
Systems & Client Support Specialist (MMS) - Hybrid
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support MMS Product owner on client queries, providing responsive technical support and guidance.
- Perform initial client integration
- Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with stakeholders across multiple banks and partners (internal and external).
- Logging of incidents at the specific financial institution and following up until
- Investigate and resolve system and client issues using tools such as SQL, log analysis, and monitoring platforms.
- Provide support for complex issues requiring data investigation and root cause
- Escalate unresolved technical issues while ensuring thorough
- Query and analyse data using SQL and assist in identifying trends or
- Understand and manage a variety of file formats including JSON, XML (Proprietary and ISO 20022), flat files, and CSV.
- Monitor, process, and troubleshoot inbound/outbound file exchanges and API calls (REST and SOAP).
- Support and troubleshoot secure data exchange protocols including SFTP, HTTPS, and Connect:Direct.
- Support and troubleshoot connectivity and integration issues involving secure data transmission (SFTP, HTTPS, etc).
- Collaborate with infrastructure and development teams on network and protocol-level
- Contribute to internal process development and automation
- Think strategically about potential system enhancements and contribute to product and operational improvements.
- Document procedures, solutions, and client configurations in a knowledge
- Work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic
- Manage priorities, meet deadlines, and be willing to work extended hours if
- Meet deadlines and honour
- Prioritize tasks based on urgency and
- Maintain calm under
- Do not wait to be told, proactive and self-driven is key
- Stay composed, polite and professional, even with difficult
- Maintain boundaries and uphold company
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Manage multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to
- Seamlessly switch between tasks and client contexts in a high-volume
- Thrive in a fast-paced setting that demands speed, accuracy, and mental
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- National certificate or bachelor’s degree in information technology or computer science, or other relevant qualification
- 3–5+ years of experience in customer or technical support within a fintech, SaaS, or regulated financial services environment.
- Proven track record of handling escalated or high-priority cases and driving resolution
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical or financial topics to non-technical users.
- 3+ years in a client support, systems analyst, or technical operations role, preferably in Fintech or Financial Services.
- Experience working with or integrating to banks, payment providers, or financial
- Experience supporting mission-critical financial systems and real-time or batch-based transaction flows.
- Understand debit orders and
- Proven ability to critically analyze requirements/issues and solve complex
- Strong SQL experience for data analysis and
- Solid understanding of REST and SOAP APIs, including hands-on experience with JSON and XML formats.
- Comfortable working with flat files (e.g., CSV, fixed width) and data
- Familiarity with network protocols (HTTP/S, SFTP, TCP/IP, TLS).
- Understanding of networking basics, authentication mechanisms (OAuth, certificates), and integration security.
- Understanding of APIs, webhooks, and troubleshooting tools (e.g., Postman, JMeter ).
- Comfortable using tools like Jira, Confluence, Slack for internal collaboration and
- Strong analytical and problem-solving Detail and accuracy are non-negotiable in this environment.
- Critical thinking skills are essential — you must be able to assess complex issues and propose actionable, client-specific solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and
- Ability to manage workload independently and take
- Team player who thrives in a collaborative
- Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate issues and suggest
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressurized environments, meeting tight deadlines and handling high-impact issues with confidence and composure.
- Willingness to work outside standard hours as
- May involve on-call rotation or weekend/holiday support for critical
- Fast-paced, innovative, and supportive work