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Systems
Johannesburg
Posted 24 hours ago
 
JOB PROFILE:
Job Title: Business Analyst
Division: Systems
Subdivision: None
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Hybrid
Employment Type: Fixed-Term
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal:
  • Sales
  • Projects
  • Finance
  • Support
JOB SUMMARY:
Main purpose of position: CipherWave is a leading South African enterprise Internet Service Provider delivering secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity and cloud-based solutions to businesses. With a fully owned and managed network infrastructure, CipherWave empowers organisations to connect, communicate, and collaborate seamlessly across their operations, customers, and supply chains. Our comprehensive portfolio—spanning enterprise connectivity, cloud services, and managed solutions—enables digital transformation while ensuring consistent performance and 24/7 technical support. The Business Analyst will be responsible for leading a structured programme to design, document and implement standardised operating procedures (SOPs) across all business departments. Working closely with the department heads and the executive team, the incumbent will ensure that all processes are aligned to the business vision, are captured in a centralised knowledge base, and are fully operationalised within the company’s core platform, Pulse (Odoo). This role carries three interconnected workstreams that must be delivered in parallel:
  1. Master Data Management (MDM) & Data Cleanup
  2. Departmental SOP Development & Standardisation
  3. How-To Documentation & Knowledge Base
In addition, the role will work with the Systems team and Product Owner to maintain a live Pulse Enhancement Register, capturing and tracking system enhancements that are identified as a by-product of the SOP and MDM work, many of which will carry dependencies on data cleanup and completed SOPs before they can be actioned.
Workstream 1:

Master Data Management (MDM) & Data Cleanup

2.1 Objective

  • Establish a single, consistent data identification and naming convention that spans the entire business and ensure that all supporting systems adopt the same standard.
  • Drive a structured data cleanup exercise across all departments to achieve high data integrity and quality.

2.2 Key Deliverables

  • Define a Customer Unique Identifier (CUI) that serves as the primary key for identifying customers across all systems and departments.
  • Define a Service / Product Identification Convention to ensure consistent referencing of services across CRM, billing, operations and support.
  • Produce an MDM Policy document outlining naming conventions, data ownership, and data quality standards.
  • Conduct a department-by-department data audit across Pulse (Odoo) and all connected systems to identify gaps, duplicates, and inconsistencies.
  • Execute a structured cleanup programme, with sign-off checkpoints at each department, to bring all data up to the defined standard.
  • Establish ongoing data governance guidelines to prevent re-accumulation of poor-quality data.

2.3 Scope of Systems

  • Pulse (Odoo) – CRM, Projects, Billing
  • Any integrated or adjacent systems used by Sales and Product, Support, Finance, and Operations
  • SharePoint – document naming conventions and folder structures
Workstream 2:

Departmental SOP Development & Standardisation

3.1 Objective

  • Develop or update standardised SOPs for every department, ensuring they are aligned to the overall business process vision, documented in a consistent format, stored in SharePoint, and formally approved by the relevant department manager or executive and the CEO.

3.2 Departments in Scope

  • Sales (Lead to Quote, Quote to Order, Customer Onboarding)
  • Projects (Order Fulfilment, Lost Projects, Supplier Tracking / Procure to Pay)
  • Finance (Billing, Collections, Renewals, Cancellations, Suspensions)
  • Support (Ticket Management, Provisioning)

3.3 Key Deliverables

  • Produce a standard SOP template that all departments will use, including a defined structure, version control header, and an approval / sign-off block.
  • Map current-state workflows for each department using a consistent notation (e.g. swim-lane or BPMN flowcharts).
  • Document proposed future-state workflows, identifying gaps and improvements aligned to the business vision.
  • Define and document all relevant OLAs (Operational Level Agreements), turnaround times, cutoff rules, escalation paths, and RACI for each process.
  • Capture all supporting rules, business logic, and edge cases that are currently held only in institutional knowledge.
  • Publish completed SOPs to a designated SharePoint structure, with version history and access controls in place.
  • Facilitate formal sign-off by the relevant department manager or executive and the CEO for every SOP before publication.
Workstream 3:

How-To Documentation & Knowledge Base

4.1 Objective

  • Build a practical, internal user-facing knowledge base of “how-to” guides that translate the SOPs into step-by-step instructions for day-to-day system usage and process execution.
  • This ensures that all staff can self-serve answers and that onboarding time for new employees is materially reduced.

4.2 Key Deliverables

  • Define the structure and home of the knowledge base (SharePoint / Pulse).
  • Produce how-to guides for key processes and system tasks, aligned to the completed SOPs.
  • Ensure all guides include screenshots or workflow diagrams where appropriate.
  • Implement a review and update cycle so that how-to content stays current as SOPs or system configurations change.
  • Ensure knowledge base articles are tagged and searchable by department, process area, and system.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead all three workstreams end-to-end, managing timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations.
  • Facilitate workshops and working sessions with department heads and their teams to elicit process knowledge and validate findings.
  • Produce high-quality, clearly written SOPs, MDM documentation, and how-to guides to an agreed standard.
  • Drive cross-departmental alignment on data standards and process design, escalating conflicts to your manager where required.
  • Assist with reporting on the Pulse Enhancement Register, helping to ensure that business priorities are reflected in the development backlog.
  • Manage the SharePoint documentation environment for all process and knowledge assets.
  • Support change management, including communication and training, to ensure adoption of new SOPs and processes.
  • Provide regular progress reporting to your manager.
Desired skills & experience
Area Required Advantageous
Process & Documentation Proven experience writing SOPs, process maps, and business process documentation Familiarity with BPMN or swim-lane notation
Data & MDM Understanding of Master Data Management principles; experience running data audits and cleanup programmes Experience with Odoo or similar ERP / CRM data structures
Systems Comfortable working within ERP or CRM platforms and understanding system configuration Direct experience with Odoo (Pulse); knowledge of SharePoint administration
Project Management Ability to manage multiple parallel workstreams with clear milestones and dependencies Formal PM methodology (Agile / Prince2 / PMP)
Stakeholder Engagement Strong facilitation, communication, and influencing skills across all levels of an organisation Experience presenting to executive / CEO level
Industry General business operations knowledge spanning Sales, Finance, and Service Delivery Telecoms, managed services, or technology sector experience
Success Matrix:
  • All in-scope SOPs drafted, reviewed, and CEO-signed within agreed timelines.
  • MDM Policy published and data cleanup completed per department, with measurable improvement in data quality scores.
  • Knowledge base live and covering all priority process areas.
  • Pulse Enhancement Register maintained and reviewed weekly.
  • Positive feedback from department heads on process clarity and usability of documentation.
Reporting & Governance:
  • Given the cross-departmental nature of the work, the incumbent will need strong executive sponsorship and will be expected to:
  • Provide a weekly written progress update to your manager covering all three workstreams.
  • Flag blockers, risks, and cross-departmental dependencies promptly.
  • Ensure all final documents carry the required sign-off before being published to SharePoint.
Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of your application kindly deem your application unsuccessful

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Sales
Johannesburg
Posted 2 weeks ago
 
JOB PROFILE:
Job Title: Key Account Manager
Division: Sales
Subdivision: None
Reports to: Sales Manager
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal:
  • Sales Administrator
  • Customer Support
  • Operations
  • Management
External:
  • Resellers
  • Customers
JOB SUMMARY:
Main purpose of position: CipherWave is a leading South African enterprise Internet Service Provider delivering secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity and cloud-based solutions to businesses. With a fully owned and managed network infrastructure, CipherWave empowers organisations to connect, communicate, and collaborate seamlessly across their operations, customers, and supply chains. Our comprehensive portfolio—spanning enterprise connectivity, cloud services, and managed solutions—enables digital transformation while ensuring consistent performance and 24/7 technical support. In the role of Key Account Manager, the primary mandate is to grow and retain high-value enterprise accounts by developing strategic, long-term partnerships with key decision-makers. This includes understanding each client’s operational needs, challenges, and digital transformation goals, and positioning CipherWave’s connectivity, cloud, and managed security solutions as enablers of business growth and resilience. The Key Account Manager is responsible for expanding wallet share within assigned accounts, driving account planning and solution alignment, and ensuring exceptional service delivery to reinforce CipherWave’s position as a trusted technology partner. The role requires a balance of strategic relationship management, solution-focused selling, and proactive account development to support sustained revenue growth across the enterprise client base.
Responsibilities and duties:

Strategic New Business Development

  • Identify, target, and acquire new mid-market and large enterprise customers aligned with CipherWave’s strategic growth objectives.
  • Develop and execute territory and account acquisition strategies to drive new revenue growth within assigned verticals or geographic regions.
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified enterprise opportunities to consistently achieve or exceed new business revenue targets.
  • Lead the full sales lifecycle including prospecting, solution design, proposal development, negotiation, and deal closure.

Enterprise Sales & Pipeline Management

  • Maintain an accurate and healthy sales pipeline, sales forecast, and opportunity management process through the CRM system.
  • Drive consistent pipeline growth through proactive prospecting, networking, industry engagement, and partner collaboration.
  • Achieve agreed net new revenue targets through successful closure of enterprise connectivity, cloud, and managed service solutions.

Strategic Customer Engagement

  • Build trusted relationships with C-level executives, senior IT leadership, procurement teams, and key decision-makers within enterprise organisations.
  • Conduct discovery sessions with enterprise customers to understand business challenges, digital transformation initiatives, and technology requirements.
  • Position CipherWave solutions strategically to align with customer operational and business objectives.

Solution Selling & Value Positioning

  • Collaborate with internal Sales Specialists, Product Managers, and Technical Pre-Sales teams to develop tailored enterprise solutions.
  • Translate complex technical capabilities into clear business value propositions for enterprise customers.
  • Present enterprise-level proposals, business cases, and solution architectures to executive stakeholders.

Competitive Positioning & Market Intelligence

  • Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and emerging technologies within the telecommunications, connectivity, and cloud markets.
  • Identify strategic opportunities where CipherWave solutions provide competitive differentiation.
  • Maintain strong awareness of enterprise market trends including SD-WAN, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and hybrid networking.

Strategic Account Development

  • Once new enterprise customers are acquired, develop account growth strategies to expand CipherWave’s footprint through cross-selling and upselling opportunities.
  • Identify “white space” opportunities within enterprise accounts to increase share of wallet and long-term contract value.

Collaboration & Internal Engagement

  • Work closely with internal teams including engineering, product, operations, and service delivery to ensure successful solution implementation.
  • Participate in internal sales strategy sessions, pipeline reviews, and business planning meetings.
  • Contribute to strategic initiatives that support CipherWave’s enterprise market growth.

Professional Conduct & Industry Engagement

  • Attend relevant industry conferences, workshops, and networking events to promote CipherWave’s enterprise capabilities.
  • Maintain strong knowledge of telecommunications, cloud, and managed security industry trends.
  • Represent CipherWave professionally and consistently align with the company’s vision, mission, and core values.
Desired skills & experience
  • Industry Background: 7–10 years of enterprise B2B sales experience within the ICT, telecommunications, cloud, or ISP sector.
  • Enterprise Sales Expertise: Proven track record of acquiring and closing large enterprise deals involving complex technology solutions.
  • Connectivity Knowledge: Experience selling enterprise connectivity solutions including Fiber, Microwave, Direct Internet Access (DIA), MPLS, SD-WAN, and LEO services.
  • Cloud & Security Solutions: Experience selling cloud infrastructure (IaaS), cloud connectivity, and managed security services.
  • Executive Engagement: Proven ability to engage and influence C-level executives and senior IT leadership.
  • New Business Hunter: Strong prospecting, pipeline development, and enterprise account acquisition capabilities.
  • Commercial Acumen: Strong negotiation and contract management skills for complex enterprise agreements.
  • Technical Literacy: Solid understanding of networking, cloud architectures, cybersecurity solutions, and digital transformation strategies.
  • Strategic Selling: Ability to manage long enterprise sales cycles and multi-stakeholder decision-making processes.
  • Communication & Negotiation: Exceptional presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
  • CRM & Sales Tools: Experience using CRM platforms (e.g., Odoo, Salesforce, HubSpot) for pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting.
Minimum qualification:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
  • Relevant industry certifications in networking, cloud, or cybersecurity are advantageous (e.g., Azure, AWS, Fortinet, Cisco, etc.).
Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of your application kindly deem your application unsuccessful

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Job CategoryKey Account Manager

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