Active Jobs at Ovations Technologies

Job Description:

• The primary purpose of this role is to lead, grow, and manage the Investments and Fund Management Division. The role involves strategic decision-making, developing property investment products, managing investor relations, and overseeing financial and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and manage investment products and establish relationships with financiers.
• Operations: Oversee daily operations, manage a professional team, and ensure stakeholder engagement.
• Financial Management: Set and achieve financial objectives for the division.
• Investment Sourcing: Identify and manage transactions, secure funding, and manage deal completion and exits.
• Fund Platforms: Manage fund platforms to achieve target returns and compliance.

Requirements:

• Honors degree in Business, Finance, or Property Studies.
• CA (SA) or CFA preferred.
• 10+ years of real estate investment experience, including project development and management.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Lead the team, guide performance, and ensure investments meet their objectives.

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Job Description:

• We are seeking a skilled Mainframe Z/OS DB2 Database Administrator with a solid background in managing and optimizing DB2 databases on IBM mainframe systems.
• This is a 12-month contract

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize z/OS DB2 databases.
• Perform database tuning, troubleshooting, and analysis.
• Ensure database security, backup, and recovery strategies.
• Participate in disaster recovery (DR) exercises and implement recovery procedures.
• Use DB2 tools (Db2 Admin, Spufi) and IBM utilities for database management.

Requirements

• IT degree or equivalent industry accreditation preferred.
• 8+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years as an operational DBA in a large corporate environment.
• Minimum 4 years of experience with z/OS DB2 databases.
• Strong skills in DB2 SQL writing, database performance tuning, and database security.
• Proficiency in JCL, mainframe schedulers, and IBM utilities.

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Job Description:

• We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to perform a variety of HR functions, provide support to employees and management, and ensure compliance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to HR policy inquiries and provide guidance to employees.
• Analyse workforce planning and manage recruitment programs.
• Write and maintain job descriptions and performance scorecards.
• Collaborate with managers to fill vacancies and support diversity goals.
• Manage COIDA claims and HR documentation.
• Participate in salary surveys and ensure alignment with benchmarks.
• Assist with performance management and disciplinary actions.
• Generate HR activity and salary reports.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric and Degree/Diploma in Human Resources.
• Minimum 4 years in HR.

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Job Description:

• Are you a skilled Data Engineer with a passion for building robust data infrastructures? We are seeking an experienced professional to join our team for a 12-month contract. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and excel in designing, developing, and optimizing data solutions, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Data Pipeline Development
• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines.
• Develop ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources.
• Data Integration and Management
• Integrate data from multiple sources to create a unified data environment.
• Ensure data quality and consistency across different systems.
• Performance Optimization
• Monitor and optimize the performance of data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Implement best practices for data storage and retrieval.
• Collaboration and Communication
• Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data needs and requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data integration.
• Troubleshooting and Support
• Identify and resolve data-related issues and discrepancies.
• Provide support for data-related queries and requests.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering and ETL development.
• Extensive experience in developing and maintaining data pipelines.
• Proficiency in SQL, SAS, Oracle, and other database technologies.
• Exposure to Cloud Technology (Azure).
• Exposure to Ab Initio is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge of data modelling, data warehousing, and data integration best practices.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure.
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or R.
• Knowledge of data governance and security practices.

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Job Description:

• We are seeking an experienced Project Coordinator to join our team on a 12-month contract at one of SA's leading banks. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical and capable of managing significant data analysis requirements while providing coordination and administrative support to the project team. Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage project-related administrative tasks, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Maintain and update project documentation and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support the Project Manager in actioning specific tasks, providing progress updates, and ensuring deliverables are met.
• Perform data analysis and generate insights to aid in project decision-making.
• Create and maintain reports, including executive-level reporting, using PowerPoint and other tools.
• Manage and maintain project tracking tools such as JIRA and Confluence, ensuring updates and communication flow are seamless.
• Prepare and perform advanced Excel tasks such as VLOOKUPs and data consolidation.
• Facilitate communication across cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment on project objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Relevant qualification in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.

Experience:

• Proven experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with JIRA and Confluence.
• Strong data analysis skills with proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs and other advanced functions).
• Skilled in PowerPoint with the ability to produce high-quality executive reports.

Skills:

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

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Job Description:

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst for a leading bank, with a robust background in financial services and financial services products. This role requires a strategic thinker with 10+ years of experience in analyzing complex business processes, defining problem statements, and delivering practical solutions to meet business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of consulting with top-tier banks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Problem Identification & Solution Design: Understand client problems through detailed analysis of business needs and stakeholder requirements. Define and scope strategic and tactical solutions.
• Current and Future State Analysis: Conduct in-depth assessments of current operational processes, systems, and organizational structures to define the future and transitional states.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, bottlenecks, and optimization opportunities. Deliver actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Lead workshops, interviews, and collaboration sessions to foster stakeholder engagement and build consensus around the project goals.
• Requirements Elicitation & Documentation: Organize and document requirements using epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria. Structure business models and designs using visual diagrams, including process flows and data maps.
• Gap Analysis & Scenario Development: Conduct scenario planning, identifying gaps between current and desired states to propose remediation actions.
• Agile Delivery & Sprint Management: Lead and participate in iterative planning, ensuring alignment with the team backlog. Manage the requirements lifecycle throughout each sprint.
• Solution Evaluation: Evaluate the performance and value delivered by the solution, iterating as needed to meet business objectives.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Define test cases and conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure solution integrity.
• Continuous Improvement: Suggest and implement process improvements, leveraging minimum viable product (MVP) and continuous deployment methodologies.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Identify risks and ensure compliance, working across various regulatory frameworks and policies.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in Business Analysis, with a focus on financial services.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in agile methodologies, Lean principles, data analysis, and visualization tools (e.g., Visio).
• Analytical Skills: Strong capability in conducting gap analysis, data modeling, and developing business scenarios.
• Communication & Leadership: Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships and lead cross-functional teams.
• Certifications: Agile, Scrum, or Lean Six Sigma certifications are advantageous.
• Manage ambiguous and complex tasks to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiencies.