Ebs Technical Consultant

**Position: EBS Technical Consultant (Kaizen)**

**Location: Hybrid - Cape Town**

**Type: Full-Time**

**About Us**:
We are the tech company with people at heart.

At Advania, we believe in empowering people to create sustainable value through the clever use of technology. As one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, we have a proven track record of success in delivering transformational IT services.

**Job Purpose**

As a Technical Consultant within our Enterprise Business Systems team, you will be responsible for executing design buildouts for our critical business systems, You will transform high-level designs into low level designs, and effective, detailed solutions, leveraging automation tools including Power Automate and Workato to streamline processes and configuration within Power Platform, Dynamics 365 and other third party systems. This role requires a creative problem-solver with strong Excel and experience in building complex business rules to drive efficiency.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

Reporting to the Lead Architect, the key deliverables of the role can be summarised as follows:

- **Compliance**: Ensure compliance of security policies through user awareness and guidance of security best practices in accordance with our ISO and other security standards.
- **Ambassadorship**: Be an ambassador for the Enterprise Business Systems team in the respective location and championing Kaizen policies and procedures.
- **Business Analysis**: Consult with the business for new requirements and clearly document the requirements to be used by the architect team for solution design.
- **Design Execution**: Translate high-level designs into detailed technical specifications and implement solutions across Middleware tool (Workato), Power Platform and Dynamics 365
- **Automation Toolsets**: Utilise Power Automate and Workato to create efficient workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and ensure smooth data flow across systems. Understanding of data models and structures within API’s.
- **Rule-Building and Process Streamlining**: Develop and implement complex business rules to optimise workflows, improve data accuracy, and support streamlined integration processes.
- **Collaboration with Third Parties**: Work closely with third-party vendors and consultants to execute configuration that align with our architectural standards.
- **Documentation and Testing**: Produce clear documentation for the features/systems, including design specifications, test plans, and operational guides.
- **Quality Assurance**: Ensure all changes meet quality benchmarks for performance and reliability, with thorough testing and optimization.
- **Training Material**:Create training material on the new features or changes for end users, which may include virtual training sessions.
- **Continuous Improvement**: Proactively seek opportunities to improve technical processes, leveraging best practices to enhance efficiency and errors.

**Experience and Qualifications**
- **Excel Proficiency**: Advanced Excel skills, including formulas and data analysis, to support integration processes and reporting.
- **Design Proficiency**: Ability to interpret high-level designs and develop detailed, low-level specifications, particularly in data mapping and workflow automation.
- **Problem Solving and Initiative**: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently identify and address complex issues.
- **Collaboration and Communication**: Excellent communication skills to facilitate collaboration with internal teams and third-party partners.
- **Adaptability**: Flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
- **Initiative**: Curiosity and a desire to learn how things work and why things are done is a key skill to being successful in this role
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Proven years of experience in technical consulting.
- Extensive experience working experience with M365, Entra, SharePoint and MS Teams including building automation for these services
- Proven years’ working experience with Power Platform Model Driven Apps,
- Experience building complex rules and workflows to streamline business processes.
- Relevant certifications are advantageous but not essential.
- Programming experience or at least willingness to understand code by others (SQL, Ruby, JavaScript, Python).

**#LI-Hybrid**

Budgeted salary range for this role is ZAR 600,000 Annual and Benefits.

**Our Selection Process**: