System Administrator (AX 2012 Specialist)

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

Hire Resolve is looking for a System Administrator in Johannesburg to manage and optimize IT infrastructure with a strong focus on Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012. The role includes responsibilities such as managing AOS instances, monitoring SQL Server health, leading EDI onboarding, and conducting user training sessions. Candidates should have deep knowledge of Dynamics AX 2012 and a minimum of 5 years in ICT. This position offers a competitive salary based on experience. Email your CV to [e-mail] to apply.

Qualifications

• Deep functional knowledge of Dynamics AX 2012 is required.
• Valid driver’s license for mobility purposes.
• Minimum of 5 years in ICT is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage AOS instances, security roles, and user permissions.
• Monitor SQL Server health and manage backups.
• Lead EDI onboarding and integration functionalities.
• Conduct user training for AX 2012 adoption.

Skills

Dynamics AX 2012

SQL scripting

ITIL 4 Foundation

Agile Foundation

Windows Server Administration

English fluency

Job description

A distributor of NGK Ignition Parts and NTK Vehicle Electronics in South Africa is seeking a System Administrator who will manage, maintain, and optimize IT infrastructure with a primary focus on the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 environment, ensuring system security, performance, and alignment with global IT strategy.

Responsibilities

• Administration: Manage AOS instances, analysis services, security roles, and user permissions.
• Environment Control: Manage code promotion and project deployments across Dev, Test, and Production environments.
• Database Care: Monitor SQL Server health, perform tuning, manage log files, and verify backups.
• EDI & Integration: Lead EDI onboarding and maintain existing integration functionality.
• Development Liaison: Act as the primary technical contact for external consultants and developers on ERP customizations.
• Training: Conduct user training sessions to ensure effective adoption of AX 2012.
• Server Maintenance: Maintain AX-related server software and hardware health.
• Hybrid Support: Provide high-level server/network troubleshooting and assist with Service Desk escalations as needed.
• Business Continuity: Execute disaster recovery protocols and regularly audit backup effectiveness.
• Documentation: Maintain ICT system documentation and conduct periodic access reviews.
• Global Alignment: Implement IT projects directed by Regional (RHQ) and Global (GHQ) headquarters.
• Change Control: Manage the full lifecycle of system changes, including Functional Requirement Documents (FRDs), testing, and implementation monitoring.

Minimum Requirements

• ERP: Deep functional knowledge of Dynamics AX 2012 (Required); Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP) or equivalent (Preferred).
• Infrastructure: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (Beneficial).
• Methodology: ITIL 4 Foundation and Agile Foundation.
• Seniority: Minimum of 5 years in ICT.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in SQL scripting and view creation.
• Communication: Fluent in English; able to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Mobility: Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills).

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [e-mail]