388 Specialist jobs in Pretoria

Reference : BIT -Cha L-1

The Financial System Subject Matter Expert (SME) will provide in-depth expertise support and leadership for the organization's financial systems, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with business needs. This role requires a deep understanding of finance, procurement, warehousing, logistics, inventory, and fixed asset processes. The SME will collaborate with finance, IT, and business units to optimize financial systems and integrations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting (must have accounting major), or related field.
• Experience: 3 years as a Sage X3 SME (non-negotiable) in financial systems (ERP / accounting software).
• Proven experience in IT environments (requirements scoping, integration, deployment, testing).
• Strong knowledge of financial processes, accounting principles, and compliance.
• Familiarity with warehousing, logistics, procurement, and fixed assets.
• Skills: Exceptional communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables under deadlines.
• Cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Advantageous: Telecommunications industry experience.

Duties / Responsibilities

1. System Expertise & Support

• Act as the primary point of contact for financial systems (e.g., ERP, accounting software, warehousing/inventory modules).
• Provide day-to-day user support, including troubleshooting, training, and issue resolution.
• Maintain system configurations, workflows, and ensure accurate financial data flow across the value chain.

2. System Maintenance & Optimization

• Lead system updates, upgrades, and enhancements with minimal disruption.
• Identify and implement process improvements to boost efficiency.
• Monitor performance and resolve system issues promptly.
• Manage documentation for configurations and processes.

3. Business Analysis & Process Improvement

• Analyze financial processes and recommend system-driven improvements.
• Conduct gap analyses and propose solutions to meet business objectives.

4. Implementation & Project Management

• Collaborate with IT, Finance, and vendors on system implementations and integrations.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets; ensure on-time, in-scope delivery.
• Provide post-implementation support and manage change requests.

5. Compliance & Security

• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain security protocols to safeguard financial data.
• Support audits with system documentation and reporting.

6. Training & Documentation

• Develop and deliver training for end-users on new features/processes.
• Create and maintain SOPs, user guides, and system documentation.

How to Apply

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Key Skills

Databases, System Design, Cybersecurity, System Architecture, Intelligence Experience, Military Experience, Requirements Gathering, Joint Operations, Curriculum Development, DoD Experience, FISMA, etc.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : 3+ years

Vacancy : 1

Role Purpose

The Microsoft Purview Subject Matter Expert (SME) will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Microsoft Purview solutions to strengthen the client 's data governance, compliance, and information protection posture. This role requires deep technical expertise in Microsoft Purview, Information Protection, DLP, Compliance Manager, Insider Risk, and Data Governance frameworks across Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid environments. The SME will act as the client 's trusted advisor for data governance and compliance automation, ensuring alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Governance

• Define and implement the client 's data governance and compliance strategy using Microsoft Purview.
• Establish data classification frameworks, sensitivity labeling standards, and data lifecycle management policies.
• Develop governance dashboards and metrics to measure policy adherence and data risk posture.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, ISO 27001, POPIA, GDPR).

Solution Design & Implementation

• Design, configure, and deploy Purview Data Map, Data Catalog, and Data Lineage solutions.
• Implement Information Protection and DLP policies for Microsoft 365 and endpoints.
• Integrate Purview with Azure Information Protection, Defender for Cloud Apps, Sentinel, and Entra ID.
• Enable multicloud and hybrid data source connectors.
• Create data scanning rules and classifiers to automatically identify sensitive data types.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Manage Compliance Manager, eDiscovery, and Insider Risk configurations.
• Develop and maintain assessment templates for compliance frameworks.
• Monitor risk trends, generate insights, and present mitigation recommendations.
• Support Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIAs) and Data Subject Request (SRs) through Purview.
• Drive automation of evidence collection for audit readiness.

Continuous Improvement & Enablement

• Define best practices, operating procedures, and governance playbooks for Purview adoption.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions for data owners, IT, and compliance teams.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to integrate Purview insights into business workflows.
• Stay current with Microsoft roadmap updates and compliance capabilities.

Technical Integration

• Oversee API-based integration with third-party SIEM, GRC, or data security platforms.
• Ensure Purview's compatibility with Defender for Endpoint, MIP SDK, and Microsoft Graph.
• Participate in architecture reviews to ensure secure and compliant design patterns.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise

• 5–8 years of experience in Microsoft Information Protection, Compliance, or Data Governance.
• Hands-on experience configuring and managing Purview (Data Map, Catalog, DLP, Information Protection, Compliance Manager, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of data classification models, governance frameworks, and regulations (POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2).
• Experience with multicloud governance (Azure, AWS, Google) and hybrid data architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, or equivalent.

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Compliance Administrator Associate
• TOGAF or COBIT certification (advantage)
• CISM / CISSP / ISO 27001 Lead Implementer (advantage)

Soft Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into technical configurations.
• Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent documentation and reporting capabilities.
• Comfortable leading workshops and cross-functional governance forums.

Key Deliverables

• Enterprise-wide Purview implementation roadmap.
• Data classification and sensitivity labeling framework.
• Active DLP, eDiscovery, and insider risk policies.
• Governance dashboards and reporting metrics.
• Continuous improvement plan for data compliance maturity.

Environment

• Hybrid Cloud (M365, Azure, SAP, AWS)
• Tools Ecosystem: Microsoft Purview, Sentinel, XDR- Micro Trend, ServiceNow GRC, Power BI

Employment type:
6 months contract

Location:
Centurion

Working model:
Hybrid

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply immediately, please send your CV to

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and Resolve Technical Queries and Complex Claims
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of claims professionals
• Monitor and improve claims processes to ensure efficiency and compliance
• Analyze claims data to identify trends and recommend improvements
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve complex cases
• Quality Control and Compliance

Are you an ambitious Chartered Accountant CA(SA)? Do you consider yourself an expert with Technical and IFRS knowledge? Are you looking for career advancement in a JSE Insurance conglomerate? Are you pursuing opportunities that promote your personal and professional growth? Then this golden opportunity is JUST for you. Apply now!

• CA(SA)
• 4-6 years post article experience in a technical position
• Statutory Reporting
• JSE reporting, Stakeholder liaison and management

• CA(SA)
• 4-6 years post article experience in a technical position
• Statutory Reporting
• JSE reporting, Stakeholder liaison and management

• IFRS compliance and implementation of amended/new standards
• Preparing monthly and annual financial statements
• Technical opinion papers
• Technical training and upskilling on IFRS standards
• Technical arguments
• Manage full internal controls
• Maintain stakeholder interface

Taking the next step in your career means that you are one step closer to success. Please apply ASAP .

R 1 200 000 - R 1 300 000 - Annually

SUMMARY

Calling All Technical Audit Specialists in JHB – Your Next Big Move Starts Here!

The Technical Audit Specialist role is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of regulation, compliance, and technology. You’ll be central to developing methodologies that test and certify systems against stringent regulatory requirements, with direct influence on quality standards.

The organisation operates in regulated industries where compliance is not optional but mission-critical. This role will see you analysing requirements across global jurisdictions, enhancing audit processes, and ensuring certification programs meet the highest standards.

For candidates with audit backgrounds and technical insight, this position offers rare exposure to international frameworks, strategic projects, and leadership in compliance methodology.

• Analyse and interpret regulatory compliance requirements.
• Maintain updated knowledge of regulations across jurisdictions.
• Develop and enhance audit methodologies and processes.
• Prepare work programs, reports, and certificates for audit teams.
• Provide quality assurance reviews of audit work and reports.
• Guide stakeholders on certification processes and regulatory interpretation.
• Support accreditation renewals and knowledge source development.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Relevant degree (NQF 7).
• CISA or studying towards CISA advantageous.

• 3 – 4 years’ external or internal audit experience.
• Exposure to developing audit methodologies and process documentation.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and legal frameworks.
• Experience in internal control reviews, including IT controls.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Analytical and structured thinking.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Professional integrity, reliability, and proactivity.
• Strategic mindset with problem‑solving skills.

Closing Date 2025/10/22
Reference Number RCL -1
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Technical Process Specialist
Functions Operations/Manufacturing
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location - Town / City Pretoria
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa

Job Description To provide the framework, tools, deployment methodology and support to all bakery staff and management to deliver sustainable improvement in product quality and bakery outputs whilst reducing the unit cost of manufacture. To implement and sustain process improvement, continuous improvement and manufacturing systems best practices.

• Master Baker/ AIB Certification/ Theory of Baking Certification
• Qualified artisan will be beneficial
• Production/Operations Management Qualification/Food Science or Quality Qualification
• People Management/ Project Man/ Continuous Improvement Qualification
• Three years’ experience in a similar role
• Significant production management experience in bread manufacturing
• Highly proficient in bakery technology
• Direct application of process optimisation and continuous improvement
• Training, assessing and moderating

To implement and sustain process improvement and process optimisation programmes.

• The following optimisation cycle will be managed to optimise the cost of manufacturing – identify process variables – analyse dependencies – test dependencies – reduce variability – standardisation (hand over to production team).

• The following improvement cycle will be managed to improve the cost of manufacturing - process mapping - data collection - data analysis and data sorting - improvement opportunity identification – implement improvement methodology – standardisation (hand over to production team).

• To support Bakery Production Managers with the process of baking a good quality loaf as per the formulated recipe and costs.
• To maximise plant availability, performance and quality rate (OEE) of bakery by applying process engineering techniques and tools.
• To optimise energy and utility usage, specific to baking.
• To train staff and management in bakery processes and optimisation techniques and to manage transfer of skills and competency assessment.

To develop and maintain a repository of process and production information and documentation. A repository shall be developed for process data and documentation. The process data will include technical process specifications and process flow diagrams. Information systems to support the process optimisation, process improvement and continuous improvement projects will be required. Process capability studies will be undertaken to identify process optimisation and process improvement projects.

• Maintain a manufacturing scorecard and conduct benchmarking to drive continuous improvement
• Develop and sustain an OEE improvement programme
• Implement and sustain a problem-solving methodology
• Implement a visual performance management system at the bakery
• Drive effective communication for continuous improvement programme
• To effectively implement projects by employing sound project management practises
• To effectively support bakeries with trial bakes and special baking projects.
• Support the food safety and quality management system deployment
• Conduct engineering and process research and development
• Guide the formulation of the manufacturing strategy and equipment selection
• Effective budgeting and cost control
• Implement and sustain a mass balance process to manage inventory levels, raw and packaging material yields and mixing and baking yields to optimise costs.
• Introduce capacity planning and production scheduling to optimise the use of assets to meet service level and growth requirements.
• Implement and sustain a waste reduction programme.
• Apply contract management to manage service providers.
• Conduct Process Audits and manage deviation of processes

Are you an ambitious Chartered Accountant CA(SA)? Do you consider yourself an expert with Technical and IFRS knowledge? Are you looking for career advancement in a JSE Insurance conglomerate? Are you pursuing opportunities that promote your personal and professional growth? Then this golden opportunity is JUST for you. Apply now!

• CA(SA)
• 4-6 years post article experience in a technical position
• Statutory Reporting
• JSE reporting, Stakeholder liaison and management

• CA(SA)
• 4-6 years post article experience in a technical position
• Statutory Reporting
• JSE reporting, Stakeholder liaison and management

• IFRS compliance and implementation of amended/new standards
• Preparing monthly and annual financial statements
• Technical opinion papers
• Technical training and upskilling on IFRS standards
• Technical arguments
• Manage full internal controls
• Maintain stakeholder interface

Taking the next step in your career means that you are one step closer to success. Please apply ASAP .

R 1 200 000 - R 1 300 000 - Annually

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the testing work stream lead and indirectly to the deputy project executive the Technical Tester for Non-Functional Testing ensures the SA-SAMS Modernized platform is reliable, performant, stable, and scalable under real-world operating conditions across 24,500 schools and government integration points by performing Performance, Load, Stress, Scalability, Endurance (Soak), Availability, Reliability, Disaster Recovery, Compliance and Usability Testing (Non-functional UX)

Key Responsibilities:

• Define Non-Functional Test Plans aligned to system architecture and stakeholder performance requirements.

• Design and run performance, load, and stress tests using tools like JMeter or Gatling to simulate real-world usage.

• Monitor system performance metrics (e.g., response time, CPU, memory) and validate compliance with SLAs.

• Test system scalability by validating how the platform performs under increased load and during horizontal/vertical scaling.

• Perform failover and disaster recovery tests to ensure system resilience and minimal downtime during outages.

• Collaborate with DevOps and developers to troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations.

• Contribute to security-related non-functional testing, such as access control validation under load conditions.

• Document findings and provide reports with detailed analysis, risk assessment, and improvement recommendations.

• Manage resolution of all bugs/defect/gaps identified during all performance testing.

Minimum Education and Experience:

An NQF Level 6 or 7 qualification in:

• Information Technology

• Computer Science

• Software Engineering

• Information Systems

Professional Certifications (Highly Valued )

• Testing-Specific

o ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level (CTFL) – Minimum baseline certification for most test roles.

o ISTQB Advanced Level – Test Analyst / Technical Test Analyst / Test Automation Engineer – Highly desirable for non-functional testing.

• ISQTB Advanced Level – Test Manager (if the role includes oversight responsibilities).

Specialised Non-Functional Testing Certifications

• Certified Performance Tester (e.g. Neotys, Micro Focus LoadRunner, BlazeMeter)
• ISTQB Specialist Certificate in Performance Testing
• Certified JMeter Tester (for open-source testing frameworks)

Relevant Experience

• Non-Functional Testing Focus Areas (3–5 years preferred)

Proven experience in:

• Performance testing (e.g., response times, throughput, and bottlenecks)
• Load and stress testing for scalability and stability
• Reliability and failover testing
• Usability and accessibility testing (especially for government/public-sector solutions)
• Capacity and concurrency testing

Tools and Frameworks

Hands-on experience with:

• JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling, NeoLoad, BlazeMeter
• Monitoring tools: AppDynamics, New Relic, Grafana, Prometheus
• CI/CD tools integrated with testing frameworks: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Experience working in:

• Agile, Scrum, or DevOps environments
• Integration of non-functional testing in DevSecOps pipelines
• Automated test execution and result analysis

System Architecture & Infrastructure Understanding

o Solid grasp of system architecture (cloud/on-prem), APIs, and databases to interpret test results accurately.