Microsoft Power Platform Developer

Salix Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Salix Recruitment is seeking an experienced Microsoft Power Platform professional for an on-site role in Isipingo, Durban. The position is a 12-month contract with strong intention to move into a permanent position based on performance.

The role focuses on building, automating, integrating and transforming business solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI across the Microsoft ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform.
• Practical experience across Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI.
• Experience developing and implementing business applications and automated workflows.
• Experience with software development and systems integration.
• Experience working with Microsoft SharePoint, preferably 2+ years.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and the wider Microsoft ecosystem.
• Experience with digital transformation, process automation or technology implementation projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement business solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI.
• Develop and maintain Canvas and/or Model-Driven applications.
• Automate business processes and workflows using Power Automate.
• Develop dashboards, reports and data visualisations using Power BI.
• Integrate Power Platform solutions with SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Dataverse, APIs and other business systems.
• Translate business requirements into practical technology solutions.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in software development and systems integration projects.
• Support digital transformation and technology implementation initiatives.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Assist with testing, deployment, documentation and ongoing solution support.
• Apply appropriate governance, security and access controls within Power Platform environments.
• Stay up to date with emerging Microsoft technologies, including AI and Copilot.

Skills

Power Platform

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Dataverse

REST APIs

Azure

AI Copilot

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

IT/CS/Software Development qualification

Tools

SharePoint

Dataverse

Dynamics 365

Power Pages

Azure

SQL

Job description

Microsoft Power Platform Developer | Power Apps | Power Automate | Power BI

Isipingo, Durban | 12-Month Contract | Intention to Go Permanent

We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Power Platform professional to join our team on a 12-month contract, with a strong intention to transition the successful candidate into a permanent position based on business requirements and performance.

The role is based on-site in Isipingo, Durban, and will suit a hands-on technology professional who enjoys developing business solutions, automating processes, working with data and supporting digital transformation initiatives.

Please Note Before Applying

This is NOT an immediate permanent appointment.

The successful candidate will initially be employed on a 12-month contract, with the intention to move into a permanent position thereafter.

If you are currently in a permanent position, please only apply if you are comfortable leaving your current permanent role for the initial 12-month contract arrangement and understand that the intention is to transition to permanent employment thereafter.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who can BUILD + AUTOMATE + INTEGRATE + TRANSFORM.

If you are a Power Platform professional who enjoys turning business requirements into practical digital solutions and you have strong experience across Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI - we'd like to hear from you.

If you’re an experienced Microsoft Power Platform professional with hands-on experience in Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI, we’d love to hear from you.

Duties:

• Design, develop and implement business solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI.
• Develop and maintain Canvas and/or Model-Driven applications.
• Automate business processes and workflows using Power Automate.
• Develop dashboards, reports and data visualisations using Power BI.
• Integrate Power Platform solutions with SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Dataverse, APIs and other business systems.
• Translate business requirements into practical technology solutions.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in software development and systems integration projects.
• Support digital transformation and technology implementation initiatives.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Assist with testing, deployment, documentation and ongoing solution support.
• Apply appropriate governance, security and access controls within Power Platform environments.
• Stay up to date with emerging Microsoft technologies, including AI and Copilot.

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Accredited qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Development or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform.
• Practical experience across Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI.
• Experience developing and implementing business applications and automated workflows.
• Experience with software development and systems integration.
• Experience working with Microsoft SharePoint, preferably 2+ years.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and the wider Microsoft ecosystem.
• Experience with digital transformation, process automation or technology implementation projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Advantageous
• Microsoft Power Platform certifications such as PL-900, PL-100, PL-200, PL-300, PL-400 or PL-500.
• Experience with Dataverse, Dynamics 365, Power Pages or Azure.
• Knowledge of AI, Copilot or AI-enabled business applications.
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, SQL or other integration technologies.us
  
• Microsoft 365 and/or SharePoint administration experience.
• Systems Administration experience, including Active Directory/Entra ID, Azure or general IT infrastructure.
• Experience with Power Platform ALM, governance and security.

Skills & Competencies:

• Commercial acumen
• Operational leadership
• Strategic thinking
• P&L orientation
• Business partnering
• Financial and commercial analysis
• Contract and pricing governance
• Working capital management
• Problem-solving
• Change and transformation leadershipus
  
• Stakeholder management
• People leadership
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Results orientation
• High integrity and accountability

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.