19 May, 2025 | Permanent
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Project Manager to support Agile teams within our Data Solutions division. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in facilitating Agile practices, managing project timelines and resources, and ensuring seamless delivery across multiple projects. You will coordinate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to drive collaboration, support operational tasks, and maintain high standards of project execution. Your ability to prioritise effectively, manage risks, and foster continuous improvement will be key to the success of our software product initiatives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate internal resources and external vendors to ensure smooth execution.
- Deliver projects on-time, within scope, and within budget.
- Define project scopes and objectives with stakeholder input.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans and timelines.
- Monitor project performance and report progress to stakeholders and clients.
- Manage resource allocation and availability across multiple work streams.
- Proactively identify and mitigate project risks.
- Lead Agile ceremonies: sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and Agile maturity within teams.
- Provide mentorship and guidance on Agile best practices.
- Collaborate with other Scrum Masters and Project Managers to improve processes.
- Handle operational tasks including user requests and system enhancement coordination.
- Support financial management processes: project creation, time tracking, and month-end reporting.
- Financial management of project and scrum team.
- Prepare project documentation and client-facing reports.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT.
- PMP/PRINCE2 certification is advantageous.
- 5 years of professional experience.
- Strong project management skills.
- Experienced with Agile (Scrum and Kanban) and JIRA tools.
- Proven track record in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Experience managing project budgets and timelines.
- Familiarity with software development lifecycles and product delivery processes.
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Do you have what it takes? Email your CV to Vuyiseka.kewuti@paracon.co.za
12 May, 2025 | Contracting
Are you a seasoned and technically astute Senior. Net Developer with proven leadership skills and a passion for building high-performance enterprise solutions? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment, mentoring teams and driving projects from conception to successful deployment? If so, we have an exceptional opportunity for you to join our dynamic team!
As a Senior Solutions Developer, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our enterprise systems. You will collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and business stakeholders, leveraging your deep technical expertise and leadership capabilities to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Technical Leadership & Project Contribution: Lead and significantly contribute to project planning, providing strategic guidance and technical direction for the development, deployment, and rollout of enterprise-wide systems.
- Solution Architecting & Design: Conduct in-depth system analysis, develop comprehensive technical design specifications and related documentation, and provide critical inputs and guidance during system architecture reviews.
- Advanced Software Development: Perform complex software development tasks according to specifications, ensuring high-quality and efficient code.
- Code Quality Champion: Lead and participate in rigorous code reviews, fostering best practices and ensuring code maintainability and quality standards.
- Comprehensive Testing: Oversee and participate in software unit and system testing to guarantee the stability, performance, and reliability of our enterprise systems.
- Expert Troubleshooting & Resolution: Lead the troubleshooting efforts for complex issues within our enterprise systems, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.
- Bug Management & Enhancement Strategy: Expertly identify and resolve software defects, and strategically plan and implement code enhancements.
- Efficient Change Management: Oversee the testing of technical changes and expertly coordinate the release of change requests with minimal disruption.
- Strategic System Implementation: Plan and execute complex system changes to applications, ensuring seamless integration and minimal impact.
- Proactive System Maintenance: Strategically plan and manage preventative maintenance activities for our critical enterprise systems, ensuring optimal uptime and performance.
- System Administration & Governance: Oversee system administration tasks related to user access, user requirements, and the assessment of scope for significant system changes and enhancements.
- Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Provide invaluable mentorship and facilitate skills transfer to team members and junior developers through presentations, workshops, and individual coaching sessions.
- Extensive experience in web development using ASP.NET.
- Solid working knowledge of Vbscript and Visual Studio.
- Proven experience with Team Foundation Server (TFS) for collaborative development.
- Deep understanding of Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS) and advanced proficiency in SQL Server.
- Strong front-end development skills including HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.
- Expertise in JavaScript, jQuery/Angular JS, and AJAX.
- Proven ability to design, develop, and consume Web APIs.
- Advanced proficiency in C# (.NET) and MVC/Asp.Net Core.
- Practical experience with Microsoft Azure (Cloud) technologies.
- Solid experience with SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS for robust data integration and reporting solutions.
- Demonstrated experience in building complex, multi-tier enterprise systems.
- A strong understanding of quality assurance methodologies and best practices.
- Familiarity with PMBOK project management principles.
- Proven experience working within an agile development environment.
- Solid understanding of the Scrum framework.
- Knowledge and understanding of ITIL principles.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering or a related technical field.
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in a software development environment, demonstrating expertise at a senior developer level.
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Send you CV to the following email address: Email:Sophia.Sello@paracon.co.za
12 May, 2025 | Contracting
Are you a highly motivated and skilled junior .NET developer with a passion for building high-performance enterprise systems in a collaborative environment? Do you possess strong technical, leadership, and management capabilities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
As a key member of our dynamic team, you will work alongside developers, analysts, and business stakeholders to contribute to the full lifecycle of enterprise-wide systems, from planning and development to deployment and rollout.
Responsibilities:
- Leading and Contributing: Play a vital role in project planning, offering your expertise to the development, deployment, and successful rollout of our enterprise-wide systems.
- Solution Design and Documentation: Conduct thorough system analysis, develop comprehensive technical design specifications and related documentation, and provide valuable input during system architecture reviews.
- Software Development Excellence: Perform high-quality software development in accordance with established specifications.
- Code Quality Assurance: Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and maintain code quality.
- Rigorous Testing: Execute comprehensive software unit and system testing to guarantee the reliability and performance of our enterprise systems.
- Proactive Troubleshooting: Effectively troubleshoot issues within our enterprise systems to ensure smooth operation.
- Bug Fixing & Enhancement: Identify and resolve software defects, as well as develop and implement enhancements to existing code.
- Change Management: Thoroughly test technical changes and efficiently coordinate the release of change requests.
- System Implementation: Plan and implement system changes to applications with minimal disruption.
- Preventative Maintenance: Proactively plan and manage the preventative maintenance of our critical enterprise systems.
- System Administration: Manage user access, gather user requirements, and assess the scope of necessary system changes and enhancements.
- Solid proficiency in web development using ASP.NET.
- Experience with Vbscript and Visual Studio.
- Familiarity with Team Foundation Server (TFS) for version control and collaboration.
- Strong understanding of Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS) and SQL Server.
- Experience with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.
- Proficiency in JavaScript, jQuery/Angular JS, and AJAX.
- Experience developing and consuming Web APIs.
- Strong skills in C# (.NET) and MVC/Asp.Net Core.
- Exposure to Microsoft Azure (Cloud) technologies.
- Experience with SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS for data integration and reporting.
- Experience in building complex, multi-tier enterprise systems.
- Strong understanding of quality assurance principles and practices.
- Familiarity with PMBOK project management methodologies.
- Experience working within an agile development environment.
- Knowledge of the Scrum framework.
- Understanding of ITIL principles.
Qualification
- Relevant 3-Year Diploma in Software Engineering.
- 2-3 years of practical experience in a software development environment at a developer level.
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Send you CV to the following email address: Email: Sophia.Sello@paracon.co.za
12 May, 2025 | Contracting
The Specialist: Cyber Security is responsible for leading and implementing cyber security strategies for Digital Lifestyle Services. This senior-level role requires deep expertise in cybersecurity, governance, and compliance, with strong leadership and communication skills to influence executives and manage cyber risk across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage a 3–5-year cybersecurity strategy for VFS and DLS.
- Oversee security policies, incident response plans, and compliance initiatives.
- Lead cyber risk management, governance, and internal/external audit processes.
- Build business cases for cybersecurity programs and ensure effective implementation.
- Design reports and metrics (KPI/KRI) for cyber risk performance and communicate findings to leadership.
Minimum Requirement
- Education: IT degree or relevant tertiary qualification.
- Experience: 8+ years in cybersecurity, risk, IT audit, and compliance.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of ISO 27001, SOC 2, SOX, ITIL, COBIT, NIST, PCI DSS, and cloud security.
- Certifications (preferred): CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27001, DevSecOps, CGEI
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Please email Amanda Mjali at amanda.mjali@paracon.co.za
8 May, 2025 | Contracting
The Release Train Engineer (RTE) will lead the implementation and maturity of a Flow-Based Delivery model within InfoSec. This role focuses on improving delivery speed, prioritization practices, and resource utilization across business-as-usual (BaU) and project work. The RTE will drive collaboration, establish delivery governance practices, and manage agile delivery using SAFe and JIRA tools to ensure the InfoSec team consistently meets its strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as Release Train Engineer for the InfoSec team, overseeing end-to-end agile delivery cycles (PI planning, execution, and reporting).
- Champion and embed Flow-Based Delivery principles across the InfoSec function.
- Facilitate the creation and ongoing improvement of JIRA issue models, templates, and structures.
- Work with stakeholders to define, prioritize, and manage the delivery funnel, ensuring alignment to business value.
- Lead and support Portfolio Backlog management, capacity planning, and pre-PI planning activities.
- Conduct regular service catalogue and OLA reviews to refine the InfoSec value proposition.
- Generate and analyze flow metrics to highlight delivery constraints, waste, and improvement opportunities.
- Coordinate and facilitate PI Planning, daily stand-ups, Kanban reviews, retrospectives, and PIE (Post Implementation Evaluation).
- Educate and mentor teams in SAFe practices, Agile methodologies, and Flow-Based Delivery concepts.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration between InfoSec, IT, and business stakeholders.
- Support operational excellence initiatives and assist in Six Sigma-aligned continuous improvement projects (if applicable).
Required Skills & Experience:
- 7+ years proven experience in IT Project Management and agile delivery environments.
- Diploma or Degree in IT or related is beneficial.
- Experience in or understanding of Information Security principles, risk management, compliance, and security operations.
- Certified SAFe Release Train Engineer or Scrum Master (SAFe/Agile) certification is mandatory.
- Demonstrated expertise in Agile frameworks, Program Increment (PI) planning, and delivery governance.
- Experience working with JIRA in large-scale environments, including custom issue configuration and reporting.
- Exposure to Six Sigma methodologies or continuous improvement (bonus).
- Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data to drive informed delivery decisions.
- Adaptable, self-driven, and capable of managing ambiguity in a complex, fast-paced environment.
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Should you have what it takes, please contact Kivara Rajgopal on 010 800 5957 or via email: Kivara.rajgopal@paracon.co.za
