Current Jobs at JD Group

Key duties

• Sales Management
• Administration and financial management
• Stock management
• Store presentation and merchandising
• Safety and security
• Enable customer centricity
• Effective people management
• Service Department
• Effective teamwork and self-management

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12
• Management experience of 3-5 years 
• Retail Management/Business Diploma advantageous

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Are you a passionate service centre administrator with the following qualifications and experience?

Qualifications:

1. Grade 12 Matric qualification
2. Minimum of 1-2 years of proven experience in the retail environment

What will you be doing?

1. Provide customer service
2. Achieve sales targets
3. Ensure up to date product knowledge.
4. Merchandising and store presentation
5. Contribute to safety & security
6. Effective Teamwork and self management

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Key Outputs

• Maximise the profitability of the Business Unit by achieving individual contracts targets.
• Promote contract products to customers in order to maximise the value and profitability of the Business Unit
• Action the contracts applications process in line with required process
• Deal with customers in a customer centric manner
• Effective self-management and teamwork

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• 1 – 2 years working experience in the retail industry
• Contracts Services product knowledge
• Risk management
• MS Office Proficiency
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills

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Key Duties

• Perform sales activities in order to generate sales
• Achieve sales budget/targets and income
• Attract and retain customers through merchandising
• Action cash and credit processes/administration in line with policy
• Deal with customers in a customer centric manner

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12
• 7 – 12 Months sales experience preferably in Retail

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Key Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty vehicles to transport freight between hubs and key distribution points.
• Ensure timely pickups and deliveries while adhering to all road laws and company protocols.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure mechanical readiness and roadworthiness.
• Secure cargo to prevent shifting, loss, or damage during transit.
• Maintain accurate logs of mileage, hours.
• Follow all traffic laws, safety regulations, and route schedules.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, and report delays, issues, or incidents promptly.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance and fault troubleshooting where necessary.
• Uphold customer satisfaction by following company freight handling procedures.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

Truck Tractor Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience driving 6x4 Truck Tractors (e.g., Scania, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, or MAN)

Trailer Experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience with either:

• 3-axle, 14.5m dry or refrigerated (perishable) trailers, OR
• 6m x 12m tautliner trailers

Licensing & Compliance

• Valid Code 14 Driver’s License
• Valid PDP
• Clear criminal and driving record

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Key Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty vehicles to transport freight between hubs and key distribution points.
• Ensure timely pickups and deliveries while adhering to all road laws and company protocols.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure mechanical readiness and roadworthiness.
• Secure cargo to prevent shifting, loss, or damage during transit.
• Maintain accurate logs of mileage, hours.
• Follow all traffic laws, safety regulations, and route schedules.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, and report delays, issues, or incidents promptly.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance and fault troubleshooting where necessary.
• Uphold customer satisfaction by following company freight handling procedures.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

Truck Tractor Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience driving 6x4 Truck Tractors (e.g., Scania, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, or MAN)

Trailer Experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience with either:

• 3-axle, 14.5m dry or refrigerated (perishable) trailers, OR
• 6m x 12m tautliner trailers

Licensing & Compliance

• Valid Code 14 Driver’s License
• Valid PDP
• Clear criminal and driving record

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Key Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty vehicles to transport freight between hubs and key distribution points.
• Ensure timely pickups and deliveries while adhering to all road laws and company protocols.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure mechanical readiness and roadworthiness.
• Secure cargo to prevent shifting, loss, or damage during transit.
• Maintain accurate logs of mileage, hours.
• Follow all traffic laws, safety regulations, and route schedules.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, and report delays, issues, or incidents promptly.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance and fault troubleshooting where necessary.
• Uphold customer satisfaction by following company freight handling procedures.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

Truck Tractor Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience driving 6x4 Truck Tractors (e.g., Scania, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, or MAN)

Trailer Experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience with either:

• 3-axle, 14.5m dry or refrigerated (perishable) trailers, OR
• 6m x 12m tautliner trailers

Licensing & Compliance

• Valid Code 14 Driver’s License
• Valid PDP
• Clear criminal and driving record

go to method of application »

Key Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty vehicles to transport freight between hubs and key distribution points.
• Ensure timely pickups and deliveries while adhering to all road laws and company protocols.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure mechanical readiness and roadworthiness.
• Secure cargo to prevent shifting, loss, or damage during transit.
• Maintain accurate logs of mileage, hours.
• Follow all traffic laws, safety regulations, and route schedules.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, and report delays, issues, or incidents promptly.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance and fault troubleshooting where necessary.
• Uphold customer satisfaction by following company freight handling procedures.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

Truck Tractor Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience driving 6x4 Truck Tractors (e.g., Scania, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, or MAN)

Trailer Experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience with either:

• 3-axle, 14.5m dry or refrigerated (perishable) trailers, OR
• 6m x 12m tautliner trailers

Licensing & Compliance

• Valid Code 14 Driver’s License
• Valid PDP
• Clear criminal and driving record

go to method of application »

Key Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty vehicles to transport freight between hubs and key distribution points.
• Ensure timely pickups and deliveries while adhering to all road laws and company protocols.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure mechanical readiness and roadworthiness.
• Secure cargo to prevent shifting, loss, or damage during transit.
• Maintain accurate logs of mileage, hours.
• Follow all traffic laws, safety regulations, and route schedules.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, and report delays, issues, or incidents promptly.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance and fault troubleshooting where necessary.
• Uphold customer satisfaction by following company freight handling procedures.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

Truck Tractor Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience driving 6x4 Truck Tractors (e.g., Scania, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, or MAN)

Trailer Experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience with either:

• 3-axle, 14.5m dry or refrigerated (perishable) trailers, OR
• 6m x 12m tautliner trailers

Licensing & Compliance

• Valid Code 14 Driver’s License
• Valid PDP
• Clear criminal and driving record

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Are you a passionate leader with the following qualifications and experience?

Qualifications:

1. Grade 12 Matric qualification
2. Minimum of three years of proven experience in Retail Management

Professional Expertise:

1. Sales & Customer Centricity: Master the art of driving sales through strategic planning, effective prospecting, and exceptional customer service.
2. Stock Management: Implement robust strategies to control inventory levels, ensure optimal stock availability, and minimize losses.
3. Compliance & Risk Management: Maintain strict adherence to relevant legislation and risk management standards to safeguard the business.
4. Financial Acumen: Manage cash flow effectively, oversee financial transactions with accuracy, and maintain a keen eye on profitability.
5. Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and develop your team, fostering a positive, collaborative, and performance-driven work environment.
6. Change Management: Adapt and thrive in dynamic environments, leading your team through transitions with clarity and guidance.
7. We are seeking a candidate who possesses the following qualities:
8. Strong Business Acumen: Leverage strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to drive growth and make informed decisions.
9. Sound Judgment & Decisiveness: Make clear and confident decisions that benefit both the team and the organiza6tion.
10. Talent Management: Identify, develop, and empower top performers to achieve their full potential.
11. Resilience & Positivity: Maintain a positive outlook, persevere through challenges, and inspire your team to do the same.
12. Market Awareness: Stay informed about industry trends, customer needs, and competitor activity.
13. Diversity & Inclusion Champion: Foster a culture that values and embraces the contributions of everyone.

What will you be doing?

1. Sales Management
2. Stock Management
3. Responsible for the service department
4. Store presentation and merchandising
5. Safety, security and housekeeping
6. Enable customer centricity
7. Effective people management

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Key Responsibilities

• Model Development & Implementation: Design, build, and deploy robust statistical and machine learning models (e.g., for classification, regression, clustering) to predict outcomes and optimise key business metrics.
• Advanced Analytics: Dive deep into large, complex datasets to identify meaningful patterns, trends, and causal relationships that answer critical business questions.
• Data Storytelling & Visualisation: Translate complex analytical findings into clear, compelling narratives and visualisations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or SAS Visual Analytics.
• Data Preparation & Engineering: Take ownership of the data lifecycle, including cleaning, pre-processing, and transforming raw data into high-quality, analysis-ready datasets.
• Experimental Design: Design and execute A/B tests and other experiments to validate hypotheses and measure the impact of new strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with business analysts, data engineers, and product managers to define project requirements, develop solutions, and integrate them into our operational workflows.
• Continuous Innovation: Stay current with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and AI, and champion the adoption of new technologies and methodologies within the team.

Skills & Qualifications

We believe the right candidate will have a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and strong interpersonal skills.

Required:

• Education: An Honours degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or Econometrics.
• Core Programming: High proficiency in Python (including libraries like pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn) and/or SAS, paired with strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation.
• Statistical Foundation: A deep understanding of statistical concepts, experimental design, and modelling techniques.
• Machine Learning: Hands-on experience developing and deploying machine learning models using libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to articulate complex technical concepts and findings clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Problem-Solving: Strong critical-thinking and analytical skills with a proven ability to solve ambiguous problems with data.

Preferred:

• Education: A Master’s degree or PhD in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or Econometrics.
• Data Visualisation: Demonstrable experience creating insightful dashboards and reports in tools like Power BI, Tableau, or SAS Visual Analytics.
• Big Data Technologies: Familiarity with distributed computing frameworks like Apache Spark or Hadoop.
• Cloud Platforms: Experience working with data services on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

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Key Dials:

• Execute on the data visualisation and reporting strategy, policy and processes
• Develop and design reports in a timely manner and aligned to the stakeholder requirements
• Transfer of knowledge and understanding of designed reports to the end user
• Deal with customers in a customer centric manner
• Effective self-management and teamwork

Minimum qualification and Experience:

• 3 year related degree (In a quantitative field i.e.: Data, Finance, Economics etc.)
• Post graduate qualification (advantageous)
• 1-4 years’ experience in Data analytics.
• A high level of mathematical ability and experience in SAS, AWS, CLOUD, SQL and Python.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Google Workspace. AWS experience advantage.
• Ability to analyse, model and interpret data
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Report writing
• Inventory and Distribution
• Knowledge of complex IT environments (technical, security, business)
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Financial Modelling
• Strong Investigation skills
• Project management
• Risk management
• Facilitation skills
• Learning and Researching
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Deciding and initiating Action
• Knowledge and experience of Retail SAP architecture, implementation and operations