System Administrator (AX 2012 Specialist)

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

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