{"id":34621,"date":"2026-04-24T16:00:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T16:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/specialist-business-improvement-recruitment-consultant-6-months-contract-principal-specialist-commercial-intellig\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T16:00:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T16:00:59","slug":"specialist-business-improvement-recruitment-consultant-6-months-contract-principal-specialist-commercial-intellig","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/specialist-business-improvement-recruitment-consultant-6-months-contract-principal-specialist-commercial-intellig\/","title":{"rendered":"Specialist: Business Improvement \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Recruitment Consultant- 6 Months Contract \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Principal Specialist: Commercial Intelligence and Value Engineering \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            In-Life Deal Management \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Senior Account Manager \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Executive Head &#8211; Group AI Factory \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            M-Pesa Africa: Senior Data Architect"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Role Purpose\/Business Unit:<\/p>\n<p>\tTo undertake the design, development, testing, and deployment of software products and services, specifically focusing on BSS systems, in accordance with the needs of the business.<br \/>\n\tKey responsibilities encompass analysing business requirements, designing technical narratives, developing software solutions, documenting the development process, and conducting thorough testing to ensure alignment with user specifications.<\/p>\n<p>Your responsibilities will include:<\/p>\n<p>\tTo contribute to defining, integrating, and documenting technical solutions for BSS systems, including Oracle Fusion Middleware, WebLogic Server, SOA\/OSB services, and supporting database technologies.<br \/>\n\tTo develop and update software components as required, including Java services, OSB\/SOA integrations, and APIs aligned to microservices-oriented patterns where applicable.<br \/>\n\tTo compile User Requirements Specification (URS) documents for new products and system enhancements, including updates related to Java-based services and integrations.<br \/>\n\tTo support the delivery of projects by ensuring that technical work aligns with business requirements and approved designs, and to assist business teams in understanding solution impacts.<br \/>\n\tTo provide day-to-day support for customers and internal queries, working closely with stakeholders, vendors, and other Vodacom teams.<br \/>\n\tTo research current industry practices and apply relevant improvements in areas such as middleware integration, microservices alignment, and general DevOps practices.<br \/>\n\tTo ensure that systems under the BSS domain follow cybersecurity standards and to assist in addressing security findings across WebLogic, SOA\/OSB, APIs, and related platforms.<br \/>\n\tTo provide support throughout the product lifecycle before, during, and after implementation, including deployments across Fusion Middleware, WebLogic domains, and CI\/CD processes where required.<br \/>\n\tTo support and maintain production and non-production environments, ensuring stability of BSS applications, integrations, and microservices\u2011linked components<br \/>\n\tTo assist with the coordination of BSS initiatives and support technical workshops involving development, testing, and operations teams.<\/p>\n<p>The ideal candidate for this role will have:<\/p>\n<p>\t3-year Diploma\/ Degree in Electrical\/ Electronic\/ Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field of study.<br \/>\n\t3-5 years of work experience in the Telecoms industry, specific to Business Support and Operations Support environment.<br \/>\n\t3-5 years of advanced experience on Java-based applications and UNIX-related systems, working knowledge of Oracle Fusion will be an added advantage.<br \/>\n\t3-5 years of experience in building and maintaining CI\/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or ArgoCD.<br \/>\n\t3 years Relational Database and\/or LDAP experience.<br \/>\n\tWeb Services knowledge (XML, REST, SOAP, JSON, etc)<br \/>\n\tSDLC process knowledge in product and service delivery chain<br \/>\n\tFamiliarity with monitoring\/logging tools (e.g.Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Splunk, Appdynamics)\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Job Related Skills:<\/p>\n<p>\tDatabases and eDirectory<br \/>\n\tProblem solving and analytical skills.<br \/>\n\tInvestigating, trouble shooting and testing.<br \/>\n\tProficient in using Docker and managing workloads on Kubernetes<br \/>\n\tCloud platforms (Openshift, AWS, Azure,GCP) and related services (compute, storage, networking)<br \/>\n\tProject Management oriented.<br \/>\n\tKnowledge of deploying and managing apps in cloud-native environments<br \/>\n\tLong working hours may be required<\/p>\n<p>Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:<\/p>\n<p>\tPresenting and Communication skills<br \/>\n\tApplying Expertise and Technology<br \/>\n\tPlanning and Organizing<br \/>\n\tLeading and Supervising<br \/>\n\tCoping with Pressures and Setbacks<br \/>\n\tCreating and Innovating<br \/>\n\tDelivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations<br \/>\n\tLearning and Researching<br \/>\n\tEntrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking<br \/>\n\tAdapting and Responding to Change\u00a0<br \/>\n\tProgramming &amp; Scripting (Python, Go, Java, or Node.js)<br \/>\n\tAbility to write clean, testable, and maintainable code.<br \/>\n\tRelational Databases, SQL (Oracle database)\u00a0<br \/>\n\tWeb services (REST, SOAP and JSON)<br \/>\n\tLDAP\u00a0<br \/>\n\tLinux commands<br \/>\n\tSoftware and System Design Principles<br \/>\n\tOracle Fusion Middleware<br \/>\n\tDevOps<br \/>\n\tMicro-services architechures \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We make an impact by offering:<\/p>\n<p>\tEnticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages<br \/>\n\tRetirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits<br \/>\n\tCell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies<\/p>\n<p>Closing date for Applications:\u00a030\u00a0April 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.vodafone.com ) or<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"Vodafone Global Enterprise","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.vodafone.com","_company_tagline":"Vodafone Global Enterprise is part of the Vodafone Group, dedicated to simplifying the management of global communications for the world's largest multi-national companies. 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