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Job Description

• Lead and manage the daily operations of a store to ensure that the overall objectives, store targets and customer service standards are met and exceeded.          

Responsibilities
Stock Management:

• Ensure that stock is accurately received & unpacked to merchandise and replenish the sales floor.
• Monitor and manage stock levels through defined processes (stock counts, stock takes, stock loss action plans, etc.) to mitigate risks (stock loss) and ensure adequate stock on hand.
• Oversee the overall maintenance of the stockroom to meet housekeeping standards.
• Authorize write-offs, breakages, recalls, and returns.

Sales Growth & Profitability:

• Analyse sales & profitability reports in-store to collaborate with management on required operational action plans, increase sales performance, and monitor store expenditure.
• Review and keep abreast of in-store product performance to provide feedback to the support center and enhance sales.
• Identify and propose new opportunities to increase sales and brand awareness. This may include in-store marketing, competitor shopping, partnering/participating in local events, and driving new accounts/memberships per targets (if applicable).

Risk Management:

• Conduct compliance checks through defined processes (e.g. admin checks, store audits, visual audits, COMO (Continuous Monitoring) reports, POS reports, health & safety standards, weekly hanger counts, security, etc.) to ensure and enforce overall compliance with policies and procedures.              

Customer Experience Management:

• Ensure and maintain the implementation of customer experience processes (through the execution of business instruction letters, markdowns, repricing, promotions, customer experience plans, visual standards, customer feedback, general housekeeping, etc.) to meet customer service standards.

Leadership & Development:

• Lead and drive the team within a store to achieve store KPIs and operational strategy in line with company values.
• Identify & drive training, coaching, and development needs with a focus on talent management and succession planning.
• Recruit, administer & manage performance in accordance with company policies and procedures.                                        

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• 3 Years’ of  Store or Assistant Store Management experience preferably in a similar style of retail store.
• Sales & service management.
• Budgeting.
• You are proficient in MS Office 
• Communication skills.
• Retail trade.
• Brand, customer & product understanding. 

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Job Description

• Support store management in the daily operations of a store to ensure that the overall objectives, store targets, and customer service standards are met & exceeded. 

Responsibilities
Sales & Customer Experience Management:

• Drive sales through the implementation of customer experience processes (through execution of business instruction letters, markdowns, repricing, promotions, customer experience plan, visual standards & customer feedback, etc.) to meet customer service standards and achieve sales targets. This includes new account/membership targets.               

Team Management:

•  Assist in driving the team within a store to achieve store KPIs and operational strategy in line with company values. Provide ongoing coaching & mentoring to enable and up-skill store associates (e.g. product knowledge).

Stock Management:

• Ensure that stock is accurately received & unpacked to merchandise and replenish the sales floor.
• Monitor and manage stock levels through defined processes (stock counts, stock takes, stock loss action plans, etc.) to mitigate risks (stock loss) and ensure adequate stock on hand.
• Oversee the general maintenance of the stockroom to meet housekeeping standards.

Risk Management:

• Assist with compliance checks through defined processes (e.g. admin checks, store audits, visual audits, COMO reports, POS reports, health & safety standards, weekly hanger counts, security, etc.) to ensure and enforce overall compliance with policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• 1-2 Years' experience in retail (supervisory experience advantageous).
• Sales & service management.
• Computer literacy.
• Communication skills.                                                                                                                
• Business understanding of retail trade, brand, customer & product.

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Job Description

• We are looking to secure an analytical, team player to join our Mr Price technology security team!

Responsibilities

• Work with architects, system engineers and other IT support teams to define, guide, advise on security standards across the IT landscape, monitoring network activity to identify vulnerable points
• Design and configure security hardware and software
• Use the toolsets available to identify and detect intrusions on corporate network and endpoints; detect any unauthorized attempts to access the systems
• Solutionise by providing options for the IT network for enhancement to the security roadmap
• Train other employees on security best practices, mentoring to junior team members
• Monitor software and hardware for any possible cyber attacks
• Perform security assessments and conduct internal scanning on the network
• Analyze existing systems and make recommendations for changes or improvements
• Prepare reports, action plans and updating of the risk register 
• Organize and conduct tests and “ethical hacks” of the existing company IT architecture
• Keep technical knowledge current through continuation of education
• Provide automation solutions as far as possible
• Serve as a security specialist and conduct training when required 
• Draft policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines
• Prepare reports, action plans and updating of the risk register 
• Be an active change advisory member by reviewing production changes
• Research and Design, benchmark, baseline exercises, trend analysis
• Align with enterprise’s security goals as established by its stated policies, procedures, and guidelines, and to actively work towards upholding those goals.

Qualifications
Education & Certifications

Relevant IT degree and certifications in 1 or more of the following: 

• CompTIA Security+ CISSP
• GIAC
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
• Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator
• AWS Engineer
• GSuite Engineer
• Associate of ISC
• Certified Cisco or Meraki Engineer 

Experience

• 3 years’ experience in a Security role 
• 5+ years in an Infrastructure Back-end support environment and Implementation and deployment of enterprise solutions
• Solid technical experience in Networking (LAN and WAN management, FW/Routers/Switches/Wifi/DHCP/DNS/DMZ/Edge/Segmentation etc). 
• Essential understanding of the response required in a Security Operations Centre. 
• Strong knowledge of design, test solutions, authentication methods, Windows, Apple & Linux operating systems, protocols, Data leakage, Mobile device management, endpoint, application, cloud solutions, identity and access management, penetration testing, web security, strong networking or Microsoft back-end experience. 
• Scripting and knowledge of the NIST and SANS framework would be advantageous. 
• Experience in Governance (POPI/Data Protection/PCI/Policy and Procedure) is required. Knowledge of current security risks and protocols, creation of policy, procedure and standards documentation.
• Management of a Security information and event management environment 
• Design, test, implementation and support of vulnerability management solutions, authentication methods, email and collaboration tools
• Windows, Apple & Linux operating systems, protocols, Mobile device management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention software, network, perimeter, endpoint, application, cloud solutions, identity and access management, penetration testing
• Scripting and knowledge of the NIST and SANS framework would be a great advantage
• Knowledge of current security risks and protocols, creation of policy, procedure and standards documentation.
• Cloud security and controls

Soft Skills: 

• An analytical mind with excellent problem-solving ability
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Strong Decision-making skills
• High performance individual
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team Player with a great attitude

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Job Description

• We are looking to secure an analytical, team player to join our Mr Price technology security team!

Responsibilities

• Work with architects, system engineers and other IT support teams to define, guide, advise on security standards across the IT landscape, monitoring network activity to identify vulnerable points
• Design and configure security hardware and software
• Use the toolsets available to identify and detect intrusions on corporate network and endpoints; detect any unauthorized attempts to access the systems
• Solutionise by providing options for the IT network for enhancement to the security roadmap
• Train other employees on security best practices, mentoring to junior team members
• Monitor software and hardware for any possible cyber attacks
• Develops and implements new solutions based on a wide variety of different technologies; Evaluate new and possible vendors on security features to ensure they meet organizational security standards and policies
• Perform security assessments and conduct internal scanning on the network
• Analyze existing systems and make recommendations for changes or improvements
• Prepare reports, action plans and updating of the risk register 
• Organize and conduct tests and “ethical hacks” of the existing company IT architecture
• Keep technical knowledge current through continuation of education
• Provide automation solutions as far as possible
• Serve as a security specialist and conduct training when required 
• Draft policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines
• Prepare reports, action plans and updating of the risk register 
• Be an active change advisory member by reviewing production changes
• Research and Design, benchmark, baseline exercises, trend analysis
• Align with enterprise’s security goals as established by its stated policies, procedures, and guidelines, and to actively work towards upholding those goals.

Qualifications
Education & Certifications

Relevant IT degree and certifications in 1 or more of the following: 

• CompTIA Security+ 
• CISSP
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
• Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator
• Associate of ISC
• Google Certified Associate Engineer
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner/Engineer

Experience

• 3 years’ experience in a Security role 
• 5+ years in an Infrastructure Back-end support environment and Implementation and deployment of enterprise solutions
• Working knowledge of Networking and Directory Services through AD 
• Strong knowledge of  Enterprise solutions;  Vulnerability management, Edge/Cloud applications, M365 Backend Compliance and Policies, Google Workspace Threat intelligence, Web Filtering
• Essential understanding of the response required in a Security Operations Centre. 
• Strong knowledge of design, test solutions, authentication methods, Windows, Apple & Linux operating systems, protocols, Data leakage, Mobile device management, endpoint, application, cloud solutions, identity and access management, penetration testing, web security, strong networking or Microsoft back-end experience. 
• Strong understanding of the NIST and SANS framework would be advantageous. 
• Experience in Governance (POPI/Data Protection/PCI/Policy and Procedure) is required. Knowledge of current security risks and protocols, creation of policy, procedure and standards documentation.
• Management of a Security information and event management environment 
• Design, test, implementation and support of vulnerability management solutions, authentication methods, email and collaboration tools
• Protocols, Mobile device management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention software, network, perimeter, endpoint, application, cloud solutions, identity and access management, penetration testing
• Knowledge of current security risks and protocols, creation of policy, procedure and standards documentation.
• Cloud security and controls/Web Access Firewalls
• API security controls

Soft Skills   

• An analytical mind with excellent problem-solving ability
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Strong Decision-making skills
• High performance individual
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team Player with a great attitude; 
   

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Job Description

• We are looking for a creative and detail orientated Social Media Manager with strong communication and collaboration skills to join our dynamic marketing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for executing our social media strategy to enhance our online presence, engage with our audience, and drive brand awareness.

Responsibilities

• Execute the social media strategy for both audience segments (Adults and Kids).
• Manage all content planning and execution, ensuring alignment with marketing objectives and adherence to deadlines.
• Compile social briefs and content plans.
• Work alongside the required stakeholders to ensure the execution of the social media strategy
• Respond to current trends and coordinate with various teams to execute reactive content
• Critically review and analyze all social content, including creative and copy
• Manage customer enquiries and ensure the correct processes are followed
• Report on monthly, seasonal, and annual content performances across adults and kids.
• Provide key learnings and insights to contribute to social strategy
• Mentor and guide junior social media team on day to day tasks

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 Years’ experience as a social media manager, with proven experience in mentoring a team
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
• Additional certifications in social media management, digital marketing, or analytics are a plus.
• Experience in managing content planning and execution for a variety of brands/companies
• Strong skills in copywriting, graphic design, and video editing with a keen creative eye and previous experience in content creation
• A portfolio showcasing successful social media campaigns and creative content
• Proficiency in social media editing tools
• Proficiency in social listening tools
• Ability to interpret social media metrics and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Up to date with social media trends and the ability to respond quickly to them.
• Understanding of SEO principles.