D365 Systems Architect

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed Human Resource Consultants is looking for a skilled professional to manage the Dynamics 365 Project Operations platform in South Africa. The role involves overseeing project prioritisation, leading an internal development team, and ensuring compliance with best practices. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in Dynamics/D365 systems, project management expertise, and a degree in IT or a related field. Knowledge of Power Platform and Power BI is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience with Dynamics / D365 systems implementation and optimisation.
• Strong knowledge of D365 Project & Finance Operations and ERP/CRM systems.
• Experience in project management, financial management, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Dynamics 365 Project Operations platform roadmap.
• Oversee prioritisation, scheduling, and delivery of D365-related projects.
• Lead and manage the internal D365 development team.

Skills

Dynamics 365 Project & Finance Operations

Project management

Governance and compliance

Stakeholder management

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Education

Degree in IT, Business, Finance, or related field

Relevant Microsoft Dynamics certification

Tools

Power Platform

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

• Manage and maintain the Dynamics 365 Project Operations platform roadmap.
• Oversee prioritisation, scheduling, and delivery of D365-related projects.
• Liaise with Finance, Operations, Sales & Marketing, and Governance teams.
• Chair steering group and change advisory meetings.
• Manage relationships with external D365 support and maintenance partners.
• Ensure compliance with governance, data protection, and system best practices.
• Lead and manage the internal D365 development team.
• Oversee solution design, system architecture, and platform integrations.
• Monitor platform performance, user adoption, and reporting capabilities.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and process optimisation initiatives.
• Manage change requests, user training, and business readiness activities.
• Maintain system documentation, training materials, and support resources.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience with Dynamics / D365 systems implementation and optimisation.
• Strong knowledge of D365 Project & Finance Operations, ERP/CRM systems, and enterprise integrations.
• Experience in project management, financial management, reporting, and resource planning.
• Strong governance, compliance, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Proven experience leading cross‑functional teams and managing external vendors.
• Degree in IT, Business, Finance, or related field with relevant Microsoft Dynamics certification.
• Experience with Power Platform, Power BI, and change management advantageous.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience in professional services or construction industry advantageous.