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We Are Looking To Improve And Work On The Following Services For Our Clients

As one of South Africa’s largest consulting firms, KPMG’s mission is to be the leader in cloud implementation, optimization and migration.

·       Implementation of structured, reliable data engineering processes

·       Data lake and data warehousing architectures in a cloud environment

·       Cloud migrations (on-site, hybrid and offsite)

·       Data Extraction

·       Insight and Analytics

We are looking for experience data engineers to consult on both a functional and technical level to design and implement leading practice modern data warehousing cloud solutions and assist our clients in navigating through the journey.

Your responsibilities will include:

·       Designing, developing, testing and maintaining data architectures

·       Designing, developing, and testing large stream data pipelines to ingest, aggregate, clean, and distribute data models ready for analysis

·       Ensuring the highest standard in data integrity

·       Collaborating with other engineers, ML experts, analysts, and stakeholders to produce the most efficient and valuable solutions

·       Leveraging best practices in continuous integration and delivery

·       Understand and implement features, technology and industry leading practice to ensure scalability and efficiency

·       Mentor and upskill juniors

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Computer Science, information systems , Engineering or equivalent experience 

• 2-3 years relevant industry experience

• Experience developing ETL processes using Databricks and Python

• Exposure to Azure, AWS or GCP cloud technology (Proof of certification or work experience required)

• Experience with data lakes and data warehousing architectures in cloud environments

• Experience with data visualisation and modelling tools (Power BI or Tableau or similar)

• Experience with DevOps related practices and Continuous Integration and Delivery

• Ability to lead teams technically

• Microsoft D365FO, SAP S4 Hana or other related ERP experience is desirable

• Consulting experience preferable

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Key job duties or responsibilities:

•          Produce accurate work to a high technical standard
•          Draft technically correct opinions and reports for review
•          Interpret and apply theoretical knowledge to a practical business solution by utilising a sound knowledge of basic income tax and corporate law
•          Prioritise the workload and meet required deadlines
•          Gather information from different sources by using effective research tools.
•          Assist with the research and preparation of proposals
•          Identify problems on client guidance and use various tools and techniques to provide suggestions on how to solve them
•          Build credibility with colleagues and clients by using effective communication skills
•          Contribute effectively to the discussions around work and actively participate in generating creative ideas and thoughts
•          Adapt to a changing work environment and accommodate changing client demands
•          Facilitate teamwork by sharing knowledge with others on a regular basis and actively asking questions in order to achieve personal and work goals

Critical Interpersonal and other skills

•          Needs to have drive and enthusiasm
•          Able to demonstrate a sound technical ability and knowledge of relevant legislation
•          Good interpersonal skills
•          Good presentation skills
•          Able to communicate at all levels
•          Effective time management skills
•          Able to deliver to tight time scales
•          Able to adapt to different working environment

Qualifications and experience

•          BCom, LLB, CA (SA), HDip (Tax) or related degrees
•          Strong academic background

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•          Experience in Tax is an advantage

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Description of the role and purpose of the job:

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, to join our Cyber Security consulting and assurance practice. Cyber Security is a part of wider Technology Assurance practice.

The KPMG Cyber Security practice is one of our fastest growing practices. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we don't anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Technology Advisory.

Working with KPMG you will consult on client projects, translating business and customer needs into innovative business and technology solutions. You will identify changes and recommend solutions that will typically involve a combination of cyber strategy and security excellence outcomes. You will be exposed to a range of exciting projects across industry sectors and service lines including:

• Driving the linkage between business strategy and cyber security (and vice versa), to deliver meaningful outcomes
• Defining the technology strategy to create new streams of value in a business, and defining associated technology execution roadmaps
• Designing innovative technology solutions for improving cyber security posture and advise on reducing cyber risk
• Identify and assist client in meeting compliance requirement for and through cyber security
• Assist in program management or assurance for shaping and defining security programs and embed cyber security in wider digital or business program
• Working closely with the local team and member firms to bring innovation to our existing capabilities to help KPMG remain at the forefront of strategy, operational excellence and technology practices and thinking
• As part of the role you will be expected to have detailed knowledge of security technologies and their application to addressing business challenges. The focus will be on delivering high quality engagement outcomes for our clients and maintaining productive client relationships that allow you to build strong professional networks over time.

We believe in diversity of thought background and unique experience. You need to have a solid background in technology as well as consulting and are capable of defining cyber security strategies within large and complex environments, working with industry-leading experts in their respective fields. You're passionate about technology and innovation, finding novel approaches to solve problems. You thrive in a collaborative and innovative culture and want to join a firm that values problem solvers, the kind of people who reimagine the possible for their clients and key stakeholders.

We are looking for people in this role with a passion for and / or experience in the following areas:

• Experienced in cyber security strategy, planning and implementation
• Thorough knowledge of standards such as NIST, ISO 27001 and other applicable industry requirements
• An experience in automation of compliance and assurance is desirable
• Knowledge of application and security architecture on conventional on-premise and cloud stacks (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Abreast of major technology trends, innovations and their practical (or potential) application
• Approaches to technology governance and innovative ways of working
• Excellent documentation and report writing skills

Key responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for leading technology based consulting engagements, managing the day to day delivery effort and work of the delivery team
• Leading the technology planning and design for client engagements
• Acting as a subject matter expert in the business for cyber security domains
• Analyse, workshop and present insights and recommendations enabled by strategic thinking, technical knowledge and strong and clear communication skills
• Performing platform and vendor evaluations on behalf of clients if the need be
• Take responsibility for delivering high quality deliverables and outcomes for our clients
• Undertake and lead business development activities including the creation of compelling and differentiated value propositions in opportunity pursuits
• Support a high-performance culture to consistently deliver quality outcomes for clients and great growth opportunities and mentorship for junior colleagues
• Ability to identify potential business development / sales opportunities
• Report writing
• Building capabilities and methodologies
• Performance management of allocated colleagues

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Demonstrate grasp of business processes and risk management in areas such as cyber security, cloud computing, identity management, security compliances, technology risk management, and others
• Knowledge of enterprise IT environments, cloud platforms and governance processes. The candidate must be proficient with technology platforms and communicate this information to the engagement team and client management through written correspondence and verbal presentations.
• Plan and execute client engagements focusing on assessment, review, design and/or implementation of security strategy; identify improvement opportunities in the areas of process efficiency and security including role-based security and identity and access management based on KPMG's methodology
• Identify and evaluate complex business and technology risks and remediation methods to mitigate risks
• Contribute to practice growth by leading solution design and innovation related to cloud security platforms
   

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in consulting and/or implementation of security technology and strategy and compliances
• 3-4 years' previous experience in a top-tier consultancy or professional services environment advantageous
• Experience on design and implementation with emphasis on security, security operations and integration; IT risk management
• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college/university
• Possess baseline security certification such as CISM/CISSP/GSEC/CISA/cloud certification for Microsoft Azure/AWS/Google Cloud Platform or studying towards attaining the certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, leadership, business development, and presentation skills
• Ability to travel, subject to regulations

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Description of the role and purpose of the job:

The Contract Compliance Services service line sits KPMG Advisory’s Digital Consulting business unit. We provide services to clients who have contractual agreements with third parties (e.g., suppliers, vendors, customers, business partners, etc.) that typically involve an element of ‘self-reporting’ and contain audit clauses. We service clients in South Africa and across Africa. Our services are aimed at helping organisations improve their SAM maturity across the software lifecycle. This includes performing maturity assessments and roadmaps, development of processes and policies and conducting software license reviews to establish compliance against software contracts.
Our clients are the some of the largest global organisations in software, financial sector, telecoms, media, oil & gas and consumer markets.
We are looking for individuals with experience in both Software License Reviews and Software Asset Management Reviews. Candidates should have an understanding of financial, procurement and technical IT aspects related to managing software assets. Prior experience in internal audit would be an advantage. Expectations of the role includes:
Write SAM reports
Conduct software license reviews and ITAM maturity assessments
Work independently with minimal supervision
Perform analysis on complex data sets in line with license terms and conditions
Business process mapping

Key responsibilities:

• Project planning, data management, data evidencing, report preparation
• Managing and conducting software license reviews
• Conducting software asset management reviews
• Monitor progress and ensure that key stakeholders are informed about progress and expected outcomes
   

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Have strong data analytic skills
• Report writing
• Business process mapping
• Project management
• Attention to detail
• Ability to interpret contract and procurement terms
• Ability to research items related to contractual terms and technology specifications
• Time management
• Be a team player with good communication and presentation skills
• Have knowledge of IBM License Metric Tool (ILMT)
• Have knowledge of IBM software license reviews
• Have exposure and knowledge with SAM tools like Flexera or Snow.
• Knowledge on inventory tools like Microsoft System Centre Configuration Manager, IBM BigFix, etc.
• Ability to work with Microsoft PowerBI
• Knowledge of the Microsoft PowerApps platform

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• 3 – 4 years’ work experience in an IT related role
• IT Degree/ Diploma
• ITAM/ SAM certification
• General Software Asset Management (SAM) experience
• Internal Audit experience would be an advantage