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About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned and highly capable Senior System Administrator to oversee and optimise our core infrastructure across Unix, Solaris, and Linux systems. As a fintech software company, our platforms require maximum reliability, performance, and security — your role will be pivotal in ensuring operational excellence.

We are particularly interested in individuals with strong Solaris expertise, preferably with x86 architecture, who can also work seamlessly within hybrid and Linux-based environments. This role includes ownership of critical services such as PostgreSQL database operations, system replication, automation, and infrastructure hardening.

Key Responsibilities

1. Administer, monitor, and maintain Solaris, Linux, and Unix systems (Solaris is a strong focus).
2. Perform system upgrades, patch management, user provisioning, and automation via shell/Bash scripting.
3. Proactively ensure high availability, uptime, and peak system performance across production, staging, and DR environments.
4. Manage PostgreSQL databases, including installation, tuning, backup/restore, replication (logical or streaming), and version upgrades — especially in Solaris-based setups.
5. Implement and maintain automated monitoring, alerting, and log analysis pipelines (e.g., Zabbix, systemd, syslog).
6. Build and improve infrastructure automation using Bash, Linux and Solaris packages, cron, Ansible, or similar tools.
7. Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and network issues, performing root cause analysis and resolution.
8. Develop and maintain documentation, runbooks, and procedures for infrastructure and database systems.
9. Collaborate with development and DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines, production readiness, and deployment efficiency.
10. Implement and audit security best practices, system hardening policies, and compliance measures (e.g., SSH policies, firewall/IPTables, user access control).

Requirements

1. 10+ years of hands-on experience in Unix/Linux/Solaris system administration in production environments.
2. Expert-level Solaris experience (x86-based, with SMF service framework).
3. Advanced proficiency in Bash/shell scripting for automation and maintenance tasks.
4. Practical knowledge of infrastructure automation tools such as cron, systemd, and optionally Ansible or Puppet.
5. Extensive experience with PostgreSQL database administration, including replication strategies and tuning.
6. PostgreSQL database clustering experience, strategies for distributing, replicating, or organising data and workloads across multiple servers for performance, fault tolerance, or scalability.
7. Familiarity with ZFS, LVM, NFS, SSH, IPTables, logging frameworks, and systemd services.
8. Solid grasp of high-availability, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
9. Comfort with performing scheduled maintenance, applying security patches, and adhering to change control processes.

Preferred/Bonus Skills

1. Certification in PostgreSQL administration (e.g. EDB Certified, PostgreSQL CE).
2. Experience with Solaris virtualisation technologies such as Zones or LDOMs.
3. Working knowledge of cloud environments (AWS preferred) and hybrid infrastructure management.
4. Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices and tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
5. Exposure to container technologies (e.g., Docker) within Unix-compatible environments.

Why Join Us

1. Join a forward-thinking fintech company with a strong culture of technical excellence.
2. Influence core infrastructure decisions and security strategies.
3. Access to cutting-edge systems and dedicated time for upskilling and certifications.
4. Competitive compensation, benefits, and potential for equity participation.
5. Work alongside a talented team of engineers and architects in a high-impact role.

Application Process

Please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and systems you’ve previously managed. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for:

1. A technical interview covering system administration, automation, and PostgreSQL knowledge.
2. A hands-on practical challenge simulating a typical system incident or maintenance scenario.

South African Citizens Only*

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Honours or Masters degree preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT leadership roles, with at least 3 years at a senior management level.
• Proven track record in managing enterprise IT systems, cybersecurity, and large-scale technology initiatives.
• Strong understanding of business operations and the ability to bridge the gap between IT and business functions.
• Experience in FMCG (wholesale / retail) and service centre environments
• Experience in Syspro 8, Syspro POS, Qlik Sense or Power BI, WMS and Time and Attendance systems

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Developing and implementing a technology strategy to drive the company's growth.
• Leading the IT department in planning, implementing, and supporting the technology infrastructure.
• Overseeing all technology operations and evaluating them according to established goals.
• Analyzing business requirements to identify where they can integrate new technologies to enhance business processes.
• Ensuring the technological resources meet the company's short and long-term needs.

Chief Technology • Johannesburg, South Africa

We are looking for Enterprise Architects and Solution Architects to join our collaborative, engaged and passionate Technology Consulting team.

Are you are passionate about technology and the positive impact it will have on the lives of people everywhere? Are you are inspired to create and leverage solutions that empower positive transformation for clients and their customers? Do you have the skills and tenacity to contribute and grow towards a digital future? Do you want to work with the most talented people in South Africa? Then you will love it here!

Note: Wegive full consideration to every applicant's fit to this role, so if you decide to apply and you do not hear from BSG within a maximum of a four week period, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.

Main Purpose of the Role:

To bring insightful guidance to our clients that shapes how they leverage relevant and emerging technology to help them and to achieve that vision.

We expect individuals to engage with a multi-skilled ecosystem spanning Technology, Strategy, Data Science, Analysis and Design and Delivery Management professionals.

We partner with our clients and work collaboratively to achieve benefits and outcomes that are beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A tertiary degree with honours that has given you an opportunity to grow your problem solving skills within a technology context

• Examples: BBusSci, BCom, BSc Eng, BEng or BSc.

Experience:

• 4-8 years consulting experience
• 4-8 years technology experience
• A track record successfully of shaping and leading technology change in businesses

Job Objectives:

• Understand the impact of business trends and emerging technology on our clients and their customers and staff
• Architect and design solutions to meet current and future business needs
• Help clients innovate and create new digital business models
• Define roadmaps and approaches for delivering technology and transformation
• Build real and meaningful relationships with technology leaders in our clients
• Work with our clients to create innovative solutions to business problems

• Persuade and Influence other leaders to make good decisions
• Drive the execution of key initiatives, through approach and knowledge, to support projects delivery and bring technology strategy to life
• Profile the BSG brand to attract talent and build further client opportunities
• Coach and mentor other consultants to grow skills and drive effective delivery

Skills and Attributes:

• Affinity and aptitude for technology and technical solutions
• Experience in either IT Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Design and/or technical delivery
• Ability to structure, solve problems and communicate solutions
• Ability to collaborate with both BSG and client team members
• Data gathering and analysis
• Ability to construct delivery approached and lead teams through knowledge
• Conducting and Facilitate workshops and sessions
• Exposure to emerging technology and technology trends shaping business
• Skilled in IT practices and solution design with certification in standards such as COBIT, ITIL and/or TOGAF
• Exposure to design thinking, lean start-up and agile practices
• Natural leadership and the ability to easily establish trust-based relationships,
• Skilled in gaining valuable insights through collaboration and communication
• Enjoys challenging work and has the proven ability to adapt manage change

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 02 / 04 /

SmartStart is a successful national network of NGOs and partners that is committed to providing quality, affordable early learning for all children aged three to five.

We achieve this by scaling a network of providers, building a platform for service delivery, fostering ecosystem transformations with governments and partners, and promoting early learning as a societal priority.

• Develop and implement SmartStart's long-term IT and digital strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with the executive team to ensure scalable and future-ready technology solutions.
• Identify opportunities for digital innovation and propose transformative solutions.
• Lead the development of a technology roadmap, including digital platforms, data systems, and operational tools.
• Advise leadership on emerging technology trends for strategic advantage.

• Oversee digital transformation of operations, including integration of program management and learning systems.
• Manage the deployment and adoption of digital tools such as SmartLink, Funda App, and CRM platforms.
• Ensure seamless integration of digital platforms with business operations.
• Lead change management to promote digital adoption across the network.

• Oversee IT infrastructure, ensuring security, efficiency, and reliability.
• Manage cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, data governance, and disaster recovery plans.
• Implement IT governance frameworks complying with standards and data privacy laws like POPIA.
• Manage BAU IT services, including support and maintenance.

• Implement digital solutions to improve user experience, reach, and efficiency.
• Explore deploying AI, automation, and data analytics to support scaling.
• Establish partnerships with tech innovators for scalable solutions.

• Lead and develop the internal IT team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with outsourced IT providers and consultants.
• Set clear KPIs for performance and deliverables.

• Develop and oversee the IT budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Identify funding opportunities and manage digital projects funded by grants.
• Report regularly on IT spending and savings initiatives.

• Develop and enforce data governance policies to ensure data integrity and security.
• Oversee cybersecurity protocols and risk mitigation.
• Work with MERL team to support data-driven decision-making.

• Work cross-functionally to ensure technology supports program outcomes.
• Engage with partners to co-design tech solutions.
• Represent SmartStart in external tech forums and partnerships.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of IT leadership in NGOs or social enterprises, with success in digital transformation.
• Strong background in software development, IT operations, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and data governance.
• Experience managing vendors and large teams.

• Strategic leadership and technical expertise.
• Innovation, problem-solving, and change management skills.
• Financial acumen and team leadership experience.

The Technology Head will work with teams across the organization, including Programme, Operations, Learning, MERL, Advocacy, and Communications, ensuring digital tools support and enhance program outcomes.

Reports directly to the Chief Programme and Platform Officer (CPO) and is a member of the Executive Committee (ExCo). The role involves key liaison responsibilities with external technology partners, franchisors, and stakeholders.

Duties

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Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework may be authorized.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at:
• Security clearance requirements are based upon the actual position being filled.
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
• Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon the position being filled.
• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.

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Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30

• The Technology Owner is accountable for the strategy of one or more Products or Services. This role will drive product strategies and technology architecture and lead technology research, evaluation and build efforts in support of product strategies.
• Accountable for setting & driving the strategy of one or more Products or Services, including the development and maintenance of the “buy, hold, sell” status of each (EOL/EOS).
• Product development to create products with new or different characteristics that offer new or additional benefits to the customer.
• Drive the product strategies
• Lead the design of services, ensuring they meet LoB requirements and make use of standard product components.
• Lead the translation of cross LoB requirements and demand into product strategies.
• Develop and maintain the necessary entries for their domain within the service catalogue, documenting the key criteria for each service such as pricing, availability, service levels and inclusions/exclusions.
• Lead technology research, evaluation and buildefforts in support of product strategies
• Drive & Support the technology Products & Services architecture
• Lead engineers in developing and managing technical design and configuration into the implementation of product strategies
• Drive a maintenance plan for all products to ensure version and patch levels are maintained to defined standards
• Accountable for the development and maintenance of a reference architecture and multiyear roadmap for each service
• Work with all relevant service delivery organizations across the firm to ensure services are implementable and supportable.
• Ensure robust procedures are developed for both, leveraging efficiencies wherever possible

Type of Qualification: First Degree/CCNA/CCNP/CCIE
Field of Study: Business Commerce

Experience Required
Operations Solutions Management
1-2 years
Experience in a networking role as it relates to Data Centre Technology.

Additional Information

• Risk Management by identifying, analysing, assessing, controlling, and avoiding, minimization, or elimination of unacceptable risks of all IT Infrastructure products and services
• Ensure all Products and Services offered are compliant with firm-wide audit & control and architecture principles & guidelines
• Ensure all Products and Services are engineered with the necessaryresiliency to meet LoB business continuity requirements.
• Ensure this is tested and validated on a regular basis
• Ensure that all risks associated with all IT Infrastructure Products and Services are documented and attended to within the required time period tomitigate these risk to the organisation
• Maintain oversight of operational performance for all services, ensuring they perform to defined SLA’s and driving strategies for improvements where required

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on +27 800222050 or

We are looking for Enterprise Architects and Solution Architects to join our collaborative, engaged and passionate Technology Consulting team.

Are you are passionate about technology and the positive impact it will have on the lives of people everywhere? Are you are inspired to create and leverage solutions that empower positive transformation for clients and their customers? Do you have the skills and tenacity to contribute and grow towards a digital future? Do you want to work with the most talented people in South Africa? Then you will love it here!

Note: Wegive full consideration to every applicant's fit to this role, so if you decide to apply and you do not hear from BSG within a maximum of a four week period, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.

Main Purpose of the Role:

To bring insightful guidance to our clients that shapes how they leverage relevant and emerging technology to help them and to achieve that vision.

We expect individuals to engage with a multi-skilled ecosystem spanning Technology, Strategy, Data Science, Analysis and Design and Delivery Management professionals.

We partner with our clients and work collaboratively to achieve benefits and outcomes that are beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A tertiary degree with honours that has given you an opportunity to grow your problem solving skills within a technology context
• Examples: BBusSci, BCom, BSc Eng, BEng or BSc.

Experience:

• 4-8 years consulting experience
• 4-8 years technology experience
• A track record successfully of shaping and leading technology change in businesses

Job Objectives:

• Understand the impact of business trends and emerging technology on our clients and their customers and staff
• Architect and design solutions to meet current and future business needs
• Help clients innovate and create new digital business models
• Define roadmaps and approaches for delivering technology and transformation
• Build real and meaningful relationships with technology leaders in our clients
• Work with our clients to create innovative solutions to business problems
• Persuade and Influence other leaders to make good decisions
• Drive the execution of key initiatives, through approach and knowledge, to support projects delivery and bring technology strategy to life
• Profile the BSG brand to attract talent and build further client opportunities
• Coach and mentor other consultants to grow skills and drive effective delivery

Skills and Attributes:

• Affinity and aptitude for technology and technical solutions
• Experience in either IT Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Design and/or technical delivery
• Ability to structure, solve problems and communicate solutions
• Ability to collaborate with both BSG and client team members
• Data gathering and analysis
• Ability to construct delivery approached and lead teams through knowledge
• Conducting and Facilitate workshops and sessions
• Exposure to emerging technology and technology trends shaping business
• Skilled in IT practices and solution design with certification in standards such as COBIT, ITIL and/or TOGAF
• Exposure to design thinking, lean start-up and agile practices
• Natural leadership and the ability to easily establish trust-based relationships,
• Skilled in gaining valuable insights through collaboration and communication
• Enjoys challenging work and has the proven ability to adapt manage change

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Consulting, Strategy/Planning, and Information Technology
• Industries Business Consulting and Services and IT Services and IT Consulting

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Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30

• The Technology Owner is accountable for the strategy of one or more Products or Services. This role will drive product strategies and technology architecture and lead technology research, evaluation and build efforts in support of product strategies.
• Accountable for setting & driving the strategy of one or more Products or Services, including the development and maintenance of the “buy, hold, sell” status of each (EOL/EOS).
• Product development to create products with new or different characteristics that offer new or additional benefits to the customer.
• Drive the product strategies
• Lead the design of services, ensuring they meet LoB requirements and make use of standard product components.
• Lead the translation of cross LoB requirements and demand into product strategies.
• Develop and maintain the necessary entries for their domain within the service catalogue, documenting the key criteria for each service such as pricing, availability, service levels and inclusions/exclusions.
• Lead technology research, evaluation and buildefforts in support of product strategies
• Drive & Support the technology Products & Services architecture
• Lead engineers in developing and managing technical design and configuration into the implementation of product strategies
• Drive a maintenance plan for all products to ensure version and patch levels are maintained to defined standards
• Accountable for the development and maintenance of a reference architecture and multiyear roadmap for each service
• Work with all relevant service delivery organizations across the firm to ensure services are implementable and supportable.
• Ensure robust procedures are developed for both, leveraging efficiencies wherever possible

Type of Qualification: First Degree/CCNA/CCNP/CCIE
Field of Study: Business Commerce Experience Required
Operations Solutions Management
1-2 years
Experience in a networking role as it relates to Data Centre Technology.

Additional Information

• Risk Management by identifying, analysing, assessing, controlling, and avoiding, minimization, or elimination of unacceptable risks of all IT Infrastructure products and services
• Ensure all Products and Services offered are compliant with firm-wide audit & control and architecture principles & guidelines
• Ensure all Products and Services are engineered with the necessaryresiliency to meet LoB business continuity requirements.
• Ensure this is tested and validated on a regular basis
• Ensure that all risks associated with all IT Infrastructure Products and Services are documented and attended to within the required time period tomitigate these risk to the organisation
• Maintain oversight of operational performance for all services, ensuring they perform to defined SLA’s and driving strategies for improvements where required

Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on +27 800222050 or

As part of this team, you will work with the functional owners who are usually positioned in the Centres of Excellence and People Operations to ensure that all people systems and technologies are leveraged to deliver effective and cost-efficient processes. You will be accountable for the full life cycle of technology products: requirements gathering, vendor selection, solution design and configuration, deployment, sustain, adoption and solution retirement.

• Priority setting: understand sub-functional strategy, processes and ways of working and align with functional owners on priorities and plans.
• Run a requirements gathering/Joint application development session to gather new requirements.
• Business Case: provide input to functional owners on business cases specifically on the product deliverables.
• Accurately document functional requirements specifications clearly defining project objectives.
• Construct complex process models and create UML models.
• Solution Design: translate functional and business requirements into a technology ideally leveraging the out of the box processes and functionalities of our preferred technology vendors (buy, configure, build). Basic principles: standardisation and simplicity, putting the user at the centre of the process and technology design.
• Solution Configure: provide the IT Services configuration teams with input on configuration and support with relevant testing activities.
• Deployment and delivery: based on the deployment priorities and plans set by the functional owner, work with the regional People Systems and Tech teams on deploying the technology solutions.
• Sustain: work with the IT Services team on solution RUN and maintenance as per IT Services technology operating model. Accountable for potential escalations acting as the single point of contact back to functional owners, IT services and technology providers.
• Architecture: work with the People Systems solution and overall ERP architects to ensure solutions are flawlessly integrated into People Systems and technology landscape and roadmaps and overall ERP architecture and roadmaps/plans.
• Release strategy: ensure releases are reviewed, prioritised and tested in collaboration with functional owners, IT Services (configurations) and strategic vendors and support change management and communication activities where necessary.

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• 2 years experience with SuccessFactors
• Understanding of HR principles and concepts

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• 2 years experience as a Business Analyst
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