{"id":675,"date":"2010-06-22T08:31:24","date_gmt":"2010-06-22T07:31:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=675"},"modified":"2010-06-22T08:31:24","modified_gmt":"2010-06-22T07:31:24","slug":"mtn-south-africa-functional-architect-2-vacancies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/mtn-south-africa-functional-architect-2-vacancies.html","title":{"rendered":"MTN South Africa: Functional Architect (2 Vacancies)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>MTN<\/strong><\/em> Group<\/strong> is a\u00a0South Africa<\/em>-based multinational mobile telecommunications company, operating in many African and Middle Eastern countries. MTN South Africa recruits Functional Architect (2 Vacancies)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location of position<\/strong><\/p>\n

MTN
\nSouth Africa
\nGauteng
\nJohannesburg
\nInnovation Centre<\/p>\n

Job mission<\/strong><\/p>\n

To enable continuous business performance improvement and future readiness of MTN by providing Functional Architecture support and services<\/p>\n

KPA duties<\/strong><\/p>\n

Functional Architecture Design<\/strong>
\n\u2022\tEnsure alignment of system strategy with business plan strategy
\n\u2022\tAlign business processes with functionality, together with the process architecture team and MTN Group alignment
\n\u2022\tInput into the creation of, and maintain a quality framework for functional architecture design
\n\u2022\tProduce high level end to end designs to meet business requirements in line with the business architecture
\n\u2022\tMap all MTN SA system functionality processes
\n\u2022\tProvide inputs to the definition and approval of the MTN functional systems development strategy in accordance to the business requirements and in conjunction with stakeholders
\n\u2022\tIntegrate ERP \/ billing functional and logical data architecture processes into enterprise architecture framework
\n\u2022\tCollate inputs from benchmark analysis and integrate those findings into functional architecture design
\n\u2022\tProvide constant status and feedback as to functional architecture deliverables
\n\u2022\tProvide support in the form of consultation and coaching to improve system design
\n\u2022\tIdentify and propose adjustments to MTN SA systems functionality in order to optimise the business
\n\u2022\tInput into the establishment and maintenance of functional architecture government processes across MTN SA<\/p>\n

Functional Architecture Enhancement and Effectiveness<\/strong>
\n\u2022\tSupport implementation of business architecture and system strategy-related initiatives
\n\u2022\tManage process of revision of all specifications for MTN SA system functionality
\n\u2022\tReview, on a ongoing basis, functional processes for acceptability from the relevant stakeholders
\n\u2022\tEnsure solution (including business analysis) completeness and alignment to business architecture requirements and guidelines in conjunction and in alignment with IS Architecture
\n\u2022\tEnsure linkage between system and Business Strategy
\n\u2022\tIdentify solutions, constraints, scope, cost, risks, value and business case of ERP \/ billing solutions advocated
\n\u2022\tEnsure alignment with Customer Facing and ERP \/ billing architecture areas
\n\u2022\tAlign system functionality design with IS architecture team
\n\u2022\tAnalyse and assess system functionality
\n\u2022\tEnsure functional and logical data architecture integration into business architecture framework<\/p>\n

Implementation Quality Assurance<\/strong>
\n\u2022\tConduct quality and effectiveness assessments of implemented system functionality
\n\u2022\tProvide guidance and governance to system designers and business\/system analysts to ensure technical and business solutions are implemented in line with the high level design
\n\u2022\tReview and improve system functionality training material
\n\u2022\tDevelop and conduct Induction training for new staff members on MTN system focusing on Methodology Frameworks, Templates and Best Practice<\/p>\n

Information Management
\n\u2022\tMaintain a central repository for functionality of core applications and functional rules
\n\u2022\tCapture relevant functional entities on ARIS and maintain repository
\n\u2022\tCreate and maintain a central repository for functionality of core ERP \/ billing applications of MTN and MTN Group alignment
\n\u2022\tCreate and maintain a central repository of ERP \/ billing business and functional rules of MTN and MTN Group alignment<\/p>\n

Customer Satisfaction
\n\u2022\tEngage with General Managers, Senior Managers, Managers, Supervisors and Users to understand their strategies and business goals at a sufficient level to be able to offer advice on the nature of the required information solutions
\n\u2022\tIdentify improvements to customer experience through people and systems
\n\u2022\tUnderstand customer needs and develop and fine-tune systems accordingly
\n\u2022\tEnsure customer needs and requirements are satisfied through appropriate systems \/ processes \/ procedures
\n\u2022\tAdopt a proactive approach to prevent problems from arising in the future
\n\u2022\tDrive continuous improvement as an important element of service delivery<\/p>\n

Educational requirements<\/p>\n

\u2022\tDegree in B.Com Information Technology, Engineering (with business background), Computer Science (with business background) or relevant experience<\/p>\n

Experience required<\/p>\n

\u2022\tAt least 5 years business analysis and\/or related business experience, including at least 3 years concurrent experience in the telecommunications environment
\n\u2022\tERP \/ prepaid and postpaid billing experience
\n\u2022\tERP \/ Billing System implementation experience (project experience)<\/p>\n

Skills required<\/p>\n

\u2022\tTelecommunication sector knowledge (Now & future)
\n\u2022\tNetwork application knowledge
\n\u2022\tIn-depth understanding of current MTN ERP systems, as well as proposed systems to ensure the best systems are applied for the functionality required
\n\u2022\tKnowledge of MTN Group architecture best practices and standards
\n\u2022\tProject Management best practices and standards knowledge
\n\u2022\tIn-depth knowledge of Quality standards ISO9000, 9002, Six Sigma, CMMi, COBIT
\n\u2022\tKnowledge of best practice process and operational frameworks : e-TOM, SCOR, DCOR, CMAT
\n\u2022\tUnderstanding of enterprise Architecture Frameworks : Zachman, TOGAF, NGOSS
\n\u2022\tIn-depth knowledge of technical design principles (e.g. SOA)
\n\u2022\tAn understanding of the MTN SA strategy and Business plan
\n\u2022\tKnowledge of MTN Group Low cost operator and application strategies
\n\u2022\tKnowledge of Unified Modelling Language (UML)
\n\u2022\tKnowledge of Rational Unified Process (RUP)
\n\u2022\tKnowledge of BEE legislation and company policy<\/p>\n

Click here to apply for this Job Vacancy<\/a><\/p>\n

Offer valid till 25th June 2010<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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