Lead Solution Architect

Absa Group Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Lead Solution Architect in Randburg. The role involves engaging clients, developing data solutions, and leading project teams. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of data engineering experience, advanced SQL skills, and proficiency in Microsoft technologies like SQL Server and Power BI. This is a permanent, client-facing role aimed at enhancing business outcomes through innovative data strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years working experience in data engineering.
• Proven history of manipulating, processing and extracting value from large datasets.
• Experience building and optimizing data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to conceptualize data solutions.
• Assist sales team with Pre-Sales and POCs.
• Provide technical assistance to junior consultants.

Skills

Advanced SQL knowledge

Data engineering experience

Analytical skills for unstructured datasets

Strong project management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Power BI

SSIS

Azure

Job description

Lead Solution Architect – Randburg

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Job Description

We are looking for a strong Solution Architect to join our Data, Information and Analytics team as client-facing, permanently employed consultants. Someone who is passionate about data and implementing technology solutions and leading project teams to achieve business outcomes. There will be exposure to a wide range of industries, so the ability to quickly understand new business environments is essential.

Who are we?
Decision Inc. is a global management and technology consulting organisation. We help companies become Data Driven Businesses that are fit to take on the challenges of a digital world. Transforming their current operations and developing their new business platforms to scale innovation into the future. Our experience in leading technology and industry specialisations have enabled us to help companies to make better decisions, faster. We represent the leading technology brands and are experts in the implementation, support and execution of these technologies.

What Will You Do?

Key Responsibility: You will be assigned a portfolio of projects to:

• Engage with clients to conceptualize data solutions
• Assist our sales team with Pre-Sales and POCs
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to our junior and intermediate consultants
• Create and maintain optimal data pipeline architecture
• Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements
• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability
• Build the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources using Microsoft technologies
• Build analytics tools that utilize the data pipeline to provide actionable insights into customer acquisition, operational efficiency and other key business performance metrics
• Work with stakeholders including the Executive, Product, Data and Design teams to assist with data-related technical issues and support their data infrastructure needs
• Work with data and analytics experts to strive for greater functionality in our data systems
• Complete technical reviews for consultants
• Assist with necessary technical training for consultants and clients
• Provide input into consultants technical growth plan
• Drive technical blogs, forums and/or workshops
• Assist support desk where applicable
• Balance team support responsibilities with billable work, depending on capacity and utilization

Who do you need to be:

• Minimum 7 years working experience in data engineering
• Advanced SQL knowledge and experience with relational databases, query authoring, and familiarity with a variety of databases
• Experience building and optimizing data pipelines, architectures and data structures
• Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer business questions
• Strong analytic skills for unstructured datasets
• Build processes supporting data transformation, data structures, metadata, dependency and workload management
• Proven history of manipulating, processing and extracting value from large disconnected datasets
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment

Qualifications

Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field. Master\'s degree in a relevant field is advantageous.

Microsoft Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Data & Analytics (Advantageous)
• SQL Server 2016 or later
• SQL Database Development
• SQL Database Administration

SQL BI Development

BI Reporting (Power BI, Qlik Sense, Tableau)

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (Advantageous)

• Data Management & Analytics

Microsoft Azure Certifications (Advantageous)

Technology Experience

Experience with: Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS, Data Factory, Microsoft Power BI

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Global Senior Solution Architect Travel – Randburg

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Job Description

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

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Closing Date

19 September 2025

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Information Management

Geographical Area

Purpose of Job

Sasol is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Solution Architect Travel (Concur) to join our team, focusing on the SAP Concur Travel and Expense management system. This is an internal, permanent position for a seasoned professional to lead the technical vision, design, and implementation of our Concur solutions. You\'ll be the vital link between our business and our IT team, ensuring our Concur platform effectively supports and streamlines our travel and expense processes. Your expertise will be crucial in translating business requirements into scalable and robust technical designs, leading solution delivery, and ensuring our systems are aligned with Sasol\'s business strategy and technology standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the development and optimization of our SAP Concur environment (Travel, Expense, Request)
• Advise internal stakeholders on SAP Concur processes and best practices
• Manage rollouts, upgrades, and system enhancements
• Oversee integration with all systems integrating with SAP Concur (e.g., SAP Finance, TMC, SAP Payroll)

Formal Education

University Bachelor\'s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Working Experience

9+ relevant years

Several years of professional experience in SAP Concur, ideally in an international setting and complex environments

In-depth knowledge of SAP Concur Travel & Expense. Knowledge of financial systems, accounting principles, and SAP ERP integration is a significant advantage.

Required Personal And Professional Skills

BC_B_Collaborates

TC_Policy Development and Implementation

BC_Business Insight

TC_Document and Model User Requirements

BC_Manages Complexity

TC_Data Control

TC_IT Data Management

BC_Strategic Mindset

TC_B_Effective Communication

TC_Information and Communications Management

TC_Analytical skill

TC_B_Business Partnering/Consulting

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Diversity and inclusion statement retained for compliance.

Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. If you do not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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