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Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum: B. Comm, B.Eng., BSC Eng, BSC Informatics or related degree.
• 3 - 5 years experience in programming.
• Familiar with one or more programming languages as appropriate for the specific requirements of the department related to the field.
• System Design experience advantageous

Responsibilities:

• Code, compile, test and implement applications in compliance with the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). 
• Support development environments. 
• Responsible for coding standards and peer reviews.
• Comply, understand, and implement all steps within IT development and meet governance in terms of legislative and audit requirements during programming execution.
• Assess, identify, and mitigate potential risks within the IT programming environment by complying with technology business policy and process requirements (SDLC and change / release management process definition) to ensure operational performance. 
• Interrogate, decipher, and support the Business Requirements Specification (BRS) generation by the business analyst and derive the FRS from it.
• Proactively engage with business units and colleagues to understand underlying needs and opportunities and identify Information Technology (IT) innovative solutions in a timely manner.
• Supervises the work of other developers. 
• Provides technical assistance to fellow developers and other Information Technology

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Experience of design lead user research and user journeys to ensure optimum experience
• Inclusive leader and communicator who uses these skills to identify and resolve issues with both clients, stakeholders and the team
• Provide leadership for other designers by conducting design reviews, ensuring best practices are followed consistently across the project, and by providing feedback on their designs
• Provide leadership to clients and shareholders around design and user experience
• Create compelling design artefacts (user stories, personas, sitemaps, wireframes, prototypes, storyboards etc.) to effectively communicate UX needs to internal teams and stakeholders. Have the ability to create wireframes, user flows, visual design assets, and interactive prototypes/high fidelity mockups
• Conduct design sprints or workshops to collect and evaluate business goals and user needs
• Have the ability to create polished, production-ready UI designs
• Understand scope, requirements, and drive innovative solutions aligned with business goals and metrics
• Take initiative within projects, anticipate challenges, and meet deadlines
• Stay up to date with latest design and technology trends
• Share your knowledge with wider team
• External client-facing experience necessary
• Present design work confidently to clients and stakeholders and build trusting relationships
• Collaborating on user experience planning with technical leads and product owners
• Ensure projects and tasks are delivered on time and on budget, and to the highest quality
• Are familiarity with design sprints and the agile methodology
• Create style tiles, UI kits, mood boards and style guides
• Deliver responsive and systematic designs through an agile methodology
• User interface design for apps, mobile web and responsive web
• Creative and conceptual abilities for digital and social campaigns
• Understanding of designing to enhance the users online experience

Qualifications and experience:

• 5+ years or more experience in a digitally-focused UX/UI design role
• Strong portfolio of work
• Strong communication, leadership and management skills
• Ability to work autonomously and and as part of a team
• Experience conducting design sprints or workshops with clients
• Up to date knowledge of current web design trends and techniques
• Proficient in user-centred design methodologies and design thinking
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (focusing on Adobe XD) and MS Office
• Basic HTML and CSS knowledge
• Understanding of marketing and digital strategy, UI, UX and information architecture
• Designing with usability/information architecture in mind

Brownie points:

• A certified course on UX / UI design and/or design sprints
• Agile development methodologies
• Confluence / Jira
• Experience in HTML5, CSS3 and other front end web technologies is a distinct advantage
• jQuery/Bootstrap/AngularJS/JavaScript Frameworks
• Illustration & animation skills
• Photography
• Motion graphics
• Mobile design experience
• Experience with CMS systems (eg. WordPress / Drupal) and website support
• Proficient on Apple Mac

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Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develops detailed cutover checklist, integrated and consolidated project plan incorporating all Cut-Over activities across Project Scope, including technical, data and operations or business tasks with inputs on Business Activity and project teams, including potential Go-Live scenarios.
• Conduct Workshops on Cut-Over activities with all related project streams and business and collect appropriate cutover steps to be performed and works closely with the workgroups to document the integrated cutover plan for each application
• Ensures proper integration between different streams to form one integrated set of activities for a one integrated cutover plan
• Responsible for detailed project management of the cutover and conversion deliverables to the new system/s, resolving discrepancies or process issues related to cutover
• Responsible for ensuring successful planning and execution of integrated release cutover activities and associated system outages
• Plans the resources, human and physical required for cut-over activities and coordinates requirements for Go Live staffing and overall logistics
• Develops the cutover command centre logistics, communication and escalation plan and command centre documentation (policies, procedures, downtime processes)
• Provides Cutover status reporting to project leadership and key stakeholders
• Ensures entry and exit criteria for each cutover is well articulated, documented and agreed with all stakeholders
• Ensures entry into and exit out of cutover stage gates and audit requirements are met including the final Go/No-Go meetings for each roll-out
• Acts as the final point of escalation for all Cut-over issues, proactively bringing about appropriate interventions when the Cutover/s may be jeopardized
• Leads integrated cutover activities for Pre-Go-Live, Go-Live and Post Go-Live for 6 Cut-Over cycles:
• Leads integrated cutover activities for multiple countries simultaneously, remotely, post SA deployment
• Develops integrated Roll-Back Plan and Strategy and back out / contingency plans for Cutover/s
• Raise Risks and Issues and perform mitigating actions to minimize risk on Business Operations and Technical Cut-Over
• Ensure the security of the IT organisations data, applications, and infrastructure against accidental or unauthorised modification, destruction, or disclosure
• Ensure communication of the relevant components of the cutover plans including related dependencies with sub streams, with all relevant stakeholders
• Develop, own, and lead a detailed operational/business preparation plan/s for build-up to cutover and cutover for each business function, taking into consideration customers, vendors, employees, business peak times, downtime the business can handle, how catchup will work etc.

Required Experience:

• Proven Track Record of similar type role on large scale ERP programmes
• Strong and experienced cutover lead required to ensure thorough planning, execution, and completion of all relevant cutovers during Project Horizon rollouts.
• Previous MS D365 cutover experience will be an advantage
• Vendor interaction and vendor activity tracking experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work remote and drive active participation and task completion in an online environment
• Ability to work with diverse project teams
• Flexibility on working hours roll-out and cutover phases necessitate some shift type patterns at times
• Possible travel when restrictions are lifted
• Tenacity and resilience to push through and remain positively focussed when extreme challenges are experienced
• Ability to be firm but approachable with diverse team of all backgrounds and experts in their own function and lead activities with positive mindset

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Minimum Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Logistics Qualification an advantage
• 5 years experience in logistics field and 2 years management experience
• Computer literate

Knowledge:

• Company Standard Operating Procedures pertaining to the operation
• Customer requirements including cut off times and KPIs
• HR and IR regulations, policies, processes and procedures
• Internal and external services pertaining to the operation
• Company IT systems, their role and how they work as well as client IT systems where relevant
• Packaging standards and requirement for warehousing and distribution purposes
• Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and the requirements thereof
• ISO 9001 standard
• Use of equipment and maintenance costs

Responsibilities:

• Leads, empowers and develops the transport team. 
• Safely and effectively manages its people, fleet, 3PL providers, budget, IT and other resources in a sustainable and profitable way as to grow the department. 
• Identifies risks, issues and opportunities and deploys innovative solutions and techniques in response to improving logistics delivery and expected outcomes.

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• Excellent Contract Opportunity for an experienced Data Capture Clerk 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Matric 
• Strong Excel Skills 
• Minimum of 12 Months experience in a similar position (Capturing Data within an Accounts Department)

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Key Responsibilities:

• Candidate Sourcing: Utilize various online platforms, databases, and tools to identify and source potential IT candidates.
• Market Research: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and labor market insights to inform talent acquisition strategies.
• Candidate Engagement: Initiate contact with potential candidates through emails, messages, and phone calls, and build and maintain relationships with them.
• Candidate Screening: Conduct preliminary interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
• Database Management: Maintain accurate and organized candidate databases, ensuring data integrity and compliance with privacy regulations.
• Reporting: Provide regular reports and updates on candidate pipeline status, sourcing efforts, and recruitment metrics.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the recruitment team to understand client requirements and collaborate on candidate submissions.
• Networking: Attend industry events, conferences, and meetups to expand your network and knowledge of the IT talent market.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience in IT recruitment or sourcing (preferred).
• Familiarity with various IT roles, technologies, and skillsets.
• Strong research and sourcing skills, including the use of LinkedIn and other professional networks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency in using recruitment tools and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Knowledge of relevant labor laws and regulations.

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Key Responsibilities:

Talent Sourcing and Acquisition:

• Utilize various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, industry events, and referrals, to identify and engage finance professionals.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from job posting to offer acceptance.

Candidate Assessment and Evaluation:

• Review resumes and applications, conduct in-depth interviews, and assess candidates' technical and cultural fit.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to make informed hiring decisions.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Partner closely with hiring managers and senior leaders to understand their specific hiring needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Provide guidance and expertise in talent acquisition to hiring managers.

Candidate Experience:

• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process by providing regular feedback and maintaining clear communication.
• Act as a brand ambassador for the organization.

Market Research:

• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor practices to provide insights that support the hiring process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in finance recruitment, preferably in a corporate or agency setting.
• Strong understanding of finance roles, industry trends, and technical skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with applicant tracking systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.