Job Vacancies at Secondments

Job Advert Summary    

This role requires an experienced and highly skilled senior business intelligence specialist with expertise in Microsoft Stack, specifically with strong experience in data warehousing, data lake technologies, and Power BI. The incumbent will serve as the technical expert responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable business intelligence solutions using Microsoft technologies such as SQL Server, Azure Data Warehouse, Azure Data Lake, and Power BI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, architect data warehouse and data lake solutions, create insightful reports and visualizations, and deliver actionable insights to meet stakeholder needs.

Minimum Requirements    

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Experience in working as part of a scaled CoE for Business Intelligence and Data Analytics.
• Experience implementing Business Intelligence and Data Analytics solutions.
• Strong expertise in data warehousing concepts, data modelling, and dimensional modelling principles.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with writing complex queries, stored procedures, and ETL processes.
• Experience with data integration and ETL tools such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) or Azure Data Factory.
• Familiarity with big data technologies and distributed computing frameworks such as Apache Spark is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of data lake architectures, data governance principles, and data privacy regulations.
• Strong experience in developing visually appealing and interactive reports, dashboards, and
• visualizations using Microsoft Power BI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex datasets, identify patterns, and derive meaningful insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Research and analytical

• Must have knowledge and skills in sourcing public data and information to enable interpretation, identification, and assessment of automation processes.
• Ability to integrate various sources of information.

Project management 

• Ability to provide oversight for projects and all related activities.
• Ability to establish a set of tasks and activities associated with projected outcomes within stipulated times lines. 
• Ensure that actions are implemented to achieve the desired results of the project.
• Investigates and troubleshoot problems to understand the root cause and remove blockers.
• Assists with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures through continuous updates to the Stakeholders and Business units based on lessons learned.

Reporting 

• Ability to document and communicate the scope of work and findings and recommendations in line with relevant reporting standards or guidelines.
• Writing and analytical skills.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Formal Education Minimum 3 year Bachelor’s/ Degree in Computer Science, Information
• Systems, or a related field (NQF 7). Honours /Master qualification will be
• advantages.
• Relevant certifications in Microsoft Stack, Power BI, and data warehousing technologies (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate) are desirable.

Experience

• Requirements Minimum 8 years of proven work experience as a Business Intelligence
• Specialist or similar role, with a focus on the Microsoft Stack, expertise in data warehousing, data lake technologies, and Power BI development.
• Experience in working with/in SQL Server, Azure Data Warehouse, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Power BI.
• Experience working in an agile and waterfall development environment, following best practices for project management and collaboration

Duties and Responsibilities    

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPA’s)

Strategic Function 

• Support define and manage best practices for our Data Warehouse. 
• This may include payload design of source data, logical data  modeling, implementation, metadata, and testing standards.
• Support to set standards and ways of working with data across the company and Auditees, through collaboratively way.

Product Management 

• Support with the design and development of data warehouse solutions usingMicrosoft Stack, including SQL Server, Azure Data Warehouse, andAzure Synapse Analytics.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their data requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient data models that support reporting, analytics, and data integration.
• Design and implement ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into the data warehouse, ensuring data quality, consistency, and integrity.
• Designs, develops, and tests BI solutions such as databases, data  warehouses, queries and views, reports, and performs data conversions, imports, and exports of data within and between internal and external Auditees.
• Participates in workstream planning process including inception, technical design, development, testing and delivery of BI solutions.
• Support with Optimize SQL queries and stored procedures for data retrieval and analysis, ensuring efficient performance and adherence to best practices.
• Create visually appealing and interactive reports, dashboards, and visualizations using Microsoft Power BI, enabling stakeholders to derive actionable insights from the data warehouse.
• Implement data governance and security measures within the data warehouse environment, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining data privacy.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of the data warehouse, identifying and addressing bottlenecks, and recommending improvements for scalability and efficiency.
• Keep abreast of the latest advancements in Microsoft Stack, Power BI, data warehousing, and data lake technologies, evaluating and recommending new tools and techniques that can enhance our business intelligence capabilities.
• Keep abreast with the latest trends and advancements in Business Intelligence/Data Analytics technologies and identify opportunities for innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, data engineers, data scientists, and IT teams, to understand business requirements and deliver impactful insights.
• Maintains the quality of the Metadata Repository by adding, modifying, and deleting data.
• Provides input to the development of data/information quality metrics.
• Provide guidance, training, and problem-solving assistance to other team members.
• Tracks, monitors and analyses performance and production issues, and implements improvements.

Stakeholder Management

• Establish, build, and maintain collaborative working relationships with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain positive and value-adding relationships with relevant internal/external stakeholders.
• Scan the environment to ensure a clear understanding of stakeholder needs.
• Proactively interact with stakeholders to determine their needs and deliver on them accordingly.
• Engage with both internal and external stakeholders to identify and evaluate performance barriers in order to continuously improve service delivery.

People Management 

• Manage own performance to drive productivity.
• Motivate, coach and mentor junior staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of the staff to their full potential.
• Participate and/or take lead in the business unit transformation and culture plans.

Financial management and Operational Management

• Contribute to the compilation of centre budget, and manage project expenditure related to functional area.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
• Manage supply chain processes within scope of work.

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Job Advert Summary    

• Management of staff in the business stream.
• Facilitating the property management process in selected buildings and centres.
• Optimizing the Company's profit.
• Establish and develop new markets in order to add value to the portfolio and/or the Company.

Minimum Requirements    

Experience / Education:

• Advanced business knowledge, especially in the property industry and associated financial markets backed up by at least 10 years property management experience. 
• Experience in managing people is essential.
• A tertiary qualification at a minimum is required with a post graduate qualification a strong recommendation.

Skills required:

• People Management; Negotiation; Deal-making; Problem solving; Numeracy; Co-ordination/organisation.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid drivers license.

Knowledge required:

• Property industry, especially property management and development; Managing of retail centres.
• Company specific systems and procedures; Local environment; Basic Labour Law; Basic Contract terms and conditions.

Competencies required:

• Team leadership 
• Change leadership 
• Financial and business acumen 
• Applied Strategic planning
• Customer and Quality Focus
• Innovation

Major drivers of work volume:

• Number of properties and tenants.
• Number of staff; Number and complexity of business improvement/cost reduction initiatives.
• Number and frequency of involvement in Business forums, Community / Social Responsibility projects.
• Number and size of revamps/expansions at shopping centers.

Interface / relationships with:

• Internal: Exco; Finance; Facilities Specialist Centre; External Marketing; People Management; Systems.
• External: Property Owners and Asset Managers; Tenants; Local authorities and community; SAPOA;
• Business Forums, SA Shopping Centre Council

Duties and Responsibilities    

Main purpose / objective of the position:

• Management of staff in the business stream.
• Facilitating the property management process in selected buildings and centres.
• Optimizing the Company's profit.
• Establish and develop new markets in order to add value to the portfolio and/or the Company.
• Improve the long-term profitability of shopping centres through revamps and/or expansions.
• Improve the well-being of the property industry by involvement in local and national committees and forums.
• Fulfil the Company's obligation towards social responsibility by being involved in the local community's activities and public relations in general.
• Establish the Company as experts in the market.y the Approval Frameworks of the Company and clients.

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Job Advert Summary    

The Operations Manager will oversee outsourced property and utilities services for a leading national information and communications technology services provider in South Africa with one of the largest property portfolios. 

This includes supervising the management of the following: 

• Property Leases including estates management, data administration, client accounting, acquisitions, disposals, lease renewals, re-gears, town planning and valuation
• Management of Utilities involving municipal transactions and resolution of disputes (Electricity/Water/ Rates and Taxes/ Sanitation, Refuse, Levies) 
• The Operations Manager will also have strong financial experience with a strong background in analysing and reporting on financials.

Minimum Requirements    

Experience / Education:

• Advanced business knowledge, especially in the property industry and associated financial markets backed-up by at least 10 years corporate real estate experience. 
• Experience in client engagement is critical. 
• Experience in managing people is essential, a business degree would be a strong recommendation.
• Imperative for strong financial experience with a strong background in analysing and reporting on financials. CA(SA), CIMA qualifications is recommended.
• Working knowledge of SAP will be advantageous.

Skills required:

• People Management, Managing staff/portfolios remotely, Budgeting and Financial Management, IT Literacy, Negotiation, Planning, Co-ordination and Organising, Networking; Presentation skills, Drivers License.

Knowledge required:

• Occupier Account Management, Contract management, Financial management, In-depth knowledge of lease agreements, Understanding of cost budgeting, Statutory requirements, Business acumen, Common law principles applicable to leasing, basic labour relations.

Competencies required:

• Property Specialist, Team leadership, Change leadership, Financial and business acumen, Applied Strategic planning, Customer and Quality Focus, Analytical Thinking, Drive and Productivity, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Innovation, Negotiation.

COMPETENCY DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

Team leadership

• Creates an environment that encourages calculated risk-taking to achieve “stretch” goals, and supports employees in the event of failures or mistakes. 
• Uses multiple, complex, but integrated strategies to promote team morale and productivity. 
• Creates a compelling vision that generates commitment to the group mission and values.

Change Leadership

• Identifies the need for change to achieve organisation transformation and maintain a competitive edge in the market. 
• Provides a compelling case for change and a clear vision of the future. 
• Develops a network of strong relationships across the organisation to consult regarding change. Is a champion of change.

Financial and business Acumen

• Anticipates and creates business and profit opportunities for the organisation and relates the cost to profit in order to exploit the opportunity to improve results. (i.e. track record of successfully exploiting business opportunities for the Company.)

Applied Strategic planning

• Initiates, designs and develops sound strategies based on vision and analyses to sustain competitive advantage. 
• Implements appropriate activities to optimise performance across functions, which are in line with the corporate strategy. 
• Shifts strategic direction and adjusts strategic plans when appropriate.

Customer and Quality Focus

• Works with a long-term perspective in addressing customers’ problems. 
• Balances costs of improvements and quality against customer requirements.
• Assesses market data to anticipate future trends in customers’ needs and expectations and gears up to deal with those. 
• Examines business plans and actions for services and their effect on the delivery of effective solutions for customers.

Analytical Thinking

• Makes complex plan or analyses: Uses several analytical techniques to break apart complex problems into component parts, and to weigh the value of each.
• Drive and Productivity
• Sets challenging goals and high-performance standards for self, team, function or organisation, i.e. where there is about a 50/50 chance of achieving the goal; a definite stretch, but not impossible or unrealistic. 
• Is not averse to taking calculated risks.
• Makes decisions, sets priorities, chooses goals on the basis of calculated inputs and outputs; explicit considerations of potential profit, return on investment or cost benefit analyses.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Bases decisions on their effect on organisational resources, constraints and values.
• Evaluates decisions against their contribution to achieving the mission.
• Selects the best option envisaged for the long term.
• Innovation Develops alternative approaches to problem solving and business enhancement and facilitates and stimulates such behaviour in others. 
• Continuously revises and refines current business practices, processes and products to sustain competitive advantage.
• Negotiation Elicits support and co-operation, using rational and influencing arguments to reach conclusions acceptable to all parties.
• Negotiates on behalf of the team/function/or organisation (e.g. union negotiations, cross-functional resourcing, project implementation, Service Level Agreements within the organisation

Duties and Responsibilities    

Main purpose / objective of the position:

• Responsible for all aspects of the account including; Quality of service, Client satisfaction, Team leadership and development, Provision of industry insight and innovation in support of the Client leadership team, Facilitating access to company range of service offerings, commercial management of the account .
• All the functional lines dedicated to the account report to the Operations Manager.

Operational Delivery:

• Implementation, performance and compliance for all contracted services. Ensure that the commercial framework for the contract is maintained 
• Work with account delivery teams and functional heads to improve process efficiency and reduce risk and cost to the Client & company alike. 
• Develop and actively support cost optimization initiatives to deliver projected and targeted savings in year.
• Ensure the smooth integration and performance of company accounting and financial reporting services dedicated to the client account, both with respect to client facing financial reporting and the integration of company internal financial P&L management
• Maintain overall responsibility for team hiring, training, compensation, performance tracking and satisfaction of employees
• Create effective partnerships across the different functions and with other strategic partners, driving an integrated and simplified approach to end to end service delivery
• Communication channel for the escalation and resolution of issues where there may be challenges in resolving within the function for company and the Client Continuous Improvement
• Understand the Client’s business and operations to ensure that company services dovetail seamlessly into the organisation. Identify where existing services or processes require re-engineering, or where the implementation of best practice could deliver business benefits.

Client Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain regular communication channels with the Client stakeholders to support the consistent delivery. 
• Maintain regular communication across company functional teams to ensure service alignment with the Client’s strategic agenda and providing the Client with insight and opportunities. 
• Chair regular performance reviews (e.g. Strategic Supplier meetings) between the Client stakeholders and company, reviewing relevant operational metrics (including, relevant Service Levels, Customer Satisfaction, Value Add metrics), identifying areas for improvement and ensuring alignment between contract goals and the Client strategic agenda. 
• Thought Leadership 
• Provide access to the latest industry best practice and innovation, thought leadership and available benchmark data to assist the development and delivery of their strategic initiatives and ongoing evolution. Facilitate access to company range of service offerings to support the Client’s business transformation or cost reduction initiatives.

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Job Advert Summary    

• To lead the design of an enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures, and policies.
• Maintain the modelling style guidelines and provide access management. 
• Publish and create awareness in the organisation on application architecture as part of the enterprise-wide drive or initiative.

Minimum Requirements    

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant postgraduate Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information technology, software engineering, or a related field is a requirement. (NQF level7).
• Master Degree in Information or Information Systems would be an advantage.
• TOGAF Certification is a requirement. 
• Knowledge of other frameworks (e.g., Zachman) would be an advantage.
• Certification in industry-standard platforms and technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud would be an advantage.
• Minimum three 6 years’ experience in Enterprise Architecture tools like Case wise, Visio,Sparx Enterprise Architect to maintain an architecture repository.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in developing application architecture designs.  
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in in development of large-scale solutions involving multiple technologies, functions, and interfaces across in-house and vendor supplied application. 
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in designing hybrid (cloud/on-premises) application architecture and integration patterns.  
• Solid experience in the developments of business cases, performance of impact assessments and options analysis. 
• Provide thought leadership, innovation, and best practice. 
• Experience in designing solutions for (more than one architecture domain in a single project) large projects is an advantage.
• Ability to guide project teams and ensure solutions are developed and deployed in accordance with approved solution architecture is an advantage

Duties and Responsibilities    

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

Application Architecture domain establishment 

• Interpret and apply approved enterprise architecture principles, policies, procedures in the architecture work. 
• Provide guidance on matters related to the application architecture domain, provide domain driven input in all enterprise architecture services as guided by EA standard, procedures, and policies.
•  Establish and maintain the application architecture domain (as-is and to-be architecture) for the companu.
• Perform impact assessment and options analysis as part of EA facilitation. 
• Develop or provide input to business cases and architecture roadmaps as part of business continuity. 
• Develop and maintain all the application architecture templates. 
• Present all domain related changes to the organisation’s Governance structures as guided by policies.
• EA tool administration 
• Develop, maintain the establishment of the repository. 
• Maintain the modelling style guidelines and provide access management.  
• Publish and create awareness in the organisation on application architecture as part of the enterprise-wide drive or initiative.

Solution Architecture

• Define and design architecture solutions that encompass all architecture domains outlining solutions in line with business requirements, enterprise architecture principles, and ICT standards to ensure standardisation and risk management. 
• Review and ensure solution architecture designs provide seamless integration, scalability, and security in accordance with the prescribed enterprise architecture. 
• Update and maintain the architecture repository with all architecture artifacts as part of architecture implementation governance.

Project planning and implementation

• Contribute to the development and/or evaluation of Terms of Reference documents to assist business and ICT teams during procurement process. 
• Take accountability for the end-to-end delivery of solution/applications/systems and ensure alignment to the approved architecture.

Stakeholder Management

• Work with ICT, and internal stakeholders to understand their strategic direction and ensure that the architecture is in alignment in the implementation of such.  
• Work closely with and provide support to the solution architects to ensure that solutions are created and in alignment with the architecture landscape.
• Communication and Collaboration: Have good communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with the various teams and stakeholders.
• Innovation: Keep up to date with the latest technology trends and bring innovative ideas on how the best solutions can be brought into the organisation.
• Business Alignment: Align designed solution with the overall business strategy and ensure it delivers business value.

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Job Advert Summary    

• Generate and compile lease agreements and ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Compile and distribute monthly reports in respect of commission claims, signed and unsigned leases, and any other reports necessary from time to time, accurately, comprehensively and timeously.

Minimum Requirements    

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric 
• Degree/Diploma in Property Studies and/or related Studies

Experience 

• Min 1 years’ property experience
• Minimum 2 - 4 years’ experience in a research role
• Strong Proficiency in relevant computer packages (MS Office) and software packages (PIMS)

IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS

• Very strong communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and numerate accuracy 
• Innovative thinking and ability to follow process
• Dynamic and enthusiastic
• The ability to interact professionally with individuals at all levels of staff 
• Competent time management skills
• Professional attitude and capability and personal initiative
• Be deadline driven

Duties and Responsibilities    

KPI KPA

Lease Documentation

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of tenant file according to tenant file criteria check.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of drafting request according to signed audit checklist. 
• Generate and compile lease agreements in accordance with the lease input forms/signed offer.
• Ensure information and data captured from lease input forms/signed offer is accurate and comprehensive. 
• Ensure data captured on PIMS correspond with lease document.
• Update lease register daily

Processing & Distribution

• Distribute and monitor 2nd signature of lease agreements.
• Lease Administration Drafting Renewal Offers
• Preparation of Offer to lease document 
• Perform Credit check to ensure that the tenant is credit worthy and has a good Credex Score and Bank Code – TPN. 
• Perform Windeed check for updated company documents and to ascertain whether a tenant has Assets to sign surety. 
• Ensure that tenants are credit worthy and compliant. 
• Ensure that FICA documents submitted are correct. 
• Ensure that renewals are done 6-18 months in advance. 
• Ensure that all billings on the renewal deals have the correct GLA, Parking etc 
• (scrutinize Tenancy Schedule, Lease Profile Report, current Lease) to ensure renewal.
• information does not omit any items.
• Confirm deposit held with Property Administrator & Finance – if necessary scrutinise transaction history.
• Ensure plan corresponds with PIMS system to ensure that the correct area is utilised. 
• Ensure that Leasing Manager adheres to policy rules and regulations and does not deviate from policy. 
• Arrange monthly meeting with Leasing Managers to discuss 18-month expiries. 
• Maintain data base for all deals that have gone out to the Leasing Manager or Property Administrator. 
• Preparation and maintaining of all necessary documents for Contracts, Amendments, Lease Input Summaries, cover sheets and offers. 
• Ensure that the offer to lease is correctly signed by both tenant and landlord representative. 
• Ensure that a neat file, in accordance with the tenant file criteria checklist, is handed to the Administrator in order to load the Profile on Pims.
• Ensure that tracking is done on Teams Tracking System

Lease Securities 

• To ensure that leases are scanned, recorded, and secured within fireproof safe.
• Record and ensure accurate storage and security of original documentation.
• Maintain a register of bank guarantees and monitor the expiry thereof.
• Ensure that feedback is given to Property Managers / Administrators on leaseadministration, documentation and or information is done on a regular basis .

General 

• Ensure compliance with company procedures in accordance with the functions, as amended from time to time.
• Perform all and any other duties as reasonably required from time to time. 
• Ensure compliance with company procedures in accordance with the flowcharts as amended from time to time.
• Assisting in follow-ups for Sandton and Pretoria region.
• Preparing files for Auditing for Sandton and Pretoria region. 
• E-mailing copies of finalised leases/addendums to tenants for Sandton and Pretoria region. 

Laserfiche 

• Uploading of current leases and correspondence onto Laserfiche.
• Assisting with queries relating to Laserfiche process.
• Communicate to Noscotek Developer on any program issues

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Job Advert Summary    

The purpose of this role is to design, develop, and maintain business intelligence solutions, including data analytical models and various reporting and dash boarding views. The incumbent is responsible to translate business needs into technical specifications and create visualizations and reports. The role requires a deep understanding of data warehousing, data lake concepts, Powerbase development, proficiency in Microsoft Stack tools, and a proven track record of leveraging data to drive business value.

Minimum Requirements    

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Formal Education Minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business or related field, or equivalent combination of education. Honors or Masters will be advantageous.
• Relevant certifications in Microsoft Stack, Power BI, and data warehousing technologies (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate) are desirable.

Experience/ Requirements

• Minimum 8-10 years of related experience working as a Business Intelligence Specialist or similar role, with a focus on the Microsoft Stack, expertise in data warehousing, data lake technologies, and Power BI development.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Technologies or relevant software knowledge
• Research and analytical skills
• Project management
• Problem management
• Reporting

Duties and Responsibilities    

Strategic Function 

• Contributes to the strategy, vision, and governance of the business unit (BU).
• Deliver best practices, iterative improvement, and innovation at the strategic deployment level.
• Support the implementation of the centre balance score card (BSC) and other key projects and initiatives.
• Provide support in the implementation of automating Business Intelligence software solutions.

Product Management 

• Translate business requirements into specifications that will be used to implement the required reports and dashboards, created from potentially multiple data sources.
• Design, build and deploy BI solutions such as reports, dashboards, self-service functionality, and predicative models in response to business needs.
• Design, develop, maintain and support data analytics platforms and models such as Power BI, SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS)).
• Create analytical models to store and process data such as OLAP cubes, data marts.
• Participate with other specialists to convert legacy reports (primarily ClickView/Excel) to Power BI solutions.
• Transition developed reports and dashboards to the operations and support team.
• Conduct unit testing and troubleshooting.
• Assist with evaluating and improving existing BI systems.
• Collaborate with Digital Transformation and IT teams to integrate systems.
• Develop and execute database queries and conduct analyses.
• Develop and update technical documentation, aligned to governance standards.
• Participate in business analysis activities to gather required reporting and dashboard requirements.
• Provide support as required to ensure the availability and performance of developed reports and dashboards for both external and internal users.
• Ensure proper configuration management and change controls are implemented.
• Provide training and assistance to users for the generation of ad hoc reports.
• Identify opportunities in existing customer business processes for building reports and dashboards.
• Function as an integrator between the business and technology to create solutions for customers.
• Design and implement technology best practices, guidelines, and repeatable processes.
• Keep abreast with the latest trends and advancements in Business.
• Intelligence/Data Analytics technologies and identify opportunities for innovation