Senior Business Systems Support (Business Systems/ IT/ Dynamics AX/ Mining)- Gauteng

Reference Number: 84 GS

Job Description:

Our client, a market-leading enterprise supplying high quality machinery within a multitude of industries such as mining, construction, quarry, and forestry is looking to employ a Senior Business Systems Support. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing IT Business Systems support and to ensure proper functioning of all Business System software.

Responsibilities:

• Application Management:

• Prepare, test, and maintain system operating procedures for business system.
• Prepare test and maintain back-up and recovery procedures for all applications.
• Perform daily, weekly monthly and year-end system procedures as scheduled (e.g., parts updating).
• Ensure procedures/ runs are automated as far as possible.
• Ensure system outputs are distributed to relevant users.
• Perform file system/ database maintenance to ensure limited redundancy files and to archive old data and optimize disk space.
• Perform housekeeping/ maintenance to ensure optimal utilization of servers.
• Perform backups on a regular basis to ensure no data is lost in case of shutdown.
• Take corrective action in case of hardware/ software failure.
• Engage with relevant third parties and perform recovery procedure where necessary.
• Trouble shooting and problem diagnoses as and when problems occur.
• Security/ Access Control:
• Control and maintain user access controls.
• Ensure user profiles are maintained accurately.
• Ensure file directories are always secured and only identified individuals have access.
• Adhere to company policy regarding confidentiality of data.
• Business System Enhancement:
• Install an intermediate programming/report writing to enhance existing system on user request.
• Ensure proper installation and functioning of business systems programs.
• Perform software upgrades are performed according to schedule.
• Application Implementations:
• Support the implementation life cycle of all applications.
• Analyze requirements for solutions as and when required.
• Design, implement solution, and provide post implementation support on all applications.
• People Management:
• Promote teamwork, provide support, manage, and evaluate performance by creating and maintaining individual development plans and performance contracts for subordinates.
• Plan, organize, lead, control and develop subordinates' activities.
• Set goals and objectives for the team.
• Monitor and provide feedback.
• Recommend and approve development plans.
• Assist with and develop and coach team members.
• Comply with HR and company policies and procedures as well as legislation and current labor agreements.
• Conduct and participate in Performance Reviews for sub-function.
• Organizational Culture and Values:
• Ensure the Kenkijin philosophy, values, principles, and behaviors are promoted and established through the business unit.
• Ad Hoc Duties:
• Perform any reasonable request as requested by any person within company within a reasonable time.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Grade 12
• IT related National Diploma
• 4 year’s Business Systems Support experience – Minimum
• 1-2 enterprise resource planning
• Project and People Management skills
• Knowledge of Business Systems project, Dynamics AX
• Data Knowledge, especially SQL

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Attractive salary and benefits.

 

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Gabrielle Sauzier at gsauzier@camining.com

 

Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.

 

Gabrielle Sauzier

Recruitment Consultant – Francophone Africa

CA Mining

 

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.