Job Opportunities at Apex Group

• Apex is looking for a Release Train Engineer (RTE) to play a crucial role in Agile Release Trains (ARTs), acting as a servant leader and coach in our Group Technology Services portfolio. Key responsibilities and skills typically associated with this role.

Job specification

• Facilitate ART Events and Processes: Organize and lead events such as Program Increment (PI) planning, Scrum of Scrums, and Inspect and Adapt workshops.
• Support Teams in Delivering Value: Assist teams in achieving their goals by removing impediments, managing risks, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Communicate with Stakeholders: Serve as a liaison between product management, development, and operations teams to ensure smooth collaboration.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Promote a culture of relentless improvement by encouraging teams to reflect and adapt their processes.
• Manage Program Increments: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of program increments, ensuring that all teams are synchronized and working towards common goals.

Skills Required:

• Minimum 10 year’s experience in project management with more recent experience in agile project management as Scrum Master or Release Train Engineer.
• Experience in both Technology and Financial Services would be advantageous.
• Managing delivery where reliance may be on either or both external and internal teams or a combination of the two
• Agile and SAFe Expertise: Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Leadership and Coaching: Ability to lead and mentor teams, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Risk Management: Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to ensure project success.
• Communication: Strong communication skills to effectively interact with various stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for resolving conflicts and removing obstacles that hinder team progress.
• Ability to think on your feet with good contextual understanding.
• Financial acumen as it pertains to both creating and delivering value.

Qualifications:

• Education: Typically, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or Business.
• Certifications: Common certifications include SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), and SAFe Release Train Engineer (RTE).

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;
• Training and development opportunities

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Description

• Apex is looking for a highly motivated individual to join one of our Group technologies Services and Agile team and help us deliver on our Group Technology Strategic Objectives.
• As a SAFe Scrum Master, you will facilitate the agile process for one or more teams, ensuring alignment with the SAFe framework and the organization’s goals.
• You will Coach the team members on agile principles and practices, remove impediments, and foster a collaborative and continuous improvement culture.  You will also coordinate with other Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and stakeholders to ensure cross-team collaboration and effective delivery of value.

Job specification

• Facilitate Scrum events such as sprint planning, daily stand-up, sprint review, and sprint retrospective.
• Help the team define and track the sprint goals, backlog, and metrics.
• Assist the Product Owner in managing the product backlog and prioritizing the user stories.
• Ensure the team adheres to the Scrum and SAFe principles and practices, and identify and resolve any deviations.
• Act as a servant leader and coach the team on self-organization, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Remove any impediments or blockers that hinder the team's progress and performance.
• Escalate any issues or risks that require external intervention or support.
• Build and maintain relationships with other Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and stakeholders across the organization.
• Participate in Scrum of Scrums, PI planning, and other SAFe events.
• Provide feedback and suggestions for improving the agile process and the SAFe implementation.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master or agile coach in a software development environment.
• Certified SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) or equivalent.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies, frameworks, and tools, such as Scrum, Kanban, XP, Jira, etc.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse and distributed teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Passion for continuous learning and improvement.

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;
• Training and development opportunities

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Summary of the position

• Seeking a L3 SOC/Security Analyst proficient in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents within a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include advanced threat detection, incident response, and mitigation strategies. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in SIEM platforms, network security protocols, and intrusion detection systems. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams are essential. Candidates should demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices, along with relevant certifications such as OSCP, GCIH, or SANS GCFE or related field equivalent experience.

Outline of main duties and responsibilities

The SME/Expert Security Analyst L3 performs penetration tests, threat hunting, and optimising security monitoring tools. Key responsibilities include:

• Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of network, endpoint, threat intelligence, forensics, malware reverse engineering, and the functioning of specific applications or underlying IT infrastructure.
• Review asset discovery and vulnerability assessment data to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities that pose the most significant risk to the organisation.
• Identifying and investigating stealthy threats within the network using the latest threat intelligence.
• Conduct penetration tests on production systems to assess resiliency and identify areas for improvement.
• Recommending optimization strategies for security monitoring tools based on threat-hunting findings.
• Supporting the SOC Manager and participating in various projects requiring cybersecurity expertise.

Skills and experience required

The successful candidate will:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH),  SANS GCFE or related field equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, focusing on threat hunting, penetration testing, and security tool optimisation.
• Expert knowledge of security monitoring tools and protocols (WSG, ESG, CASB, DLP, IDPS, SIEM correlation rules and queries, vulnerability management tools, Threat Intelligence tools, etc.)
• Expertise in log analysis, packet analysis, and forensic tools.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
   

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Job specification

• Prepare / Review tax computations.
• Coordinate internally to ensure timely filing of quarterly and annual tax returns for all clients.
• Monitor status of client tax compliance by reviewing the tax reports and producing KPIs.
• Assist with regular internal training sessions/tax updates sessions.
• Provide technical support on tax matters to client service units based on established procedures.
• Assist in preparation of tax technical papers and new tax procedures.
• Review queries received for all clients centrally and provide guidance to client service units on required course of action.
• Liaise with clients in respect of SARS queries, and review/amend reply letters and supporting documents.
• Liaise with SARS in respect of client tax matters and attend meetings with SARS officers on behalf of clients.
• Assist in drafting and submitting application for tax rulings.
• Conduct applied research on domestic and international tax issues.
• Review changes in tax laws, analyse implications and arrange for implementation of same.
• Any other duty that may be communicated to you by your Manager and Directors.

Skills Required:

• Recently qualified CA (SA) or a candidate with SAICA articles with audit training experience or a SAIPA candidate with an interest in international tax and research.
• A registered Tax Practitioner.
• Candidate must have had exposure to taxation during their articles training.
• Attention to detail with a strong control mindset.
• Organised and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Has a proactive mindset and can work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• A natural problem solver and pragmatic approach in dealing with technical or operational issues.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint usage.

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Role summary:

• Apex is seeking a recently qualified CA (SA) or candidate with SAICA articles experience or a SAIPA candidate with a passion to further develop their skillset in the field of international taxation. The candidate will need to have a good understanding of complex accounting tax related matters such as deferred tax and the ability to learn and develop their tax knowledge through independent research of tax jurisdictions outside of South Africa. The candidate will report directly to the Director of Tax compliance and Reporting for the Apex group to assist the team in ensuring that all group tax compliance matters are adhered to.

Key responsibilities:

• Review corporate tax computations across the group and recommend improvements to corporate tax workbooks.
• Assist in the consistent review of the accounting tax accrual raised in each legal entity within the group.
• Liaise with external tax advisors to ensure timeous completion of the corporate tax returns.
• Help to collate information for purposes of the corporate tax filing.
• Assist in the preparation of advanced payment tax returns and the filings of corporate tax returns.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the Transfer Pricing Masterfile and Local file.
• Assist in the research of complex tax matters.
• Perform preparation and reviews of VAT computations across the group (in select jurisdictions).
• Assist in the compilation of quarterly tax reports for relevant board meetings.

Skills and experience required:

• Recently qualified CA (SA), or a candidate with SAICA articles with audit training experience or a SAIPA candidate with an interest in international tax and research.
• The candidate must have had exposure to taxation during their articles training.
• A keen interest in International Taxation.
• Good understanding of IAS 12 – Income Taxes (Deferred Tax in particular).
• Requires the ability to perform independent research to resolve tax matters.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint usage.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Organised and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently as well as in teams within other areas of the Finance group.
• Strong communication skills.  
   

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Description

• Apex Group are looking for a candidate to join the Proposal Management Team as Proposal Manager reporting directly into the Head of Proposal Management in the UK.
• The successful candidate will be working alongside internal stakeholders across the Group to ensure high quality proposals are delivered in a timely manner.
• The purpose of the Proposal Management Team is to provide resources, tools, and sales content helping to deliver high quality proposals efficiently and faster by becoming a centre of excellence for proposal management 

Job specification   

• Collaborate with sales to ensure proposals are tailored to the client’s culture, values, language, strategy, and requirements.
• Managing the global coordination and project management of responses for proposals.
• Work with internal stakeholders to manage the timely completion of deliverables within the agreed deadline.
• Where possible, join sales in initial client scoping call to fully understand client requirements and aid discovery.
• Collaborate with sales to ensure proposals are tailored to the client’s culture, values, language, strategy, and requirements.
• Managing the global coordination and project management of responses for
• proposals.
• Work with internal stakeholders to manage the timely completion of deliverables within the agreed deadline.
• Where possible, join sales in initial client scoping call to fully understand client requirements and aid discovery.

Skills Required: 

• Relevant experience in a similar role.
• Strong, relevant industry experience in proposal management.
• High-level understanding of alternative fund service offering. Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills. English speaker but additional languages beneficial.
• Organized, pro-active, and willing to learn and take on new tasks.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel) and industry tools for proposal
• software.
• Experienced in creating presentations to a high standard using MS PowerPoint