Our clients in the Telecommunication and\u00a0Financial service\u00a0industries have the following positions available:<\/p>\n
JOB TITLE: SERVER ANALYST <\/strong><\/p>\n JOB DESCRIPTION:<\/strong> EXPERIENCE:<\/strong> EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:<\/strong> JOB FUNCTION :<\/strong> REQUIREMENTS:<\/strong> COMPETENCES:<\/strong> JOB TITLE: IT GOVERNANCE CONSULTANT <\/strong><\/p>\n EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:<\/strong> A good bachelor\u2019s Degree in ICT related discipline EXPERIENCE:<\/strong> Minimum of 4 years Information Technology experience<\/p>\n JOB DESCRIPTION:<\/strong> JOB FUNCTION :<\/strong> REQUIREMENT:<\/strong> JOB TITLE: HEAD OF TRANSFORMATION AND CHANGE (MARKET OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY) <\/strong><\/p>\n JOB DESCRIPTION:<\/strong> EXPERTISE:<\/strong> EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:<\/strong> FREEDOM TO ACT:<\/strong> PROBLEM SOLVING:<\/strong> COMMUNICATING WITH OTHERS:<\/strong> LEADERSHIP:<\/strong> PEOPLE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT:<\/strong> FINANCIAL CONTROL:<\/strong> JOB FUNCTION :<\/strong> EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:<\/strong> ADDITIONAL COMMENT\/KPIs:<\/strong> JOB TITLE: IT SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:<\/strong> A Bachelors degree in the field of Computer Science\/ Electronic Engineering\/ Technology related field<\/p>\n PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:<\/strong> EXPERIENCE:<\/strong> 8+ years relevant work experience (with 4 years of progressive experience in Telecom Billing & CRM\/ Oracle ERP \/ SAP\/Products& Services); Work experience in a multinational organization is a definite advantage.<\/p>\n JOB DESCRIPTION:<\/strong> JOB FUNCTION :<\/strong> REQUIREMENT:<\/strong> COMPETENCES:<\/strong> METHOD OF APPLICATION<\/strong> Our clients in the Telecommunication and\u00a0Financial service\u00a0industries have the following positions available: JOB TITLE: SERVER ANALYST JOB REF NO: GVA\/SA 01 JOB DESCRIPTION: The successful candidate will be responsible for…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nJOB REF NO: GVA\/SA 01<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nThe successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining and managing servers and storage facilities. The candidate will work within the framework of established operating procedures and in close cooperation with internal and external support personnel to provide troubleshooting and maintenance of servers, storages, backup and network systems to assure operational availability within the client\u2019s infrastructure environment.<\/p>\n
\nA minimum of 5 year\u2019s experience on the Server\/Storage\/Backup system management in a large multi-site enterprise computing environment. Experience operating in a Data Centre or IT Shared Service is an added advantage.<\/p>\n
\nA good bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or any related discipline.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Perform enterprise server check-up prior to server deployment to the network.
\n\u2022 Configure and maintain enterprise server systems using industry best practices.
\n\u2022 Monitor server performance and ensure servers are backed up according to business needs.
\n\u2022 Add and remove users, modify rights, and configure servers and operating environments
\n\u2022 Focus on both hardware and software aspects of server\/storage\/backup systems infrastructure across one or more paltforms to optimize service delivery
\n\u2022 Lead or participate in server\/storage\/backup related projects.
\n\u2022 Correct technical problems within defined SLAs. Analyze root cause and permanently correct and document incidents
\n\u2022 Conduct server administrative task on target environment
\n\u2022 Develop and maintain scripts required of efficient operation
\n\u2022 Create, improve and revise operating processes as required and document accordingly.
\n\u2022 Provide capacity planning and estimation of hardware requirement
\n\u2022 Recommend and implement appropriate actions to assure server security
\n\u2022 Share ideas and experience with team members and promote teamwork in problem resolution.
\n\u2022 Share best-practices and cross-train other team members in servermanagement skills.
\n\u2022 Other related duties as assigned.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Good knowledge of HP, Netapp storage, SUN systems.
\n\u2022 Proficiency in scripting.
\n\u2022 Knowledge of Backup\/Disaster Recovery best practices.
\n\u2022 Thorough understanding of Windows, Unix, Linux with support experience
\n\u2022 Must be familiar with the administration and patching of AIX\/Unix severs.
\n\u2022 Knowledge of RedHat Linux administration
\n\u2022 Experienced with SAN and multipathing
\n\u2022 Experienced with Solaris 9 and 10 administration and patching<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Ability to support a variety of technologies and systems independently, resolve problems and pro-actively communicate solutions.
\n\u2022 Excellent oral and written\u00a0communication skills.
\n\u2022 Exhibit a thorough approach to quality issues and documentation.
\n\u2022 Good sense of customer orientation and team working
\n\u2022 Strong\u00a0leadership skills
\n\u2022 Demonstrated desire and ability to effectively learn new technology-committed to continuous learning and development on the job through self-study and formal courses.<\/p>\n
\nJOB REF NO: GVA\/ITGC 001<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nPROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:<\/strong>
\nCISA, ITIL Foundations Certification \/ CobiT Foundations certification will be a plus<\/p>\n
\nThe Candidate will be responsible for IT management in the areas of IT Governance \u2013\u00a0risk management, performance management, resource management, strategic alignment and value delivery of the IT department.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Set up management structures and processes to engage the board executives and management in IT decision making process
\n\u2022 Develop measurement and tracking tools to monitor and consolidate progress.
\n\u2022\u00a0Advice\u00a0on the implementation of a COBIT control framework in conjunction with established industry best practices.
\n\u2022 Evaluate monitoring and assurance practices to ensure that the board and executive management receive sufficient and timely information about IT performance
\n\u2022 Work with the Internal Control Department to integrate IT process and services which broader the bank\u2019s objectives, processes and requirements
\n\u2022 Provide strong supervision to ensure quality management in IT business processes and documentation
\n\u2022 Act as a subject matter expert in the application of frameworks and Standards related to IT Governance
\n\u2022 Identify gaps in the design and operating effectiveness of controls, and identify opportunities for more efficient and effective controls
\n\u2022 Provide guidance to IT Management in establishing assessment and reporting activities for IT processes and department performance (e.g., balance score cards,\u00a0key performance indicators\u00a0[KPI]<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Strong understanding of IT process testing, audit practices and standards, and international IT standards and guidelines
\n\u2022 Strong working knowledge of, and demonstrated ability to apply, common frameworks and models used for IT Governance, such as CMMI, ITIL, COSO and CobIT in the working environment
\n\u2022 Expert knowledge of regulatory compliance related to\u00a0Financial Servicesindustry<\/p>\n
\nJOB REF NO: GVA\/HOTAC 01<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 The MOT Head of Transformation and Change will possess a proven track record in delivering complex and highly visible change projects, gained ideally across several locations\/geographies and within Emerging Markets operations of the\u00a0Financial Services\u00a0sector. Typical transformation projects will have costs > $5m and well detailed business case and benefits.
\n\u2022 The successful candidate will have a strong track record and proven experience in delivering successful business change and managing large multi location teams and strong\u00a0leadership skills\u00a0at both tactical and strategic views over a portfolio of projects. The post holder will have good exposure to functional\/products analysis within the\u00a0financial services\u00a0sector.
\n\u2022 This is a high profile opportunity to use your skills in transforming leading Emerging Markets operations of the\u00a0Financial Services\u00a0sector and positioning it for growth and leadership within its region.<\/p>\n
\nThe Head of Transformation and Change will be expected to have aptitudes, skills, knowledge and experience on the following areas
\n\u2022 Programme and\u00a0Project Management
\n\u2022 Business case management
\n\u2022 Ability to work with senior executives
\n\u2022\u00a0Financial management
\n\u2022 Quality management
\n\u2022\u00a0Risk management
\n\u2022 Knowledge management
\n\u2022 Technology Architecture. Experience within Exchanges\/Financial Servicessector will be a distinct advantage
\n\u2022 Supplier management
\n\u2022 Pro-activeness in addressing any quality issues and deviations from plan<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 A good bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or any related discipline.<\/p>\n
\nThe Head of Transformation and Change has considerable freedom to act in order to deliver their programmes. He\/She will be expected to work to agreed standards for programme management and in a way, which does not detriment other programme and activities to the advantage of their own. The following list describes the types of freedoms they will be expected to exercise in fulfilling their role:
\n\u2022 Definition, management and ownership of programme budgets
\n\u2022 Ability\u00a0to deal\u00a0with uncertain business objectives.
\n\u2022 Ability to take and mitigate risk with full awareness of the impact
\n\u2022 Manage and be accountable for dependencies, exceptions, slippage, issues and priorities
\n\u2022 Manage and be accountable for the management of risk and opportunities including the development of contingency plans.
\n\u2022 Manage issues and change.
\n\u2022 Continually assess whether or not the programme(s) continue to meet their business objectives.<\/p>\n
\nThe Head of Transformation and Change will be expected to plan delivery of appropriate solutions to meet overall project office objectives often against tight time, financial or resource constraints. To achieve this the post holder will need to:
\n\u2022 Have the ability to think logically, analyse situations and lead diverse teams in complex problem solving.
\n\u2022 Work with program sponsors and stakeholder group to develop strategic solution options, resourcing options and delivery plans.<\/p>\n
\nThe Head of Transformation and Change will be expected to have excellent communication skills and experience in working with sponsors and other members of the business. The following points illustrate this:
\n\u2022 Communication and visibility of the programme(s) progress and demonstrable control over both internal and supplier progress.
\n\u2022 Define team member roles and expectations, and ensure timely feedback.<\/p>\n
\nThe post holder will need to be an effective leader to create effective, informed and highly motivated team(s) focused on delivery. They will need to:
\n\u2022 Set overall direction for the team
\n\u2022 Monitor and maintain team morale
\n\u2022 Ensure the coherence of the project(s), dependencies and conflicts and develop and maintain the appropriate environment to support all areas involved in the delivery.
\n\u2022 Influence, inspire and lead cross functional project teams.
\n\u2022 Review the progress of the project(s) and manage dependencies.<\/p>\n
\nThe post holder will need good people skills including
\n\u2022 Define and scope the resource requirements for the formation of the programme team.
\n\u2022 The ability to create clarity of roles and responsibilities for members of the programme.
\n\u2022 Build and maintain relationships with the overall Project, Business team(s) and stakeholders.
\n\u2022 Manage conflicts and dependencies across teams and wider stakeholder group
\n\u2022 Coach, mentor, appraise and develop project managers.<\/p>\n
\nThe post holder will be expected to budget for their programme(s) and maintain monitoring and management of spend. This will cover the following activities:
\n\u2022 Development of a robust business case for the programme(s) and re-forecast value creation where necessary.
\n\u2022 Facilitate a process for ensuring regular tracking and management of costs against budget.
\n\u2022 Review of cost anomalies or over-spend upward within the programme and line management in a timely fashion
\n\u2022 Be responsible for the setting and management of programme budget to ensure that project(s) are delivered to budget.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Provision of strong leadership and strategic direction to the project teams, ensuring the highest standards of governance, deliverables, risk and stakeholder management
\n\u2022 Accountability for the delivery of the business requirements and outcomes for all changes run by the Market operations and Technology division of the organization
\n\u2022 Operation of the project management office to ensure delivery of the projects using proven project methodologies
\n\u2022 Ensure a business case is comprehensively documented and approved for all projects run by MOT
\n\u2022 Ensure coordination of the various workstreams, key stakeholders and suppliers
\n\u2022 Understand and meet the expectations of the program sponsor and stakeholder group. Ensure sponsor and stakeholders receive the right information at the right time regarding program performance
\n\u2022 Communicating a vision and clarity of outcome on ongoing projects\/programme; and tracking benefits through to fruition
\n\u2022 Contain and resolve issues within ongoing projects\/programmes that do not require sponsor attention in a timely manner
\n\u2022 Monitor progress to ensure that objectives are delivered on time and within budget, and business results are realized
\n\u2022 Generate a comprehensive resource plan to identify appropriate resources (internal and external) that will be essential to achieve delivery objectives. Drive the secondment of thee resources to ensure timely and quality delivery
\n\u2022 Monitor project\/programme timelines, milestones, budget and resource usage to ensure delivery to plan and budget. Pro-actively manage deviations
\n\u2022 Manage and address scope changes, ensuring any deviation from agreed scope and budget are managed rigorously as per change control process
\n\u2022 Determine the impact of approved programme changes on the business case, and re-forecast value creation where necessary
\n\u2022 Resolve issues escalated by the management team
\n\u2022 Deliver programme as per agreed delivery methodology
\n\u2022 Escalate unresolved issues via the Governance Framework
\n\u2022 Produce monthly executive management project office report detailing timelines, budgets, quality, deviations from plan and risks for management attention
\n\u2022 Manage and deploy available funds and resources efficiently.
\n\u2022 Monitor and pro-actively manage program-level risks and mitigation, ensuring visibility and effective communication of these risks and mitigation to programme sponsor
\n\u2022 Provide program performance information to program sponsor and key stakeholders per the schedule defined in Performance Reporting process.
\n\u2022 Monitor the delivery of business results assigned to the programme
\n\u2022 Ensures successful transitioning of the programme deliverables into BAU
\n\u2022 Undertake post implementation review for all projects\/programmes
\n\u2022 Develop, roll-out and embed world-class customer experience in your approach
\n\u2022 Ensuring optimisation of E2E processing to maximise STP, minimise transaction and other operational processing cycles and maximise overall efficiency
\n\u2022 Continually train and coach other team members to become self-sufficient<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Minimum of 15 years programme delivery experience
\n\u2022 B.Sc degree or equivalent from a recognised institution
\n\u2022 Training on project delivery methodology such as Prince 2
\n\u2022 Experience in financial services within product development or a technology discipline will be a distinct advantage
\n\u2022 Experience in leading large programmes (>$5m) will be an advantage
\n\u2022 Ability to demonstrate a track record of delivering complex business critical change
\n\u2022 Ability to lead diverse teams without direct authority
\n\u2022 Experience in managing senior stakeholders at CTx\/Exec level will be a distinct advantage<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Ensure effective and complete handover of ongoing activities from current PM
\n\u2022 Regular and effective communication of programme progress and tracking to stakeholders (monthly executive report)
\n\u2022 Management of prioritisation (monthly executive report)
\n\u2022 Project \/ Programme delivery to published timeline, budget, scope and quality (+\/- 20% initially)
\n\u2022 Business case for all approved work
\n\u2022 Delivery in line with agreed methodology
\n\u2022 Effective conflict resolution
\n\u2022 Build and manage credibility with stakeholders and delivery team
\n\u2022 Develop and build team<\/p>\n
\nJOB REF NO: GVA\/ITSBA 001<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nCISA, ITIL Foundations Certification \/ CobiT Foundations certification will be a plus<\/p>\n
\nThe successful candidate(s) will be responsible for conducting business needs analysis, requirements elicitation, analysis and documentation as well as support existing systems and processes, identifying improvements and implementing appropriate CRM, Billing, and ERP solutions across the enterprise.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Understand client needs and translate them into application and operational requirements.
\n\u2022 Review and edit requirements, specifications, business processes and recommendations related to proposed solution
\n\u2022 Support projects throughout the solution development life cycle from establishing vision and scope, to validating requirements in the testing phase
\n\u2022 Provide solutions to meet objectives, qualitative testing and smooth implementation process
\n\u2022 Participate in the planning and analysis related to conversion of data and integration of various projects.
\n\u2022 Partner with business functions to ensure expectations and requirements are met and managed
\n\u2022 Provide inputs into unit, system and acceptance test plan, and draft user manual
\n\u2022 Review solutions and assist in the change management and user acceptance process
\n\u2022 Identify proactively and report on issues, dependencies, and risks related to the project
\n\u2022 Provide consultation and advice to BAs on complex and more difficult assignments
\n\u2022 Accountable for the implementation of right solutions<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Exhibits confidence and an extensive knowledge of emerging industry practices when solving business problems
\n\u2022 Possesses knowledge and experience leveraging both IT solutions and business process improvement
\n\u2022 Proven experience with business and technical requirements analysis, modelling, verification, and product management skills
\n\u2022 Possesses knowledge of telecommunication IT infrastructure.
\n\u2022 Proven experience of Oracle Product offerings in relation to ERP, CRM, and other Technologies<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Stakeholders relations management
\n\u2022 Telecommunication business savvy
\n\u2022 Information management
\n\u2022 Quality Assurance\/ Testing
\n\u2022 Customer focus<\/p>\n
\nCandidate who meet the above requirement should email their resume to\u00a0contact@gvapartners.com<\/strong><\/a> and\u00a0recruitment@gvapartners.com<\/strong><\/a>. PLEASE, STATE THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IN THE SUBJECT FIELD OF THE MAIL.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"