Technology Consultant

Bsg; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking Enterprise and Solution Architects to bring insightful guidance to clients. The role involves architecting solutions, innovating business models, and mentoring consultants. Candidates should have an honours degree, 4-8 years of consulting and technology experience, and a track record of leading technology change. Strong leadership and collaborative skills are essential, along with an affinity for technology and emerging trends.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years consulting experience.
• 4–8 years technology experience.
• Track record of leading technology change in businesses.

Responsibilities

• Understand business trends and emerging technology impact.
• Architect and design solutions.
• Help clients innovate business models.
• Define roadmaps for technology delivery.
• Build relationships with technology leaders.
• Create innovative solutions to business problems.
• Influence decision making.
• Drive execution of key initiatives.
• Profile the BSG brand.
• Coach and mentor consultants.

Skills

Affinity and aptitude for technology and technical solutions

Experience in IT Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Design

Ability to structure, solve problems and communicate solutions

Ability to collaborate with team members

Data gathering and analysis

Ability to construct delivery approaches

Conducting and facilitating workshops

Exposure to emerging technology

Skilled in IT practices and solution design

Exposure to design thinking and agile practices

Natural leadership

Collaboration and communication skills

Ability to adapt to manage change

Education

Honours degree in relevant field

Job description

We are looking for Enterprise Architects and Solution Architects to join our collaborative, engaged and passionate Technology Consulting team.

Are you passionate about technology and the positive impact it will have on the lives of people everywhere?

Are you inspired to create and leverage solutions that empower positive transformation for clients and their customers?

Do you have the skills and tenacity to contribute and grow towards a digital future?

Do you want to work with the most talented people in South Africa?

Then you will love it here!

Main Purpose of the Role

To bring insightful guidance to our clients that shapes how they leverage relevant and emerging technology to help them and to achieve that vision.

Job Objectives

• Understand the impact of business trends and emerging technology on our clients and their customers and staff
• Architect and design solutions to meet current and future business needs
• Help clients innovate and create new digital business models
• Define roadmaps and approaches for delivering technology and transformation
• Build real and meaningful relationships with technology leaders in our clients
• Work with our clients to create innovative solutions to business problems
• Persuade and influence other leaders to make good decisions
• Drive the execution of key initiatives, through approach and knowledge, to support projects delivery and bring technology strategy to life
• Profile the BSG brand to attract talent and build further client opportunities
• Coach and mentor other consultants to grow skills and drive effective delivery

Minimum Qualifications

A tertiary degree with honours that has given you an opportunity to grow your problem solving skills within a technology context. Examples: BBusSci, BCom, BSc Eng, BEng or BSc.

Experience

4–8 years consulting experience

4–8 years technology experience

A track record successfully of shaping and leading technology change in businesses

Skills and Attributes

• Affinity and aptitude for technology and technical solutions
• Experience in either IT Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Design and / or technical delivery
• Ability to structure, solve problems and communicate solutions
• Ability to collaborate with both BSG and client team members
• Data gathering and analysis
• Ability to construct delivery approaches and lead teams through knowledge
• Conducting and facilitating workshops and sessions
• Exposure to emerging technology and technology trends shaping business
• Skilled in IT practices and solution design with certification in standards such as COBIT, ITIL and / or TOGAF
• Exposure to design thinking, lean start-up and agile practices
• Natural leadership and the ability to easily establish trust-based relationships
• Skilled in gaining valuable insights through collaboration and communication
• Enjoys challenging work and has the proven ability to adapt manage change