Career Opportunities at Datacentrix

Must have high level of communication skills in a clear and concise manner (Email, Telephonic and Interpersonal), high level of English writing skills (grammar, spelling and punctuation skills), proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, and Outlook). Must also have the ability to plan, coordinate and execute within timeframes and with attention to detail. Position is based fulltime at our Samrand offices.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric/Grade 12 (compulsory)
• Certification in Document Writing or similar qualification
• Certification in English and Communications
• Tech-savvy, advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Visio, and imaging software
• Superior technical writing skills with a high attention to proper grammatical rules and guidelines
• Document and version control concepts and best practices
• Concrete understanding and knowledge in SHE knowledge
• Experience with SharePoint

Role Description:

• Creating updating, editing and formatting documents (not limited to policies, manuals, procedures, work instructions, training guidelines, reports etc.) according to the SHEQ requirement.
• Filing and recording of documents on Network drives, and hard copies where applicable.
• Coordinating SHEQ administrative operations (not limited to audits - internal and external), non-conformance reports, registers etc.
• Coordinating and communicating relevant SHE matters when required to the SHE Administrator
• Assisting with coordinating meetings and minutes
• Assisting with monthly SHEQ, Exco and Business management review reporting

Managing of Documents:

• Research, write, edit, and proofread a wide range of documents
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather information and ensure accuracy
• Organize and structure documented content in a logical and coherent manner
• Ensure that documents comply with Datacentrix standards and formatting guidelines
• Review and revise existing documents for continuous improvements ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Transfer of documents to different templates

Filing and Recording:

• Managing latest documents on Sharedrive, ensuring that all SHE folders on Sharedrive are setup in a logical format
• Verifying latest documents on SharePoint with correct synopsis and metadata

Coordinating:

• SHE awareness campaigns
• SHE inspections, records, and accuracy
• SHE incidents and accidents records and reports
• SHE Risk registers and objectives
• SHE Monthly meetings and minutes
• SHE Attendance registers
• SHE Newsflash

Communicating:

• Creating Awareness campaigns
• Creating Newsflash
• Creating lessons learned from incidents and accidents

Reporting:

• Monthly SHEQ and Exco reporting
• Business Management Review reports

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Minimum Requirements:

•  Matric or Grade 12 Essential
•  Relevant IT Degree
•  Current OpenText certification (Content Server Business Consultant, Content Server Administrator, and Archive Server) is required along with the demonstrated ability to practically support and troubleshoot existing installations
•  Knowledge of associated products – e.g. Application Governance and Archiving for SharePoint, e-mail Management, OpenText Everywhere, Tempo, Portal, Enterprise Process Services, Web Management and Extended ECM would be advantageous
•  It is required that the successful candidate will demonstrate a solid understanding of networking technologies and principles in order to support the technical function of the role– including, but not
• limited to: TCP/IP networking, Directory Services (Active Directory), Virtualisation (VMware and/or
• Hyper-V), database (MS-SQL and/or Oracle) and operating systems (mostly Windows,
• LINUX)
•  The successful candidate will preferably be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of current technology frameworks- principally ITIL and understand the fundamentals of Project Management in order to operate successfully within the environment
•  Ensure professionalism with client engagements
•  Understanding of highly available component design
•  Due to the nature of the role, the candidate must be eligible for passing security clearance at
• Government sites
•  Valid Drivers Lince and own reliable vehicle

Responsibilities:

•  Implement enterprise solutions by generating functional designs and configuring platforms according to user requirements as part of Enterprise Content Management.
•  The role is accountable for the effective technical implementation and support of technologies to customers as a consultant.
•  The position is accountable to both the Project Manager and Service delivery manager for line function and through Project, Program and Operations Management for project delivery.
•  In addition to technical ability, the successful candidate will be an effective communicator with both
• colleagues and clients. The ability to contribute to both functional teams and multi-disciplinary
• project teams is required.
•  Create and maintain technical documentation- both internal and client facing.

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Requirements:

• Matric or Grade 12 (must have)
• IT Qualification
• Minimum 5 years HPE server & SAN hardware support experience.
• Experience configuring & maintaining HPE ML/DL servers, HPE BladeSystems & Synergy
• Experience configuring & maintaining HPE SAN & Storage products – 3PAR, MSA,StoreOnce,StoreVirtual
• Ability to work individually & as a team member
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Valid Drivers Licence and Own reliable vehicle

Primary Role Accountabilities

• Provide onsite or remote access diagnoses and resolution of server, SAN & other hardware issues/faults
• Provisioning of storage & servers according to guidelines with attention to detail and documentation
• Installation and upgrading of HPE server & SAN hardware & firmware with attention to detail and documentation
• Maintaining and documenting all work performed as well as strict usage of the call logging systems to ensure open communication with the whole team.
• Willingness to be available and work after hours when necessary to minimize business downtime and resolve issues within maintenance window periods.
• Follow process, policies and procedures as laid out
• Complete proactive reporting on infrastructure

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Job Purpose

Datacentrix MTS's client in the Manufacturing industry is looking for a Junior to Intermediate PLC Engineer/MES Engineer for a contract period of 3 months to be based at their plant in Brits. The successful candidate would need to ensure PLC, MES, Wonderware, Shopware Services Uptime & BOSS System availability in the Brits Manufacturing Plant.

Main Responsibilities

• Self-responsibility with regards to time and attendance and quality.
• Review clients’ proposals in terms of control systems engineering and design.
• Evaluate vendor proposals for clarification.
• Provide technical input for control system functional specifications.
• Design, development, and commissioning of all PLC and SCADA software elements.
• Assist in planning and reviewing of technical work and maintaining project schedules.
• Develop manuals.
• Facilitate basic training of operators
• Offer technical support on control system equipment.
• Work closely with other Discipline Managers/Project Managers/ Engineering Managers

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years plant experience in manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of PLC’s and how they work (Basics - PLC Programming would be advantageous)
• Working knowledge / and or experience of Wonderware
• Working knowledge / and or experience of Historian
• Knowledge of Databases e.g. ORACLE, SQL Language, database management.
• Knowledge of IT hardware e.g. PC’s, Servers, Virtual Servers, PLC’s, Routers.

Education

• BTech / Bsc in Computer Science/Information Technology / Electronic Engineering / Electrical and Computer engineering or equivalent

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Purpose of Role:

• The Project manager is responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of project, while remaining aligned with strategy, commitments and goals of the organization.

Critical Requirements - Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

•  Essential Matric or Grade 12
•  Bachelors-degree or suitable Project Management Certification (CAPM, PMP, Prince2, or Agile
• Project Management)
•  Knowledge/ experience in SCRUM (Preferable Certified Scrum Master)
•  At least 5 years' experience in Digital Project Management, specifically in Software Application Development
•  Car and driver’s license.
•  Experience in Project Management tools such as MS Projects and Smartsheet.
•  Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•  Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
•  Critical thinking and problem solving
•  Excellent decision-making and leadership capabilities
•  Conflict resolution experience
•  Adaptability
•  Able to tolerate stress

Primary Role Accountabilities:

•  Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the successful execution of projects
•  Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
•  Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and
• ensuring technical feasibility
•  Ensure resource availability and allocation
•  Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
•  Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
•  Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
•  Report and escalate to management as needed
•  Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
•  Perform risk management to minimize project risks
•  Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
•  Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
•  Prepare Project presentations and chair weekly project meetings and steering committee meetings.
•  Display consistent energy, drive and persistence in order to deliver results.
•  Ensure the correct escalation processes are followed and that Project Sponsors & Project Owners
• are kept abreast of any unresolved issues or risks.

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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

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Our client, a leading player in the financial services industry are currently seeking two experienced and highly qualified individuals to join their team as Senior Case Managers. If you are passionate about driving resolution in complaint management, possess leadership skills, and have a strong background in the financial services sector, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• LLB or BCom Degree or equivalent.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in the financial services industry, of which 5 must have been in a managerial capacity. 
• A Certified Financial Planning (CFP) qualification will be required.
• Solid background in case management, investigations & complaint resolution
• An understanding of the financial planning process, a thorough understanding, and appreciation of the legal environment in which the company operates, including a thorough understanding of the FAIS Act, 37 of 2002 and its subordinate legislation.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft CRM program (or similar) would be an advantage.

Duties

• Manage the performance of staff, providing mentorship and support.
• Collect and interpret statistics, providing reports as required.
• Identify trends in received complaints.
• Mediate/conciliate in complex matters and offer guidance to the case management division.
• Lead investigations into complex cases, providing guidance to the Case Management Division.
• Conduct legal research.
• Provide job training, mentorship, and support to ensure staff are fully knowledgeable about complaints resolution, financial services, and associated business processes.
• Coach, support, and guide the team on all aspects of daily operations within the Case Management environment.

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Datacentrix MTS's client in the automotive sector is looking for a Server Engineer for a period of 3 months to be based at their offices in Isando. Candidates should have at least 4-6 years experience in a similar role and have appropriate industry certifications.

• Ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house or customers information systems that support core organizational functions. This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all networked software, hardware and associated operating systems.
• Apply proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues in order to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments.
• Responsible for the co-ordination, installation, configuration, programming, and implementation of releases, upgrades, or changes to multiple system hardware and software architectures (MVS, Microsoft), and the range of products and productivity tools that support the development and production environments within the enterprise.
• Makes decisions in the areas of performance analysis, problem solving, and infrastructure planning, with the potential to affect the successful execution of business transactions.
• Ensures a stable performance environment for the business processing system.
• Participates in various IT projects intended to continually improve/upgrade the system infrastructure, ensuring change management procedures and methodologies are implemented and followed.

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Datacentrix is looking for a Systems Administrator with extensive strong Linux/Unix/Windows Server skills.  He/She will be responsible for building, installing, maintaining and managing ISP server/cloud services. Includes backups, fault-tolerance, and security related to these servers and related services

Requirements:

• Matric & Degree/Diploma in IT
• Certifications in both Linux and Windows Server would be advantageous

Extremely strong Linux/Unix/Windows Server skills and advanced knowledge and experience in configuring and maintaining the following, each with minimum 5 years experience:

• LAMP Stack
• LEMP Stack
• DNS -- (Bind, Unbound, PowerDNS)
• TCP/IP Protocols
• MTA(s) -- (Postfix, Sendmail /Exim)
• Virtualization (XEN / KVM / VMware)
• Monitoring Systems (Cacti / Nagios / PRTG / Zabbix)
• Orchestration and Provisioning (Puppet / Ansible)
• Databases (MySQL/ MySQL cluster/ Replication)-- MSSQL is a plus!
• Storage Technologies (SAN/ NAS/ iSCSI / Fibre Channel)
• Scripting (E.g. Perl, Bash, Python, etc.) -- Understanding of REGEX is a plus!
• Hosting control panels (cPanel and ISPConfig)
• Strong Linux skills are a requirement and non-negotiable
• General understanding of networking within an ISP environment
• Any experience in solutions architecture will be considered a bonus.