Technical Solutions Lead

Bushwise; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Bushwise is seeking an experienced Technical Solutions Lead to provide technical leadership across the organisation’s digital platforms, internal systems, and data solutions. You will ensure secure, scalable, and maintainable architecture while contributing hands-on to development, reporting, and integrations.

The role requires guiding vendors and partners, evaluating proposals, and coordinating platform upgrades.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a hands-on technical role such as Technical Lead, Senior Developer, or Solution Analyst.
• Strong experience building and supporting enterprise systems, integrations, and data solutions.
• Advanced SQL skills, including query writing and stored procedures.
• Experience with APIs, integrations, Power BI, SSRS, reporting solutions, and modern development frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight across digital products, platforms, integrations, and internal systems.
• Contribute hands-on to development, reporting, data analysis, integrations, and troubleshooting.
• Evaluate vendor and solution proposals from technical, operational, security, and sustainability perspectives.
• Coordinate upgrades, platform enhancements, technical initiatives, testing, implementation, and handover activities.
• Support development partners and vendors with technical guidance on systems architecture, integrations, and business requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to architecture, integrations, security, vendor dependency, and unsupported technologies.
• Promote standardisation, scalability, and long-term sustainability across solutions.
• Provide clear recommendations on solution risks, trade-offs, dependencies, and impacts.

Skills

Advanced SQL

APIs & Integrations

Power BI & SSRS

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Power BI

SSRS

APIs

Job description

Sandton, South Africa | Posted on 09/04/2026

My client seeks an experienced and hands‑onTechnical Solutions Leadto join their team and provide technical leadership across their digital and internal systems landscape. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, working across multiple technologies, and influencing the future direction of enterprise solutions.

About the Role

As the Technical Solutions Lead, you will sit at the intersection of digital platforms, internal systems, infrastructure, vendors, development partners, and business stakeholders. You will ensure solutions are secure, scalable, supportable, and aligned with the broader technology strategy while contributing hands‑on to development, integrations, reporting, and system enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight across digital products, platforms, integrations, and internal systems
• Contribute hands‑on to development, reporting, data analysis, integrations, and troubleshooting
• Evaluate vendor and solution proposals from technical, operational, security, and sustainability perspectives
• Coordinate upgrades, platform enhancements, technical initiatives, testing, implementation, and handover activities
• Support development partners and vendors with technical guidance on systems architecture, integrations, and business requirements
• Identify and mitigate risks related to architecture, integrations, security, vendor dependency, and unsupported technologies
• Promote standardisation, scalability, and long‑term sustainability across solutions
• Provide clear recommendations on solution risks, trade‑offs, dependencies, and impacts

Why Join?

• Work for a purpose-driven organisation committed to conservation and sustainability
• Collaborate with talented professionals across diverse disciplines
• Influence technology decisions that support world‑class travel experiences
• Join a culture built on passion, innovation, and continuous growth

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in a hands‑on technical role such as Technical Lead, Senior Developer, or Solution Analyst
• Strong experience building and supporting enterprise systems, integrations, and data solutions
• Advanced SQL skills, including query writing and stored procedures
• Experience with APIs, integrations, Power BI, SSRS, reporting solutions, and modern development frameworks
• Strong understanding of system design, scalability, integrations, and technical dependencies
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Advantageous

• Experience in architecture, IT governance, or digital transformation
• Exposure to SaaS, CRM, or customer-facing platforms
• Relevant certifications such as Agile, ITIL, TOGAF, Security, or Data certifications