76 Senior Technical Roles jobs in Bellville

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Specialist to support the Head of Development in evaluating, testing, and standardising equipment across our operations in multiple countries within the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented Industrial Engineering graduate with a passion for operational efficiency, process improvement, and technical problem-solving. This role bridges technical analysis with practical, operational execution, ensuring that all imported equipment meets the required standards for performance, safety, and usability across our international sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head of Development in testing and evaluating new and existing equipment for multiple countries.
• Develop and document comprehensive test specifications, procedures, and protocols.
• Conduct functional and operational tests on imported equipment to ensure compliance with quality and performance standards across sites.
• Create diagrams, schematics, and visual documentation to support testing, reporting, and standardisation.
• Compile test reports with clear analysis, observations, and recommendations for operational improvements.
• Support the standardisation of equipment and processes across different countries, ensuring consistency in operations.
• Liaise with suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders across multiple regions to ensure equipment meets operational requirements.
• Identify potential operational issues and recommend practical, implementable solutions suitable for international operations.
• Keep up to date with industry best practice in equipment testing and process optimisation within the QSR sector.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on operational efficiency.
• Ability to develop clear, detailed test specifications and reports.
• Proficiency in creating diagrams, flowcharts, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills – able to translate technical concepts to operational teams across countries.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive mindset, with a willingness to learn and support the development team.
• Prior experience with equipment testing or operational standardisation is advantageous but not essential.

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Job Description
This role acts as a subject matter expert in an Investment operations environment and applies their knowledge in the execution and oversight of complex investment activities.

The incumbent will play a significant role in the upskilling of more junior staff and acts as the point of escalation to resolve issues.

The incumbent will also be required to compile statistics and develop reports that can be used for management decision-making.

The incumbent may be required to act as an expert resource on projects and will be individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts.

Responsibilities

• Client and asset manager trade execution
• Third party interactions and issue resolution
• Support operational and cost efficiency
• Information analysis and reporting
• Project support
• Risk and control measurements
• Client focused excellence

Solutions Analysis

Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions. Solutions could be technical or professional in nature.

Financial Risk Management

Carry out the financial risk management process within a specific area or operation, maintaining alignment with risk tolerance policies.

Operational Compliance

Identify, within the team, instances of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate.

Document Preparation

Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.

Data Collection and Analysis

Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.

Information and Business Advice

Resolve queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on complex processes and the related policies, referring issues to others where necessary for interpretation of policy.

Regulatory and Compliance Management

Investigate standard incidents using current regulatory and compliance processes, systems, and procedures, and take action to solve immediate compliance issues. Advise more senior colleagues on more complex problems.

Personal Capability Building

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Operations Management

Supervise others working within established operational systems.

Skills
Action Planning, Analytical Thinking, Analyze Information, Computer Literacy, Critical Thinking, Data Management, Evaluate Information, Numerical Aptitude, Numerical Reasoning, Oral Communications, Systems Thinking, Written Communication

Competencies
Collaborates

Courage

Ensures Accountability

Financial Acumen

Instills Trust

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Organizational Savvy

Education
NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date
09 September 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
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Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

To ensure the enablement and delivery of innovative technology based digital solutions in order to satisfy business and IT requirements. Operationalize world class services to ensure Woolworths business systems are operating cost effectively and efficiently.

• Ensure effective Stakeholder Management to reduce risk
  Communicate progress, status, events, planned activities and issues to all relevant parties.
  Communicate technical decisions, discoveries, practices, processes, knowledge and information.
• Deliver New Technologies in support of business strategic objectives
  Conduct the necessary research and development to deliver innovative solutions in line with both IT and Business strategies.
  Test new technologies derived from approved business cases and manage implementation where appropriate, i.e., Software.
  Keep abreast of non-technical factors that have a direct bearing on technological decisions such as budget constraints and business objectives by establishing business contacts and doing appropriate fact finding to ensure delivery within Time, Scope and Budget.
  Understand and keep abreast of the Woolworths IT technical infrastructure by using the appropriate internal sources of information.
• Maintain Technologies to enable operational stability
  Perform the administration of technical solutions according to the agreed plans and processes and propose continuous enhancements to these processes where applicable.
  Ensure set standards implemented and adhered in support of a healthy and stable environment.
  Maintain and analyze internal records of problem causes and resolutions, identify recurring problems and modify the resolution actions to prevent recurrence.
• Provide thought leadership to ensure best delivery of industry practice
  Ensure that team members, management and other staff members working in related areas of technical concern are informed on all relevant technical decisions, discoveries, practices, processes, knowledge and information for effective delivery.
  Ensure that sustainability and impact of the administration of technical solutions are understood and taken into account when technical solutions are proposed.
• Deliver Solutions and Support Complex and Diverse technologies and Platforms
  Be a subject matter expert of multiple technologies and platforms.
  Investigate and remediate complex problems directly and indirectly linked to your area of responsibility.
• Manage tasks within a team to ensure effective and quality delivery
  Keep track of tasks and identify risks and challenges that could compromise delivery.
  Be an ambassador of the team and be capable of playing the role of liaison between customer, EUC and Infrastructure.

• Grade 12 and relevant degree/diploma (3 years)
• 3 years relevant experience (preferable experienced broadly across multiple areas of IT)

• Thorough knowledge of Woolworths business systems
• Extensive knowledge of all mainstream IT technologies
• Ability to apply emerging technologies to business solutions
• Thorough working knowledge of technologies used at Woolworths
• Knowledge of Woolworths IT landscape, including systemic understanding of key business linkages and dependencies
• Is aware of and responsive to internal and external events and influences on the technical landscape
• Looks beyond symptoms to uncover root causes of problems to be solved
• Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset in planning and implementing activities/projects
• Monitors and tracks progress to ensure delivery of all planned commitments, and keeps the appropriate people informed
• Listens attentively and checks understanding of the message being received
• Prepares clear, well-structured presentations using a variety of tools and techniques
• Discusses issues and exchanges information with partners to identify areas of mutual interest and benefit
• Genuinely cultivates personal bonds with colleagues in order to enhance performance throughout the organisation
• Anticipates change and continuously remains prepared for change
• Demonstrates resourcefulness in acquiring necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to adapt to change
• Hands-on technology experience (including, but not limited to)
• Anti-virus
• Mobile Computers (traditionally known as Scanners)
• Point of Sale
• Printing
• Digital eco-system
• Connectivity
• End User Devices
• Shared Applications
• Relevant business/retail knowledge
• Communicating, reporting and influencing

TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: CYBER SECURITY Location: Cape Town

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: R784 833 – R923 330 per annum (including benefits, dependent on experience and qualifications)

Role Overview
Our client is seeking a talented Technical Specialist to join their Information and Cyber Security team and Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT). This role is key to strengthening the organisation’s security posture and ensuring maximum value from its investment in cyber security. The position reports to the Senior Manager: Information and Cybersecurity Services within the Enterprise Infrastructure Services division.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct threat and vulnerability analysis , identifying potential security risks and weaknesses.

• Manage incident detection and response , investigating alerts, documenting incidents, and mitigating cyber threats.

• Oversee security infrastructure , configuring and deploying security tools to protect the organisation’s networks.

• Lead disaster recovery planning , preparing strategies to minimise impact from cyberattacks.

• Perform proactive threat hunting , searching for risks that bypass traditional security measures.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant qualification at NQF Level 7 in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

• At least 7 years’ experience in enterprise ICT applications and infrastructure, including 3 years of current, hands-on cyber security experience .

• Strong expertise in:

  • Threat detection & analysis of cyber threats, malware, and attack vectors.

  • Incident response , including investigation and mitigation.

  • Network security —firewalls, intrusion detection systems, VPNs, and network flow monitoring.

  • Log analysis to identify anomalies and security incidents.

  • SIEM tools such as Splunk, QRadar, or ideally SIEMonster.

  • Programming/scripting in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation.

• Working understanding of information security frameworks (ISO, NIST), digital forensic methodologies, and applicable privacy/security legislation.

Soft Skills

• Critical thinking and strong problem-solving ability.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, including reporting complex incidents in business-friendly language.

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments while remaining self-managed.

• Strong organisational skills to prioritise tasks under pressure.

• Capacity to coach and mentor junior colleagues.

• A strong customer service ethic .

Advantageous

• Industry certifications such as Security+, CEH, CISA, CISSP, or OSCP .

• Prior experience in the higher education sector .

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Listing status: Online

Apply by: 12 November 2024

Job category: IT and Telecommunications

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

An opportunity has become available for a Technical Specialist III within the IT Infrastructure team, reporting into the Technical Team lead.

Purpose

Provide 3rd level support across the Clicks Group, ensuring a seamless service. Patch servers and endpoints, install software, and maintain IT systems as well as troubleshoot networks, servers and hardware.

Objectives

1. Management System Microsoft Server OS & Application installation and support
2. OS, Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022
3. Hardware and software support
4. Troubleshooting technical issues and managing problems
5. Monitoring systems performance and taking corrective actions
6. Liaising with 3rd party service providers
7. Maintaining system and related business documentation
8. Patch Management
9. O365 management including license management
10. Microsoft Exchange 2016/2019, support and troubleshooting
11. Maintain and support Microsoft System Centre Configuration Manager (SCCM), Patch management and package deployments
12. VMware Experience and Hyper-V platforms. Server deployments, template management SCVMM
13. Active Directory management and hardening

Job-Related Experience:

1. Minimum 8 years IT Support experience
2. Active Directory experience
3. MS Office 365 experience
4. VMware, Hyper-V and other Hypervisors experience
5. MS Windows 2012 Server 2016 Server, Server 2019 experience
6. MS Exchange Server 2016, including Hybrid experience
7. Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, management, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 experience
8. Storage and Backup Technology experience
9. PAAS, IAAS, PIM to name a few
10. Linux, Kubernetes, RedHat Openshift experience required
11. A and N Certification
12. Microsoft Certification MCP/MCSA/MCSE/MCITP

Job related skills:

1. Strong problem solving and analytical skills
2. Sound structured programming and solid technical skills
3. Good communication and interpersonal skills
4. Must be dependable, use initiative
5. Determination and drive; Team player
6. Meticulous and logical thinker
7. Ability to learn quickly and share knowledge
8. Ability to liaise with users at all levels
9. Learning and Researching
10. Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
11. Adapting and Responding to Change
12. Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
13. Deciding and Initiating Action
14. Working with People
15. Presenting and Communicating Information
16. Analysing

Do you want to be part of a dynamic team constantly challenging the status quo and finding "smarter" ways of doing things? If you answered yes, keep reading.

Who Are We?

1Nebula is a next-generation SaaS Technology Business focused on providing businesses with cloud & technology expense management services and tools to accelerate their cloud journey.

We hire amazing people from across South Africa, making our diverse group of team members, called N48Xers, a force to be reckoned with.

Learn more about our people brand by watching our culture videos:

Job Opportunity at 1Nebula:

This is a fixed-term contract role for 12 months based in Cape Town. The main purpose of this position is to provide effective service delivery to clients of Nebula. Secondly, to ensure that all service requests and incidents are resolved expeditiously, with a high level of expertise and professionalism to the complete satisfaction of the client.

What You will do within this role (Your key responsibilities):

• Service Delivery Administration
• Manage incidents and service requests by resolving, investigating and escalating to relevant stakeholders as required.
• Effect any change control activities which may be required.
• Ensure that all failures, as required by the client, are communicated to the IT management Forum.
• Provide input to Steercom, change control, project and any other operational meetings with the client.
• Compile and prepare various reports or inputs thereto, as required by the client.
• Attend to the programming of systems.
• Attend operational meetings for the purposes of providing technical or subject matter specific input.
• Manage the video and teleconference facilities and conduct testing on a regular basis to ensure that the technology/ equipment are functioning optimally.
• Advise the client on bandwidth requirements to support the desired telecommunications infrastructure and network.

• Achieve all project timelines implemented by Nebula or the Client.

• Knowledge Management

• Contribute to the group's telecoms knowledge.
• Participate in training/networking sessions and events for both the client and Nebula employees, where required.

• Continuous technical knowledge development, within the telecommunications field, by devising an active and deliberate plan of research and active study.

• Product Development

• Convert customer requirements into telecoms requirements, which could result in the new products.
• Provide input into feasibility studies pertaining to the developing of new products.

• Provide input relating to new offerings in the market.

• Design and Architecture

• Provide input into the development and design of telecommunications systems and infrastructure.

• Continuous Service Improvement

• Recommend areas in which the systems can be improved on site to secure costs savings for the client or additional value adds.

• Vendor Interaction and Administration

• Liaise with providers with regards to the full spectrum of service delivery requests.
• Ensure that vendor meetings are scheduled on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Analyse stats supplied by vendors and recommend improvements on monthly basis.

• Provide regular reports pertaining to vendor deviations and variations.

• Asset/Site Data Management

• Maintain an asset register.

More about You (Our requirements for the role):

Alt hough we believe in the potential of others more than anything else there are some minim um requirements we would look for so consider these before sending us your application

• Relevant degree and an ICT certification in any of the telecommunications technologies.
• CISCO Certifications are essential.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Technical knowledge:
• CCNA - Basic Cisco Networking (WAN & LAN)
• CCNP
• Cisco VOIP
• PABX's
• Video Conferencing
• Basic understanding of Cloud services

Our Amazing Perks

• Enjoy 20 Leave days a year plus a "mulligan day" each quarter after meeting all your deliverables. That's 4 extra leave days annually

• Access to our Well-being program and Employee support services – we believe in work/life balance being of utmost importance for you and your family so this perk is for them too.

• Grow your skills and learn something new with paid for Microsoft courses and certifications.

• Take up a hobby and unlock a training allowance every 2 years to do something non-work related.

• Give back by participating in our Culture and Social Responsibility initiatives.

Your Application

We use this information to determine your suitability for the role, and to guide any interviews (should you be given one). If you are unsuccessful in your application Nebula will delete the information you provide here within 3 months.

• BSc/BTech in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or related field.
• 02 years experience (recent graduates welcome).
• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel.
• Exposure to food product development, processing, or applications.
• Proficiency in Afrikaans would be beneficial.