Parvana Role: Our client is looking to add a highly qualified graduate, with at least a Masters Degree, however our client will prefer a PhD degree. Due to on-going company growth our client is now looking to recruit additional. Consultants to assist customers with the implementation of new and existing programmes. The work is varied but usually involves some form of knowledge transfer to help a customer build the first few applications and customize existing applications. All consultants work with customers on-site to install software, to build example solutions, to train customer staff (and their outside consultants if any), and to help customers build the first few applications. You will need to have had significant experience within the IT industry. Many of their existing consultants had become highly technically competent during their careers and reached management or project management roles but discovered that this was less rewarding than technical work. This opportunity is ideal for the gifted who feel frustrated or sidelined in their current career paths. The emphasis is on technical aptitude, self-motivation, inquisitiveness and experience rather than detailed knowledge in a specific field. Any new hire will be fully trained in the company's products and acquire skill through mentoring. The candidate will need to be based in Boston USA for a period of 1 year as internal consultant to gain experience before relocating back to South Africa as an external consultant Interpersonal Skills: All consultants must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills. For greatest financial reward Consultants would need to be able to participate in both Pre-Sales and Post-Sales activities. Such consultants would have some previous experience and competence in scoping, estimating, requirements capture, project management and presenting. They would also have a polished and professional approach to communications with customers and prospects. Language Skills: All consultants must be proficient in English. Other languages, especially Afrikaans, would be advantageous.
