Identity Consultant

Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

About Kocho



We believe specialist UK firms deserve the same level of service they would give their own clients. We know that clients want expertise, a service they can rely on and intimate support from a named individual who knows their business.



Our relentless commitment to finding the best solution, our sense of pride in helping our clients achieve their goals and our thirst for understanding how technology improves business are what make us successful.



With us it's Personal!

Job Purpose





The

Identity Consultant

is a delivery-focused role responsible for designing, building, and integrating Microsoft Entra-based identity solutions, with a primary focus on

Entra Identity Governance (IGA)

and modern API-driven provisioning. You will work directly with clients to implement lifecycle automation, governance controls, and system integrations that support secure and scalable identity management across hybrid and cloud environments.



This hands-on role requires strong technical implementation experience with

Microsoft Entra Identity Governance

,

Logic Apps

, and

Graph API/SCIM-based provisioning

, as well as the ability to translate requirements into working, automated solutions. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver high-impact identity projects that reduce risk and improve operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities



Microsoft Entra IGA Delivery




Lead the deployment and configuration of

Microsoft Entra Identity Governance

components: +

Entra ID Provisioning

API - configure solutions to align with Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) requirements.
+

Lifecycle Workflows

- automate user onboarding, offboarding, and change processes.
+

Entitlement Management

- manage access packages, access policies, and group memberships.
+

Access Reviews

- define and schedule reviews across groups, applications, and privileged roles.
+

Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

- configure role activation policies and just-in-time access.
Map and model access policies that support business roles and audit requirements.



Provisioning and Integration




Design and implement

automatic provisioning

to external systems using: +

HR-driven provisioning

via Workday, SAP, or similar platforms.
+

Microsoft Graph API

and

custom provisioning

for bespoke or on-prem applications.
+

SCIM-based connectors

for SaaS applications.
Develop or configure

custom identity connectors

where native options are unavailable. Build and maintain identity workflows using

Logic Apps

, Power Automate, and related tools. Integrate Entra with other systems such as

ServiceNow

,

SuccessFactors

, and on-prem directories.



Client Delivery




Deliver hands-on identity implementations from design through to testing and go-live. Lead client workshops to gather requirements and translate them into practical configurations. Troubleshoot provisioning and governance issues in complex hybrid environments. Document configuration, runbooks, and operational procedures for transition to BAU support.



Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing




Work collaboratively with fellow consultants, architects, and project managers to deliver end-to-end solutions. Mentor team members and support internal capability building in Microsoft Entra IGA. Contribute to reusable configuration templates, automation scripts, and service improvement.



Skills and Experience



Essential




Strong hands-on experience delivering Microsoft Entra Identity Governance

: + Lifecycle Workflows, Entitlement Management, Access Reviews, PIM.
Experience with

automated provisioning

to cloud and on-prem systems using: + Microsoft Entra Provisioning Service (SCIM/Graph API)
+ Integration with

Workday

,

SAP

, or custom HRIS platforms.
Proven ability to implement and manage

custom provisioning connectors

. Proficiency with

Azure Logic Apps

,

Power Automate

, or equivalent for workflow automation. Strong scripting knowledge (e.g. PowerShell, Graph API queries). Deep understanding of modern identity protocols and lifecycle patterns (JML). Excellent communication and documentation skills in a client-facing environment.



Desirable




Microsoft certifications (SC-300, SC-100, AZ-104). Experience integrating Entra with legacy directories or ticketing systems (e.g. ServiceNow). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines or infrastructure-as-code for Azure (Terraform/Bicep). Experience with Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) for legacy transitions.



What Success Looks Like




Delivering high-quality, fully integrated identity solutions using Microsoft Entra. Successfully implementing API-driven provisioning with full lifecycle automation. Helping clients adopt Entra IGA features to improve auditability, governance, and operational efficiency. * Acting as a trusted technical consultant and problem solver throughout the delivery lifecycle.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1467050
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, WC, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
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