19 Technology Executive jobs in South Africa
Technology Executive : Human Capital and Employee Enablement
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Lets Write Africas Story Together!
Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
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The Human Capital and Employee Enablement IT Executive is accountable for the Employee Digital Enablement and Human Capital Technology strategy and execution.
This individual reports directly to the Group CIO with responsibility to enable the Group People Officer. The Executive is required to oversee the technology and digital enablement of the employee journey which encompasses the employee experience communication collaboration and productivity tools.
The incumbent is accountable for the innovation operational performance and efficiency of the Human Capital Platforms that supports the group.
This role ensures that digital tools systems and processes empower employees enhance productivity and align with the broader organizational goals of Old Mutual. The incumbent is required to face off to multiple CIOs in the various business lines and entities within OML.
Job Responsibilities
Employee E nablement strategy Formulate and execute the IT strategy for human capital systems and employee enablement journey to align with Old Mutuals goals and objectives and Group IT Strategy
Create and manage a technology roadmap that outlines key initiatives timelines and milestones for areas under the incumbent responsibility
Technical expertise Oversee the selection deployment and maintenance of platforms that support and enable the Employee and Human Capital .
Partnering with the Group Human Capital Function to drive a technology roadmap aligned with the HC strategy
Delivering comprehensive workplace solutions and improving employee productivity by implementing and supporting employee messaging and collaborating tools
Leading seamless integration of end-to-end IT services resulting in an improved overall employee experience through streamlined processes.
Governing the technology stack for human capital establishing principles and procedures that reduce system downtimes aligning with business and IT architecture standards and governance .
Own and drive the digital strategy for Human Capital systems with a focus on Workday as the core HCM platform.
Lead the adoption and optimization of Microsoft 365 tools to enhance employee collaboration communication and productivity.
Partner with HR Business Line CIOs and business leaders to identify and implement technology solutions that improve employee experience and operational efficiency.
Oversee governance data integrity and system integration across the human capital and employee technology landscape.
Manage vendor relationships contracts and service delivery for key platforms (e.g. Workday Microsoft third-party integrators payroll system learning and collaborative platforms ).
Lead a cross-functional team of technologists analysts and change agents to deliver impactful digital initiatives.
Monitor emerging trends in HR tech and digital workplace tools to inform innovation and continuous improvement.
Employee experience enhancement Focus on how technology can improve employee engagement productivity and overall experience. Ensure that employee concerns related to technology are addressed and support mechanisms are in place.
Agile software development frameworks and implementation Demonstrate an understanding of Agile frameworks ( e.g. Scrum SAFe) including their principles roles ceremonies and artifacts. Be able to execute by applying them to different project scenarios.
Evaluate emerging technologies and trends Identify opportunities for technology-driven improvements to enhance Employee and Workplace Enablement platforms productivity and performance. Explore and pilot innovative technologies and solutions that can provide a competitive advantage or significantly improve Employee and Workplace Enablement capabilities.
Technology Thought Leadership Drive the technology thought leadership for the employee and HC domain by staying on top of emerging trends platform enhancements AI automation etc
Stakeholder and team collaboration Build trust through strong delivery and product management practices for engaging within teams and stakeholders.
Leadership and mentorship Provide leadership guidance and mentorship to various levels within Employee and HC Tech teams.
Team Performance - Responsibility of directing and motivating team members ensuring that individual and team objectives are aligned with organizational goals.
Work Planning and Assignment : Develops comprehensive plans and assigns tasks strategically considering individual strengths and workload capacity to optimize team productivity and efficiency.
Accountable for the Execution of Business Plans by providing the relevant resources and clarity for delivery
Guidance and Direction : Provides clear guidance and direction to team members empowering them to achieve operational excellence standards while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Performance Optimization : Cultivates a climate conducive to optimal performance by fostering open communication providing constructive feedback and recognizing and celebrating team achievements to motivate and inspire continuous improvement.
Accountable for managing the risk profile legislative compliance and audit requirements
Financial Management to ensure that the organisation is getting a cost effective technology estate aligned to an IT TCO that the business can afford
Operations Accountable for the technology operations for employee and human capital IT estate and ensure that the ITSM processes and governance are being executed on.
Qualification
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Systems and / or Business Administration or a related field ( Honours preferred)
Workday certification or equivalent experience in Workday HCM modules is highly desirable
Microsoft 365 certifications (e.g. Modern Desktop Administrator Teams Administrator) is advantageous
Agile certification from a recognised institution is advantageous
Experience
Proven experience and proficiency in digital workplace human capital and payroll management platforms used in the Old Mutual environment including Microsoft Workday Oracle Payroll Salesforce SAP Success Factors CRM or similar
Proven experience with Cloud based Human Capital technology
8 years of experience in IT or a related field with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role
8 years of experience in HR technology payroll technology digital transformation or enterprise systems management
Strong background in Microsoft 365 ecosystem including Teams SharePoint OneDrive and Power Platform
Demonstrated success in driving digital enablement and employee experience initiatives in a large complex organization
Experience with Agile methodologies and tools e.g. SAFe Scrum Less etc.
Experience managing cross-functional teams
Experience in implementation of digital strategies
Demonstrated and proven Technical experience with implementation and support / running of an HCM platform or cloud based ERP is a key requirement and measure of success for this role. Workday or similar an advantage .
Demonstrated technical experience with Microsoft suite of tools and integrating them into an organisation
Additional Experience preferred
IT Infrastructure and integration
Data management and analysis
Incident response and management
Strategic thinking and digital innovation
Stakeholder engagement and change leadership
Technical acumen in HRIS and collaboration platforms
Data-driven decision-making and analytics
Agile delivery and continuous improvement mindset
Strong communication and influencing skills
The Human Capital and Employee Enablement IT Executive is accountable for the Employee Digital Enablement and Human Capital Technology strategy and execution.
Skills
Collaborating Communication Employee Engagement Employee Experience Human Capital Management (HCM) Innovation Leadership People Management Taking Initiative
Competencies
Balances Stakeholders
Builds Effective Teams
Builds Networks
Business Insight
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Drives Vision and Purpose
Ensures Accountability
Education
NQF Level 7 - Degree Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent : Computer and Information Science (Required)
Closing Date
19 June 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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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
#J-18808-LjbffrIT Executive - Technology
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The IT Platform Owner is responsible for creating roadmaps and continual improvement plans for this platform. This role will provide subject matter expertise and custodianship of the integrity and sustainability of the platform and all the application domains belonging within it.
This responsibility spans from early concept to market and subsequent optimization stages of the platform. The Platform Owner directs Platform Engineering within the platform ensuring business fit and non-functional elements of platform implementation are effective and up to required standards. This role plays a key role in Defect/Incident resolution and is equipped to mitigate significant and sustained impact to the business.
Duties & Responsibilities- Provide leadership and guidance to development and operations teams to ensure agreed availability, supportability, and operational capability for all applications in the company landscape.
- Manage service across platforms, multiple channels, and services to ensure service availability, performance, and process maturity.
- Proactively identify platform enhancements (including non-functional), lead business case approval process, facilitate communication of roadmaps, and ensure stakeholder engagement.
- Build and maintain a relationship network with internal and external key stakeholders.
- Define, drive, and adhere to adoption of platform principles/standards/governance.
- Maintain an understanding of the current and emerging company strategy and business plans that the platform needs to enable.
- Share knowledge and expertise to support business and IT change.
- Contribute to concept documents/business cases/ROI proposals in relation to infrastructure enhancements.
- Review and approve estimation and impact assessment activities to support capacity and capability planning as well as key system documentation.
- Define target IT Operations model, drive transformation to reach the target, and govern adherence.
- Degree in Information Systems/Computer Science/Engineering
- At least 10 years of enterprise-level software delivery experience
- At least 5 years of experience in managing agile delivery teams
- At least 5 years of experience in managing operations
- Financial Services experience is an advantage
- Vast experience in IT delivery and operations management
- Working knowledge of software engineering best practices and frameworks
- Strong knowledge of software methodologies, tools, and processes
- Strong knowledge of IT service management and ITIL practices
- Technical background and willingness to work agnostically
- Ability to see the bigger picture
- Ability to align with Company/Business strategy
- Systems thinking
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
IT Executive - Technology
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The IT Platform Owner is responsible for creating roadmaps and continual improvement plans for this platform. This role will provide subject matter expertise and custodianship of the integrity and sustainability of the platform and all the application domains belonging within it.
This responsibility spans from early concept to market and subsequent optimization stages of the platform. The Platform Owner directs Platform Engineering within the platform ensuring business fit and non-functional elements of platform implementation are effective and up to required standards. This role plays a key role in Defect/Incident resolution and is equipped to mitigate significant and sustained impact to the business.
Duties & Responsibilities- Provide leadership and guidance to development and operations teams to ensure agreed availability, supportability, and operational capability for all applications in the company landscape.
- Manage service across platforms, multiple channels, and services to ensure service availability, performance, and process maturity.
- Proactively identify platform enhancements (including non-functional), lead business case approval process, facilitate communication of roadmaps, and ensure stakeholder engagement.
- Build and maintain a relationship network with internal and external key stakeholders.
- Define, drive, and adhere to adoption of platform principles/standards/governance.
- Maintain an understanding of the current and emerging company strategy and business plans that the platform needs to enable.
- Share knowledge and expertise to support business and IT change.
- Contribute to concept documents/business cases/ROI proposals in relation to infrastructure enhancements.
- Review and approve estimation and impact assessment activities to support capacity and capability planning as well as key system documentation.
- Define target IT Operations model, drive transformation to reach the target, and govern adherence.
- Degree in Information Systems/Computer Science/Engineering
- At least 10 years of enterprise-level software delivery experience
- At least 5 years of experience in managing agile delivery teams
- At least 5 years of experience in managing operations
- Financial Services experience is an advantage
- Vast experience in IT delivery and operations management
- Working knowledge of software engineering best practices and frameworks
- Strong knowledge of software methodologies, tools, and processes
- Strong knowledge of IT service management and ITIL practices
- Technical background and willingness to work agnostically
- Ability to see the bigger picture
- Ability to align with Company/Business strategy
- Systems thinking
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
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Business Development Executive - Technology
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Business Development Executive - POS24255
Boksburg or Edenvale
R 28 000 to R 30 000 per month (negotiable depending on experience)
BDE with qualification and experience in Security Technology or Electrical Environment or similar industry non negotiable
Requirements:
- Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Sales or similar
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a Business Development position
- Experience in Electronic or Security Technology or Electrical environment required
- Must have B2B experience
- Distribution experience will be an advantage
- Own Vehicle and willing to travel between branches
Closing Date: 26 August 2024
Business Development Executive - Technology
Posted 25 days ago
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Business Development Executive - POS24255
Boksburg or Edenvale
R 28 000 to R 30 000 per month (negotiable depending on experience)
BDE with qualification and experience in Security Technology or Electrical Environment or similar industry non negotiable
Requirements:
- Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Sales or similar
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a Business Development position
- Experience in Electronic or Security Technology or Electrical environment required
- Must have B2B experience
- Distribution experience will be an advantage
- Own Vehicle and willing to travel between branches
Closing Date: 26 August 2024
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Business Development Executive - Technology
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Business Development Executive - POS24255
Boksburg or Edenvale
R 28 000 to R 30 000 per month (negotiable depending on experience)
BDE with qualification and experience in Security Technology or Electrical Environment or similar industry non negotiable
Requirements:
- Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Sales or similar
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a Business Development position
- Experience in Electronic or Security Technology or Electrical environment required
- Must have B2B experience
- Distribution experience will be an advantage
- Own Vehicle and willing to travel between branches
Closing Date: 26 August 2024
Business development executive - technology
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Technology Sales Executive Cape Town/Swartland/West Coast
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My client, a leading provider of integrated business solutions in Southern Africa, is looking for ICT Sales Executives.
Sales staff need to attend a compulsory sales meeting/training once a month in the Paarl office.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesDuties:
- Promote sales and secure orders from existing and prospective customers through a relationship-based approach.
- Demonstrates products to existing and potential customers and assist them in selecting those best suited to their needs.
- Makes telephone calls, in-person visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers.
- Research sources for developing prospective customers and for information to determine their potential.
- Develop clear and effective written quotations for current and prospective customers.
- Coordinate sales effort with marketing, sales, account receipts and logistics.
- Establish, develop and maintain business relationships with current customers and prospective customers in the assigned Rep Code Area to generate new business for the company’s products.
- Attend to and expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints.
Product Knowledge and Further Development:
- Keep up-to-date with new products, market conditions, advertising and promotional trends through the reading of relevant literature and consulting with the marketing department.
- Identify advantages and compare organization's products.
Knowledge, skills and experience required:
- Grade 12 and must have 4-5 years proven experience in this industry.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand Afrikaans and English.
- Tertiary Qualification in Sales/Marketing will be to applicants’ advantage.
- Proven experience as a sales representative or other sales/customer service role.
- Proven track record of successfully meeting sales quota.
- Valid License with own reliable transport.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to learn about products and services and present/describe/explain them to prospective clients.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Outgoing and not afraid to ‘put yourself out there’.
- Able to handle rejection.
- Outstanding negotiation skills with the ability to resolve issues and address complaints.
- Ability to show initiative.
- Self-motivated and dedicated.
Package:
- Basic Salary
- Commission
- Tablet with company software
- Medical, pension, funeral contributions
- OWN vehicle essential – submit a copy of your driver’s licence with your application.
- OWN cell phone