Current Vacancies at Black Pen Recruitment

Role Overview

As the Data Engineer, you will be reporting to the Head of Product and your mission would be to help our client become the most adopted hotel management system in the world, by analysing company information and supporting Team Product, Sales, and Marketing with insights based on this. You will be using large data sets to find opportunities for product and process optimisation and use models to test the effectiveness of different courses of action. You will make use of data analysis methods, using a variety of data tools to build and implement models, as well as creating algorithms and running simulations.

​If you are successful, You would need to be able to travel to Cape Town for our onboarding programme for the first 3 months in our beautiful offices.

Requirements

Technical Requirements:

• A degree or higher qualification in: Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or another quantitative field
• 3-5 years’ experience in manipulating data sets and building statistical models
• Full proficiency and experience in SQL
• Experience in PHP and VueJs
• Experience using statistical computer languages such as PHP to manipulate data and draw insights from large data sets.
• Experience working with and creating data architectures.
• Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts (regression, properties of distributions, statistical tests and proper usage, etc.) and experience with applications.
• Skilled in mathematics and not afraid of the Linux command line

Required Attributes:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across departments
• A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on product development.

Responsibilities:

• Working with other departments throughout the organisation to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions.
• Analyse and query data from company databases to drive optimisation and improvement of product development
• Pull data for our Teams on a daily basis on request
• Assist with capturing external data operating the crawlers and provide quality assurance on all real-time reports and boards
• Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data-gathering techniques.
• Develop custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets.
• Use predictive modelling to increase and optimise customers’ journeys and experiences, revenue generation, and other business outcomes.
• Develop company A/B testing framework and test model quality.
• Coordinate with different departments to implement models and monitor outcomes.
• Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyse model performance and data accuracy.

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Requirements

• B.Eng. degree
• Experience in Hardware and Firmware development engineering
• 2 to 5 years experience with Ni LabView or Veristand
• Experience in Altium Designer (Schematic design tools), C programming language and Python
• Experience in automating test instruments and verification of tests
• Experience in source code control and issue tracking
• Understanding of communication protocols and buses (CAN, ModBus, TCP-IP, UDP, RS-232, GPIB)
• Basic understanding of electrical and electronic circuits (sensors, digital signal processing, etc.)
• Sound knowledge of development processes
• Sound verbal and written communication and report writing skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work across the spectrum of diverse personalities and cultures
• Delivery driven, energetic and flexible

Desirables:

• Certifications in Ni LabView or Veristand
• Previous work experience in the aeronautical environment
• Any experience in FPGA / VHDL
• Knowledge of or experience in RF

Responsibilities

• Working with leading edge technologies
• Planning and drafting specifications and designs and then developing test jigs, test hardware and/or firmware
• Maintaining and automation of tests / test jigs
• Maintaining company test standards and requirements
• Being a team player yet able to work individually when required
• Holding a strong attention to detail and being quality and specification driven
• Guide, coach and teach your peers where necessary

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Requirements

• NQF Level 5 in Business or Office Management
• Valid Driver’s license
• Prior experience as a receptionist or as a PA (advantageous)
• Consistent, professional dress code and well-groomed appearance is important
• Well spoken and interacting with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Good time management skills
• Experience with administrative procedures
• Able to contribute positively as part of a team
• Executing delegated tasks and render assistance to others as required
• Maintain frontline desk (knowledge of whereabouts and movements of persons; access control of company assets)

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and visitors with a positive, professional, helpful attitude
• Assisting clients in finding their way around the office
• Checking that visitors have completed the required Non-Disclosure Agreement document
• Helping maintain workplace security by issuing, checking, and collecting visitor tags as necessary and maintaining visitor logs
• Assisting with a variety of administrative tasks including copying, taking minutes of meetings and making travel plans
• Preparing meeting and facilitating training rooms
• Answering phones in a professional manner, and routing calls as necessary;
• Taking and conveying of messages accurately
• Assisting colleagues with administrative tasks
• Answering, forwarding, and screening phone calls
• Sorting and distributing mail
• Provide excellent customer service
• Scheduling appointments
• Performing ad-hoc administrative duties

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Requirements

• At least 2 years proven experience as a Sales Executive or relevant role
• At least 2 years experience in B2B sales 
• Relevant tertiary qualification required
• Experience selling APIs
• Experience in SaaS sales, preferably enterprise software
• Experience within FinTech/cryptocurrency industry preferred
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Hands-on experience with CRM software is a plus
• Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques
• Fast learner and passion for sales
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Aptitude in delivering attractive presentations

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs
• Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking and social media
• Set up meetings with potential clients and listen to their wishes and concerns
• Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations on products and services
• Create frequent reviews and reports with sales and financial data
• Ensure the availability of stock for sales and demonstrations
• Participate on behalf of the company in exhibitions or conferences
• Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections
• Collaborate with team members to achieve better results
• Gather feedback from customers or prospects and share with internal teams

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Requirements

• 1-2 years experience in Content administration or similar role
• Degree in Business Management, Marketing or similar
• Microsoft Office
• Content Management WordPress
• Bulk Mail Facility Mailchimp
• Adobe Suite of Products including Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design
• In Design Templates Chase Software Canva.com

Responsibilities

• Design marketing concept for all internal campaigns
• Desktop Publishing (DTP), document layout, copywriting, brochure design, emailers and logo design
• Layout and design of advertising materials for the various brands within the group across all types of advertising material including print and online
• Passion for Web Standards, Clean Design and Semantic Code