Sage X3 Consultant

CCG Systems is an ICT sector and is well known to specialize in the implementation and support of ERP systems as well as Payroll & HR Systems to which our clients are made of mostly Municipalities throughout South Africa. Our company is looking for a potential candidate to join our Sage X3 team in the capacity of a Sage X3 Consultant, to be based at our head office.

The Sage X3 Consultant will be responsible for and not limited to implementation and support on the Sage X3 system according to best practices, administering and overseeing different projects at different clients. This incumbent will also be responsible for the supervision of junior staff

Must Have

• Degree/Diploma in Financial Accounting/Financial Information Systems or similar
• Any Sage certification
• Valid code B driver’s license and own transport
• Passed credit and criminal checks
• S.A Citizen, Resident or Valid S.A Work Permit

Responsibilities

• Assist on Implementation of any Sage X3 project.
• Configuration of the Sage X3 application
• Ensure efficient installation of applicable systems on Servers and Workstations.
• Ensure efficient Sage X3 implementation according to Business Processes of clients.
• Identify client upgrade requirements.
• Perform System Upgrades and Installations.
• Obtain the business blueprint to gain an understanding of how the company intends to run its business within the System
• Responsible for preparation and execution of tasks in-line with the project plan.
• Informing Trainee consultants of project breakdown (requirements and timelines).
• Analysis of clients' business requirements and objectives and working with them to meet those objectives.
• Continuous communication with clients, especially during the conception phase.
• Recommend business process improvements
• Migrate/Import Data using Batches, SQL and Data Distribution Services.
• Perform Reconciliations (Control Accounts, Bank, Inventory, Assets).
• Purge Databases.
• Prepare, review and provide input into Support Manuals.
• Prepare, review and provide input into Support Reports.
• Conduct, review and provide support on troubleshooting program errors.
• Communicate with Client at the highest level.
• Prepare, review and provide input into User Guides.
• Assist clients in application testing and rollout.
• Conduct accurate and thorough testing to meet business requirements
• Provide input into training material and training methods.
• Provide knowledge transfer / training on the processes and transactions on project related deliverables.
• Oversee all training in terms of planning and execution.
• Assess clients' training needs in-line with the company's service offering.
• Prepare, Plan and Schedule Training Sessions.
• Conduct user training.
• Prepare Training Manuals and applicable learning aids.
• Responsible the full Installation and Configuration of Different Versions of SQL
• Install and set up Reports.
• Writing of report specs and reports
• Troubleshoot errors.
• Prepare Training Reports.

Nice to Have

• Degree/Diploma in Financial Accounting/Financial Information Systems or similar
• Any Sage certification
• Valid code B driver’s license and own transport
• Passed credit and criminal checks
• S.A Citizen, Resident or Valid S.A Work Permit