Technical Consultant (Re advertised)

Our client, Sage Pastel International is a leading provider of business software solutions, services and support to small, medium and large enterprises. 

Their Africa office has its headquarters in South Africa.

They are looking for highly motivated, ambitious, and self-driven candidates to fill the positions of:

Technical Consultant (Re advertised)
 

Place of Work: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Basic Function: 
 

The primary responsibility is the 100% successful implementation of all aspects of projects assigned to the consulting team ensuring client satisfaction.
 

Principal Accountabilities:

• Ensure effective planning and execution of all tasks related to the implementations assigned resulting in the delivery of a successful implementation within the scope of work defined
• Work within the project budget by meeting deliverables both with respect to timelines and quality of work
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools and provide regular feedback
• Be responsible for quality of the allocated deliverables and timelines
• Monitor and report on progress of the project
• Report on project progress, problems, risks and solutions
• Follow the defined project process and implement the agreed steps to accomplish the project outputs successfully
• Keep all necessary project documentation 1005 up to date and complete
• Making sure you maintain product mastery and stay abreast of changes in the industry

Education, Experience and Knowledge:

• Sound Pastel Evolution product knowledge - preference will be given to individual who has Evolution knowledge but will look at candidates with other ERP solutions product knowledge
• A minimum of 3 years with the company, ideally in a customer service or support role
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Proven track record of consistently good general performance
• Working knowledge of the basic accounting principles

Competences:

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to plan and organize effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a mature approach to business and service delivery
• Adaptable and have a high stress tolerance
• Be driven to achieve deadlines
• Ability to focus on achieving results and stay focused despite changing conditions

Note: This role will require travel for extended periods outside of Kenya. For travelling purposes, the successful candidate will require a valid passport.

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 7th March, 2013 stating their current and expected remuneration and day time telephone contact and addresses of three referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.