Disruptive IT is currently recruiting a Senior Software Asset Management (SAM) Specialist for an exciting contract opportunity with a leading enterprise client based in Centurion.
This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week onsite, with the possibility of moving to full-time onsite depending on business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead Software Asset Management (SAM) activities across multiple software publishers.
* Manage software licensing compliance, optimisation and governance.
* Conduct software licence reviews and support internal and external audits.
* Analyse licensing metrics and identify cost optimisation opportunities.
* Manage software vendor onboarding and ongoing licence compliance.
* Provide guidance on Cloud and On-Premises licensing models.
* Produce detailed licensing and compliance reports for management.
* Collaborate with procurement, legal, vendors and business stakeholders to ensure effective software asset governance.
* Recommend and implement SAM best practices and process improvements.
Minimum Requirements
* 3–5 years’ experience in a Software Asset Management (SAM) role.
* Strong experience with at least three of the following software publishers:
* Microsoft
* Oracle
* IBM
* Red Hat
* VMware
* Adobe
* Autodesk
* Citrix
* SAP
* Proven experience managing complex software licensing environments.
* Experience conducting or supporting software licence audits.
* Strong understanding of Cloud and On-Premises licensing models.
* Experience onboarding and managing software vendors.
* Hands-on experience with one or more of the following SAM platforms:
* Flexera
* Snow Software
* Xensam
* Eracent
* ServiceNow
* Strong analytical, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
Contract Details
* Centurion
* Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)
* Immediate start
* Contract ending 31 March 2027
Mandatory Requirements
* South African ID
* Clear criminal record.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced enterprise environment.
Work Location: In person
