Digital Product Data Capturer at The Shoprite Group of Companies

Purpose of the Job    
The purpose of the Digital Product Data Capturer is to accurately capture rich product images, media and data on all digital channels for Shoprite and Checkers to ensure high-quality customer-facing product information. This role helps drive online traffic to the website and mobile application and promotes product discovery. 

Job Objectives    

• Enrich digital products with rich images, media and product descriptions across all digital channels.
• Create and manage product catalogues for the website and mobile application.
• Accurately link related and recommended products to drive product page reviews.
• Assign relevant and navigable product attributes to promote product discovery.
• Engage with product data vendors and/or suppliers for consistency in product data imaging and descriptions.
• Check images, media and product descriptions for accuracy and completeness.
• Correct incorrectly captured images, media and product descriptions in terms of Product Data standards.
• Refer any discrepancies and/or issues to the Product Data Team Lead.
• Archive products in categories to manage catalogues per banner, campaign etc.

Qualifications    

• Grade 12 / Matric / NQF Level 4 Certification – (essential).

Experience    

• +1 year experience in digital product data capturing, digital marketing or similar role, with some practical knowledge of eCommerce retail operations relevant to executing responsibilities within the function – (essential).
• Hands-on experience with Content Management Systems (e.g. SAP Commerce, Magento, etc.) – (preferred).

Knowledge and Skills    

• Proficiency in MS Office 365 – (essential).
• Excellent writing skills – Possesses a strong, versatile writing skill set and strong editing and proofreading skills to produce accurate, compelling and creative content.
• Content Management - administers digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation to permanent storage or deletion. The content may be images, video, audio and multimedia, and text.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to assimilate various sources of information while balancing the creative and analytical sides of communication to inform strong messaging and content.
• Motivated self-starter with good energy and drive.
• Sets high standards and takes accountability for actions and mistakes.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Results and quality focused - Proactively drive results and set stretch goals for self, remaining focused and working tenaciously to meet and exceed expectations within quality standards.
• Team player and collaborative partner- Builds sound working relationships across the business.
• Able to work independently or collaboratively and effectively manage stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to work under pressure and under tight time constraints, efficiently prioritising workloads and managing their time effectively in a high-volume, fast-moving environment.
• Is curious and open to learning while keeping up to date on new trends, platforms and use of content.