Strategic Solutions Specialist

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a specialist solution advisor to design and coordinate the implementation of innovative solutions aligned with strategic business initiatives. You will develop business cases and support design of solutions to meet client needs.

The role focuses on improving processes, driving cost containment, and building cross-functional relationships to enable successful delivery and continuous improvement. Experience in business analysis and solution design is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification - Relevant Degree in Business/ Engineering/ IT or similar
• Experience - 3 to 5 years experience in similar environment, of which 1 to 2 years ideally at a junior specialist level
• Knowledge Required : Solution viability assessment and business case orientation
• Strong understanding of business process definition and re-engineering requirements
• Moderate understanding of project management and system, data or business testing requirements principles
• Experience in documenting and implementing projects/ initiatives in line with business vision and strategy
• Experience in the analysis and compilation of business information and intelligence
• Strong knowledge and use of design process tools (e.g. Visio, Firstmap)

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare business cases to support design of solutions, products and enhancements that will deliver on the strategic objectives of product house or business unit
• Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs
• Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships within the company
• Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate
• Develop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions to make organisational improvements
• Ensure compliance to legislative and audit requirements and adherence to relevant processes
• Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions
• Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation
• Deliver internal and external customer service excellence through adherence to quality service standards
• Facilitate and coordinate end to end implementation of prioritised and approved solutions for relevant product house or business unit
• Analyse data to identify opportunities for efficiencies and growth in business

Skills

Solution viability assessment

Business process re-engineering

Data analysis

Education

Relevant Degree in Business/ Engineering/ IT or similar

Tools

Visio

Firstmap

Job description

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a specialist solution advisor to design and coordinate the implementation of innovative solutions aligned with strategic business initiatives. You will develop business cases and support design of solutions to meet client needs.

The role focuses on improving processes, driving cost containment, and building cross-functional relationships to enable successful delivery and continuous improvement. Experience in business analysis and solution design is essential.