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Optimal Growth Technologies provides organizations of all sizes with the best, most trustworthy solutions. In the ever-evolving technology market, we believe that companies need reliable allies who can guide them through the challenges that accompany technological growth
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Role purpose:
- Implementation of FinTech analytical services framework and strategy to support the analytics requirement of all the business areas within predefined SLAs across Digital platforms.
- To deliver all required analytics, market/competitor intelligence and insights to support the management team decision-making. To deliver self-initiated insights and campaign reporting to support, CRM & Digital marketing campaigns & sales leads.
- To implement and manage a robust digital analytics framework through the use of Tealium, Adobe Stack & CRMs across Web, Mobile and App.
- To translate business requirements into analytics specifications that speaks to a variety of languages that can be understood by Web applications, Tealium & Adobe.
Core responsibilities:
- Understand the analytical information needs of business: Proactively lead and identify areas of the digital customer behaviour, channel behaviour and commercial base performance (inflow, base, recommitment, outflow) that require understanding.
- Proactively gather reporting and analysis requests from the business and product owners
- Translate business requirements into analytical implementation specifications that speak in a variety of languages that can be understood by Web applications, Tealium & Adobe.
- Execute owned media campaign ideas into A/B, Multivariate & Experience test. Use Personalisation and Targeting to optimise conversion rate, provide simplification, optimise drop off rates and drive landing page improvements.
- Uploading offline data into Target to enable one to one personalised campaigns.
- Providing solutions to match online and offline data.
- Create compelling actionable insight that significantly improves our knowledge of Digital customer and channel behaviour, and opens new commercially viable opportunities for Churn, Revenue and Margin improvement
- Implementation of analytical services framework and strategy to support all the business areas reporting requirements within predefined SLAs & managing the resources effectively along with recommendations for reporting technologies
- Delivery of the reporting sets for the business unit.
- Responsible for the development of detailed robust Business Analytical models that can be deployed to various divisions within Digital that supports the teams.
- Conducting and facilitating analytics and modelling Delivery of data for campaign targets and sales leads
- Delivery of data extracts to support commissions payments
- Segmentation of Enterprise base to support reporting, campaigns and forecasting
- Provide leadership, planning, technical direction and communication to ensure the required delivery of high quality outputs to meet customer needs in the most cost effective manner.
- Revenue uplift and/or savings through CRM improvement initiatives & digital campaigns optimisation.
- Management of budget for contractors, CRM, Analytics/Insight tools & capabilities
Core competencies, knowledge and experience :
Job Knowledge:
- Adobe Analytics
- Tealium IQ
- Adjust
- Adobe Target
- Experience with Digital-based and online information systems
- Knowledge of web best practise usability & accessibility standards
- Analytics, reporting, data analysis & Business Analysis
- Knowledge of HTML, XML Oracle and Web Design
- Remedy, Jira and Confluence
- Technical Skills JavaScript, Oracle SQL,
- ITIL Service Management
Job Related Skills:
- Computer Application Skills
- Presentation Skills and meeting facilitation
- Mobile Technology Aptitude Skills
- Mobile Internet and Web Internet Skills
- Attention to detail and Quality Assurance
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent Proof-reading and QA skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication and client facing skills
- Excellent telephone skills and social etiquette
- Good logic and time management skills
- Project Management (advantageous)
- Reports creation and Analytics
- Must have technical / professional qualifications:
- Matric essential
- Relevant Qualification IT/BSc/Bcom (Web/Process Improvement/ Information Systems/Informatics/Computer Sciences)
- Minimum of 3 years experience essential in a web/digital/telecoms or FinTech environment with exposure to:
- Javascript
- Web Page structures
- Basic ITIL Foundation
- Agile Methodologies
- SQL
- Reporting tools such as Qlikview /Adobe/Google Analytics
- Service Management tools such as Remedy/HP Service Desk
- Business requirements specification writing
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Job Summary:
- We are seeking a highly skilled Linux Architect with 10+ years of experience to design, implement, and optimize enterprise Linux environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Linux-based infrastructures, automation, security, and cloud integration, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Architecture & Design:
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance Linux architectures.
- Define best practices and standards for Linux infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Lead migration and modernization initiatives, including on-premises to cloud transformations.
- Evaluate and recommend Linux distributions (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, SUSE) and associated technologies.
System Administration & Performance Optimization:
- Oversee Linux system configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Implement automation frameworks using Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet for efficient system provisioning and configuration management.
- Manage kernel tuning, patching, and upgrades to maintain system stability and security.
- Ensure high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) strategies are in place.
Security & Compliance:
- Implement and maintain security best practices, including SELinux, firewalls, and access controls.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement remediation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with security standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS benchmarks.
- Work closely with security teams to implement SIEM, logging, and monitoring solutions.
Cloud & Virtualization:
- Architect and manage Linux workloads on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Optimize Linux systems for containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift) and virtualization (VMware, KVM, Xen).
- Lead the adoption of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud automation strategies.
DevOps & Automation:
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins, and Kubernetes.
- Develop scripts using Bash, Python, or Perl to automate system tasks.
- Integrate Linux systems with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
Monitoring & Incident Management:
- Implement proactive monitoring and alerting using Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, or Zabbix.
- Ensure root cause analysis and effective resolution of system issues.
- Lead capacity planning and system scalability assessments.
Technical Leadership & Documentation:
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and system administrators.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and SOPs.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and security teams to align Linux infrastructure with business objectives.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
Relevant certifications:
- Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Architect (preferred).
- CISSP, CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator), or Terraform Associate (a plus).
Technical Skills:
- Expert-level knowledge of Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE, Debian).
- Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python, Perl, or Go).
- Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef).
- Strong understanding of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Expertise in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
- Knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM, Xen).
- Hands-on experience with networking concepts, load balancing, and firewall configurations.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk).
- Understanding of security frameworks, IAM policies, and Linux hardening best practices.
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to lead teams and collaborate across departments.
- Experience in managing multiple projects and working in agile environments.
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About the job
Job Summary:
- We are looking for a highly experienced Network Architect with 10+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and securing complex enterprise networks. The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in Check Point firewalls, network security, and cloud networking, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability of network infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Network Architecture & Design:
- Design and implement scalable, high-performance network architectures for enterprise environments.
- Define and enforce networking standards, policies, and best practices
- Develop secure, redundant, and high-availability network designs for data centers, branch offices, and cloud environments.
- Evaluate and recommend network technologies, hardware, and software to optimize performance.
Firewall & Security (Checkpoint Expertise Required):
- Configure, manage, and optimize Check Point Firewalls (NGFW, R80.x, R81.x, VSX, Maestro, SandBlast, IPS, and VPNs).
- Design and implement firewall policies, rule sets, and security zones to align with industry best practices.
- Conduct firewall performance tuning, troubleshooting, and security audits.
- Implement intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS) solutions and enforce Zero Trust Network principles.
- Stay updated with Check Point's emerging technologies, threat intelligence, and security patches.
Network Administration & Optimization:
- Oversee the configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of enterprise LAN, WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN, and VPN infrastructures.
- Implement QoS, traffic shaping, and network segmentation to enhance performance and security.
- Ensure network redundancy, failover, and load balancing for mission-critical applications.
- Troubleshoot complex network performance issues and lead root cause analysis.
Cloud & Hybrid Networking:
- Design and implement secure cloud networking solutions on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
- Integrate cloud-native security controls and firewalls with Check Point CloudGuard.
- Deploy VPNs, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, and SD-WAN solutions for hybrid cloud connectivity.
- Ensure secure API and container-based networking within cloud and microservices environments.
Network Security & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and other regulatory standards.
- Implement Zero Trust Security, Network Access Control (NAC), and micro-segmentation.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk mitigation for network security.
- Work with cybersecurity teams to integrate SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar) and threat intelligence solutions.
Network Automation & Monitoring:
- Deploy and manage network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, Zabbix) for proactive issue detection.
- Automate network operations using Python, Ansible, Terraform, and REST APIs.
- Implement log management and correlation for security event detection.
- Optimize network configuration management using NCM and compliance reporting tools.
Technical Leadership & Documentation:
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for networking and security architectures.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior network engineers and security teams.
- Develop and maintain network diagrams, SOPs, technical documentation, and security policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Cloud, Security, DevOps, Infrastructure) to align network strategies with business goals.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field.
- Checkpoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE) or Checkpoint Certified Security Master (CCSM) REQUIRED.
Additional certifications preferred:
- Cisco CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise, Security, or Data Center)
- Fortinet NSE4/NSE7 (a plus)
- Palo Alto PCNSE (a plus)
- AWS/Azure Networking Certifications (AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate)
Technical Skills:
- Expert-level experience with Check Point Firewall platforms (R80.x, R81.x, VSX, Maestro, SandBlast, IPS, and VPNs).
- Strong expertise in network protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VXLAN, MPLS, SD-WAN).
- Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Aruba network solutions.
- Hands-on knowledge of Layer 2/3 switching, VLANs, STP, and redundancy protocols (HSRP, VRRP, GLBP).
- Proficiency in network security solutions (NGFW, IPS/IDS, SIEM, NAC, DDoS protection).
- Deep understanding of cloud networking and firewall integrations (AWS/Azure CloudGuard, VPC, VNET Peering, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute).
- Scripting and automation skills in Python, Ansible, Terraform, or PowerShell.
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Self-motivated with a passion for cybersecurity, network engineering, and automation.
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About the job
Job Summary:
- We are looking for a highly experienced Network Architect with 10+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and securing complex enterprise networks. The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in Check Point firewalls, network security, and cloud networking, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability of network infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
Network Architecture & Design:
- Design and implement scalable, high-performance network architectures for enterprise environments.
- Define and enforce networking standards, policies, and best practices
- Develop secure, redundant, and high-availability network designs for data centers, branch offices, and cloud environments.
- Evaluate and recommend network technologies, hardware, and software to optimize performance.
Firewall & Security (Checkpoint Expertise Required):
- Configure, manage, and optimize Check Point Firewalls (NGFW, R80.x, R81.x, VSX, Maestro, SandBlast, IPS, and VPNs).
- Design and implement firewall policies, rule sets, and security zones to align with industry best practices.
- Conduct firewall performance tuning, troubleshooting, and security audits.
- Implement intrusion detection and prevention (IDS/IPS) solutions and enforce Zero Trust Network principles.
- Stay updated with Check Point's emerging technologies, threat intelligence, and security patches.
Network Administration & Optimization:
- Oversee the configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of enterprise LAN, WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN, and VPN infrastructures.
- Implement QoS, traffic shaping, and network segmentation to enhance performance and security.
- Ensure network redundancy, failover, and load balancing for mission-critical applications.
- Troubleshoot complex network performance issues and lead root cause analysis.
Cloud & Hybrid Networking:
- Design and implement secure cloud networking solutions on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
- Integrate cloud-native security controls and firewalls with Check Point CloudGuard.
- Deploy VPNs, ExpressRoute, Direct Connect, and SD-WAN solutions for hybrid cloud connectivity.
- Ensure secure API and container-based networking within cloud and microservices environments.
Network Security & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and other regulatory standards.
- Implement Zero Trust Security, Network Access Control (NAC), and micro-segmentation.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk mitigation for network security.
- Work with cybersecurity teams to integrate SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar) and threat intelligence solutions.
Network Automation & Monitoring:
- Deploy and manage network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, Zabbix) for proactive issue detection.
- Automate network operations using Python, Ansible, Terraform, and REST APIs.
- Implement log management and correlation for security event detection.
- Optimize network configuration management using NCM and compliance reporting tools.
Technical Leadership & Documentation:
- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for networking and security architectures.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior network engineers and security teams.
- Develop and maintain network diagrams, SOPs, technical documentation, and security policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Cloud, Security, DevOps, Infrastructure) to align network strategies with business goals.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor's or Masters degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field.
- Checkpoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE) or Checkpoint Certified Security Master (CCSM) REQUIRED.
Additional certifications preferred:
- Cisco CCNP/CCIE (Enterprise, Security, or Data Center)
- Fortinet NSE4/NSE7 (a plus)
- Palo Alto PCNSE (a plus)
- AWS/Azure Networking Certifications (AWS Advanced Networking, Azure Network Engineer Associate)
Technical Skills:
- Expert-level experience with Check Point Firewall platforms (R80.x, R81.x, VSX, Maestro, SandBlast, IPS, and VPNs).
- Strong expertise in network protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VXLAN, MPLS, SD-WAN).
- Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Aruba network solutions.
- Hands-on knowledge of Layer 2/3 switching, VLANs, STP, and redundancy protocols (HSRP, VRRP, GLBP).
- Proficiency in network security solutions (NGFW, IPS/IDS, SIEM, NAC, DDoS protection).
- Deep understanding of cloud networking and firewall integrations (AWS/Azure CloudGuard, VPC, VNET Peering, Direct Connect, ExpressRoute).
- Scripting and automation skills in Python, Ansible, Terraform, or PowerShell.
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Self-motivated with a passion for cybersecurity, network engineering, and automation.
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Role purpose:
- We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Chartered Accountant to join our finance team, with a strong focus on Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing budget forecasts, conducting margin analysis, working within HFM (Hyperion Financial Management), ESSbase & VIP, and preparing detailed monthly performance reports to aid in strategic decision-making.
Key accountabilities
- Group Responsibilities: Manage and improve the Business group financial reporting
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop, implement, and maintain an effective budgeting and forecasting system that will provide accurate projections for revenue and expenditure, enabling the management to make informed decisions.
- Margin Analysis: Conduct thorough margin analysis to identify trends, variances, and potential areas of improvement, contributing to the optimization of profitability.
- HFM Proficiency: Utilize Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) for financial consolidation, reporting, and analysis. Ensure data integrity and compliance with financial reporting standards.
- Monthly Performance Reporting: Prepare comprehensive monthly performance reports, including variance analysis, key performance indicators (KPIs), and executive summaries to provide insights into financial performance.
- Financial Analysis and Modeling: Utilize advanced financial modeling techniques to analyze various financial scenarios and outcomes.
- Provide recommendations based on financial analysis to support business growth and efficiency.
- Compliance and Control: Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls. Regularly review and update financial policies and procedures to reflect changes in the business environment or regulations.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with various departments to gather input for budgeting and forecasting. Present financial reports to senior management, stakeholders, and board members, providing clear and actionable insights.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the finance function. Implement best practices in FP&A to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Strategic Financial Planning: Partner with the leadership team to formulate and refine short- to long-term financial and strategic plans, ensuring they align with the company's goals and promote sustainable growth.
- Operational and Financial Analysis: Perform in-depth analyses of financial and operational results to better understand the company's financial health, identifying key trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Budget Collaboration and Evaluation:.
- Rolling Forecasts: Manage rolling forecasts under various scenarios to provide a continuously updated financial outlook, facilitating agile and informed decision-making.
- VIP System Management: Ensure accurate and timely uploading of financial data, including forecasts and reports, into the VIP system (or another specified financial system), maintaining data integrity for analysis and strategic planning.
- Long-Term Growth Modeling: Develop comprehensive models to project the company's long-term growth, considering external and internal factors that may impact performance, to aid in strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Ad-hoc Performance Analysis: Offer detailed analysis and insights into the performance of specific products or departments, highlighting success drivers and identifying improvement areas.
- Strategic Recommendations: Communicate findings and strategic recommendations to senior management, aimed at enhancing revenue, reducing costs, and improving operational efficiency.
- Going Concern Assessments: Prepare detailed going concern assessments for external auditors, evaluating and documenting the company's ability to continue as a going concern in light of current financial conditions and foreseeable future events.
- Solvency and Liquidity Analysis: Conduct thorough analyses of the company's solvency and liquidity, assessing its ability to meet short-term and long-term obligations, and providing insights and recommendations to ensure financial stability and risk mitigation
- Management of quality of monthly results submissions
- Providing commentary of month end process to Group
Responsibilities:
- Manage and review month end / accounting at entity level with a view to improve consistency across the Group
- Aligning SAGE and HFM accounting and disclosure
- Consolidations of monthly results / budget
- Reviewing revenue and cost of sales
- Submissions of rolling forecasts
- Manage relations with Group Finance and tax
- Review annual financial statements across the group,
- Run Group Audits
- Prepare exco reports and month end results reports
Core competencies
- Analytical
- Team player
- People skills
- Handle change
- Strong analytical skills
- Knowledge of the company and industry
- Compelling communication skills
- Financial acumen
- Multiple-stakeholder management ability
- Advanced skills in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) system, ESSBASE,VIP & SAGE X3
- Advanced levels of experience in financial and business analysis
- Experience in financial strategic planning
- Experience in management of financial information and reporting
Must have technical / professional qualifications:
- Chartered Accountant certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Hons.bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within a similar industry.
- Proficiency in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) , VIP , ESSBASE and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
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