Jobs Available at Datacentrix

Qualifications/Certifications Required:

• Matric plus Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or in any related field
• CompTIA Cloud+
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• HPE ASE - Hybrid IT Solutions Architect V1
• TOGAF® Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Hypervisor Certification (e.g., Hyper-V, VMWare etc)

Scope of Work

• Assessment and Planning
• Workload Analysis: Evaluate the workloads to be migrated in terms of their architecture, dependencies, data, and performance requirements.
• Compatibility Check: Ensure the workloads are compatible with the HPE GreenLake environment, including software, services, and hardware.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks and challenges associated with the migration, including downtime, data loss, and security vulnerabilities.

Architecture Design

• Hybrid Cloud Strategy: Develop a comprehensive strategy for integrating onpremises, cloud, and edge computing resources to align with business objectives.
• Architecture Design: Design a scalable, resilient, and secure architecture that leverages both Azure Arc and HPE GreenLake Central to manage distributed infrastructure and applications effectively. This design is critical for achieving operational efficiency, scalability, and reliability in the cloud.
• Infrastructure Design: Design the target architecture on HPE GreenLake, considering compute, storage, network, and security requirements.
• Integration Planning: Plan for the integration of HPE GreenLake with existing systems and services, including on-premises and cloud-based resources.
• Data Migration Strategy: Develop a strategy for data migration that minimizes downtime and data loss, considering the use of tools and services for data transfer.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop a standard for IaC considering tools like Ansible, Terraform, ARM templates, or HPE GreenLake’s native tools to automate the deployment and management of resources across environments.
• Container Orchestration: Develop a standard to manage Kubernetes clusters using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) on Azure Arc or container management solutions provided by HPE GreenLake, ensuring optimal deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
• Data Services: Design and deploy data management solutions, such as Azure SQL Managed Instance or Azure Arc-enabled data services, or equivalent services on HPE GreenLake, ensuring data availability, security, and compliance.
• Collaboration with DevOps Teams: Close co-operation with DevOps teams to ensure that the cloud infrastructure supports DevOps methodologies.

Security and Compliance

• Security Architecture: Ensure that the hybrid cloud environment adheres to the organization's security policies and standards, incorporating identity and access management, data protections, and network security.
• Compliance Verification: Verify that the migration and the new environment comply with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Compliance and Governance: Implement governance policies and practices to manage risk and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, leveraging Azure Policy, Azure Security Center, or similar capabilities within HPE GreenLake Central.

Implementation Planning

• Migration Roadmap: Develop a detailed migration plan, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Testing Strategy: Plan for comprehensive testing of the migrated workloads, including performance, security, and functionality testing.
• Rollback Strategy: Prepare a contingency plan in case the migration needs to be reversed or issues arise post-migration.

Execution and Monitoring

• Migration Execution: Oversee the migration process, ensuring adherence to the plan and addressing any issues that arise.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor the performance of the workloads in the new environment, adjusting resources as necessary to meet performance goals.
• Post-Migration Review: Conduct a post-migration review to assess the success of the migration, document lessons learned, and make recommendations for future improvements.
• Monitoring and Management: Utilize Azure Arc or HPE GreenLake Central to monitor and manage the health, performance, and costs of resources across all environments, implementing logging, monitoring, and alerting frameworks.
• Cost Management and Optimization: Monitor and optimize resource utilization and costs, making use of cost management tools available in Azure or HPE GreenLake to ensure efficient operation of the hybrid cloud
• environment.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Stakeholder Management: Keep all stakeholders informed about the migration process, timelines, and impacts.
• Training and Support: Ensure that teams are trained on the new environment and that adequate support is available during and after the migration.
• Knowledge Sharing and Guidance: Serve as a subject matter expert on Azure Arc or HPE GreenLake Central, providing guidance and best practices to IT teams and helping to build internal competencies in managing hybrid cloud environments.
• Documentation: Create comprehensive Cloud architecture documentation, including high-level and low-level designs, diagrams, and technical specifications.

Post-Implementation Support

• Provide post-implementation support and troubleshooting assistance to address any issues or concerns that arise after the deployment of Cloud architecture solutions.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments of the implemented Cloud Architecture to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Collaborate with the operations team to develop and implement monitoring and maintenance procedures to ensure the ongoing performance and stability of the cloud infrastructure.
• Respond to and resolve any incidents or problems related to the Cloud Architecture in a timely manner, minimizing disruption to business operations.
• Continuously monitor Cloud performance metrics and conduct periodic performance assessments to ensure that the implemented architecture meets or exceeds the defined service levels.
• Provide recommendations for enhancements and upgrades to the Cloud Architecture based on emerging technologies, industry trends, and evolving business requirements.

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Required Skills and Qualifications

• Degree or relevant IT qualification
• 7+ years’ experience in SAP ERP and across its environment
• 7+ years’ experience administering and implementation of SAP systems
• Good experience in the management of complex enterprise applications environment
• Good experience in managing multiple outsourced/ external service providers
• Proficient understanding of the management of interfaces and integrations
• Knowledge of financial management and resource management in the IM Environment
• Proficient knowledge of stakeholder management
• Proficient understanding of ISO 27000; COBIT 2019, and ITIL 4
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, MDG, DWC (or BW on HANA), SAC, SAP Ariba, HCM solutions i.e., SAP Payroll, Success Factors talent, SSF EC, SSF Compensation Management, time management (workforce management), GRC, OpenText, VIM.

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Qualifications and Experience:

• National Diploma / B Degree Supply Chain Management / Procurement / Logistics, Purchasing /Public Administration or related field
• 3-year supervisory experience in Supply Chain Management or Procurement
• 3-year experience as a Senior Buyer or equivalent position 
• Experience in a research environment in general will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Good communication skills (written & verbal)
• The ability to establish & maintain working relationship with others
• Knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations, PPP2022 and other relevant legislation
• Valid SA driver’s license

Key Performace Areas:

• Manage the Procurement Function at Central Office (including amongst others, procuring goods and services, liaising with suppliers, obtaining quotations / tenders, guide in developing specifications, negotiating contracts and contract administration according to procurement policy)
• Cost management by applying best sourcing strategies.
• Act in direct support to the research function
• Evaluation of quotations and tenders in terms of PFMA/PPFFA & Treasury Regulations.
• Manage the procurement process.
• Implementation of SCM policy and regulations.
• Source all suppliers at Central Office
• Promoting procurement empowerment (BEE/HDI)
• Internal control compliance.
• Make presentations to the Bid Adjudication Committee and Corporate Tender Committee
• Ensure that the risks related to Supply Chain Management are adequately addressed.
• Evaluation of supplier’s performance.
• Attend to audit queries
• Give procurement guidance to business units and management.
• Provide leadership to subordinates.
• Tender Administration.

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• The Security Specialist will be responsible for the security necessary to support business needs which include:
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring enterprise-wide initiatives to reduce information security risks promoting utilization of industry standards and best practices
• Tracking violations of privacy and security
• Identifying security trends and evolving technologies
• Reporting information security risks in a manner that meets compliance and regulatory requirements
• Conduct and analyse data (Power BI & Advanced Excel)
• Identifies gaps in design and operating effectiveness of controls and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement
• Communicating effectively with management about related information security issues and implications to the enterprise

Requirements:

• Proven experience working in cybersecurity roles with a focus on defensive strategies and techniques
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices, particularly in the areas of network security, endpoint security, and incident response
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex security incidents and develop effective response strategies
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

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Critical Requirements - Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Matric
• A+ or N+ / MCSE (essential) 
• 3+ years’ experience delivering End User Computing Support Services in a customer environment
• AD and GPO Experience (Creating Users and Managing AD)
• Proficient at PC Builds and endpoint installations
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work flexible hours as may be required.
• Must be able to work independently.

Primary Role Accountabilities:

• You will be responsible for Set up Laptops and Desktops. Providing support for all 2nd line issues relating to Desktops, Laptops and Peripherals
• 1st line and second line support for internal users and IT staff.
• Set up VPN for users.
• Set up laptops DELL, ACER, LENOVO, HP
• Connecting users to the Printers and Scanners.
• Creating users account, reset passwords, unlock user account.
• Resolve calls via remote desktop.
• Follow up service and repairs with external suppliers.
• Escalating calls and issues where necessary to senior managers and team leaders
• Responsible for Installation and maintenance of IT equipment such as (but not restricted to) stand –alone Printers and network printers. Supporting all IT issues internal user’s face.
• Provide troubleshooting and configuration support for user’s desktop, laptop and network issues.
• Loading an image in laptops VIA the network.
• Set up label printers, Konica Minolta printers.
• Supporting Executives with any issues they have.

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Purpose of Role

Assist Account Managers and Senior Account Managers with internal sales related activities.

Primary Role Accountabilities

• The provision of services into the customer organization based on the services defined and in
• accordance with the contractual obligations agreed to between DCX and the customer;
• Ensure corporate governance are adhering to at all times
• Assist with sourcing the best possible prices
• Generate quotes on Order Entry
• Process orders to finance
• Ensure deliveries are done as per commitment to clients
• Compile tender responses to the required high Datacentrix standard
• Assist Account Managers with tenders
• Do quotes and issue quotes as per pre-defined OLA’s
• Build lasting relationships with clients tasked with procurement
• Maintain healthy margins through successful fee negotiations / correct costing and margins)
• Assist Account managers to manage debtors
• Pro-actively identify and manage risk to the business

Critical Requirements - Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• A sales, business or IT related Degree or diploma
• Minimum of 3 years experience
• Internal sales experience
• Matric
• Over achiever - Goal driven individual who confidently motivates and mobilises fellow employees
• to meet high performance standards
• Communication - Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information
• verbally and in writing
• Productive worker with a solid work ethic who exerts optimal effort in successfully completing
• tasks
• Organised - Well prepared and organised. Carries out all responsibilities and action items in a
• purposeful way