Job Roles at AVBOB South Africa

Description

We are looking for a Senior Dev Ops Engineer to improve software development and release lifecycle efficiencies by modernizing our processes & workflows and building a robust Continuous Integration/Deployment pipeline and provides guidance in organizing, securing, and automating existing product development workflows and must be proficient with agile development processes and best practices under the guidance of ICT Management.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Manage large technical aspects of projects or smaller engagements independently using appropriate business and technical skills
• Deliver best practices recommendations and technical implementations with cross-product integrations based on customer needs to ICT Management
• Share best practices with ICT and Business stakeholders
• Build relationships and become a technical advisor solving complex challenges
• Manage the configuration of the build infrastructure (Windows and Linux) in line with the policies and industry best practices to ensure improved performance
• Improve reliability and performance of devops test and build processes to improve efficiencies
• Design and maintain automated release channels suitable for AVBOB operations under the guidance of ICT Management
• Proactively look for ways to automate the installation and upkeep of build tools and dependencies
• Review and recommend solutions and tools to ICT Management to improve the software development process
• Own the process for releasing builds into QA and up to production
• Build, deploy and maintain production infrastructure and services in line with the AVBOB approval processes
• Managing pre/post release code merges
• Managing the code branching strategies
• Implement automation tools and frameworks (CI/CD pipelines)
• Building the relationship between Engineering (Dev & QA) and IT Operations to embed the DevOps processes and functions.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology
• 8 -10 years’ experience in a related field
• 5 years’ experience in Release Manager role
• Knowledge of the relevant Information Technology governance and legislative framework (such as COBIT, ITIL, TOGAF, SDLC, SOA)
• Project Management experience will be an advantage
• Experience in Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CD/CI) pipelines
• Experience in working with DevOps and Agile methodologies

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Description

The above-mentioned position is within the Application Development Department. The Application Development Team Leader will be responsible for providing strategic technical direction and manage multiple technical teams responsible for the technical delivery of the full development lifecycle; all product features and support and maintenance related tasks in respect of the core applications.  This role requires oversight of the ongoing drive to increase efficiency, optimisation, innovation and people development in these environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Leading a team of web developers while providing guidance on technical issues.
• Designing and developing front-end and back-end web architectures
• Maintenance and support of existing web and mobile applications
• Participating in the design and development of new systems throughout the entire project lifecycle
• Assist the team in defining and working from requirements and specifications to modify/enhance existing production software
• Development of new production software
• Monitor progress against agreed-upon timelines, including collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Liaise with relevant internal departments or stakeholders that might impact the ability to deliver quality software in a timeous manner to remove any issues and keep on track with delivery commitments.
• Manage the planning process to derive delivery timelines.
• Effectively and comprehensively communicate a detailed understanding of the business’ expectation by the team, to the team, including 3rd parties, as defined in the specifications throughout the SDLC.
• Adherence by the team to prescribed quality (as defined by IT Standards & Governance) during all the phases of the SDLC (i.e., functional design, technical design, code reviews and integration testing, etc.).
• Designing, coding, testing, debugging and documenting application features and changes
• Participating in activities that ensure the successful use of these systems
• Design, develop, and implement development standards and architecture principles.
• Modify existing programs as part of software maintenance.
• Responsible for adoption and enhancements in software integration and API management
• Monitor the ongoing performance of web applications
• Set in place tools, routines, processes and metrics for monitoring uptime and performance against contracted SLA.
• Implementation of agreed security standards within the software solution.
• Overall responsibility to ensure regulatory requirements are addressed according to agreed compliance standards.
• Provide documentation of enhancements and modifications performed as part of software maintenance/enhancements.
• Build, manage and maintain productive and beneficial key business and third party relationships.
• Responsible for empowering development team members to work across traditional organisational boundaries.
• Manage the changing people challenges such as fluidity of resources, remote working, different development needs.
• Promote team collaboration and innovation, sharing of knowledge, tools, code and practices.
• Build and develop a flexible and change accepting culture within the Software Development environment.
• Create a collective of shared knowledge and expertise and common identity through teamwork and experience sharing.
• Lead, manage and drive accountability and ownership amongst team members for personal development, including goal plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science (Ideally an Honours Degree).
• Certifications in in Web technologies (HTML5, CSS 3, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, JavaScript / AJAX, Responsive design) and Mobile technologies (IOS, Android), React Native.
• Certifications in Microsoft Web stack (MVC, C#, VB.net, razor, IIS, ASP.net, WCF/Web services, Web API, SOAP, REST, XML).
• Experience in Microsoft.Net Frameworks and Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL and SQL server reporting services.
• Experience in Data Architecture and Database System Design.
• Experience in Agile Scrum and Waterfall SDLC methodologies.
• Experience in DevSecOps

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

• 6 -10 years relevant experience as a web and mobile development team leader
• Leading and working in an Agile Development environment
• Using technical skills to support and guide a Technical team to establish priorities and successfully manage deliverables
• Strong customer facing and technical resolution skills
• Able to positively influence peers cross-organizationally
• Experience in all phases of systems development and implementation (SDLC phases)
• Solid project management and analysis skills
• Team and customer service oriented
• Using leadership to influence in other areas
• Write and maintain documentation, instruction, and procedure guides
• Work with customer(s) to correct errors and debug software and systems

Strong knowledge of:

• Natural
• NATURALOne
• Natural Engineer
• Entire/X
• Webmethods or Integration Server
• Adabas
• Online & batch processing
• Experience with JIRA, GIT and Microsoft TFS are helpful

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Description

Management and Business Planning

• Strategically link activities to business objectives, prioritising the  products functions and ensure the effective implementation of strategies for areas of responsibility.
• Align approved functional strategies to overall business strategy.
• Develop and ensure the effective implementation of functional business plans Identify key social, political, and societal issues and implement strategies to meet the challenges.
• Participate towards Exco, Exco Committees and Exco decisions for the effective planning of the Group’s activities.

Lead the Financial Service business unit

• Develop, recommend for approval an own product vision and roadmap aligned with Group’s goals and market trends.
• Formulate a comprehensive short to long-term products strategy for the approval of the Business Development Director for the Group.
• Define product success metrics and track progress towards achieving them against the strategy and set goals.
• Oversee  the mangers and specialist in the structure’s to ensuring product performance, market acceptance and revenue targets by ensuring that product performance and acceptance measured revenue targets.
• Build the Lending and Investment  structure ensuring that  it is fit for purpose to deliver the Group objectives under the guidance of the Business Development Director.
• Give input to the Business Director to secure executive approvals for product strategy and resource allocation
• Implement approved innovation projects that will increase revenue streams profitably.
• Assess, develop business cases and recommendations for considerations to Exco, including business partnerships for the enhancement of the Lending and Savings and investment products.
• Manage new business generating initiatives under Lending and Investment and their implementation
• Maximize revenue growth for the product portfolio by implementing strategic objectives.
• Drive market share gain or customer acquisition targets through the applicable teams.
• Manage product satisfaction and retention rates by monitoring against set objectives and target.
• Lead the development of commercially sound optimal business.
• Ensure that the initiative’s performance metrics meets the required return on investment.
• Manage stakeholders expectation at different levels to identify areas of innovation and growth and implement successful ideas. Engage with internal and external stakeholders to enhance innovative thinking in the Group.
• Develop and implement effective communication plans for the department under the guidance of the Business Development Director.
• Collaborate with the finance department to ensure that good financial practices are adhered to.
• Manage the effective rollout by the product and sales teams  and develop the go-to-market plan tools under the guidance of Business Development Director.
• Present and manage the capital and operational budgets of the department.
• Manage effective communication between all supporting business units by regular engagements.

Micro-lending and Savings and Investment Products

• Forecast sales targets to be achieved through sales activities by continuously analysing the market size and opportunity.
• Manage the key business metrics (i.e. Profitability, market development and penetration, retention, customer service, etc.) to deliver business opportunities with the support of Business Development Director.

Credit and Operations Management

• Lead the Credit and operations team to effectively manage the lending business optimally.
• Develop and implement credit risk mechanisms that ensures that the business is effectively managed against high bad debt.
• Develop and  implement operationally sound processes and good business practices.
• Manage the regulatory reporting requirements to always ensure compliance.

Manage key stakeholder and third-party relations

• Collaborate in delivering the Group value proposition through strategic partners.
• Promote strong brand awareness with external stakeholders.
• Proactively stay abreast with industry trends and recommend appropriate innovative solutions to support the Lending and Savings and investment products.
• Establish strategic alliances with third parties for identified business opportunities.

Manage business risks

• Identify and manage the business risks and ensure compliance to regulation requirements.
• Manage the application of credit risk models and metrics to manage the credit risks.
• Manage the credit limits and ensure that they are aligned to the approved credit policy.

People management

• Develop a fit-for-purpose structure and resources allocation to support delivery of business objectives and sustainable growth.
• Build and lead an effective team that works collaboratively toward achieving the Group’s goals.
• Define the roles, responsibilities, manpower modelling and measurable objectives to deliver business objectives.
• Develop and manage the KPA’s and KPI’s of the direct reports. Ensure that the people management processes, including the performance management process are adhered to, implemented, and monitored.
• Coaching and mentoring of Managers and department structures.  Implement rewards and recognition systems that support the business objectives.
• Ensure development among the teams for succession planning.
• Develop and implement a high-performance culture in conjunction with the HR department.

Requirements

• A post -graduate degree / MBA
• A qualification in strategy, leadership, business Management, or Credit management will be an advantage.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

• 5 to 8years of experience in banking product management (Lending and Savings and investment), with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of successful product launches and market success
• Strong understanding of the financial sector and competitive landscape
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Data analysis skills and experience with business intelligence tools
• Strong understanding of customer experience (CX) best practices
• Highly proficient at project planning, budgeting, and oversight.

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Key Performance Areas:

• Verification of funeral orders.
• Ensure that all funeral order documentation received from agencies via email correspondence are in the correct order, and all relevant documents are attached to the funeral as well as being captured on BB130 per funeral type and funeral order number.
• Ensure that all deviations are brought to the attention of the department head or senior clerk.
• Ensure that all documents are processed in time, according to the schedule for month end procedures.
• Ensure that all statistics are provided to management in instances where needed.
• Processing of Journals, debits and credits.
• Handling of all queries directed by the representatives regarding documentation sent to head office, or as instructed by management.
• Keeping up to date with any changes in policy or procedures, and have the necessary knowledge of all circulars.
• Communicate with the branches on funeral orders that are due to be submitted for VIP.

Requirements

• 1 -2 Years of Administrative experience
• Data capturing
• Computer literacy.
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to work under pressure

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Description

• Marketing of Funeral Insurance, Savings Plans and related products
• Recruit funerals for the Funeral Division

Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) and/ or tertiary education with 30 credits on NQF level 4
• Comply with FAIS legislation for registration as Fit and Proper individuals:
• Applicants who entered the industry as follows:
• From years 2004 – 2007 requires 30 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2009.
• From years 2008 - 2009 requires 30 credits or 60 credits on NQF 4 obtained by 31 December 2011 or full FAIS recognised qualification obtained by 31 December 2013
• All those appointed in the industry from the year 2010 onwards require a full FAIS recognized  qualification
• Clear ITC credit record
• Clear criminal record
• RE 5 will be an advantage
• Marketing experience

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Description

We urgently require a B.Comm/B.Comm Honours Degree individual specialising in Internal Auditing and Accounting and studying towards CIA with internal auditing and/or accounting experience.

The Internal Auditor evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, compliance with internal policies, processes, procedures and applicable legislations/regulations. Compile and perform the system description, audit procedures and test. They obtain and evaluate audit evidence and report audit findings and make recommendations for correcting unsatisfactory conditions, improving operations and reducing cost.

 You should have excellent communication, judgement and decision-making skills, auditing aptitude, ability to command and control meetings with auditee and be able to work without supervision.

You will be working for a company that is over 100 years old with strong values which are customer centric. In return for your services, you will be paid a competitive package which includes pension fund contributions and a medical aid allowance. You will have access to personal services through the employee assistance program and wellness programs. You will be working for an organization that values employee development and rewards excellent performance

Requirements

• Three-year B.Comm Degree specialising in Internal Auditing/Auditing and Accounting.
• B.Comm Honours Degree (Internal Auditing and Accounting) and/or CIA.
• Minimum 4 - 5 years internal auditing and/or accounting experience.
• Completed articles as well as hands on accounting work experience.
• Internal Auditing and/or financial accounting experience within the Insurance or Financial Services industry.
• Intermediate level of proficiency relating to the MS Office Suite (in particular MS Word and PowerPoint). Advance MS Excel skills.
• Knowledge of TeamMate and Caseware IDEA software 
• Judgement and decision-making.
• Person must be able to function independently and work with minimum supervision.
• Auditing aptitude.
• Analytical.
• Managerial skills.