Jobs Available at Allan Gray Orbis Foundation

Key Responsibilities:

 Architecture Design & Delivery 

• Design, document, and support the delivery of technical solutions across applications, infrastructure, and integration layers.
• Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into functional and technical architecture.
• Support the implementation of architecture standards, ensuring compliance with IT governance and security requirements.

AI & Innovation

• Contribute to the integration of AI capabilities (e.g., chatbots, automation, data-driven decision support) into enterprise solutions.
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts on AI-related projects.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, particularly in the AI/ML and cloud-native space.

Security & Compliance 

• Apply security best practices to architectural designs, including data privacy, access control, and secure integration.
• Collaborate with Information Security teams to align with internal and regulatory security frameworks.
• Support audits and risk assessments for IT solutions.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work cross-functionally with developers, analysts, business teams, and senior architects.
• Present proposed solutions in a clear, business-aligned manner.
• Contribute to architecture review sessions and technical planning activities.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for system improvements, automation, and efficiency.
• Provide technical input during vendor evaluations and tool assessments.
• Mentor junior team members or contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Experience and Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., AWS,Azure Solution Architect, AWS/Azure Cloud Certification; TOGAF; Microsoft AI Fundamentals or CompTIA Security+).

Experience: 

• 5–8 years of IT experience, including at least 2–4 years in a solution/security design or architecture support role.
• Proven experience in implementing and architecting ERP systems, with a strong preference for SAGE Intacct.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Exposure to AI/ML technologies and how they can be practically applied in business systems.

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Objectives of Role

As a Financial Analyst, you will be responsible to perform the following for the group:

• Assist with the statutory audit by preparing the related Group financial statements, consolidation and liaising with the external audit team
• Analysing current and past financial data and performance
• Reviewing current financial performance and identifying trends
• Preparing reports on the above information and communicating the insights of these reports
• Consulting with various stakeholders to support the development of long-term plans, budgets and reporting frameworks
• Suggesting interventions and improvements based on the above information
• Developing and maintaining financial models and providing financial forecasts
• Support the development of initiatives and policies that may improve financial effectiveness
• Lead and support Group projects
• Provide financial review due diligence in support of grant making and other ad hoc decisions.

Outcomes

• Timely and relevant financial and management reporting to aid effective decision making.
• Efficient and effective use of resources to support sustainability of the entities.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) Preferred
• At least 3-5 years of business finance or other relevant experience
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
• Strong fluency with Excel formulas and functions
• Strong data gathering skills and other data query/data management/ visualisation tools is beneficial

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Objectives of Role

Systems Analysis 

• Drive and support the identification, analysis, and documentation of system and business requirements. 
• Develop and refine system strategies to enhance process automation and digital transformation. 
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to design, implement, and optimize technology solutions. 
• Ensure quality assurance and testing of systems before deployment. 
• Post-Implementation Support: Provide ongoing support and troubleshoot post-deployment issues.
• Act as a bridge between technical teams and business users to align solutions with business needs. 

Data Analysis & Management 

• Collect, analyse, and interpret business and operational data to support decision-making.
• Develop and maintain data models and reporting tools to provide insights and trends. 
• Work with stakeholders to improve data integrity, governance, and reporting accuracy. 
• Leverage Business Intelligence (BI) tools for data visualization and analysis. 

Change Management & Training 

• Drive and support change management efforts to facilitate smooth adoption of new systems and processes. 
• Support teams in adapting to new technologies, processes and workflows. 

Experience and Qualifications

Education

• Relevant degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Systems, or a related field. 
• Certification: Sage or Oracle ERP (Preferable), Data or Cloud (Preferable) 

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years in an IT Analyst, IT Consultant role, Data Analyst, Functional Business Analyst or IT Engineering role.