| Country: | South Africa |
| Work Location: | Any |
| Work Location: | John Taolo Gaetsewe District M, Northern Cape, South Africa |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Department: | |
| Work Mode: | On Site |
| Shift: | Any |
| Job Type: | (Unknown) |
| Experience Range: | 3 - 4 Yrs. |
| Preferred Industry: | Security |
| Qualification Required: | 12th |
| Salary: | ZAR N/A |
| Key Skills: | |
| Functional Area: | Functional |
G4S Secure Solutions (SA), a leading provider of integrated security management solutions, has a vacancy for a Systems Specialist based at our operations in Hotazel, Northern Cape, reporting to the Regional Technical Manager.
The Systems Specialist will be responsible for delivering advanced level system analysis and design, support and service on systems and software supplied, installed, maintained and developed by the company. The position will also be responsible for the XTime certification aspect within the business unit.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, but SA citizens will have a distinct advantage.
Main Responsibilities
Provide accurate and effective Software / System Testing and Implementation
- Fault Finding
- Fault report and analysis
- System Software / Hardware configuration
- Database implementation
- Data conversion
- Data export
- Data import
- Data consistency check
- System Software implementation
Provide accurate and effective Software / System Support
i. Backup Plans
ii. Risk Identification
iii. Redundancy (disaster recovery plan)
iv. Redundancy (Business continuity plan)
Business Analysis & Design
Accurate compilation and management of documentation
- Module Specification
- Module Write-Up
- Module Installation Manual
Identify and pursue business development opportunities
New business development
Competitors evaluations
Conduct, review and drive Training and certification requirements around software internally and externally
- User
- Super User
- Administrator
- GenSync
System Implementations and system health monitoring and support
Effective management of the project financial performance
- Gross Margin Management
- Overheads control
- Project profitability
- Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis.
- Manages project budget.
- Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and
Effective management of staff
Effective management of operations
- Holds regular status meetings with the project/Installation team/s.
- Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general
- Effectively communicates relevant project updates and Information to all project roll players
- Delivers informative, well-organized presentations.
- Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
- Understands how to convey difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
- Ensuring that acceptable standards & behavior at work are maintained by all/subordinate employees, as required by G4S’s code of conduct/ disciplinary code
- Co-coordinating the Maintenance/Project process flow and activities that has a direct/indirect impact on the outcome and success of contract/project.
- Plan and coordinate daily tasks and subordinates, with close monitoring of standards and hours.
- Ensuring that all required formal customer meetings are scheduled, attended and minuted.
- Maintenance of positive customer relationships
- Conduct and oversee quality controls and inspections
Effective management of business development function
New business development
Health and Safety
Qualification and Experience
- Linux (Advantageous)
- Windows Operating System
- Windows Server 2016 & Later
- SQL Server 2016 and Later
- SQL Scripting and Queries
- MS Office Suite (Full)
Skills and Attributes
Remuneration and benefits will be commensurate with the seniority of the role and in compliance with company remuneration policy and practice
G4S is part of Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenues at approximately $20 billion, we are supported by efficient processes and systems that can only come with scale to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive.
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