Job Opportunities at Accenture

• Successful candidates will receive a full scholarship. The bursary programme covers the following expenses: registration fees, tuition fees, examination fees, meals, residence, book allowance for prescribed books and a laptop. In addition, the scholarship is backed up by ongoing mentorship.
• Applications will be considered from students who wish to major in one of the following disciplines at one of the universities listed below.
• Scholarship Disciplines

BSC

• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Information and Knowledge Systems
• Information Systems
• Mechanical with Mechatronics Engineering

BSC (Eng)

• Information Technology
• Electronic /Electrical (Light Current)

BCOM

• Informatics
• Information Systems
• Stats and Data Science
• Computer Science

DATA ENGINEERING

• Big Data Analytics
• Post Graduate Diploma in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence

BENG

• Electronic or Electrical Comp Eng
• Information Engineering
• Micro Electronic Engineering

INSTITUTES

• Rhodes University
• Stellenbosch University
• University of Cape Town
• University of Johannesburg
• University of Pretoria
• University of Witwatersrand
• University of Kwazulu-Natal
• University of Western Cape

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Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Develop SEO strategies and optimise sites to drive growth for a range of well-known clients
• Perform keyword research in coordination with client business objectives to optimise existing content and uncover new opportunities for paid media
• Run with content auditing and provide content and keyword strategies
• Provide recommendations and execute strategies for content development in coordination with SEO goals – general and keyword specific (content strategy for client, optimising and uploading content)
• Assist with development and execution of communication/content strategies via social communities in coordination with SEO goals
• Research and implement search engine optimisation audits
• Administer search engine programmes (XML sitemaps, webmaster tools) for purposes of diagnostic reporting on client projects
• Conduct Technical Site Audit (SEO) and recommendations to identify, plan, and implement technical SEO recommendations for websites including:
• Site architecture, page load speed and content optimization
• Site migrations, Conversion optimization and redesigns
• Off-site SEO
• Recommend changes to website architecture, content, linking and other factors to improve SEO positions for target keywords and organic traffic
• Implement link building campaigns in coordination with client SEO goals
• Monitor and evaluate search results and search performance across the major search channels for monthly reporting and recommendations
• Assist on client pitch/proposal creation
• Explain technical terminology and processes
• Competitor analysis and research
• Keep abreast of industry changes within industry best practice

Qualifications

Qualification / Experience / Skill:

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Proficient in MS Office (i.e. Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Keynote etc.)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as an SEO Specialist
• Advertising Agency experience will be advantageous
• Experience with UX best practices, strategy, and research
• Sound technical SEO background and thorough understanding of its place in the digital marketing portfolio
• Understand the fundamentals of web analytics
• Google Analytics/AdWords Certified
• Knowledge of Google Search Console and Google Tag Manager
• Knowledge of SEO Tools: Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog and Bright Local
• Good to have - HTML background
• Good to have - Proficiency in Data Studio
• Good command of the English language (both verbal and written)
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise and make progress on multiple concurrent projects as well as share progress with your team

Personal Attributes:

• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive
• “Out of the box” creative thinker
• Resilient
• Confident
• Accountable
• Solution driven / problem solver
• Deadline driven
• Meticulous with attention to detail
• Other: Comfortable to work on-site (office) and comfortable to work on alcohol brands

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• These roles are not traditional C&I type roles but rather roles positioned at assisting customers with emerging technology topics. The roles are a mix of consulting, advisory and system integration.
• We are looking for candidates with 3-7 years of experience who can demonstrate intimate knowledge in of industrial control systems, networking, data management, and security. If candidates have experience in cloud systems, condition monitoring for high value assets or have been involved in OT security, this will be looked at very positively.
• Ideally candidates should have been involved in designing control systems, technical architectures for C&I, functional and detailed designed specifications etc.
• Candidates should have a background in either mining or oil and gas, but candidates from other industries will considered as well.
• Experience in mine technology systems for underground mines is another added advantage to candidates. If you have exposure in designing underground networks, telematics for UG HME’s, short interval control, MES etc, please highlight this in your CV.

All candidates will undergo a case study interview where they will need to demonstrate their experience and capabilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in engineering, IT, Information Security
• Must have 3-5 years of work experience at an OEM such as Siemens, Rockwell, Honeywell, Schneider, ABB OR a recognized Systems Integrator as a design engineer or commissioning engineer in industrial automation
• Must demonstrate that the projects that have been worked on were at a complex level
• Preference with candidates who have heavy industry experience – mining, oil and gas, mining, etc – However FMCG will be considered.
• High proficiency in English. Proficiency in other European languages is a plus.
• Must demonstrate leadership skills and self-motivation to engage with different assignments and fast-paced projects.
• Must be willing to travel

Preferred Skills

• Previous professional experience in designing and implementing security solutions in OT/Industrial Environments
• Solid understanding of security and network protocols, authentication and authorization, as well as response and recovery procedures applied to OT/Industrial environments
• Knowledge in industry frameworks, standards, and regulations such as IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, NIST CSF, and NIS Directive
• Experience on OT Security Assessment and Program Development
• Experience designing and deploying OT Security architectures, solutions, technologies, for example Nozomi Networks, Forescout e/ou Azure Defender for IoT
• Possession of one or more certifications such as CSSA, GICSP, GRID, IEC 62443, or others is a plus.