Solution Architect (IT)

ATS Client; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A well known Logistics Company in Sandton is seeking a Solution Architect to join their team. The role focuses on designing and implementing advanced supply chain planning software across multiple toolsets, guiding project teams, and fostering strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supply chain planning software, a relevant engineering degree, and postgraduate qualifications.

Qualifications

• Degree such as B.Sc Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualification (Engineering Honors, Masters or MBA).

Responsibilities

• Designing and architecting high quality and complex supply chain planning software solutions
• Leading project teams to successful completion of projects
• Being a domain expert in supply chain planning software solutions across multiple toolsets
• Successful training, coaching and mentoring of junior and senior team members
• Proactively managing the client relationship
• Identifying and opening up new business opportunities

Skills

Supply chain planning

Solution architecture

Project leadership

Client management

Mentoring

Education

B.Sc in Industrial Engineering

MBA / Engineering Honors or Masters

Tools

CAST

Optimiza

i2 Strategist

Just Enough

Llamasoft

JDA

Netstock

Job description

A well known Logistics Company is seeking a Solution Architect to join their team.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION

• Apropriate degree such as B.Sc Industrial Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification
• Relevant Post graduate qualification (E.g. Engineering Honors, Masters or MBA)

RELATED EXPERIENCE

• 6 - 10years of experience in implementing supply chain planning software
• Consulting using supply chain software across multiple software toolsets.
• Typical software products include CAST, Optimiza, i2 Strategist, Just Enough, Llamasoft, JDA, Netstock, or similar. MRO domain experience.

Key Performance Areas

1. Designing and architecting high quality and complex supply chain planning software solutions
2. Leading project teams to successful completion of projects
3. Being a domain expert in supply chain planning software solutions across multiple toolsets
4. Successful training, coaching and mentoring of junior and senior team members
5. Proactively managing the client relationship
6. Identifying and opening up new business opportunities

Posted 2026-01-12