Fresh Jobs at Shoprite Group of Companies

Job Objectives

Store Audits:

• Conduct comprehensive audits of new store setups to ensure compliance with company policies and technology standards.
• Evaluate local IT infrastructure, software installations, and hardware placements.
• Assess the effectiveness and performance of existing technology in the store environment.
• Identify any gaps or issues in IT setups and report findings to senior management.
• Prepare detailed reports after audits and visits, summarising findings, recommendations, and best practices.
• Maintain documentation of store IT infrastructure and technology compliance status.

Store Visits:

• Visit various store locations to provide support, guidance, and training on IT-related matters.
• Collaborate with store managers to understand operational challenges and suggest technology-driven solutions.
• Gather feedback from store staff regarding current systems and any required improvements.

Systems Support and Training:

• Develop and implement training sessions for end-users on IT best practices, new software applications, and security awareness.
• Develop user guides and documentation for common technical issues.
• Provide prompt and courteous support to end-users via various channels, including phone, email, and in-person.

Problem Management:

• Identify and report on critical problems and trends to third party for awareness and action.
• Report on the outcomes of problem management initiatives to demonstrate value to the organisation.

Project Management:

• Assist in the planning and execution of technology rollouts for new store openings.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to store technology operations.

 Collaboration with IT Teams:

• Collaborate with other IT teams to escalate and resolve complex issues.
• Oversee projects related to system upgrades, implementations, store openings, store revamps and stock takes.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field – (essential)

Experience

• +3 years' experience in anIT support role or similar, with some knowledge relating to system hardware and software support - (essential).
• Good understanding of the retail environment and Point of Sale systems - (essential).
• Sound understanding of MS Windows Support and Configurations - (essential).

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Job Objectives

• To maintain the GP.
• Calculation of new cost prices.
• Investigation with regards to shrinkage, wastage, decline in GP, MPV and packaging.
• Asssisting with enquiries and updating of recipes.
• Maintaining the cost of the recipes. 
• Assisting in new Store openings.
• Providing analysis reports to the specialist and the buying team on a weekly and monthly basis.

Qualifications

• Matric with Maths - essential
• Marketing diploma or degree - essential
• Driver's licence - essential

Experience

• High level of computer literacy with Microsoft Excel is a must.
• Data analysis exposure - preferable.

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Job Objectives

• Stock control
• Dispensing (under supervision of a pharmacist)
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Frontshop service

Qualifications

Essential:

• Qualified as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
• Registered as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant with the South African pharmacy council.

Experience

• Two years+ experience working in a similar role.

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Job Objectives

• Stock control
• Dispensing (under supervision of a pharmacist)
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Frontshop service

Qualifications

Essential:

• Qualified as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
• Registered as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant with the South African pharmacy council.

Experience

• Two years+ experience working in a similar role.

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Job Objectives

• To ensure that sales and profit are generated. 
• Ensure that the Pet Science store complies with labour and other laws. 
• To meet customer expectations. 
• To manage stock according to company policy. 
• Ensure the continuous training and development of all employees. 
• Ensure effective scheduling, forecast planning of staff and supervising.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 – Essential
• Degree/Diploma in related field - Advantageous

Experience

• Min of 1 year management experience in a Pet Store 
• Knowledge and experience in managing inventory, buying, staff, pet merchandising and costs and profitability of a Pet Store. 

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Job Objectives

• Perform various aspects of the end-to-end supplier accounts cycle at various times, including but not limited to capturing invoices, processing invoices for payment, processing debits, and credits, daily reconciliation of payments processed in relation to invoices processed for payment, and associated debits and credits for processing.
• Ensure timely cash flow requests to meet payment deadlines.
• Perform statement matching for accurate reconciliation.
• Update references before processing payments for specific suppliers.
• Reset and reverse payments as needed (often due to bank detail changes).
• Load and verify bank details.
• Support setup for new vendor accounts.
• Upload payment confirmations and remittances on the B2B portal.
• Respond to daily supplier queries related to accounts.
• Create and post journals to adjust rebate claims as required.
• Process non-stock items for various suppliers.
• Assist stores with GRV adjustments and unpaid invoice queries from all suppliers.
• Compile and distribute uncaptured invoices to pharmacies and stores.
• Share claims lists in advance of payment deadlines.
• Send monthly duplicate invoice reports to suppliers.
• Record monthly accruals.
• Distribute expense invoices to stores for approval.
• Create purchase orders and process expense invoices for specific suppliers.

Qualifications

Essential

• Grade 12

Desirable

• Accounting certificate, diploma, or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• +1 relevant work experience in a creditors clerk, financial, administrative, or similar role.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, with a focus on Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of creditors documents e.g. statements, invoices, remittances, EFTs.

Desirable

• Accounting package exposure to SAP.

Additional exposure and understanding of the below areas will be considered as highly beneficial:

• Procedures and risks related to payment processes.
• Basic knowledge of reconciliation
• Accounting, debtors & creditors knowledge
• Internet banking
• Exposure to and an understanding of corporate and retail orientated environments.

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Job Objectives

• Perform reconciliations between various systems, ensuring all volume rebates and special promotional rebates are balanced and processed for credits and/or payments.
• Verify discrepancies on reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Accurately process invoices and billings and ensure required authorisations are obtained.
• Collect, update and maintain data that forms part of the billing process.
• Communicate with suppliers on expenses or payments and timeously resolve all related queries.
• Consolidate and prepare finance and account reconciliation data and reports within specified standards and distribute to relevant stakeholders.
• Support auditing processes through the preparation of standard reports and data.
• Update and maintain all related financial data, records and files as per company policies ensuring accuracy and integrity of information is maintained.
• Preparing and reviewing P&L and balance sheet reports.
• Provide variances analysis from budget, identify added-value reporting opportunities for trend analysis and commentary to assist forecasting and budgeting requirements.
• Create and process SAP/BPC journals.
• Ad hoc reports to management and ad hoc tasks.

Qualifications

Essential

• Grade 12
• BComm Financial Accounting Degree & Completion of Accounting Articles

Experience

Essential

• 2+ years of financial or management experience as an accountant or a similiar poisition.

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Responsibilities include:

• Providing exceptional customer service and building strong relationships with clients
• Meeting and exceeding sales targets on a consistent basis
• Maintaining a high level of product knowledge to assist clients in making informed decisions
• Participating in promotional events, campaigns, and initiatives to drive sales
• Maintaining accurate sales records and reports
• Maintaining excellent store presentation and merchandising standards

Qualifications

• Minimum of Matric Certificate or equivalent
• Proven track record in sales and customer service

Experience

• Product knowledge and industry experience is a plus

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Project Coordination

• Coordinate work allocated to the Packaging development department – route effectively.
• Ensure each packaging specification is up to date, in order and monitored.
• Ensure the packaging development project status is up to date for weekly status meetings.
• Coordinate document management to improve workflow, to enhance collaboration among team members.

Coordinating packaging process

• Ensure the take-on process and documentation for all projects are effectively managed.
• Efficiently capture packaging jobs on the prescribed system during the roll-out stage (e.g., packaging specs, copy & component forms to agent, applications, reverts check & final sign-off & disking).
• Coordinate signoffs between various parties (internal and external) as per business requirement.
• Maintain a clear paper trail for each packaging project and update status document.

Quality Control

• Ensure each debrief is actioned according to the prescribed standard before Packaging Projects Manager/Technologists sign-off occurs.
• Monitor the quality and accuracy of debriefs.

Stakeholder Relationships

• Work with suppliers, buyers, internal and external design agencies regarding any packaging issues or feedback and record the responses.
• Investigate opportunities for improved service and product offering.

Ad-hoc Administration

• Perform administrative tasks for Private Label Packaging leadership team as per business requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of regular status reports and updates for project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Marketing, Business or related field - (essential).

Experience

• +2 years relevant experience in a Packaging Development role, with experience in administration, management support and coordination, and knowledge of packaging process. (essential)
• Proven experience in a similar role within a retail - (desired).

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Identify any unsafe acts and conditions;

• This involves recognizing behaviours or situations that could potentially lead to accidents or injuries.

Reporting and recording any safety, health and environmental incidents;

• This includes documenting any safety, health, or environmental incidents that occur, such as accidents, near-misses, or spills.

Maintain H&S management systems;

• This involves ensuring that the organization's safety management systems are up-to-date and effective. This may include updating safety policies, procedures, and training materials.

Ongoing maintenance and updates of regulatory requirements/documentation of service providers;

• This involves staying informed about changes in safety regulations and ensuring that the organization complies with these regulations.

Facilitate and record H&S walkabouts;

• This involves conducting regular safety inspections of the workplace to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Coordinate annual medicals and/or H&S Inductions;

• This involves scheduling and organizing annual medical check-ups for employees and conducting safety inductions for new employees.

Perform administrative duties such as typing memos, taking meeting minutes, issuing of work permits, documenting NCR (non-conformities) raised and issuing of access cards;

• This includes a variety of administrative tasks, such as typing, taking notes, issuing permits, and managing access control.

Promote safe work practices and injury prevention activities;

• This involves educating employees about safety procedures and encouraging them to work safely

Co-ordinate and/or participate in compliance audits /or inspections with HSE Officer.

• This involves working with the HSE Officer to plan and conduct safety audits and inspections.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent, with a strong foundation in administrative practices.
• SAMTRAC/Diploma (would be an advantage)
• HIRA (hazard Identification and risk assessment)
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

Experience

A minimum of 1 year of administrative experience, preferably in a safety or compliance-focused environment

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Employee Centric Delivery

• Applying the analysis obtained from training needs and curriculum design.
• Determining appropriate training solutions.
• Conducting instructional Design and Storyboarding.
• Developing learning outcomes and learning objectives.
• Developing content to be included into the facilitator guides, eLearning and instructional  videos.
• Developing and maintaining learning content and programmes.
• Conducting stakeholder engagement and support.
• Researching instructional content to continuous design and develop new content.
• Adhering to the correct formatting and consistency of presentation across resources developed.
• Applying feedback obtained from relevant sources to update instructional design content.
• Delivering training content as required.
• Coaching and mentoring others on the intended training delivery methods.
• Conducting observations and providing constructive feedback to ensure that the design and development of a course or programme is consistently delivered per the intended outcomes and training standards.

People (Self, Team & Organisational)

• Participating in, and aligning with the L&D team to deliver solutions and services to the business.
• Participating in various L&D team activities that foster an innovative, agile and employee centric  culture where employees are supported, empowered and valued.
• Participating in various L&D team activities that foster a wellness culture to ensure that the L&D team mentally, physically and emotionally feel supported.
• Participating in the enablement of a culture of open and transparent communication within the  L&D team.

Financial, Reporting & BI

• Ensuring accuracy in data input and relevant reports as applicable to the L&D team.
• Using official data sources to inform administrative outputs.
• Assisting with compiling reports for input to broader People Solutions team.
• Consolidating costs, proposals or data as required by the L&D team or other stakeholders.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensuring compliance with relevant labour relations frameworks and legislation.
• Ensuring compliance to organisational and legislative governance frameworks and standards including the H&S requirements and POPI Act.
• Managing the identification and mitigation of Instructional Design risks. 

Future-Fit

• Participating in the integration and effective flow of work with other service areas and business.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in Instructional Design services.
• Suggesting or sharing ideas related to relevant Instructional Design technology requirements where required.

Qualifications

• Degree in OD, L&D, Graphic design or equivalent - (beneficial).

Experience

• +1 year in a formal Instructional Training Design role or similar with exposure to the end-to-end  learning design and development process as well as exposure to training delivery - (essential).

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Outputs/ Key elements of the job:

• Liaise with cold store for weekly claims to ensure that stock was returned for valid claims
• Process all claims on SAP and analyse claims
• Reconcile system orders received to orders placed and ensure open orders remain in the cold store or have been returned
• Capture all storage and delivery invoices, and reconcile weekly charges
• Reconcile stock to ensuure that weekly stock movements align to the cold store movement report
• Liaise with creditors monthly to ensure thatt invoices are received at Home Office, and supplier payment and stocks are received 
• Perform ad-hoc adminsitrative tasks
• Stock variance analysis identification
• Variances and corrective action
• Investigate incoming and outgoing stock
• Escalate system errors

Qualifications

• Grade 12: Matric / NQF Level 4 (Essential)
• Diploma / NQF Level 6 (Desirable)

Experience

• Experience in imports and exports (Desirable)