Job Openings at BSG

About the job
We are looking for experienced software developers in C#, Java, Cloud and Data Engineering domains. 

• Are you a passionate technologist with interest in technical specialisation or team and people leadership? Do you value engineering excellence using cutting edge technologies? Do you want to grow your career through progressive projects at our clients, across all major industry segments? Are you an innovator who values a company with an employee value proposition at its heart?  

Then BSG is 100% the place for you. Join us!

• Note: We give full consideration to every applicant's fit to this role, so if you decide to apply and you do not hear from BSG within a maximum of a four week period, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.

Main Purpose of the Role: 

• To design, architect and code software solutions that solve our client’s problems end-to-end. To collaborate with our clients and BSG multi skilled delivery teams, consisting of analysts, designers, product owners, architects, delivery managers and data scientists for optimal results. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A tertiary degree with honours that provided you an opportunity to grow your problem-solving skills within a technology context. e.g. BBusSci, BCom (IS), BSc Eng., BEng or BSc. 
• Candidates with alternative qualifications and deep experience will also be considered 

Experience:

• 4-8 years software engineering experience within a consulting context
• 4-8 years specialist software development experience AND/OR 4 plus years team and people leadership experience

Job Objectives:

• Understand and apply technologies and patterns appropriately to software solutions
• Critical thinking as applied to the client problem and solution domains
• Design, architect and code solutions to meet business needs in the short, medium and longer term
• Elevate client environments through superior engineering ability
• Application of best coding, automation, testing and quality practices such that reliable, durable and performant solutions are produced
• Build real and meaningful relationships with client technology leaders
• Work with our clients to create innovative solutions to business problems
• Persuade and influence other team members to make good decisions
• Deliver on the end-to-end software solution such that value can be realised at the client
• Hold the BSG technology brand high by role modelling behaviors in the broader team
• Mentor team members such that they contribute optimally to the overall project outcome

Skills and Attributes:    

• Proven technical skills
• Positive attitude
• Strong communication ability
• Effective time and task management
• Ability to learn new technologies and skills quickly
• Broad and deep technical experience
• Works well in diverse, multiskilled teams
• Strong focus on client, customer and user
• Values the importance of good design and engineering
• Big picture thinking as applied to solutions developed
• Clear and precise technical leadership and direction

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About the job

• We are looking for Data Scientists - both with specialist or leadership career paths, to join our collaborative, engaged and inspirational Data Science team. Are you are passionate about using data to lead problem solving and the positive impact it will have on the lives of people everywhere? Are you inspired to create and leverage the valuable insights contained in data solutions that empower positive transformation for clients and their customers? Do you have the skills and tenacity to contribute and grow towards a digital future where fact-based decisioning makes a difference in the lives of others? Do you want to work with the most talented people in South Africa? Then you will love it here!
• Note: We give full consideration to every applicant's fit to this role, so if you decide to apply and you do not hear from BSG within a maximum of a four week period, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.

Main Purpose of the Role: 

• Our Data Science team provide critical data science and data analytics expertise and experience to help solve our clients most important business problems. You will work within multi-skilled delivery teams to design and deploy cutting edge solutions within client environments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Honours or Master’s Degree in Mathematical Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or related field
• Certifications: e.g. SAS, any Big Data certifications, SCRUM / Prince2

Experience:

• 5-12 years of solving complex business and technology problems through applying data science techniques within a fast-paced project environment
• Experience in machine learning, deep learning, data mining, statistical methodology and demonstrated experience using these techniques to solve business problems
• Experience with analytics tools such as R, Python, SPSS, MATLAB and BI tools such as QlikView, PowerBI, Tableau is required
• Experience with deep learning tools (such as Keras, TensorFlow or Theano) and  distributed computing frameworks (such as Hadoop and Spark) is a plus
• Evidence of leading and developing others whilst taking ownership for specific project outcomes
• Must possess basic project management skills such as estimation, planning and risk & issue management
• Relevant industries include (but are not limited to): Banking, Insurance/Assurance, Telcos, Oil & Gas, Retail, FMCG, Specialised Financial Services

Job Objectives:

• To help clients articulate and solve their most important business problems through the use of data, technology, domain knowledge, industry expertise and research
• Understand the impact of big data and machine data trends, as well as emerging data science technologies on our clients and their customers
• Work with our clients to create innovative solutions to business problems
• Help clients innovate and create new business data models
• Persuade and influence business leaders to make the right decisions
• Drive the execution of key initiatives, through approach and knowledge, to support projects delivery and bring the science of data to life
• Profile the BSG brand to attract talent and build further client opportunities
• Coach and mentor other BSG consultants to grow skills and drive effective delivery 

Skills and Attributes:    

• Able to shape the project delivery approach and lead the execution plan for designing and deploying cutting edge machine learning solutions in business environments.
• Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary project team, coaching and mentoring others to deliver end-to-end business solutions in a collaborative and professional manner.
• Deep understanding of statistical and predictive modelling concepts and machine learning approaches with practical experience assessing the accuracy of data sources and data gathering techniques. Experience working with various data architecture.
• Able to explain technical concepts and their real world advantages/disadvantages to a business audience.
• Able to build good working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders (at all levels).
• Understands and applies best practises for own work and able to influence others to improve delivery standards. Experience with Git and modern software development workflow will be a plus.
• Experience delivering project outcomes using design thinking, lean start-up and agile principles.
• Natural leadership and the ability to easily establish trust-based relationships.
• Skilled in gaining valuable insights through collaboration and communication.
• Enjoys challenging work and has the proven ability to adapt manage change.
• Has an understanding of project-related commercial management for the engagement.
• Contribute to the organisation's knowledge goals through the publication of knowledge-related articles, presentation at industry events or the advancement of knowledge management related initiatives within the organisation.

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About the job

• We are looking for Enterprise Architects and Solution Architects to join our collaborative, engaged and passionate Technology Consulting team.
• Are you are passionate about technology and the positive impact it will have on the lives of people everywhere? Are you are inspired to create and leverage solutions that empower positive transformation for clients and their customers? Do you have the skills and tenacity to contribute and grow towards a digital future? Do you want to work with the most talented people in South Africa? Then you will love it here!
• Note: We give full consideration to every applicant's fit to this role, so if you decide to apply and you do not hear from BSG within a maximum of a four week period, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.

Main Purpose of the Role:

• To bring insightful guidance to our clients that shapes how they leverage relevant and emerging technology to help them and to achieve that vision.
• We expect individuals to engage with a multi-skilled ecosystem spanning Technology, Strategy, Data Science, Analysis and Design and Delivery Management professionals.
• We partner with our clients and work collaboratively to achieve benefits and outcomes that are beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A tertiary degree with honours that has given you an opportunity to grow your problem solving skills within a technology context
• Examples: BBusSci, BCom, BSc Eng, BEng or BSc.

Experience:

• 4-8 years consulting experience
• 4-8 years technology experience
• A track record successfully of shaping and leading technology change in businesses

Job Objectives:

• Understand the impact of business trends and emerging technology on our clients and their customers and staff
• Architect and design solutions to meet current and future business needs
• Help clients innovate and create new digital business models
• Define roadmaps and approaches for delivering technology and transformation
• Build real and meaningful relationships with technology leaders in our clients
• Work with our clients to create innovative solutions to business problems
• Persuade and Influence other leaders to make good decisions
• Drive the execution of key initiatives, through approach and knowledge, to support projects delivery and bring technology strategy to life
• Profile the BSG brand to attract talent and build further client opportunities
• Coach and mentor other consultants to grow skills and drive effective delivery

Skills and Attributes:

• Affinity and aptitude for technology and technical solutions
• Experience in either IT Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Design and/or technical delivery
• Ability to structure, solve problems and communicate solutions
• Ability to collaborate with both BSG and client team members
• Data gathering and analysis
• Ability to construct delivery approached and lead teams through knowledge
• Conducting and Facilitate workshops and sessions
• Exposure to emerging technology and technology trends shaping business
• Skilled in IT practices and solution design with certification in standards such as COBIT, ITIL and/or TOGAF
• Exposure to design thinking, lean start-up and agile practices
• Natural leadership and the ability to easily establish trust-based relationships,
• Skilled in gaining valuable insights through collaboration and communication
• Enjoys challenging work and has the proven ability to adapt manage change

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About the job

• We are looking for management consultants with a passion for strategy to join our collaborative, engaged and passionate Business Strategy Consulting team.
• Are you are passionate about bringing insightful guidance to our clients that shapes the future of their businesses and help them to achieve that vision? Are you are inspired to create an executable strategic plan, that empowers positive transformation for our clients and their customers? One that will positively impact the lives of people everywhere? 
• Do you have the skills and tenacity to contribute to the growth of business strategies that are emodied within a digital future? Do you want to work with the most talented people in South Africa? Then you will love it here!
• Note: We give full consideration to every applicant's fit to this role, so if you decide to apply and you do not hear from BSG within a maximum of a four week period, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.

Main Purpose of the Role:

• Engage a multi-skilled BSG ecosystem spanning Strategy, Data Science, Technology, Analysis and Design and Delivery Management, in order to bring insightful and pragmatic strategic guidance to our clients. One that shapes how they leverage international benchmarks, fused together with a reality of the local context their businesses operate within. 
• So that, in partnership with our clients' executive teams we collectively achieve the benefits and outcomes that are beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A tertiary degree with honours that has given you an opportunity to grow your problem solving skills.
• For example: BBusSci, BCom, BSc Eng, BEng or BSc

Experience:

• 5-12 years consulting experience
• A track record of successfully of shaping and leading business and technology change
• Experience in working with key decision makers at the highest levels across industries

Job Objectives:

• Lead and motivate high energy teams
• Build real and lasting relationships at the top levels of our clients
• Coach and mentor other consultants to grow skills and drive effective delivery
• Understand the impact of business trends and emerging technology on our clients
• Work with our clients to create innovative solutions to business problems and customer needs
• Communicate the required change in person and through writing
• Drive the execution of key initiatives required to bring strategy to life
• Support the relationship sales process
• Profile the BSG brand to attract talent and build further client opportunities

 
Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to structure and solve problems and communicate solutions
• Ability to collaborate with both BSG and client team members
• Primary and secondary research
• Data gathering and analysis
• Awareness of project planning and delivery management
• Conducting client interviews and workshops
• Facilitating workshops
• Awareness of IT practices and solution design
• Exposure to design thinking, lean start-up and agile practices

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About the job

• We are looking for business and technology consultants with deep experience and a passion for leading the delivery of client focused engagements, to join our collaborative, engaged and passionate Delivery Management team.
• Are you passionate about owning the delivery of both innovative and pragmatic change for our clients benefit, that meets the priority needs of their businesses and helps them to achieve their vision? Are you inspired to deliver excellence through challenging and complex project portfolios and programmes, that provides positive transformation for our clients and their customers? One that positively impacts the lives of people everywhere?
• Do you have the skills and tenacity that contributes to the implementation of business strategies that are embodied within a digital future? Do you want to work with the most talented people in South Africa? Then you will love it here!

Note: We give full consideration to every applicant's fit to this role, so if you decide to apply and you do not hear from BSG within a maximum of a four week period, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.

Main Purpose of the Role:

• To be accountable for end to end Delivery Management, from concept to benefits realisation, by leading multi-skilled BSG teams of varying sizes, through a collaborative and delivery focused approach. BSG teams, that span the capabilities of Strategy, Data Science, Technology, and Analysis & Design.
• Deliver strategic change, through the outcomes of complex Project Portfolios and Programmes, that are insightful and pragmatic within both our clients Customer/Business interface, and Core Operating Platforms. Change that leverages international benchmarks, fused together with the reality of the local context our clients businesses operate within. So that, in partnership with our clients' delivery teams, we collectively deliver the benefits and outcomes that are beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant Tertiary Degree: e.g. BBusSci, Bcom Information Systems/Informatics (Honours), or BSc Eng, BEng
• Certifications: e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, PMBOK and /or Agile related training (e.g. SCRUM or equivalent experience)

Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years business or technology management consulting
• In addition, 3+ years of dedicated Project Portfolio & Programme Management
• Delivery of Transform initiatives
• Delivery of Grow initiatives
• Mutli-channel digital technologies (incl. cloud based)
• Complex core operating platform technologies
• Leadership of multi-disciplined/skilled delivery teams
• Executive level stakeholder management

Job Objectives:

• Custodian of the WHY (drive the business case) in complex programmes or project portfolios, spanning multiple capabilities and/or disciplines
• Deliver results, taking initiative to get the job done as per the business case, together with the required management of change within complex stakeholder ecosystems
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving abilities (from a customer-centric, fact-based perspective), to guide both multi-skilled delivery teams and client stakeholders, in achieving value driven results and intended benefits
• Build key and meaningful client relationships as well as ensuring the effective delivery of appropriate communications to all stakeholders
• Quality assurance and delivery oversight to ensure successful execution of the teams efforts, and fit for purpose adoption of the outputs
• Drive both client demand and support the relationship sales process

Delivery and reputational risk management

• Increase the depth of knowledge within the delivery team, and guide solutioning
• Coach and mentor intermediate consultants to grow skills and drive effective delivery
• Career facilitation of BSG team members in support of their growth and development
• Profile BSG at community events in support of building the BSG brand to attract talent and build a further pipeline of client opportunities

Skills and Abilities: 

• Business case and benefits management
• Advanced programme, project portfolio planning and management
• Various planning techniques and principles (incl. scope and effort estimation)
• Customer insights & ethnographic research principles 
• Stakeholder management and effective communication (at all levels)
• Applying appropriate project governance (MSP, Prince2, PMBOK) 
• Product/System development methodologies (Agile, Lean, SDLC, SCRUM)
• Processes, information & technology modelling methods
• Problem solving/innovation and critical thinking 
• Workshop facilitation (all stakeholders)
• Business writing skills