System Administrator (AX 2012 Specialist) NEW

A distributor of NGK Ignition Parts and NTK Vehicle Electronics in South Africa is seeking a System Administrator who will manage, maintain, and optimize IT infrastructure with a primary focus on the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 environment, ensuring system security, performance, and alignment with global IT strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Administration: Manage AOS instances, analysis services, security roles, and user permissions.

• Environment Control: Manage code promotion and project deployments across Dev, Test, and Production environments.

• Database Care: Monitor SQL Server health, perform tuning, manage log files, and verify backups.

• EDI & Integration: Lead EDI onboarding and maintain existing integration functionality.

• Development Liaison: Act as the primary technical contact for external consultants and developers on ERP customizations.

• Training: Conduct user training sessions to ensure effective adoption of AX 2012.

• Server Maintenance: Maintain AX-related server software and hardware health.

• Hybrid Support: Provide high-level server/network troubleshooting and assist with Service Desk escalations as needed.

• Business Continuity: Execute disaster recovery protocols and regularly audit backup effectiveness.

• Documentation: Maintain ICT system documentation and conduct periodic access reviews.

• Global Alignment: Implement IT projects directed by Regional (RHQ) and Global (GHQ) headquarters.

• Change Control: Manage the full lifecycle of system changes, including Functional Requirement Documents (FRDs), testing, and implementation monitoring.

Minimum Requirements:

• ERP: Deep functional knowledge of Dynamics AX 2012 (Required); Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP) or equivalent (Preferred).

• Infrastructure: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (Beneficial).

• Methodology: ITIL 4 Foundation and Agile Foundation.

• Seniority: Minimum of 5 years in ICT.

• Technical Skills: Proficient in SQL scripting and view creation.

• Communication: Fluent in English; able to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

• Mobility: Valid driver’s license.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to itcareers@hireresolve.za.com