Current Vacancies at IQbusiness

About you and the key skills, we’re looking for.

• Is this you? Scrum Master extraordinaire with a certification that speaks volumes about your agile mastery. You have gained 5 years of invaluable experience, especially in the vibrant South African landscape's financial services, retail, and insurance sectors. You're not just seeking a job; you're looking for a thrilling challenge and a team that matches your energy and ambition.

What you will be doing:

• At IQBusiness, a Scrum Master leads and mentors agile teams to ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of solutions. In this role, you will oversee the correct application of the Scrum process, organise important gatherings, and cultivate a goal-oriented, cooperative atmosphere.
• By encouraging self-organization within the team, you foster transparency and accountability. Over and above all of this, you will get to work on fascinating projects where you can show off your incredible talents, collaborate with some of the most brilliant Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches in South Africa, and profit from their combined knowledge!

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Key responsibilities:

• Within this role you will take part in delivering high-quality, powerful and engaging films to produce material that captures our mission and values. You will edit archive and existing footage, whilst employing new techniques and new approaches to engage and excite audiences. Responsibilities will include:
• Use talent, skill, and knowledge of best practice to edit short-form and medium-form materials in a quick-turnaround environment using new and archived digital assets.
• Work with team lead to enhance and broaden the final product.
• Develop relationships creative team members.
• Manage projects independently with minimal supervision.
• Plan and perform video post-production tasks, including reviewing footage, making editorial decisions, logging, rough cuts, making audio adjustments, making colour correction, managing captions, social media formats, and finalizing editing.
• Able to work a flexible work schedule, occasionally, in order to meet tight deadlines.

Requirements:

• Versatility is key. It is essential you can edit and encode video using Adobe Creative Cloud apps, and in addition have experience in producing high-quality video material. You will have managed the full post-production cycles, have the ability to hold and advocate for a vision and work well in a team environment. Key competencies that we require:
• Minimum of five years' relevant experience in video post-production, video agency work, or broadcast journalism environment
• Expert level in Adobe Premiere Pro
• Strong attention to detail, and impeccable organizational skills
• Be able to communicate ideas clearly and concisely to clients and other team members
• The ability to develop rough cuts, fine cuts and full edits
• The ability to edit under very tight deadlines without compromising quality
• Stay cool under pressure and manage multiple projects at the same time
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and being able to work as part of a team is a must
• The ability to work with remote collaborators 
• Experience in Adobe Effects is a plus

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About you and the key skills we’re looking for.

• We are looking for a skilled AWS Cloud Data Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will create scalable and secure data solutions for our clients. You need a strong understanding of data storage, processing, and analysis, along with expertise in cloud-based infrastructure.
• You should have 5 years of experience in developing data pipelines for big data, relational databases, NoSQL, and data warehouses, with hands-on experience in AWS and Big Data technologies.

Key Responsibilities:
As an AWS Data Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Data Storage, Processing, and Analysis
• Utilising Cloud-Based Infrastructure
• Adhering to Best Practices
• Building High-Quality Data Solutions
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing
• Client Service Delivery.
• Developing Data Pipelines.
• Public Cloud Architecture
• Programming and Scripting: Utilise programming languages such as Java, C#, Node.js, Python, PySpark, SQL, Unix shell/Perl scripting.
• DevOps Tools: Use DevOps tools like GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, CodeBuild, Code Pipeline, CodeDeploy.
• Data Integration and Management.

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Job Description

• Our Innovative Analysis Team is looking for seasoned Business Analysts that have experience and exposure to projects within the Banking/Financial Services industry. We are specifically looking for people that have worked on projects including:
• API and Systems Integration, Digital (Mobile) projects; AML/ Fraud/ Compliance related projects or Payments projects.

Key Responsibilities and/or output areas include, but are not limited to:

• Must have 5 + years of experience as an all-round BA (data, process, systems and business analysis)
• Must have financial services experience as a Business Analyst specifically in Banking.
• Experience in various project methods and principles (Agile, Waterfall, RUP)
• Ability to transfer requirement documentation into user stories and integrate it into the Agile space.
• Engagement across stakeholders and ability to run information-gathering sessions.
• Gather, interpret, and document requirements (business, functional and technical)
• Participate in the solution design process.
• Participate in (ensuring/enabling) data integrity, quality, and governance.
• Define the success criteria, document test cases, and provide support across the test environments.
• Analyse, deconstruct and map existing and new business processes.
• Align data sources, flows, storage, and reporting.
• Assistance on solution delivery on implementation and training.

Education Qualification:

• Matric
• University Qualification, Certificate or Diploma, aligned to relevant experience - Relevant Bachelors’ Degree / Diploma / recognised qualification from an accredited tertiary institution.

Skills:

• Formal or practical experience in the BABOK
• Multiple process notations
• Business Writing Skills
• Presentation and Facilitation Skills
• Data Modelling based on Entity Diagram Mapping
• Repository-Based Modelling tools i.e., ARIS
• Business Change Life Cycle
• System Development Life Cycle (Waterfall, Agile, RUP)
• Quality and Risk Management
• ACORD Framework, SOA, TOGAF, ARCHIMATE
• Experience with tools such as Confluence and Jira would be advantageous

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Job Description

• Our Innovative Analysis Team is looking for seasoned Business Analysts that have experience and exposure to projects within the Banking/Financial Services industry. We are specifically looking for people that have worked on projects including:
• API and Systems Integration, Digital (Mobile) projects; AML/ Fraud/ Compliance related projects or Payments projects.

Key Responsibilities and/or output areas include, but are not limited to:

• Must have 5 + years of experience as an all-round BA (data, process, systems and business analysis)
• Must have financial services experience as a Business Analyst specifically in Banking.
• Experience in various project methods and principles (Agile, Waterfall, RUP)
• Ability to transfer requirement documentation into user stories and integrate it into the Agile space.
• Engagement across stakeholders and ability to run information-gathering sessions.
• Gather, interpret, and document requirements (business, functional and technical)
• Participate in the solution design process.
• Participate in (ensuring/enabling) data integrity, quality, and governance.
• Define the success criteria, document test cases, and provide support across the test environments.
• Analyse, deconstruct and map existing and new business processes.
• Align data sources, flows, storage, and reporting.
• Assistance on solution delivery on implementation and training.

Education Qualification:

• Matric
• University Qualification, Certificate or Diploma, aligned to relevant experience - Relevant Bachelors’ Degree / Diploma / recognised qualification from an accredited tertiary institution.

Skills:

• Formal or practical experience in the BABOK
• Multiple process notations
• Business Writing Skills
• Presentation and Facilitation Skills
• Data Modelling based on Entity Diagram Mapping
• Repository-Based Modelling tools i.e., ARIS
• Business Change Life Cycle
• System Development Life Cycle (Waterfall, Agile, RUP)
• Quality and Risk Management
• ACORD Framework, SOA, TOGAF, ARCHIMATE
• Experience with tools such as Confluence and Jira would be advantageous

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Experience and Skills:

• 6 years’ solid Project Management experience on financial services projects
• 3 or more years’ experience managing multiple teams across multiple projects advantageous
• Advanced budget management and stakeholder management skills
• Effective communication skills
• Exposure to Agile and alternative delivery methodologies
• Exposure to Business and Process Analysis
• Hybrid way of work (Client, IQbusiness, Home)

Key Responsibilities and/or output areas include, but are not limited to:

Program Initiation:

• Identify stakeholders
• Consult broadly with clients (executives and delivery teams) and other stakeholders
• Analyse business value
• Identify delivery cadences
• Program planning
• Identify and plan teams (project and shared resource teams) and teams’ capacity
• Plan procurement
• Estimate costs and determine budget
• Identify functional and non-function dependencies
• Identify program risks
• Perform qualitative and qualitative risk analysis
• Identify program metrics
• Develop program guidance

Program Management and Execution:

• Organisation and coordination of teams across the program
• Build relationships across project teams and shared resource teams
• Build relationships with key stakeholders
• Communicate program guidance and establish support team
• Prioritisation and coordination of work
• Balance priorities
• Attend to administration and reporting relating to procurement
• Schedule and manage releases
• Negotiate and manage dependencies
• Manage program finances
• Monitor and control risks
• Coordinate and monitor schedules
• Monitor and manage teams’ health and performance
• Monitor and measure projects’ performance
• Report on projects’ performance and overall program metrics

Program Close-out:

• Close program or phase
• Ensure that all relevant documentation and reports have been disseminated
• Close procurement arrangements
• Off-board program team members and complete close-out

Education:

• Matric
• Qualification in Project / Program Management
• Degree or Diploma in Business Management, Computer Science, Business Science or Engineering would be advantageous
• Certified PRINCE2 Practitioner, Certified PMP, Certified Scrum Master, Certified in SAFe, Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer

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Introduction

• The purpose of the position is to lead, manage, coordinate and facilitate the delivery of business value, through the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and close out of IT related projects and services, on behalf of the Company and/or its clients, in alignment with industry best practice, client methodology requirements, and the Company’s commitment to Delivery Excellence.
• We are looking for somebody who is a delivery leader and able to use exposure to various methodologies and industries to think strategically and ensure value add to customers whilst creating, supporting and managing high performing teams. The role requires awareness of People, Process and Technology. The ability to make informed decisions and lead projects from idea inception all the way through to activation and launch.

Education:

• Matric
• Qualification in Project delivery frameworks and methodologies: PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile
• Degree or Diploma in Business Management, Computer Science, Business Science or Engineering would be advantageous

Experience and Skills:

• 5 to 10 years’ working in delivering IT related projects, preferably managing IT, Process, Business, Organisational change or HR-related projects
• 3 or more years’ experience managing multiple teams across multiple projects
• Experience in Software Engineering or delivering on Software Solutions to customers
• Exposure to Agile, alternative delivery methodologies, scaling frameworks, and PMO structures and functions
• Exposure to Business and Process Analysis, Change management, system integration
• MS Office
• Product ownership experience will be advantageous
• Experience/Exposure to Customer Experience Management or User Experience Management

Key Responsibilities and/or output areas include, but are not limited to:

Project Initiation:

• Identify key stakeholders
• Consult broadly with clients (executives and delivery teams) and other stakeholders
• Identify and understand project needs and business value
• Identify and provide input in the form of a technology design, user/customer experience and guidance from business value perspective
• Develop a Project Charter
• Analyse and develop business cases

Project Planning:

• Facilitate the collection, documentation and analysis of requirements
• Document understanding of scope, complexity and dependencies
• Create WBS or product backlog
• Develop Project Management Plan or relevant management and delivery approach
• Define and sequence activities, or user stories
• Estimate activity resources and duration
• Develop schedules, flight plans and activity trackers
• Estimate and track costs and determine budget
• Identify and manage risks, issues and impediments
• Manage quality
• Plan and map out all communications
• Plan for procurement, resourcing, infrastructure and change management requirements

Project Execution Management:

• Design and Implement delivery approach
• Direct and manage general project execution
• Coordinate and oversee Change Management tasks
• Adopt and ensure correct Software engineering principles are adhered to
• Perform QA activities
• Acquire, develop and manage project team
• Distribute information
• Manage the delivery team
• Manage stakeholder expectations
• Conduct procurement as and when required

Project Monitoring and Control:

• Monitor and control project work
• Perform integrated change control
• Verify and control project scope
• Control project schedules
• Control costs
• Perform Quality Control
• Report on team and project performance
• Monitor and control risks
• Attend to all administration and reporting relating to procurement

Project Close-out:

• Close Project or phase
• Ensure that all relevant documentation and reports have been disseminated
• Close procurements
• Off-board project team members and complete close-out

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Job Description

• The Systems Analyst will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and implementing information systems. This role requires a strong understanding of both business processes and technical systems to ensure that technology solutions meet the needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities and/or output areas include, but are not limited to:
Requirements Gathering and Analysis:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business and technical requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses to determine the viability of proposed solutions.

System Design and Development:

• Develop detailed system specifications and design documents based on business requirements.
• Work with developers to ensure that technical solutions align with business needs and architectural standards.

Implementation and Testing:

• Develop and execute test plans to ensure system functionality and performance meet specifications.
• Identify, document, and resolve issues during testing phases.

Maintenance and Support:

• Experience in providing ongoing support and maintenance for existing systems beneficial.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues in a timely manner.
• Implement enhancements and updates to existing systems as required.

Project Management:

• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Documentation and Training:

• Create and maintain comprehensive system documentation, including user manuals, technical guides, and process diagrams.

Skills and Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience as a Systems Analyst.
• Experience in technical analysis and system design.
• Experience with databases, SQL, and data modelling (ERDs, DFDs).
• Experience with tools such as Confluence and Jira.
• Proficiency in multiple process notations.
• Strong business writing skills.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of System Development Life.
• Understanding of Business Change Life Cycle.
• Understanding of network architecture and security principles Cycle (Waterfall, Agile).
• Familiarity with Repository-Based Modeling tools such as ARIS.
• Familiarity with ACORD Framework, SOA, TOGAF, and ARCHIMATE.
• Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python).
• Competence in Quality and Risk Management.

Education Qualification:

• Matric
• University Qualification, Certificate or Diploma, aligned to relevant experience - Relevant Bachelors’ Degree / Diploma / recognised qualification from an accredited tertiary institution.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CCBA, PMP) are advantageous.

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Key Responsibilities and Output Areas:

• Lean Six Sigma Excellence: Showcase your proficiency as a Process Specialist with a focus on Lean Six Sigma principles to drive continuous improvement.
• Financial Services Specialisation: Leverage your 5+ years of experience as a Process Analyst, specifically within the Banking/ Financial Services sector.
• Methodological Versatility: Demonstrate expertise in various lean methodologies and principles
• Agile Process Integration: Seamlessly transfer requirements into agile user stories, ensuring smooth integration into the Agile space.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage effectively with stakeholders, leading information-gathering sessions to understand and streamline processes.
• Comprehensive Requirement Documentation: Gather, interpret, and document process requirements comprehensively.
• Solution Design Involvement: Actively participate in the solution design process, providing valuable insights from a Lean perspective.
• Data Governance and Integrity: Play a crucial role in ensuring data integrity, quality, and governance within the processes.
• Testing Support: Define success criteria, document test cases, and provide support across test environments to ensure smooth process implementation.
• Business Process Analysis: Analyse, deconstruct, and map existing and new business processes, identifying areas for improvement using Lean methodologies.
• Implementation and Training Support: Provide assistance during the implementation phase, ensuring smooth transition and providing necessary training.

Education Qualification:

• Matric
• University Qualification, Certificate or Diploma, aligned to relevant experience - Relevant Bachelors’ Degree / Diploma / recognised qualification from an accredited tertiary institution.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification

Skills:

• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma (Green and Black belt)
• Comprehensive experience in process analysis methodologies
• Familiarity with multiple project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, RUP)
• Agile integration of process requirements
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in data governance and integrity
• Familiarity with tools such as Confluence and Jira would be advantageous