Applications Specialist: Cross Functional Tools and Technologies at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• AECI is looking to recruit a Applications Specialist: Cross Functional Tools and Technologies to work in Woodmead. To give effect to this strategy, a focused Cx Specialist on Cross Application Tools (Document repositories/Document Mgt Systems (DMS), Workflow engines, Group Intranet solutions, and the related integration management (API Integration/Workflow integration) is required to ensure Application-Lifecycle Management of all Systems rules and manage closely any changes thereto.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Control and evaluate the various activities of all Cross-Application (Cx) and Productivity Tool (Microsoft SharePoint, Nintex, CRM, Outlook etc.) implementation projects to meets business requirements and integrates.
• Content/Stream Leadership in Cross Application systems – IP Owner of the AECI Group Intranet, Group Workflow Tools (Sharepoint/Nintex or equivalent), DMS-Systems (Sharepoint/Open Text); API Integration Tools (PI/PO or Equivalent).
• Manage Change Requests as the CX -Lead in the Systems Design Authority Produces and coordinates the yearly CX action plan and longer term CX roadmap, prepares reports for monthly update of same to Group Services Meetings.
• CX Business process mapping and improvement.
• Continuously research on best practices in SAP and other IT systems and advise the Business Managers.
• Manage vendor contracts in the area of AMS (maintenance of ERP systems).
• Manage vendor contracts for Large Project management and Key Initiatives.
• Comply with governance & compliance policies and procedures.
• Comply with Safety, Health and Environment standards.
• Establish Continuous Support Program, Monitoring improvement.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Matric / Grade 12.
• IT or Commerce Graduate or equivalent.
• Microsoft and/or SAP Certification (SAP K4+ or equivalent).
• Microsoft and/or SAP CX certification (SAP K4 or equivalent) with related experience on CX projects OR equivalent experience in similar internal IT Team role i.e. as
• lead of SAP / Workflow Tertiary qualification in CX or equivalent.
• Experience in developing, Implementing and sustaining Sharepoint and Workflow systems at a Group wide level – and/or managing integration of API’s in a multi-
• vendor IT landscape.
• Understanding of business processes and how they are related to an ERP system.
• Ability to advise the business on best practice in the SharePoint and Workflow areas, including Group Intranet applications.
• Ensuring the solution meet the business needs Knowledge of Microsoft Office package skills.
• Report writing skills; Presentation skills; People Interaction Skills.

Competencies    

• Customer service orientation
• Analytical thinker
• Deadline driven
• Result orientated
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team player
• Interpersonal skills