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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (IDC)
 


​MS DYNAMICS 365 FUNCTIONAL CONSULTANT-6-MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Job number IDC00551
Contract Type Fixed Term Contract (6 months)
Posting End Date 10 Sept 2025
IDC Job Grade P-Band
 
Job Description
To analyse, define business requirements, configure Dynamics 365, ensure the solution meets the organization's needs, and take end-to-end responsibility for the implementation of Dynamics 365, ensuring the project scope is achieved.
 
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications:
  • Minimum qualification: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, OR equivalent education PLUS
  • Certification in Dynamics 365 (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Customer Experience Functional Consultant Associate, Dynamics 365 Marketing Functional Consultant Associate,
    Dynamics 365 Customer Service Functional Consultant Associate).
 
Knowledge and experience:
  • Minimum of 5 – 8 years’ experience in software development project implementation
  • Experience in project management development and growth experience.
  • Hands-on experience with large-scale ERP projects and managing their implementation
  • Proven experience as a Functional Consultant for large-scale IT projects, preferably with Dynamics 365 Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service modules.
  • In-depth knowledge of the Microsoft 365 suite, including Dynamics and Share Point
  • Experience with the Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps, PowerBI, Flows)
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and its applications in sales, marketing, and customer service.
  • Ability to manage risks and drive change in a complex organisational environment
  • Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
  • Ability to bring innovative solutions and work independently.
 
Roles and Responsibilities
Perform requirement Analysis and Solution Design:
  • Analyse, define the business requirements by considering the technical feasibility, the budget, the timing, and the existing architecture to meet organizational needs.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand the business requirements and technical environment to achieve the optimal solution.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements specific to sales, marketing, and customer service processes.
  • Analyse business processes and identify opportunities for improvement using Dynamics 365 Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service modules.
  • Design and document functional specifications for customizations’ and integrations related to sales, marketing, and customer service.
  • Work closely with technical teams to ensure the solution is implemented as designed.
  • Convert requirements into functional specifications, which is the basis for the technical analysis and the work program.
Perform System Configurations:
  • Configure Dynamics 365 Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service applications to meet business requirements.
  • Customise the system using built-in tools and features to enhance functionality and user experience.
  • Optimise configurations for performance, scalability and cost-efficiency
  • Manage configurations across multiple environments and ensuring interoperability
Perform solution Testing and Validation:
  • Develop and execute test plans to ensure the solution meets business requirements for sales, marketing, and customer service.
  • Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and gather feedback for improvements.
Lead Implementation of the entire project scope and range from problem detection to overseeing and providing support for the implementation:
  • Provide training to end-users and support teams on Dynamics 365 Sales, Marketing, and customer Service functionalities.
  • Provide Go-live and Post-go-live support for the solution
  • Train and coach internal users so they efficiently use the applications
  • Develop training materials and user guides to facilitate user adoption
Drives Continuous Improvement for the solution:
  • Identify opportunities for system enhancements and process improvements within the sales, marketing, and customer service modules.
  • Ensure and maintain quality and functionality
  • Stay updated with the latest Dynamics 365 features and industry trends.
  • Continuously promote and stimulate agile development and drive continuous improvement of quality regarding the IT application landscape
 
Job Requirements
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
  • Strong BA skills – process mapping, requirements gathering
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Process requirements gathering/management through stakeholder workshop facilitation, questionnaires, interviews etc.
  • Root cause analysis for complex cross functional issues
  • Excellent Project management
  • Stakeholder Management and customer focus
  • Understanding of Office 365 and SAP/ other ERP technologies
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and its applications.
  • Report writing and presentation skills
  • Strong organisational and documentation skills
  • Broad understanding of information technology topics
 
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and work well with both senior and junior stakeholders
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent listening skills and the strength to effectively challenge stakeholders where it is felt their internally held beliefs may threaten to block change
  • Relationship and Networking skills
  • Persuading and Influencing skills
 
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​SENIOR SPECIALIST: EXIT/DISPOSAL
 
IDC is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of the IDC and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but not limited to candidates from underrepresented designated groups.
 
Job number IDC00541
Contract Type Permanent
Posting End Date 4 Sept 2025
Region Gauteng
IDC Job Grade M Band
 
Job Description
To support exit execution cluster by ensuring successful divestment and exits that results in the optimization of value for the IDC through leveraging expertise and relationships within the Private Equity and investment market.
 
Qualification and Experience
Qualification
  • Minimum qualification: relevant Post Graduate Degree in Business/Commercial or legal field or equivalent qualification is essential.
  • CA (SA) / MBA / MBA would be an advantage.
 
Knowledge & Skills
  • Minimum of 8 -10 years’ experience in portfolio transformation of private equity or a Commercial bank which involved in exiting of assets.
  • Should have at least 4 years’ experience in assessing the economic viability of businesses
  • Equity Valuation experience and knowledge is a necessity.
  • Excellent financial modelling skills.
  • Outstanding skills in respect of the analysis and interpretation of financial statements.
  • Sound knowledge and experience from sell side M&A’s in developing and implementing exits/disposal strategies and plans.
  • Sound knowledge of business and the diversity of risks that may affect businesses.
  • Good understanding of Economic trends.
  • Industry standards, technology trends and best practices.
  • Good working knowledge of Company, Contract, Taxation and Insolvency legislation.
  • Ability to work independently and to perform under pressure.
 
Roles and Responsibilities
Financial / Shareholder Returns (indicate output expected from financial / shareholder returns)
  • Designing of an effective and attainable exit proposition for the IDC in any new deals.
  • Assisting in ensuring that the exits/disposals maximize the corporation’s financial recovery in the given timeframe.
Internal / Operational Processes
  • Continuously updating the viability of exit opportunities with Segments on primary and secondary markets as well as IPO’s.
  • Assisting in identifying and providing options of potential buyers and other exit opportunities for specific exits to ensure all options are considered and best opportunities are implemented.
  • Providing assistance in the Segment departments in defining and detailing best practice exit terms and conditions.
  • Providing input into exit options, during the due diligence stage to ensure the best opportunities are being implemented.
  • Assisting in optimizing the departmental resources.
  • Providing efficient service to clients.
Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management
  • Building and maintaining influential relationships with strategic internal and external stakeholders.
  • Building and leveraging on relationships with a variety of external investors to execute exits in the most professional manner.
  • Advising internal stakeholders on both new investment opportunities and exit plans for existing business partners.
  • Continuously reviewing exit options for Segments, larger and riskier investments.
  • Building relationships with a variety of investors in the market that could be interested in buying companies within the IDC Business Partner ecosystem.
  • Leveraging expertise and relationships in the Private Equity and investment market to execute fast and value adding exits for equity investments.
  • Liaising, communicating and promoting the unit externally.
 
Job Requirements
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
  • Business/Commercial Acumen
  • Problem solving/Solution Generation
  • Analytical & Diagnostic Skills
  • Negotiating and Influencing
  • Business/Commercial Acumen
  • Financial Modelling
  • Research and Benchmarking
  • Investment Management
  • Equity Valuations
  • Networking Skills
  • Marketing Skills
 
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
  • Communication & Presentation skills
  • Relationship Management
  • Planning & Organising
  • Networking Skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Report writing skills
  • Results Driven
 
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