to incorporate the new economic indicators, if any, and make the controller to constantly work towards the current economic objectives.
- Identify, advise and incorporate modifications to the controller configuration, in terms of proposing addition of new variables/ constraints, deletion of the redundant variables, wherever found necessary.
- Identify faulty regulatory control loops in the system (DCS level) and carryout tuning of existing regulatory controller at DCS.
- Improve workforce understanding of Advanced Process Control applications by assisting the training department in implementing training initiatives as they apply to Advanced Process Control
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of experience
- Availability to travel when required for projects
- Drivers license with own transport
- Excellent verbal, written communication & presentation skills in English
- Hands on application experience implementing Real-Time / Multi-Variable Optimization solutions in multiple industries including but not limited to Refining, Petrochemical, Gas Processing, & Oil & Gas
- Degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical, Metallurgical or Electronic with a process control specialization)
- Knowledge of process design/process operations
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work alone or as part of a team
- Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities under deadlines
- Uses advanced analysis to identify issues and works with others to bring resolution to complex issues
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to clearly present/communicate data using audience appropriate skills.
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
Server Engineer II
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Information Technology
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Job Title:
Server Engineer II (TCF)
Job Description
We're Concentrix. The intelligent transformation partner. Solution-focused. Tech-powered. Intelligence-fueled.
The global technology and services leader that powers the world's best brands, today and into the future. We're solution-focused, tech-powered, intelligence-fueled. With unique data and insights, deep industry expertise, and advanced technology solutions, we're the intelligent transformation partner that powers a world that works, helping companies become refreshingly simple to work, interact, and transact with. We shape new game-changing careers in over 70 countries, attracting the best talent.
In our Information Technology and Global Security team, you will deliver the latest technology infrastructure, transformative software solutions, and industry-leading global security for our staff and clients. You will work with the best in the world to design, implement, and strategize IT, security, application development, innovation, and solutions in today's hyperconnected world. You will be part of the technology team that is core to our vision of developing, building, and running the future of Integrated Services.
Our game-changers around the world have devoted their careers to ensuring every relationship is exceptional. And we're proud to be recognized with awards such as "World's Best Workplaces," "Best Companies for Career Growth," and "Best Company Culture," year after year.
We embrace our game-changers with open arms, people from diverse backgrounds, who are curious and willing to learn. Your natural talent to help others and go beyond WOW for our customers will fit right in with what we do and who we are.
Join us and be part of this journey towards greater opportunities and brighter futures.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Server Engineer to join our innovative team. As a Server Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving our server infrastructure. You will execute pivotal roles involving server management, patch compliance, data center maintenance, and network security, ensuring smooth and secure operations within dynamic IT landscapes.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and support server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and more.
- Execute patch compliance activities for Windows servers and applications in alignment with the IT Security calendar.
- Address vulnerabilities identified through TCP/IP scanning and other compliance check activities.
- Conduct remediation for non-compliant settings identified in security health checks.
- Oversee software and configuration management, ensuring optimal performance and security.
- Perform remote datacenter administration and maintain inventory using tools like Device42.
- Support VMware/Hyper-V environments, performing tasks like VM vMotion and storage management.
- Implement and maintain datacenter hardware and software solutions.
- Develop and maintain documentation, reports, and standard operating procedures.
- Innovate and troubleshoot server and network issues, providing effective solutions and root cause analysis.
- Collaborate on new implementations, creating documentation and change management protocols.
Qualifications:
- Advanced English proficiency.
- Associate's degree or equivalent technical training; a minimum of 3-5 years in server support, plus 5 years in IT technical experience.
- Relevant certifications such as MCSE, VMware, ITIL.
- Proven experience in components like AD, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, WDS.
- Strong datacenter and server experience, including knowledge of RAID configurations.
- Hands-on experience with Dell OM, xclarity, and remote administration tools.
- Competence with scripting languages: PowerShell, VBScript.
- Familiarity with technologies like SQL, Hyper-V, file clusters.
- Experience with VMware/Hyper-V operations, including setup and maintenance.
- Knowledge of storage solutions and open sources technologies is a plus.
Location:
ZAF Cape Town - 18 Main Rd, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708
Language Requirements:
Time Type:
Full time
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Server Engineer II
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Information Technology
Location
South Africa
Job Title:
Server Engineer II (TCF)
Job Description
We're Concentrix. The intelligent transformation partner. Solution-focused. Tech-powered. Intelligence-fueled.
The global technology and services leader that powers the world's best brands, today and into the future. We're solution-focused, tech-powered, intelligence-fueled. With unique data and insights, deep industry expertise, and advanced technology solutions, we're the intelligent transformation partner that powers a world that works, helping companies become refreshingly simple to work, interact, and transact with. We shape new game-changing careers in over 70 countries, attracting the best talent.
In our Information Technology and Global Security team, you will deliver the latest technology infrastructure, transformative software solutions, and industry-leading global security for our staff and clients. You will work with the best in the world to design, implement, and strategize IT, security, application development, innovation, and solutions in today's hyperconnected world. You will be part of the technology team that is core to our vision of developing, building, and running the future of Integrated Services.
Our game-changers around the world have devoted their careers to ensuring every relationship is exceptional. And we're proud to be recognized with awards such as "World's Best Workplaces," "Best Companies for Career Growth," and "Best Company Culture," year after year.
We embrace our game-changers with open arms, people from diverse backgrounds, who are curious and willing to learn. Your natural talent to help others and go beyond WOW for our customers will fit right in with what we do and who we are.
Join us and be part of this journey towards greater opportunities and brighter futures.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Server Engineer to join our innovative team. As a Server Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving our server infrastructure. You will execute pivotal roles involving server management, patch compliance, data center maintenance, and network security, ensuring smooth and secure operations within dynamic IT landscapes.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and support server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and more.
- Execute patch compliance activities for Windows servers and applications in alignment with the IT Security calendar.
- Address vulnerabilities identified through TCP/IP scanning and other compliance check activities.
- Conduct remediation for non-compliant settings identified in security health checks.
- Oversee software and configuration management, ensuring optimal performance and security.
- Perform remote datacenter administration and maintain inventory using tools like Device42.
- Support VMware/Hyper-V environments, performing tasks like VM vMotion and storage management.
- Implement and maintain datacenter hardware and software solutions.
- Develop and maintain documentation, reports, and standard operating procedures.
- Innovate and troubleshoot server and network issues, providing effective solutions and root cause analysis.
- Collaborate on new implementations, creating documentation and change management protocols.
Qualifications:
- Advanced English proficiency.
- Associate's degree or equivalent technical training; a minimum of 3-5 years in server support, plus 5 years in IT technical experience.
- Relevant certifications such as MCSE, VMware, ITIL.
- Proven experience in components like AD, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, WDS.
- Strong datacenter and server experience, including knowledge of RAID configurations.
- Hands-on experience with Dell OM, xclarity, and remote administration tools.
- Competence with scripting languages: PowerShell, VBScript.
- Familiarity with technologies like SQL, Hyper-V, file clusters.
- Experience with VMware/Hyper-V operations, including setup and maintenance.
- Knowledge of storage solutions and open sources technologies is a plus.
Location:
ZAF Cape Town - 18 Main Rd, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708
Language Requirements:
Time Type:
Full time
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Data Engineer II
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To ensure effective movement, collection, integration, storage, and provisioning of data to meet business objectives through sound understanding of business unit requirements and frequent collaboration with relevant stakeholders (such as Enterprise Architecture, Database and Solution Architects, Business Intelligence Developers, Data Scientists and Product Owners, etc.)
Hello, Future Data Engineer II
Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.
Role purpose:
We're on the lookout for a talented Data Engineer to join our team and revolutionize how we redesign and rebuild the data platforms in line with the banks data journey. As a Data Engineer in FNB Connect, you'll find yourself at the cutting edge of data transformations in one of the most exciting and growing areas in the Bank Your insights will shape our decision-making process, drive growth, and propel us ahead of the competition. From sim cards to Iphones, smart devices and platform solutions, the data and opportunities in FNB Connect are yours to champion.
Are you someone who is:
Passionate about leveraging Data to drive innovation in the Telecommunications industry
Thrive in a dynamic, startup work environment.
Ready to radically grow your career and skills in a multi-disciplinary team environment
What you'll do:
Design and build data solutions
Develop data products to be monetised and made available to operational processes
Spearhead data projects that drive insights and business value.
What we are looking for:
Qualifications: A relevant Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Sciences, Statistics or Engineering.
Experience: Have a minimum of 2 - 4 years' relevant experience in Data Engineering and Analytics with proven ability to develop and implement data solutions.
Strong level of proficiency in programming languages such as SSIS, Ab Initio, Hadoop, Teradata, SQL, Control-M, Production Insights, Python, PySpark and Scala.
Strong analytical skills with problem solving techniques and attention to detail
Has relevant experience and/or have a keen interest in exploring artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques.
A knack for translating complex data into actionable business recommendations.
Passion for innovation and a hunger to drive positive change in the Telecommunications industry.
Join us on our journey to transform the Telecommunications banking industry in South Africa and beyond If you're ready to make an impact and unleash your full potential, apply now and be part of something extraordinary
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Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
13/09/25
All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.
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Data Engineer II
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Job Purpose
We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer (Bioinformatics) to drive data analysis and biomarker discovery across multi-omics and regulated bioanalytical platforms. In this role, you will design and optimise bioinformatics workflows, apply advanced statistical and machine learning methods, and integrate diverse datasets to generate actionable biological insights.
Main Areas of Responsibility
- Analyse high-dimensional data from omics platforms (e.g., proteomics, transcriptomics) to support biomarker discovery and development.
- Process and interpret quantitative assay data from LC-MS, qPCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, and other platforms used in regulated bioanalytical environments.
- Apply statistical, computational, and machine learning methods to extract meaningful biological insights.
- Develop, maintain, and optimise robust bioinformatics workflows for data processing, quality control, normalisation, and reporting.
- Automate routine analytical processes to support scalable project delivery under tight timelines.
- Ensure rigorous analysis plans aligned with regulatory and scientific standards for clinical relevance and reproducibility.
- Integrate multi-omics and clinical datasets to support mechanistic understanding.
- Develop clear, insightful visualisations and dashboards to aid interpretation and communication of complex results.
- Ensure adherence to internal SOPs, regulatory guidelines (e.g., GCP, GCLP, FDA, EMA), and data integrity standards.
- Maintain accurate documentation, code repositories, and version control for all bioinformatics analyses.
- Partner with laboratory scientistsvand project managers to deliver high-quality outputs.
- Participate in client meetings and contribute to technical discussions, offering expert insight into bioinformatics aspects
Qualifications & Experience
Required:
- MSc or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biostatistics, Systems Biology, or a related field.
- Minimum 2–5 years of hands-on experience in bioinformatics within a CRO, pharma, biotech, or clinical research setting.
- Proficiency in R and/or Python for data analysis and visualisation.
- Experience with bioinformatics tools and platforms.
- Familiarity with statistical models, multivariate analysis, and machine learning methods.
- Comfortable using version control systems (e.g., Git).
Desirable:
- Experience with biomarker data in regulated environments (GxP, GLP, GCLP) is strongly preferred.
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Software Engineer II
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Who are we?
Sanlam Fintech is a newly established digital first business within the Sanlam Group on a mission to democratize financial advice and solutions for everyone across the African continent. We exist to pioneer inclusive financial confidence helping people build strong foundations to bridge the gap in generational wealth. Our culture us that of agility and constant deployment, we believe in learning fast, learning cheap and learning forward. Our aim is to provide a work environment where knowledge workers can accelerate the development of their ideas and bring innovation to market, at the same time provide compelling career and development proposition that will enable them to realize their dreams.
Position Overview
A Software Engineer II can take responsibility for new features and solve problems in any part of the code. They typically have 5 years or more of software engineering experience. They may lead a feature implementation but will need help with strategy and require guidance from mentors and peers. They should work with Design and Product Management to improve features across the product and troubleshoot any bugs.
What will you do?
Expectations:
Take ownership of new features and deliver them from concept to production.
Work independently and create solutions without constant direction.
Effectively collaborate with the team to bring out the best in others.
Focus on operational and code excellence during code reviews and feature development.
Improve the team's development, testing and operational practices.
Begin to work with Product Management and Design teams to understand business context.
Participate actively in on-call rotations and handle incidents effectively.
Identify and address small pieces of technical debt within their work scope.
Demonstrate growing influence beyond individual tasks to impact the broader team
Qualification and Experience
Relevant Degree or Diploma in computer science and IT
5 years of experience
Programming Languages & Coding
Despite our language agnostic approach, proficiency in languages used in full-stack / back-end SoftwareDevelopment (Python, Java, C++ etc for example) is required
Proficiency at reading, reviewing, understanding code
Ability to articulate language differences, implementation and the build & execution process: For examplestrongly vs weakly typed, static vs dynamic, compiled vs interpreted
Data Structures, Algorithms & Algorithmic Problem Solving
Ability to articulate the pros / cons of relevant data structures for the use of minimum memory space andexecution in the shortest possible time. This includes situations in which a data structure would beapplicable, and why
Ability to suggests possible / relevant algorithms when developing and optimising solutions for time andspace complexity. This includes the ability to discuss options and trade-offs; also in instances where scopeincreases and solutions have to adapt
Engineering & Operational Excellence
Understanding of scalability, robustness, operational visibility and agility
Understanding of distributed systems and designing these solutions
Experience working on projects involving the design and implementation of scalable systems
Knowledge of services like AWS VPC, Auto Scaling, serverless computing, storage (EBS, S3), containers,DNS, etc) is preferred yet not a prerequisite. All experience with relevant Cloud-based technologies arebeneficial in this role
Understanding of / experience in monitoring, metrics, visibility, health, fault toleranceExperience with / understanding of load balancing and health checking
Experience with / understanding of APIs, auth
Experience with / understanding of databases and persistence
Experience with / understanding of scalable architecture for systems implementation
What will make you successful in this role?
Gain a solid understanding of design principles and how to apply them.
Develop the ability to lead small projects or components with minimal supervision.
Enhance problem-solving skills and technical knowledge across the codebase.
Contribute to improving team practices and processes.
Show skill in coaching junior engineers and providing constructive feedback.
Start scaling through others by guiding other team members and delivering through them.
Deepen understanding of business objectives and how technical work supports them.
Knowledge and Skills
IT Data Analysis
IT product enhancements
Software design and deployments
Platform management and integration
Business Requirements
Personal Attributes
Organisational savvy - Contributing through others
Manages complexity - Contributing through others
Plans and aligns - Contributing through others
Optimises work processes - Contributing through others
Build a successful career with us
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.
Core Competencies
Being resilient - Contributing through others
Collaborates - Contributing through others
Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others
Customer focus - Contributing through others
Drives results - Contributing through others
Turnaround time
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.
Our commitment to transformation
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.
Platforms Engineer II
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The Platforms Engineer II is responsible for daily server system maintenance and monitoring, supporting applications on servers, and providing 3rd level support. They ensure security standards are adhered to, test and evaluate new server software products, and provide technical assistance in projects.
The opportunity:
We're looking to add great new talent to our Windows Server Systems portfolio. If you are committed to quality, then join our drive to develop world-class IT Solutions. With a robust strategy focusing on People, Process and Technology, we believe that our culture and the quality of our people are our greatest strengths. As such, we need to employ top talent to support our key business functions.
The Windows Server Systems team is responsible for the support of the Microsoft back-office applications, such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, SCCM and Exchange. The team also support some critical business applications / platforms such as VMWare. The team operates in an exciting environment, working with new technologies as well as being the production custodians for a myriad of critical business applications through the enforcement of and adherence to strict change management procedures.
TFG's IT division provides innovative, strategic and cost-effective ICT solutions and professional services to TFG and its subsidiaries. Working for TFG means; working with highly talented professional individuals, who are passionate about collaboration, creativity and working towards successful customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily server system maintenance and monitoring
- Daily Active Directory maintenance and service monitoring and health checks
- Supporting applications on Windows servers and providing 3rd level support
- Problem resolution and fault finding
- Windows server administration, support and disaster recovery procedures
- Ensuring that security standards are adhered to
- Testing and evaluating new server software products and server-related hardware
- Providing technical assistance in projects
- Providing support and technical advice
- Documenting and updating server administration, disaster recovery and security procedures
Qualifications and Experience:
- Relevant tertiary qualification
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (Windows Server)
- VMware certification
- Microsoft Azure exposure is advantageous
5 years relevant working experience in relation to:
Microsoft Windows Server Operating Systems
- Network protocols (TCP/IP)
- Windows Server Systems (i.e. Exchange, Active Directory, Terminal Services, IIS)
- Technical Project Management
- ITIL or similar service management principles
- Familiarity with HP server hardware platforms would be an advantage
- VMware vSphere 8
Skills:
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
- A strong service orientation
- To provide customer service as per agreed SLA's
- To be deadline and target-driven
- Excellent communication skills, communicate effectively at all levels & liaise with the support teams and various divisions
- Excellent listening, questioning and documenting skills
- Ability to work independently, as well as within a team
- Ability to work under pressure and display initiative
- Strong administrative skills
- To be reliable and able to work flexible hours
- Ability to innovate and be able to practically implement
Behaviours:
- Action Oriented - readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness
- Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
- Courage - confronts and tackles challenging situations with courage
- Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
- Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
- Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
- Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
- Tech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth
Please ensure that your line manager is aware of and supports your application before applying for this role.
Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act