652 Solutions jobs in South Africa

Location: Kempton Park
Job Posting Title: Senior Solutions Design Engineer, Solutions
Time Type: Full Time

Tertiary Qualification(s)

Industrial Engineering Degree or Diploma

Additional Computer Skills

• Advance Excel and PowerQuery
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Visio and Project

Job-related Requirements

Minimum of 4+ years’ working experience in a similar role or logistics industry

Data analytical and process design skills

Detail oriented, high work rate, quality of work and time management to meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate concisely

Own vehicle with driver’s license required

Beneficial :

Experience in Warehouse Design and Costing/Pricing for RFQ’s and existing clients

Data Cleaning & Analytics

Electives

• Highly adaptable to change
• Sound knowledge of engineering economics and fundamental accounting principles
• Experience in automation and mechanisation with warehouse environment.
• Ability to interact a various levels in the organisation and with clients
• Project management skills and experience

Innovative

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Senior Solutions Design Engineer will be part of the Solution and Pricing department and will work closely with the business development and operations teams to maintain and grow the DSV Contract Logistics business. Business growth will be mainly through Request For Quotation (RFQ) and/or consultation with new and existing customers. The requirement is also to support operations to renew existing clients at the end of their respective agreements.

The individual must be comfortable working with Big Data and be able to clean, analyse, interpret the large data sets. Have a good understanding of warehouse operations and processes to calculate resource requirements and develop effective warehouse layout designs. Be able to use the warehouse and resource design outputs to cost the operation for the client. The costing entails liaising with key suppliers to obtain costs like racking, sprinklers, MHE, IT, and equipment.

MS Word and PowerPoint skills is required to package the final solutions and commercials for submission to the client.

The role is critical in the growth of the DSV Solution business units and requires attention to detail, time management and good people skill with internal and external clients

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engineered Solutions: Identify, analyse & develop value-adding solutions for current & prospective clients;
• Analysis and recommendations
• Data (analysis, comparison, sense checking, cleaning)
• Process (supporting business objectives, complete, relevant, error-proofed, measurable)
• Facilities (best practices, flow, flexibility, compliance)
• Costing Model – comprehensive use of the Solutions Costing Model

• All costing inputs to be signed off or supported by quotes,
• Effective use of programs like AutoCAD, MS Visio and Power BI, etc to ensure detailed and accurate designs for the input into the costing model.
• Develop relationships with key suppliers (racking, packaging, sprinklers, MHE etc)
• Verify all productivities used in costings
• Conduct research to ensure productivities used are in line with industry standards

• Tools: Application of the following tools and/or methodologies as appropriate and when required:
• Material flow mapping
• Warehouse and layout design
• Qualitative flow measurement
• Manning requirements calculations
• Material handling equipment selection
• Storage density calculations
• Productivity calculations
• Work sampling
• Value stream mapping
• Problem Solving
• Warehouse Management Systems – knowledge of key functions and features of systems used by DSV in support of solutions development and implementations. Detailed understanding of cost implications and

• correct allocation of related costs when completing costing models.
• Business cases/feasibility studies – develop as required depending on financial investment required and risk profile. Tools and aspects to consider include ROI calculations, quantified value, opportunity for product improvements and future growth/revenue potential
• New product development – develop as required new products, tools and solutions that will enhance the Solutions business and ensure future growth. This can include but is not limited to e-commerce, automation, collaborative niche products in Healthcare & Beauty sectors and industry solutions in Automotive.
• Client Relationship management – To develop and maintain sound client relationships based on competence, respect and trust
• Sales Support – Assist with the technical and financial selling to the client with the development and documenting of proposals, response to tenders, RFQs and RFPs
• Operation Review – Evaluate operation against proposed solutions in terms of –

• Solution and Operations review (volumes, resource, MHE, process etc)
• Commercial (revenue, cost, etc)

Additional Job Information –

• Must work well in a team.
• Must show maturity level to work on his/her own with minimum supervision.
• Must show initiative and be motivated.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Have good numeric skills.
• Work well under pressure and to a deadline.
• Work on multiple projects/RFQs with overlapping timelines
• Pay meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to implement corrective action.
• Effective administration skills.
• Must be methodical and precise in their work.
• Punctuality and time management skills are critical.
• Available to work long hours when required and may be required to travel locally and internationally on occasion.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

Start here. Go anywhere

Visit dsv.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook .

Disclaimer : Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

Role Description

The Solution Consultant role is a key role within the Solution Consulting team, and will provide leadership and expertise in the following areas:

• Providing up to date knowledge, awareness of current trends and future direction of the local asset management industry

• Presenting & explaining existing FNZ capability

• Defining and challenging scope of a project

• Capturing & documenting customer business outcomes to create requirements, solution designs and agreeing of Joint Target Operating Models

• Platform integration design

• Business transformation support and consultancy services

• Regulations and advice on platform compliance

• Customer training programmes and knowledge transfer

• Platform configuration and delivering of FNZ’s Model Wealth Solution (MWS) process

• Analyst & Developer handovers and support

• Functional Reviews & TDD walkthroughs

• Defining business readiness processes and agreeing SLAs

• Defect verification

This role demands individuals who:

• Are consistently solution & execution focused

• Capable of dealing with complex problems & environments

• Have strong technology, analytical and data interpretation skills;

• Take ownership for an outcome on behalf of a customer

• Comfortable with high levels of customer, stakeholder interaction & management

Team Responsibilities

The Solution Consulting team is responsible for providing a range of high value services to FNZ’s existing and potential customers.

This includes being responsible for the Platform configuration and running the FNZ Model Wealth Solution configuration process for new platform implementations, plus supporting sales team in winning & sizing new projects.

It also involves carrying out a variety of consulting assignments for existing customers and new customers in a variety of contexts, including proposition definition, TOM definition, Business transformation, customer training and knowledge transfer, and the definition of bespoke requirements where required for customer platform solutions.

Once business outcomes are understood from FNZ clients, these must be accurately documented and fed them into the delivery process to ensure they are easily understood and precise to deliver the right outcome for our clients.

The team also works closely with FNZ’s Business Readiness Team, Operations and Production Support teams to ensure that FNZ provides its services compliantly, reliably and to scalable once implemented in production.

Specific Role Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support for your aligned FNZ client project, building capability and providing support for more junior members of the team. Instil a spirit of continuous improvement in the team.

• Work with FNZ customers & internal stakeholders to help define proposition and product requirements. Provide Market expertise as required. Be an SME in FNZ Platform functionality and apply this understanding to help customers define propositions that best utilise or enhance FNZ core platform capabilities.

• Have a full understanding of a Platform Target Operating Model, including the interfaces between platform and customers operations and FNZ Investment operations. Provide advice to customers regarding best practice operating model design.

• Be an expert in the Model Wealth Solution and run the MWS Configuration process for new platform implementations, capturing all customer configuration points in service configuration documents.

• Document any bespoke customer requirements, be the solution owner to ensure these are met.

• Provide review and quality assurance of solution documentation

• Provide training programmes and knowledge transfer services for FNZ customers.

• Provide consultancy services, as required, to other FNZ clients and projects.

• Have a good knowledge of the regulatory environment in which the Solution Consultant operates and provide advice and guidance to customers in respect of delivering a compliant platform.

• Be an SME in the platform market in which FNZ operate, and provide training and support for other areas of the FNZ business.

Experience required

Preferred Industry Knowledge

• Experience in a consulting, analysis or architecture environment.

• General investment/wealth/life and/or pensions products and the markets in which FNZ and our customers operate.

• FNZ Platform expertise, including being an SME in at least 4 functional areas of the platform.

• For the jurisdiction being hired for, an understanding of the regulatory environment FNZ operates within and a knowledge of the upcoming changes.

• 3+ years of experience in a delivery/consulting environment in the financial services/wealth market.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• 1st class degree or equivalent experience

• Experience working within a business analysis / consulting role.

• Be able to evidence establishing an environment of continuous improvement and capability development.

• Confident, and able to take initiative given client– and delivery-focused environment.

• Independent, self-directing and delivery focused working style.

• Superior analytical thinking. · Commercially aware.

• Intermediate computer skills essential.

• Excellent organisational, administration and time management skills.

• Good team communication skills, confident in dealing with internal and external clients.

• Highly developed written and oral communication skills.

About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.

We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.

We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.7 trillion in assets under administration (AUA).

Together with our customers, we help over 26 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.

Job Description

Why choose Logicalis? It’s not just IT solutions, It’s IT global know-how! Logicalis is an international multi-skilled solution provider providing digital enablement services to help customers harness digital technology and innovative services to deliver powerful business outcomes. Our customers span various industries and regions, focusing on vertical markets such as financial services, TMT, education, healthcare, retail, government, manufacturing, and professional services. We apply our expertise in data centre and cloud services, security and network infrastructure, workspace communications, data and information strategies, and IT operation modernisation. We partner with leading technology companies including Cisco, HPE, IBM, CA Technologies, NetApp, Microsoft, Oracle, VMware, and ServiceNow.

Logicalis employees are innovative, smart, entrepreneurial, and customer-centric, with a shared ambition to make Logicalis the world's leading IT solutions provider!

We offer speedy decision-making, opportunities for personal development, and a supportive, inclusive environment that celebrates diversity.

Join us and become part of something epic!

Role Purpose

Support the Sales function with deep expertise in infrastructure models and technologies, engaging directly in sales pursuits to shape, propose, and close deals. Act as the subject matter expert representing the client solution perspective, aligning sales, financial, business, and delivery views. Take responsibility for technical aspects such as supporting bid responses, product and solution briefings, proof-of-concept work, and coordinating technical resources.

Help develop and maintain the company's portfolio of solution offerings by understanding client and industry trends, company strategy, core competencies, and partner perspectives to create a compelling value proposition.

Role Responsibilities

1. Manage and perform pre-sales solutioning efforts across Sales, Pre-Sales, Professional Services, and Project Office to ensure solution integrity.
2. Design solutions using standard offerings and third-party products to produce proposals and contracts.
3. Translate customer concerns into technical solutions and business requirements, leading assessments of client environments.
4. Understand the competitive landscape and articulate the differentiation and value of Logicalis solutions.
5. Contribute to post-implementation improvements for performance and functionality.
6. Define and refine standard offerings, artefacts, and IP.
7. Develop proposals and pricing models.
8. Collaborate with internal experts and architects to devise solutions.
9. Expand accounts through strategic sales and operational sessions.

Delivery Responsibilities

Ensure solutions meet quality standards, manage proposal turnaround times, and maintain commercial accuracy in costing.

Key Performance Indicators

• Quality of designs & proposals
• Proposal-to-purchase conversion rate
• Costing accuracy
• Timeliness of solutions & proposals

Person Requirements

• Excellent technical problem-solving skills and knowledge of ITIL processes.
• Ability to work with clients, sales, and project teams to design and implement solutions.
• Independent work capability with proactive leadership skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of simplifying complex technical topics.
• Adaptability and team leadership abilities.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years in a technical sales role focused on Microsoft Azure and infrastructure solutions.
• At least 5 years designing and implementing integrated systems.
• 8+ years in Infrastructure, Networking, Cloud, and VoIP services.
• Linux administration experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in IT infrastructure or related fields.
• Preferred certifications: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified Administrator Expert.

Additional Skills/Attributes

• Proficiency with Microsoft products, Windows Desktop/Server, Hyper-V, Exchange, SQL, Office, Azure, Security tools, and licensing.
• Experience with network connectivity, backup solutions, hypervisors, hardware, and cloud technologies.

Disclaimer : Logicalis follows fair and non-discriminatory hiring practices, prioritizing employment equity and affirmative action in line with South African employment legislation.

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30

To develop, design and maintain the solution architectures for specific business functional/technical areas. To participate in the definition of the higher-level functional and non-functional requirements, analyse technical trade-offs, determine the major components and subsystems, and define the interfaces and collaborations between them, safeguarding the strategic alignment of technology architecture with the agreed business outcomes.

• Post-grad Degree in Information Technology
• Solid experience in end-to-end solution design, focusing on scalability, security and high performance
• 5-7 Years’ IT integration with strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns is essential
• 2-3 Years’ proven experience or knowledge of ESB, APIs, Cloud, Mulesoft, Salesforce and IBM would be advantageous
• Proven experience in leading technical teams and engaging stakeholders in an Agile environment

Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

To define, develop and maintain the domain architectures and designs for specific business functional/technical areas and provide high-level roadmaps for the implementation of the solutions, aligning to a common technical direction ensuring accomplishment of the roadmaps. To guide architects delivering on projects/initiatives within focus area (domain) and provide thought leadership throughout the programme.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
Field of Study: Information Technology

Experience Required:

• Functional understanding of SAP Banking Services and/or Fioneer S/4 TRBK
• Understanding of the foundational SAP S/4 HANA architecture
• Some experience (or understanding) in ABAP development and ideally in the ABAP Cloud development framework including ABAP RAP
• Experience in designing Web Services (SOAP) and REST APIs (including OData)
• Understanding Core Banking Architectures in the context of the larger Banking Application Landscape
• Strong focus on SAP Core Banking
• Strong Software Engineering and Design experience
• Ability to define technical roadmaps

Experience: 5-7 years in multiple IT disciplines e.g. Cloud (AWS), DevOps, Dev Hardware, analysis, design, service management, architecture.

Good understanding of Agile working practices and LEAN and SCRUM proficiency and working collaboratively across teams. Experience gained in the management of platforms and operating systems.

Additional Experience: 8-10 years in-depth experience in designing innovative solutions within technology businesses such as Authentication Systems, System, Platform, and Account Migrations, Enterprise Solution Architecture (ESA), Business Architecture, Information Architecture, Application Architecture or Technology Architecture with a balanced mix of skills covering technologies and industry knowledge.

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• Design scalable and robust digital solutions that meet current and future business needs;
• Innovate and design solutions for complex challenges, ensuring that they are feasible and aligned with business goals;
• Develop detailed architectural blueprints, technical specifications, and integration strategies for digital initiatives;
• Map proposed business solutions onto architectural frameworks, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and technical standards;
• Ensure all solutions are aligned with the organisation's technology standards and architectural principles;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify the right technologies and approaches for solving business challenges;
• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions;
• Engage with vendors and third-party service providers to evaluate and integrate external solutions;
• Act as a technical advisor for organisational projects, staying up-to-date with emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends, and applying this knowledge to drive innovation;
• Lead technical discussions and design reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables;
• Conduct risk assessments and provide mitigation solutions;
• Support project teams in integrating technical solutions with existing systems and platforms;
• Ensure that the delivery of technical solutions meets the highest standards of quality, consistency, and reliability;
• Implement best practices for data protection, identity management, and secure coding;
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all architectural designs, decisions, and project-related information;
• Communicate technical concepts and strategies effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Essential)
• Postgraduate or Masters degree (Beneficial)
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT, including experience in Solutions Architecture (Essential);
• Experience with cloud computing, SaaS, and PaaS solutions (Essential);
• Proven experience leading successful projects in digital transformation and innovation as a Solutions Architect (Essential);
• Extensive experience in the areas of digitization and Systems architecture (Essential).
  
  

• Design scalable and robust digital solutions that meet current and future business needs;
• Innovate and design solutions for complex challenges, ensuring that they are feasible and aligned with business goals;
• Develop detailed architectural blueprints, technical specifications, and integration strategies for digital initiatives;
• Map proposed business solutions onto architectural frameworks, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and technical standards;
• Ensure all solutions are aligned with the organisation's technology standards and architectural principles;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify the right technologies and approaches for solving business challenges;
• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions;
• Engage with vendors and third-party service providers to evaluate and integrate external solutions;
• Act as a technical advisor for organisational projects, staying up-to-date with emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends, and applying this knowledge to drive innovation;
• Lead technical discussions and design reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables;
• Conduct risk assessments and provide mitigation solutions;
• Support project teams in integrating technical solutions with existing systems and platforms;
• Ensure that the delivery of technical solutions meets the highest standards of quality, consistency, and reliability;
• Implement best practices for data protection, identity management, and secure coding;
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all architectural designs, decisions, and project-related information;
• Communicate technical concepts and strategies effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Essential)
• Postgraduate or Masters degree (Beneficial)
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT, including experience in Solutions Architecture (Essential);
• Experience with cloud computing, SaaS, and PaaS solutions (Essential);
• Proven experience leading successful projects in digital transformation and innovation as a Solutions Architect (Essential);
• Extensive experience in the areas of digitization and Systems architecture (Essential).
  
  

• Professional;
• Ability to work in a team and independently;
• Internal and external networking;
• Integrity and values;
• Confidence;
• Passionate;
• Innovative;
• Problem solving and decision making;
• Strategic decision-making;
• Immaculate time keeping.
  
  

• Email applications will not be accepted;
• Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;
• Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
  
  

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• To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.
  
  

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• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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It’s not just IT solutions, It’s IT global know-how! Logicalis is an international multi-skilled solution provider providing digital enablement services to help customers harness digital technology and innovative services to deliver powerful business outcomes.

Our customers span industries and geographical regions; and our focus is to engage in the dynamics of our customers’ vertical markets; including financial services, TMT (telecommunications, media and technology), education, healthcare, retail, government, manufacturing and professional services, and apply the skills of our 4,500 employees in modernising key digital pillars; data centre and cloud services, security and network infrastructure, workspace communications and collaboration, data and information strategies, and IT operation modernisation. We are the advocates for our customers for some of the world’s leading technology companies including Cisco, HPE, IBM, CA Technologies, NetApp, Microsoft, Oracle, VMware and ServiceNow

Logicalis employees are innovative, smart, entrepreneurial and customer centric, with a shared ambition of making Logicalis the worlds leading IT Solutions provider!

We offer speedy decision-making, opportunities for personal development, and a supportive, inclusive environment that celebrates our diversity.

Join us and become a part of something epic!

ROLE PURPOSE

Support the Sales function, with a focus and deep expertise in infrastructure models and technologies, in support of sales activities. Directly engage in sales pursuits to help shape, solution, propose and close deals, primarily as the subject matter expert leader representing the client solution point of view, while helping align the overall view of the deal from the sales, financial, business and delivery perspectives. Take responsibility for technical aspects of solutions to include such activities as supporting bid responses, product and solution briefings, proof-of-concept work, and the coordination of supporting technical resources.

Help shape, develop and maintain the company portfolio of solution offerings by understanding client and industry trends, as well as company strategy, core competencies and partner perspectives, to enable a differentiated and compelling value proposition to company target market.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and Perform Pre-Sales solutioning efforts across Sales, Pre-Sales, Professional Services and Project Office to ensure overall integrity and consistency of final proposed solution.
• Design solutions, using a combination of standard offerings and third parties, to produce proposals and associated contracts in conjunction with Practice Managers, Sales, Professional Services and Project Office.
• Translate customer business concerns and/or opportunities into technical solutions and business requirements, including leading assessments of client environment to facilitate solution scoping.
• Have a solid understanding of the competitive landscape and the ability to articulate the technical differentiation and value proposition of various Logicalis solutions.
• Contribute to post-implementation continuous improvement efforts to enhance performance and provide increased functionality.
• Lead efforts to define/refine standard offerings portfolio, artefacts and IP.
• Develop proposals and pricing models for solutions.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts and technical architects to devise client solutions.
• Penetrate and expand accounts through sales and operational strategy sessions.

DELIVERY RESPONSIBILITIES:

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Quality of designs & proposals
• Conversation rate of proposals to purchase orders.
• Commercial accuracy of costing vs operational effort
• Effective management of turnaround time on solutions & proposals

PERSON REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have excellent technical problem-solving skills, including identifying performance problems as part of the proposal scoping process.
• Must have working knowledge of ITIL processes and how to operate under structured project management, including the need for various environments, system maintenance, risk avoidance, etc.
• Ability to work closely with client, sales, senior managers, and project managers to design and assist with the implementation of the solutions and infrastructure related components.
• Must be able to work independently and provide proactive leadership and facilitation in a complex environment with multiple teams—experience facilitating client solution and proposal development sessions highly desired.
• Must have excellent written, oral communication and sales skills, including conducting presentations to teams and to customers. Must be able to break down complex technical topics into common language understandable by non-technical/business-oriented audiences.
• Must have strong desire to drive and adapt to change quickly, with ability to lead a team of individuals to include: creating an inspiring team environment, setting clear goals, delegating and motivating.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years in a technical sales-related role focused on Microsoft Azure and M365, infrastructure solutions, hosting and managed services.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience designing and/or implementing integrated systems. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
• A minimum of 8 years of Infrastructure, Networking, Cloud and VoIP professional services, support and administration.
• Experience Administering Linux will be advantageous.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required
• 8+ years of experience in an infrastructure and/or related to information technology such as engineering, computer science, or information systems.
• Advantageous
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft 365 Certified Administrator Expert

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:

• Microsoft Products
• Windows Desktop up to Windows 11
• Windows Server up to 2022
• DHCP; DNS; Active Directory; Group Policy
• Office Suite
• Microsoft Security: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/Cloud/Office 365
• Extensive Microsoft licensing experience (CSP/NCE, MOLP, MOSA, M365/O365 packages and features)
• Business and Enterprise Infrastructure
• Security (AV (ESET, Microsoft Defender), Firewall (FortiGate, Meraki)
• Vulnerability Assessments (Qualys)
• Connectivity (SD-WAN; Fibre, Microwave & LTE Feasibilities/Planning)
• Most IT hardware ranging from laptops/desktops to enterprise servers/storage/networking (primarily Dell, HP, Hitachi, Fortinet, Huawei, enovo, Cisco, Meraki, and Exagrid)

Disclaimer : Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Employment Equity (EE) and Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with Logicalis SA’s Employment Equity plans

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JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT

We are looking for a seasoned Solutions Architectwith deep expertise across Windows and open-source environments, and a strong grounding in enterprise networking. You will be instrumental in designing, deploying, and supporting scalable infrastructure solutionsfor multiple retail clientsacross South Africa. This includes supporting environments that enable Business Intelligence (BI)and data-driven decision-making in a retail context.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or similar.
• 7+ years’ experience in infrastructure or network engineering roles, 3+ years in a solution design/architecture capacity.
• Preferred Certifications:
  • Aruba Certified Switching Associate / Professional (ACSA/ACSP)
  • Cisco CCNP / Meraki Specialist
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect / Windows Server
  • VMware VCP-DCV
  • Dell EMC Proven Professional
  • Exposure or certification in BI platforms (Power BI Data Analyst Associate, Tableau Certified Associate) is a plus.

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.• Proven record of accomplishment of network equipment and infrastructure research an

.• A good blend between technology and soft skills

.• Analytical thinking and acumen for problem solving complex challenges

.• Ability to transfer skills and knowledge to others

.• Ability to put information gathered into an executable action plan

.
EDUCATION REQUIREMEN

TS• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related fiel

d.• Certifications and courses, as listed below, are highly desirabl

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for all network systems from needs-analysis, through solutions architecture,

implementation, and management.

• Leading the team in the role of team leader to ensure the individual team members are aligned to

each other, and that the team is aligned to both the business strategy and internal and external

customers / suppliers.

• Managing team objectives and MOS.

Key Outputs:

• Systems Solutions outputs

o Create a network operations and systems plan that covers the immediate and medium-term

needs.

o Design network systems that deliver effective operational benefit with a direct impact on cost

and/or time saving.

• Team Lead outputs

o Putting in place and managing the weekly MOS and operational meeting structure for the

team.

o Align individual member’s plans and designs to the plan by approving those plans.

• Management duties

o Define and track the key objectives and goals for the team including basic budget.

o Create and present periodic reporting on the team’s performance.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT

S• Minimum 2 years’ experience in

:o managing multiple projects in a network operations environment

.o building advanced reports using Microsoft Excel, Smart sheets, and Python

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:o leading a cross functional team, guiding them on Planning, organizing, activating, an

dmonitoring cycles

.• Network Engineering and Network Radio frequency experience

.• Skilled in navigating complex situations and scenarios of a technical nature with a busines

simpact

.• Thorough understanding of Networks, systems and how to effectively use it to deliver optima

lsolutions

.• Thorough understanding of Networks and Network design principles

.• Cross Functional network skills, routing, switching, scripting, and basic development

.• Proven record of accomplishment of network equipment and infrastructure research an

dimplementation

.• A good blend between technology and soft skills

.• Analytical thinking and acumen for problem solving complex challenges

.• Ability to transfer skills and knowledge to others

.• Ability to put information gathered into an executable action plan

.
EDUCATION REQUIREMEN

TS• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related fiel

d.• Certifications and courses, as listed below, are highly desirabl

e:o Equipment vendor specific qualificatio

nso Project management qualificati

ono Leadership development cour

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology
• Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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