Job Description

Datacentrix is seeking a Senior IT Account Manager (IT Sales) to join our dynamic Infrastructure & Managed Services team in Durban, KwaZulu Natal. 

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' experience in selling Enterprise Complex Solutions (multi-vendor Solutions) within the Durban Region. Must have in-depth knowledge of the Durban Market and established relationships at senior management level.

Requirements:

• Matric or Grade 12
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience as an IT Account Manager, selling complex multi-vendor enterprise solutions.
• Must have consistently reached minimum GP targets of R8 Mill +
• Experience in selling to customer needs by presenting solutions that will solve their issues through having an expert level of knowledge, where product functionality and business environment is strategically matched.
• Ability to build long-standing business relationships with C-level executives.
• Performing presentations to C-Level executives.
• Experience in end-to-end management of a sales channel is vital, this includes experience in account, management, selling and product strategizing with the ability to close large deals.
• Sales & marketing experience in an IT-solutions selling environment with a focus on defining and delivering solutions, expertise in selling a range of IT products and services is essential.
• Motivating for sales, prospecting, sales planning, selling to customer needs, continuously gain market knowledge, with an in-depth knowledge of the Durban Market.
• Must have selling skills, communication skills, presentation skills, negotiating skills and other sales related skills.
• Experience in the Business Solutions IT industry is highly desired.
• Practice professionalism at all times.
• Must have a high energy level and drive to meet sales goals.

Responsibilities:

• Selling the Datacentrix Value Proposition offerings into new earmarked clients.
• Identify opportunities by researching industry and related events, publications, and
  announcements; marrying up solutions offerings with business problems.
• Locating or proposing potential business deals by contacting potential clients, discovering and
  exploring opportunities.
• Screen potential business deals by analysing market strategies, deal requirements, potential,
  and financials. Full understanding of the sales cycle required.
• Close new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts.
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional.
  publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different.
  requests: exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Direct and manage ongoing customer relationships to ensure total customer satisfaction with
• Datacentrix, and further develop business based on opportunities identified at the customer site.

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Job Description

Datacentrix is looking for an Asset Administrator who will be responsible for the control of internal IT assets, Biometric access system control, The applicant must show case the following qualities: consistency, trustworthy, dependable and must be deadline driven.

Qualifications:

• Matric and Diploma in Information Technology

Responsibilities:

• Keeping track of IT assets, including hardware and software licenses, and ensuring that they are used effectively
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies related to data privacy, security, and access
• Managing relationships with IT vendors, including negotiating and renewing contracts, evaluating, and procuring new technologies, and resolving issues
• Maintaining accurate documentation of IT systems and processes, including network diagrams, system configurations, and user guides
• Collaborating with other IT staff and departments to ensure smooth functioning of IT services and projects
• Documenting processes, as well as backing up and archiving data.
• Developing data retrieval and recovery procedures.

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Job Function

CITRIX Design

• In close collaboration with Solutions Owners and Architecture Teams, set up standards for Citrix infra, recommend good practices for use by development teams.
• Make the choices for the implementation of Citrix VDA, Cloud Connector, Store Front, NetScaler in compliance with the specifications and in collaboration with the various project stakeholders (project manager, architects, integrators, ERP consultants, business intelligence experts, etc.).
• Optimally define setup, deployment, and management parameters.
• Define data security rules (physical and logical) as well as standards for the use of resources.
• Model the base and design for Citrix infra.
• Consider the specificities of the internal or external customer in collaboration with the infrastructure architect, particularly regarding the size and no of VDA (capacity planning).

CITRIX administration and maintenance

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain Citrix XenApp, XenDesktop and related technologies.
• Ensure capacity planning for IT Infrastructure.
• Manage IT Hardware resources (see inventory and capacity planning in deliverables here after)
• Guarantee the availability and quality of data by maintaining and improving performance ("tuning") and functionalities (by improving their automation, optimizing processing and queries, settings, etc.).
• Track the statistics of the performance of access to the objects of the database to ensure tuning.
• Management of scalabilities (volume monitoring, etc.) on the data access aspect.
• Administer user access permissions and data security issues with the security engineer.
• Manage version migrations.
• Update programs and correct any bugs (patches) and give approval before going into production.
• Recommend backup systems to be carried out by the operating departments to ensure the integrity of all the data in the database, in particular, the archiving and purging of data.
• Define quality standards and develop dashboards and monitor them.
• Follow up on monitoring tools and study all incidents that have occurred to understand their severity and origins.
• Develop and execute test procedures and programs, during migrations or following an incident.
• Ensure that backups are carried out properly (by going to a back-up center to do tests) and control the movements of the data.
• Ensure the recovery of data (disaster recovery) following a serious incident.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior members of the team.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends related to Citrix and virtualization

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree in information technology or computer science
• Management of operations on virtualized and distributed infrastructures,
• Management of operations on environment with clustering, replication, load balancer
• ITIL Practitioner (V3) / ITIL Specialist (V4)
• Citrix certifications (e.g., CCA-V, CCP-V, CCE-V) - Requirement
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft Active Directory environment is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of virtualization concepts and technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, etc.)
• Windows Server: Advantage
• ISO 27000, other IT security Training
• Prince2, PMP or equivalence - Advantage
• 5 years relevant experience in Citrix Engineering and Administration
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in supporting and maintaining Microsoft Systems
• Microsoft Server 2016, 2019, 2022
• IIS
• Remote Desktop Services
• WSUS
• PowerShell
• Ability to Manage a Technical Project
• Experienced in working within Large Corporate Environments
• ITSM solution on the market, Collaborative solution

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Job Description

Datacentrix is looking for a Compliance Officer to assist with management of compliance risk in the business areas by ensuring compliance with the Compliance Framework and ensuring that Datacentrix is able to substantiate its governance levels.

Requirements:

• BCompt/Bcom (Internal Audit)
• Overall 6- 8 years working experience
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Relevant software and systems knowledge
• Risk management process and frameworks
• Professional Audit qualification (i.e. SAIPA, SAICA, ACCA, CIA, CISA)
• Audit articles or 3 years verifiable audit experience
• Compliance experience in the ICT sector would be beneficial
• Experience in liaising with regulators

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Job Function

Database Design

• In close collaboration with Solutions Owners and Architecture Teams, set up standards for databases, recommend good practices for use by development teams.
• Make the choices for the implementation of the databases in compliance with the specifications and in collaboration with the various project stakeholders (project manager, architects, integrators, ERP consultants, business intelligence experts, etc.).
• Optimally define database parameters.
• Define data security rules (physical and logical) as well as standards for the use of databases.
• Model the base and design the tables and keys.
• Consider the specificities of the internal or external customer in collaboration with the infrastructure architect, particularly about the size of the database (capacity planning).

Database administration and maintenance

• Create the databases and implement the data on the physical media / AZURE DaaS / Private Cloud
• Ensure capacity planning for IT Infrastructure
• Manage IT Hardware resources
• Guarantee the availability and quality of data by maintaining and improving performance ("tuning") and functionalities (by improving their automation, optimizing processing and queries, settings, etc.).
• Track the statistics of the performance of access to the objects of the database to ensure tuning.
• Management of scalabilities (volume monitoring, etc.) on the data access aspect.
• Administer user access permissions and data security issues with the security engineer.
• Manage version migrations.
• Update programs and correct any bugs (patches) and give approval before going into production.
• Recommend backup systems to be carried out by the operating departments to ensure the integrity of all the data in the database, in particular, the archiving and purging of data.
• Define quality standards and develop dashboards and monitor them.

General

• Ensure an ITIL MIS support process (single point of contact for helpdesk, ITSM ticketing, troubleshooting, logs analyse, reporting, Centreon monitoring) for users in the scope of work.
• Ensure production follow-up on a daily, weekly, monthly basis.
• Manage IT Infrastructure projects/major change in the state of the art: express of needs from users, planning of implementation (priorities), specifications book, tender, supplier choice, user acceptance test.
• Must be the custodian of the group norms and policies respect: Use only Business applications/MIS services compliant with company IT catalogue.
• Apply Group security and licensing policies.
• Manage IT Infrastructure related contracts and SLA: Review supplier’s contracts making sure they are in accordance with requirements, meeting company expectations. Eventually apply the penalties for non-compliancy.
• Maintain and update documentation of procedures and configurations.
• Ensure IT Infrastructure management is compliant with ISO processes, ITIL processes and QHSE processes.
• Techno watch, anticipate new technologies.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• 7 to 13 years relevant experience in IT
• Master’s degree in information technology or computer science
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in supporting and maintaining Microsoft Systems and Databases.
• Microsoft SQL Server 2016, 2019, 2022
• Management of operations on virtualized and distributed infrastructures,
• Management of operations on environment with clustering, replication, load balancer
• ITIL Practitioner (V3) / ITIL Specialist (V4)
• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator - Requirement
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft Active Directory environment is an added advantage.
• Oracle database: Advantage
• Windows Server: Advantage
• Prince2, PMP or equivalence - Advantage
• ISO 27000, other IT security Training
• IIS
• Remote Desktop Services
• WSUS
• PowerShell
• Ability to Manage a Technical Project
• Experienced in working within Large Corporate Environments

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Job Description

Are you passionate about ensuring financial stability while driving business growth? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities? If so, we want YOU to join our team as a Debtors Clerk at our Midrand based office.  

Key Responsibilities

• Proactive Customer Contact: Ensure regular communication with customers to collect outstanding amounts efficiently.
• Meet Monthly Targets: Achieve monthly collection targets, while reducing DSO.
• Timely Payment Collection: Collect outstanding money within granted terms.
• Cash Forecasting: Utilize your analytical skills to forecast payments due based on debtor balances.
• Credit Management: Monitor client trading within granted credit limits.
• Query Resolution: Address all credits and queries.
• Compliance Knowledge: Understand and adhere to POPIA/FICA requirements.
• Process Improvement: Continuously improve collection processes.

Requirements

• Matric qualification 
• Related qualification in Credit Management 
• 1-4 years of experience in credit control/full function debtors in a corporate environment
• Attention to detail/accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective decision-making skills
• Effective time management skills

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Job Description

Datacentrix is looking for a Document Controller or Document Writer with process and document writing/editing experience. You must have experience in documenting and updating processes within the SHE environment.
Must have high level of communication skills in a clear and concise manner (Email, Telephonic and Interpersonal), high level of English writing skills (grammar, spelling and punctuation skills), proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, and Outlook). Must also have the ability to plan, coordinate and execute within timeframes and with attention to detail. Position is based fulltime at our Samrand offices.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric/Grade 12 (compulsory)
• Certification in Document Writing or similar qualification
• Certification in English and Communications
• Tech-savvy, advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Visio, and imaging software
• Superior technical writing skills with a high attention to proper grammatical rules and guidelines
• Document and version control concepts and best practices
• Concrete understanding and knowledge in SHE knowledge
• Experience with SharePoint

Role Description:

• Creating updating, editing and formatting documents (not limited to policies, manuals, procedures, work instructions, training guidelines, reports etc.) according to the SHEQ requirement.
• Filing and recording of documents on Network drives, and hard copies where applicable.
• Coordinating SHEQ administrative operations (not limited to audits - internal and external), non-conformance reports, registers etc.
• Coordinating and communicating relevant SHE matters when required to the SHE Administrator
• Assisting with coordinating meetings and minutes
• Assisting with monthly SHEQ, Exco and Business management review reporting

Managing of Documents:

• Research, write, edit, and proofread a wide range of documents
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather information and ensure accuracy
• Organize and structure documented content in a logical and coherent manner
• Ensure that documents comply with Datacentrix standards and formatting guidelines
• Review and revise existing documents for continuous improvements ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Transfer of documents to different templates

Filing and Recording:

• Managing latest documents on Sharedrive, ensuring that all SHE folders on Sharedrive are setup in a logical format
• Verifying latest documents on SharePoint with correct synopsis and metadata

Coordinating:

• SHE awareness campaigns
• SHE inspections, records, and accuracy
• SHE incidents and accidents records and reports
• SHE Risk registers and objectives
• SHE Monthly meetings and minutes
• SHE Attendance registers
• SHE Newsflash

Communicating:

• Creating Awareness campaigns
• Creating Newsflash
• Creating lessons learned from incidents and accidents

Reporting:

• Monthly SHEQ and Exco reporting
• Business Management Review reports

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Job Description

Managed Talent Solution's client is looking for a General Manager - Cyber Security for one of their clients based in Johannesburg. The General Manager must have experience in Product Planning and management, Business Development, Financial Acumen and sales experience in the IT industry.
The person will be required to formulate a subjectively assessed plan that demonstrates cross company or silo-based adoption of Digital/Marketplace/Cloud and Services implementation transformation (in line with company strategy). In addition, the General Manager is to ensure that all our contractual obligations to the  vendor are upheld and enforced across the business.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Matric plus Diploma or bachelor’s degree in business management or similar tertiary
  qualification
• 10 years’ experience in Cyber Security
• Minimum 4 years product / sales experience in the IT industry
• Product marketing and product management experience preferable

Responsibilities:

• Gather market research and market intelligence from the company sales force and other sources
• Develop solutions where required (product and technology
  combinations)
• Give input to the product division for new products and go to
  market strategies
• Support sales team and product managers with product info to sell and input marketing materials for
  lead generation and sales demand
• Give input into pricing and margins
• Accountable for overall reporting to the vendors, including forecasting and sales out and inventory reports where applicable
• Market research and intelligence to determine viable go to market
• Idea screening, for activities, events, and demand generation to support Product Marketing and vendor strategy
• Analysis of business and technology requirements and
  processes to drive optimal performance
• Provide input to product marketing with respect to press releases encouraging thought leadership to align to vendor strategy
• Assist in the framework of company annual budgets to align that to resources and action plans
• Ability to align commissions to financial performance of the business unit and the company
• Identify suitable channel partners per product and service to drive partner engagement plan with BDMs to drive vendor and company strategies
• Ongoing partner gap analysis by region by country by product is set to drive the vendor strategy across the channel
• Ensure that the correct resources are available in the business unit to drive technical, sales and marketing services to the channel (enablement)
• Produce coherent and integral plans including the drivers such as: budgets, resources, vendor strategies and marketing on an annual, half year and quarterly basis using systems, processes, templates, quality expectations, timelines and best practices of the organization and our partners and vendors
• Ensure that all the business unit’s activities comply with all governance, and are ethical, in line with the organization’s code of conduct
• Must ensure that all valuable data in the business unit is recorded, analyzed, and timeously reported back to the organization

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Job Description

Managed Talent Solutions a division within Datacentrix is looking for an Intermediate Software Developer for one of their client to be based full time at their Kempton Park offices. The candidate must have atleast 5 years’ experience working in C#. The candidate should work well in coordination with cross-functional team members to design, develop, and maintain bespoke solutions for the company. The candidate must be comfortable working as part of a team while taking the initiative to take lead on new innovations and projects as the company is currently migrating their legacy systems across to more current technology.

Qualifications and Required Skills and Experience:

• Matric and Bachelor's degree (or equivalent type diploma) in Computer Programming, Computer Science, or Information Technology.
• Grade 12.
• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in C#.
• Integration services knowledge.
• Proficiency in REST Web APIs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server.
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency in Docker / Kubernetes containerisation.
• Proficiency in Micro Services architecture.
• Experience in Redis Cache, RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, MongoDB and Blazor.

Responsibilities:

• Research, design, implement and maintain software programs and services.
• Create and maintain SQL Server and PostgreSQL database tables, functions and Stored Procedures.
• Implementation of Unit testing for new software modules and services.
• Determining operational practicality, identifying areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications.
• Working closely with other developers as well as business.
• Assists in enforcement of development deadlines and schedules.
• Prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

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Duties:

• Manage operations on a virtualized, distributed infrastructure (provision, configuration, decommissioning, lifecycle, patching),
• • Local, Onsite and remote management of 5 IT HUBs across Africa
  • Level 1-3 Hardware Support
  • Level 1-3 Virtualization, SAN, vSAN Support
• Plan and coordinate remote interventions of maintenance providers,
• Plan and supervise interventions on duty, Non-Working Hours
• Maintain the documentation system, the ITSM tool,
• Apply Group standard policies: Respect of SOP, SLA, Reporting, KPI
• Capacity Planning, ensure optimal use of internal resources, vCPU, Memory, Storage, IP Planning
• Security and risk Aware, Risk Identification and rectification to possible security vulnerabilities
• Reaction to identified Security threats on all platforms, physical and virtual
• Backup monitoring and quick action to rectify and problems identified, Adherence to Company Backup and BCP DRP strategies.
• Failover Simulation between Main DC HUB and DR Site, Non-Working Hours
• Continuity of service for Operations (hardware and software infrastructure) on the day-to-day:
  • Network: Cabling, Switches, Optimizers, Routers, Firewall, Proxy, SSL VPN gateways, WAN, WiFi systems and others equipment UPS, Air-Con, Genset, IoT
  • Systems: Servers (Windows/Linux or iSeries), Data backup means, Business Applications, Communication and collaborative tools

Essential experience, skills and qualifications:

• Master’s degree in information technology or Computer Science will be advantageous
• Management of operations on virtualized and distributed infrastructures, 
• Management of operations on environment with clustering, replication, load balancer 
• ITIL Practitioner (V3) / ITIL Specialist (V4) 
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft Active Directory environment is an added advantage 
• Windows Server: Advanced level 
• Knowledge in network/telecom (Cisco certifications appreciated) 
• vCenter or HyperV or Azure: Advanced level 
• Knowledge in IBM AS/400 environment would be a “plus” 
• Network foundation or intermediate, 
• ISO 27000, other IT security Training
• Prince2, PMP or equivalence - Advantage

EXPERIENCE

• 7 to 13 years relevant experience in IT

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in supporting and maintaining Microsoft Systems and Networks
  • Microsoft Server 2016 and 2019
  • Microsoft SQL (MSSQL)
  • IIS
  • Remote Desktop Services
  • WSUS
  • PowerShell
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in supporting and maintaining VMWare systems (6.7) or equivalent.
  • Templates
  • VCenter
  • Update manager
  • Clusters / Data Centres
  • 0 is advantageous

• Ability to Manage a Technical Project
• Experienced in working within Large Corporate Environments
• ITSM solution on the market
• Collaborative solution

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Purpose of Role:
Focuses on the maintenance of customer ICT networks as part of IT Managed Services offerings provided
to Datacentrix customers. Support functions extend from testing and troubleshooting problems to regular
maintenance. Contribute high-level support such as strategic planning of network upgrades and high-level
network performance analyse

Requirements:

• Matric or Grade 12 Essential & Tertiary IT Qualification
• CCNA or equivalent
• FortiGate NSE4 or equivalent
• Cyber Security Certification
• Awareness to strict IT Policies.
• Customer Service and SLA Service Delivery
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle

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Job Description

Our client in the Industrial Automation sector is looking for a Project Buyer based in the Lephalale, Limpopo. This is an onsite role and candidates will be responsible for efficiently executing operational and tactical purchasing processes in alignment with the given budget. Your primary focus will be to secure the supply of materials based on customer requirements at the lowest price, ensuring quality and on-time delivery (Total Cost of Ownership). Additionally, you will contribute to the implementation and ensure the usage of globally defined methods, processes, and systems to ensure high process efficiency and compliance.

Key tasks:

Purchasing of goods & services by:

• Assessing assigned purchase requests to ensure clear/logic descriptions, specifications, requested lead times.
• Identifying opportunities for company
• Researching and selecting a reliable suppliers guided by company Supplier Selection Guidelines.
• Support Supplier Management processes (e.g. qualification, selection, evaluation, development, classification); update supplier evaluation systems to obtain and develop the best suppliers and ensure transparency and high procurement quality.
• Evaluating process options and selecting the most appropriate procurement market approach.
• Identifying financial and contractual risks ie forex, hedging and performance guarantees.
• Formulating and issuing RFQ’s using company approved eTools (SAP Ariba, company Exchange)
• Co-ordinating and leading RFQ evaluations
• Purchasing to comply with the requirements in terms of B-BBEE
• Communicating & Promoting company Safety Requirements to Suppliers

Evaluation of RFQ’s by:

• Evaluating RFQ’s financially, commercially, legally and technically, and co-ordinate inputs from specialists.
• Compiling evaluation report.
• Identifying and recommending negotiation opportunities.
• Presenting evaluation report to the stakeholders, clarifying and substantiating criteria in support of the recommendation
• Taking accountability for decisions to comply with company Procurement Policy and ethical principles.
• Creation of Purchase Orders on SAP.
• Ensuring Governance & Transparency.
• Cost Analysis and Optimization

 Negotiations:

• Identifying negotiation opportunities i.e. Cost benefits, terms and conditions.
• Researching and benchmarking options.
• Collaborating in a Cross-functional Team in negotiations
• Ensuring proper negotiation preparation and role clarity within the negotiation team.
• Prepare and conduct negotiations for medium Purchasing Volumes to obtain highest feasible savings.

Manages Purchase Orders by:

• Administering forex and hedging exposure.
• Resolving issues with suppliers
• Monitoring contractual progress.
• Controlling contract modifications and deviations
• Expediting deliveries
• Maintaining ethical customer & supplier relationships.
• Visiting suppliers and factories to enhance business relationships.
• Updating customer on progress.
• Measuring own performance against KPI’s and customer need.
• Securing an accurate audit trail.
• Participating in Supplier & Enterprise Development efforts

 Ensures effective procurement by:

• Upholding Procurement policies and procedures.
• Upholding ethical and positive relationship with external supplier base.

Qualifications and experience:

• Diploma in Purchasing, Supply Chain Management (CIPS certification is an advantage).
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience, with proven experience in procurement within the Engineering, Projects, Industrial Services, or Manufacturing sector.
• Business principles, negotiation skills in procurement, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making.
• Purchasing calculations, communication, and collaboration skills, along with procurement concepts and eSourcing and usage of eTools.
• Familiarity with foreign exchange applications, new engineering contracts, and evaluation of RFQs, as well as adaptability and flexibility, and a sense of responsibility and accountability.

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Job Description

Datacentrix is seeking a Project Coordinator to join our Professional Services division in Kwa-Zulu Natal. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Project Manager by overseeing administrative tasks, communicating with stakeholders and ensuring resource availability for the project team. The candidate will report to report to the Services Manager and be based at our Westville office full-time. 
Critical Requirements - Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Matric or Grade 12 Essential.
• Diploma in Information Technology in Business Analysis, Project Management module or
• course essential.
• Previous Project Coordination or Project Management experience is a plus.
• Must be able to work flexible hours as may be required.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to cope under pressure.
• Must be punctual, disciplined and dedicated to effectively execute job requirements.

Primary Role Accountabilities:

• Assist the project manager in the development of project management documents such as project budgets, project schedules, scope statements and project plans.
• Execute project management administrative and bookkeeping tasks such as managing invoices, purchase orders and inventory reports, among other financial documents.
• Supervise the project procurement process.
• Meeting with project clients to assess their needs and define project requirements, acceptance criteria and project timelines.
• Coordinate the allocation of project resources to ensure the project team has what’s needed at the right time.
• Assign tasks to team members and help them understand what’s expected from them in terms of project milestones and deliverables.
• Be the liaison between the project team and project clients throughout the project life cycle.
• Help project managers monitor project progress and team members’ performance and provide updates to project stakeholders.
• Schedule stakeholder meetings, document and generate reports.
• Foster cross-team collaboration to help project team members complete project tasks and produce deliverables.

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Job Description

Our client in the Industrial Automation sector is looking for a Real Estate Support person based in the Midrand and other company branches based in Gauteng. This is an onsite role and candidates should have experience in coordinating the real estate activities of company in South Africa while also supporting the global company Real Estate team as the “on-the-ground” contact point for real estate topics in Africa. Included in this are certain project management tasks in the real estate context, to facilitate for example capex expansion and relocations as and when needed.

Company is a matrix organisation, with a lean hands-on culture. The successful applicant will be comfortable as a self-starter, working in collaboration with decentralised teams and counterparts. Being able to effectively and pro-actively communicate progress and blocking points while delivering on tasks timely and with the requisite quality are key attributes for this role.

Key tasks:

• Manage leased/ owned premises in accordance with corporate requirements and business requirements including carrying out all internal procedures and approvals
• Research the market and work out best solutions for leased/owned properties
• Conclude/renew lease and service agreements
• Project management of relocation activities and capex projects
• Ensure compliance with terms and conditions of lease/service agreements
• Organize regular inspections of leased/owned premises and generally maintaining the interface into customer/ landlord representatives
• Eliminate detected deficiencies
• Constantly interact with local employees and external partners of Company
• Supervise services (if applicable, depends on situation):
  • Corporate catering
  • Mailing services
  • Access control/ cards management
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking lots
  • Other services.
• Organize and control maintenance of leased and own facilities
• Tender/ organize services by external suppliers, vendors
• Leased/owned facilities management
• Organize search for office and industrial premises
• Organize office relocations
• Organize repair works in the office and industrial premises

Qualifications and experience required:

• A sound Degree in: Engineering sciences, Construction or related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in real estate management related activities
• Technical Knowledge (Excel, Reporting, Basics of financial analysis)
• Good communication and converse good English at professional working proficiency level.
• Ability to be multi-tasking in a dynamic and growing business
• The ability to communicate clearly with different levels of stakeholders across the business and across different countries/cultures.