Job Vacancies at Saratoga

Employment Equity Requirement
Employment Equity would be highly preferable.

Role Description
This new role is vital in supporting the company’s growth strategy and is a wonderful opportunity for an IT recruiter to advance their career. A motivated, energetic recruiter with a keen eye and research abilities would be ideal for this role. The successful candidate will be focusing on sourcing, screening and placing the finest professionals in the IT space. There may be an option to renew the contract or for the recruiter to become a permanent employee.
The company culture is vibrant and spontaneous and our people are some of the brightest in the industry. If you are a motivated, energetic and results driven individual, then we need you!

Key Responsibilities

• Engage intelligently with IT professionals and managers in the business.
• Source, screen and refer candidates to hiring managers.
• Set up interviews and liaise with candidates and managers.
• Assist with the on-boarding process. ? Provide monthly recruitment statistics.
• Use existing network and LinkedIn to source suitable candidates.
• Build the Saratoga brand by developing relationships with potential candidates via LinkedIn.

Requirements

Qualifications / Technical Skills

• Matric certificate a minimum requirement
• Degree or diploma would be an advantage

Experience

• 2+ years' solid IT exposure and experience in IT recruitment (recruitment, head-hunting, screening, vetting, people placement)
• Demonstrated track record in identifying, sourcing and placing IT specialists, e.g. Developers, Business Analysts, Project Managers
• Good knowledge of the IT industry
• Sound knowledge of Linked In functionality

Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ease of social interaction and a habit of personal networking and communication is important.
• Positive disposition.
• Attention to detail.
• Takes ownership and uses initiative.
• Personal drive – Energy, Integrity and Passion.
• Achieves outcomes, drives for results.
• Focuses on continual improvement.

Salary Range

R15 000 - R25 000 per month, CTC depending on qualifications, skills and experience

Description

Saratoga has an opportunity for an experienced problem-solver with in depth knowledge of Business Analysis, Quality Assurance and Project Management to join the company as a Senior Business Consultant. Logistical and implementation problem-solving in a technical context is an important part of this role. A hands-on, delivery orientated professional will need to apply their knowledge and experience in medium to complex project environments (SME / Technical Expertise). The Senior Business Consultant will be required to lead project teams of between 2 and 6 individuals to deliver projects successfully. This position also entails being involved with internal operational processes in addition to client delivery.

Due to the company expanding nationally and into Africa and the Middle East, candidates must be willing to travel both locally, nationally and internationally if required, and have the ability to move between clients and the office when necessary.

Requirements

Qualifications / Technical Skills

• IT related undergrad in B.Com IS or Honours in BBusSc IS / B.Com IS with a minimum of 5 years IT consulting experience.
• Specific project management accreditation is required.

Experience Required

• 4+ years’ experience in systems development delivery and project management, ideally in a financial services / insurance environment. We’re looking for a strong generalist.
• Hands-on experience in the software development lifecycle is important.
• Exposure to Microsoft Technologies (SQL Server, .Net framework, C#) is advantageous
• AGILE/SCRUM experience is a requirement.
• A thorough understanding of the software/system development process is essential.
• Must have had exposure to Enterprise Analysis (e.g. business cases, scoping & feasibility, business architecture, solution assessment, etc.).
• Must be able to prepare realistic and achievable project plans and strategies across SDLC.
• Must be able to lead and coach teams to high performance levels through application of Agile techniques.
• Must coach and work with Product Owners to help them properly define and prioritise requirements, scope / time / quality / cost / resourcing / communication / risk / procurement / integration management
• Experience in negotiating corporate culture and building relationships.
• Corporate experience essential.

Attributes

• Business Analysis and Project Management skills are required.
• Ability to lead a team and shape an assignment.
• Coaching / mentoring of less experienced business consultants.
• Emotional intelligence
• Ability to motivate people
• Good negotiation skills
• Be able to influence opinions / decisions
• Must be able to manage conflict
• Attention to detail and delivery orientated
• Versatile, hands-on, willing to get ‘stuck in’ (will need to do own project administration).
• Delivery focused and proactive, a self-starter.
• Responsive to change
• Ability to interact with and build relationships with clients and team members.

People matter at Saratoga

We invest in our people, and develop technology and business experts, by collaborating with clients on meaningful and challenging opportunities. Working at Saratoga means you’ll have access to mentorship, career planning, eCoaching and tech talks. Not based in Cape Town? We offer relocation assistance. Saratoga’s flexi-hours, 20 annual leave days, above-industry salaries, progressive maternity and paternity leave policies and fun staff events ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.