Job Openings at Shoprite Group of Companies

Purpose of the Job    

• The main purpose of the position is to support the store operations to create accurate store orders to ensure stock availability and to assist with any inventory related queries and issues. It further involves managing relationships with store managers and suppliers.

Job Objectives    

• Maintain store replenishment parameters in order to create accurate store orders
• Support store operations with regards to all inventory related queries and issues
• Data tracking and analysis 
• Feedback to the replenishment function 
• Support to the replenishment function
• Relationship management 
• Stock level analysis
• Stock report holding – number of days reports 
• Meeting customer expectations 
• Stock availability assurance 
• Compliance assurance 

Qualifications    

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply chain or similar. 

Experience    

• Minimum of 1 years' relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills    

• Knowledge of the functions that support the supply chain 
• 4 P’s model 
• Supply chain knowledge
• FMCG/perishables stock handling principles 
• Working in a pressurized environment

Closing Date    

• 2026/01/23

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Purpose of the Job    

• The Purpose of the DevOps Engineer I is to assist the DevOps Practice Manager in the DevSecOps Discipline with DevOps best practices, training, coaching, pipeline implementation, roadmap, and the roll out of DevOps standards and toolchain used by IT development and operation teams.
• This includes creating and maintaining both continuous integration, deployment, and release patterns using scripting languages to create templates for use by the team for all types of deployments and technologies used. 

Job Objectives    

• Implement best practice and technology standards and guidelines are defined, agreed and available to all teams.
• Consult with security team and implement all aspects of security within DevOps pipelines, tools and solutions to automate security aspects on security items.
• Implement and perform cybersecurity measures and continuously conduct risk assessment on the various DevOps processes within Shoprite.
• Provide occasional assistance to IT Operation DevOps Engineers with incidence management and root cause analysis on DevOps implementations.
• Implement the defined and set development, test, release, update, and support processes for DevSecOps operations.
• Assist IT teams with the implementation processes.
• Assist with the automation of provisioning infrastructure by using various scripting languages.
• Test automation processes, tools and best practices to assist QA Engineers and implementation teams with test automation scripts, including integration to test automation tools.
• Provide occasional assistance to IT Operation DevOps Engineers with incidence management and root cause analysis on DevOps implementations.
• Facilitate workshops in identifying DevOps capabilities and shortfalls within development and operations environments and propose DevOps maturity roadmap per team/technology.
• Partner with DevOps Engineers in IT Operations to implement coaching, mentoring, training and support with pipeline automation, configuration management and provisioning of Infrastructure as a Service.
• Assist the DevOps Practice Manager with updating and maintaining existing DevSecOps training material, the DevOps SharePoint site and the creation of new DevOps training material and DevOps documentation. 

Qualifications    

• Degree/Diploma in IT, Software Development, Information Systems, Computer Science or related field - (essential). 

Experience    

• 2 years’ relevant work experience in DevOps Engineering - (essential).
• Experience with specific exposure to mentoring and coaching a team emerging senior software DevOps Engineers - (essential).
• Expertise in a variety of SDLC tools as Atlassian Stack (Jira, Bitbucket) - (essential).
• Experience in a retail environment - (desired).

Knowledge and Skills    

• Knowledge and experience in both architecture and implementation-level software design -(essential)

Closing Date    

• 2026/02/02

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Purpose of the Job    

• The Network Security Administrator is responsible for protecting the organisation’s network, data, and systems from unauthorised access and cyber threats.
• This includes implementing and enforcing security policies, monitoring for vulnerabilities, managing security technologies such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems, and ensuring compliance with security standards.
• The role also supports user access control, conducts audits, responds to incidents, and promotes safe network practices through user training.

Job Objectives    

Firewall & Security Device Management:

• Configure, monitor, and maintain firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Apply and update security rules and policies to protect network traffic.
• Ensure high availability and performance of security devices.
• Maintain logs and documentation for all firewall changes and configurations.

Threat Monitoring & Incident Response:

• Monitor network traffic and logs for suspicious activity using SIEM tools.
• Respond to security alerts and escalate complex incidents to senior engineers.
• Assist in forensic investigations and document findings for compliance.
• Support root cause analysis and remediation of vulnerabilities.

Compliance & Security Standards:

• Enforce organisational security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all security configurations and changes.
• Ensure adherence to data protection and privacy standards.

User Access Control & Identity Management:

• Manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights across systems.
• Implement least-privilege principles and monitor for unauthorised access attempts.
• Review and update access control lists regularly.

Security Awareness & Training:

• Educate staff on safe network practices and phishing prevention.
• Develop and deliver security awareness sessions and materials.
• Promote a culture of cybersecurity across the organisation.

Collaboration & Upskilling:

• Work closely with IT teams to integrate security into network operations.
• Participate in training programs to progress toward Security Engineer level.
• Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications    

• Diploma or Degree in IT Networking, Cybersecurity, or related field - (beneficial).
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security , Network , or Cisco CCNA Security - (essential).

Experience    

• 2 years in network administration, IT security support roles or similar - (essential).
• Hands-on experience with firewalls, VPNs, and network monitoring tools - (essential).

Knowledge and Skills    

• Knowledge of TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, and basic cybersecurity principles - (essential). 

Closing Date    

• 2026/02/02

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Purpose of the Job    

• The QA Engineer III is accountable for identifying highly complex Epics and features and coordinating, reviewing, and approving the performance test plans in collaboration with the 
• Solutions Architect, Test Lead and the QA Team and Collaborate with other business units to understand solution flows in order to perform the testing End to End.
• This role is accountable for ensuring test defects are eliminated in a product; addressing all the information gathered from the clients, customers, or end-users is included in the comprehensive non-function testing scripts to ensure the systems under test perform as per the non-functional requirements in production. 

Job Objectives    

• Test script generation and review
• Review and approve test plans and monitor the test plan execution
• Oversee and advise the testing process, approve tests scenarios for integration into the test plan 
• Approve, lead, and monitor the test script testing using the performance testing tool.
• Review and sign-off final test scripts and monitor the execution
• Test prerequisites compilation
• Review and approve the test materials and environment set - up suitable for test execution
• Review and Sign - off the test results pack to complete the testing process
• Maintenance of performance test scripts, ensuring high quality and accuracy
• Review and approve the written test case/ specification or execute the automated scripts / test suites
• Review and approve the test results plan compilation to ensure results accuracy and debug any highly complex script failures
• Approve the report and prepare for final submission and recommend the regression test
• Maintenance of high quality and accuracy
• Lead, review, and quality assure the assessment of the application under test and ensure that it meets the necessary expectations as defined by business.
• Lead the definition of and approve the quality assurance criteria in all testing activities and ensure its execution
• Review and approve the test documentation to reflect current system operations and review the improvements implemented
• Lead and review the development and improvement of testing process and initiatives.
• Lead, review and sign off on the maintenance and upkeep of the automated scripts
• Team development
• Check and monitor quality of own work and review, monitor the team's output to ensure the operational excellence and high-quality standards. Manage performance gaps and mentor and coach junior team members and oversee and ensure effective team technical development according to their performance gaps where required. 
• Lead, coordinate and ensure effective communication within the team and with all key stakeholders.

Test closure activities

• Ensure test completion - no outstanding high-risk issues, defects have been
• fixed and retested or deferred or accepted as permanent restrictions. Handover test artefacts to relevant teams (e.g., maintenance or support teams). Participate in project retrospectives and contribute and document lessons learned. Archive test work products, like test results, test logs, test status reports etc.

Qualifications    

• Diploma /Degree in Information Systems / B.Sc. Computer Science (or similar) - (essential)
• ISTQB Agile - (essential).
• ISTQB Expert level – (essential). 

Experience    

• 6 years’ experience of experience on the following:
• Manual testing experience. – (essential). 
• Automation scripting. – (essential). 
• SQL experience. – (essential). 
• GUI/API automation/performance solutions using different tools. – (essential). 
• Testing in an Agile environment. – (essential). 
• Testing in a retail / financial sector. – (highly desired)

Knowledge and Skills    

• Knowledge of functional testing, system testing, integration testing, regression testing, automation scripting and execution. – (essential). 
• Knowledge of non-functional testing – performance testing, security testing and usability testing. – (essential). 
• Knowledge of systems testing, integration testing. – (essential).

Closing Date    

• 2026/02/02

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Purpose of the Job    

• OK Furniture, a division of The Shoprite Group, Africa's largest retailer, currently has an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Branch Manager to join our team.
• Our ideal candidate delights in identifying and meeting customer needs, driving sales and delivering outstanding service. If ensuring that all departments within the House & Home branch function optimally and achieve results through successful people management makes your heart beat faster, then this might be the perfect role for you! 

Job Objectives    

• Our ideal candidate will be adept at
• Managing sales performance of the branch
• Controlling all stock management functions within the branch
• Manage all branch staff effectively
• Provide excellent customer service
• Control all cash management activities within the branch
• Report on all branch activities and relevant data
• Contribute meaningfully towards the regional budgeting process
• Implement daily management controls.
• People Management & Training

Qualifications    

• Matric essential
• Retail Management Diploma would be a serious advantage

Experience    

• Proven Retail Furniture environment experience - 3 year minimum
• People Management Experience - 3 years minimum
• Managing successful teams of Sales Representatives - 3 years minimum

Knowledge and Skills    

• Retail systems and reports
• Computer literacy
• Understanding of how stock systems work
• Interested in household appliances and furniture

Closing Date    

• 2026/01/23