Job Opportunities at Pick n Pay Stores Limited

Job Advert Summary

Provide thought leadership, future vision and define high-level technical architecture; identify and understand industry trends as well as how and if Pick n Pay should look at using various technologies to optimise business processes while working with the business and vendors to ensure the company gets the best solution.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant diploma/degree
• 5 years relevant experience (preferable experienced broadly across multiple areas of I&T)
• Excellent documentation and writing skills are required
• A solid understanding of networking basics is required. This includes technical knowledge of Wi-Fi standards, firewalls and routing concepts
• AWS technical knowledge would also be beneficial
• Familiarity with Microsoft Licensing, ADDS, Azure AD and Linux also beneficial
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Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as technical connection between the project managers, vendors, business analysts and operational infrastructure support teams
• Research, create and deliver, integrate, communicate, and risk manage delivery of technology-based solutions across multiple technology areas of Pick n Pay
• Work closely with vendors and be able to assess vendor supplied solutions for suitability and viability for Pick n Pay
• Identify new industry trends, products, technologies, practices and processes by selecting and using appropriate sources of information
• Understand and keep abreast of the Pick n Pay technical infrastructure by using the appropriate internal sources of information
• Understand the high-level impacts of changes in the environment across a wide range of areas
• Understand and keep abreast of non-technical factors that have a direct bearing on technological decisions such as budget constraints and business objectives by establishing business contacts and doing appropriate fact-finding
• Use applicable industry knowledge-bases to find common causes and resolutions to technical problems, and apply this knowledge
• Perform cost and risk analysis regarding proposed technical solutions as input into the business case for proposed solutions
• Maximise the use and re-use of infrastructure that is already in place by determining to what extent parts of solutions already exist when new solutions are defined
• Use the correct information to define workable, optimal solutions such as processes, data flows, network designs, systems, etc
• Ensure that solutions are not designed and built in isolation, but take cognisance of other similar, related, dependent and dictating solutions
• Ensure that the correct protocols, tools and middleware solutions are correctly used in accordance with Pick n Pay’s architectural principles
• Ensure that solutions are built using the agreed tools, frameworks, processes and architectural principles that apply across all of IT
• Communicate progress, status, events, planned activities and issues, and financial implications to relevant parties
• Promote or market both the introduction of the correct applicable new technologies as well as the best practice use of existing technologies to all relevant parties
• Ensure that team members and other staff members working in related areas of technical concern are informed about all relevant technical decisions, discoveries, practices, processes, knowledge and information
• Regularly monitor the work performed by other staff members working in related areas of technical concern and provide constructive feedback and input into their work
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with all relevant parties as defined by the Pick n Pay I&T organisational structure, the business structure, the nature of the technical work, and any other parties that may add real value
• Ensure that proper cognisance is taken of the people/change impact factors when technical solutions are proposed and that technical solutions are not produced on the basis of technical considerations only
• Ensure that the complete financial impact of technical solutions are well understood and communicated
• Ensure that the people cost implications, sustainability and impact of the administration of technical solutions are understood and taken into account when technical solutions are proposed

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Absorbs pressure positively
• Self-motivated 
• Patience
• Team leader and player
• Problem solving ability
• Interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills – both verbal and written

Additional Information

• Competency based interview to assess above requirements.

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Job Advert Summary

• The successful candidate will be responsible for defining the strategy, principles and roadmaps across multiple areas of the company technoloy landscape. Collaborating with the lead cyber-security architect, you will provide thought leadership, future vision and high level technical cyber-security architecture. The role requires a thorough understanding of Pick n Pay IT systems in order to identify, understand and remain constantly up to date on relevant cyber-threats and industry trends.  You will be required to understand and evaluate various technologies, processes and tools to ensure appropriate cyber-threat resistance in line with business risk appetite and budgets while working with the operations team, business and vendors to ensure the company gets the best solution and the best out of the chosen solution.

Minimum Requirements

Relevant diploma/degree

• 5-10 years relevant experience (preferable experienced broadly across multiple areas of IT)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) or equivalent would be preferred.
• Amazon Web Services Certification would be advantageous, and a successful candidate would be required to achieve AWS Solutions Architect Associate and Security Specialty certifications within 6 months if not already obtained.
• Excellent documentation and writing skills are required.
• A solid understanding of networking basics is required. This includes technical knowledge of TCP/IP, Wi-Fi standards, firewalls and routing concepts etc. 
• A solid understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorisation and security. This includes web application standard like OWASP.
• A firm grasp of Mitre Frameworks (ATT@CK and D3FEND).
• A deep familiarity with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) is essential. P2PE Solution knowledge also advantageous. The technical side of PCI-DSS is an area a successful candidate will need to be comfortable in. 
• AWS technical knowledge would also be beneficial. 
• Familiarity with Microsoft ADDS, Azure AD, Office 365 and Linux also beneficial. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviewing current system security measures and recommending and implementing enhancements
• Thorough documenting of solution designs 
• Perform technical reviews on security solutions and systems to drive continuous improvement of security related technology and systems.
• Act as SME on security related projects
• Evaluating (or establishing if applicable) security related disaster recovery procedures and working with the Security Ops and Risk teams to conduct breach of security drills
• Supporting Security Ops team in responding to security incidents and providing thorough post-event analyses
• Planning, researching, and designing security architectures
• Reviewing, and approving the security related installation requirements for LANs, WANs, VPNs, routers, firewalls, and related network devices
• Understanding cryptography and PKI in order to identify suitable cryptographic solutions to protect the confidentiality and integrity of critical data assets
• Assist to develop the technical cyber-response plan
• Mentoring, supporting and guiding the operational security team
• Work with the PnP Risk and Privacy team on establishing and updating standards and security protocols and guidelines
• Remaining up to date with the latest security threats, standards, authentication protocols, and solutions

Competencies

Attention to detail

• Absorbs pressure positively
• Self-motivated 
• Patience
• Team leader and player
• Problem solving ability
• Interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills – both verbal and written

Additional Information

Competency based interview to assess above requirements.

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Job Advert Summary

• At Pick n Pay, we’re looking for talented people with exceptional skills who share our values and want to join a team of experienced professionals.
• We have exciting opportunities for determined, focused and dedicated individuals who wish to apply for Clothing Store Manager position.
• Candidates need to demonstrate professional values and attitudes; and the ability to integrate acumen and technical competence with each area of the value creation process.

Minimum Requirements

• Previous experience as an in Assistant managerial position. (or previous reliever experience)
• Grade: 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• Computer literate – MS Outlook, Excel, Word. MS Teams/Zoom.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends and stock takes after hours
• Willingness to be moved from store to store if and when need be
• Willingness and ability to undertake physical hands-on tasks
• Complete an assessment as part of the recruitment process

Duties & Responsibilities

Customer Journey:

• Customer centric approach
• Ensuring customer service standards are rigorously applied
• Attending to all customer service requests, advertising on product and services.
• Ensure that VM standards are adhered to and execution of all plans and promotions.
• People Management: (Assist Store Manager with functions)
• Manage all people related aspects on an ongoing bases for staff.
• Able to deal with employee shortcomings if/when needed.
• Assist with recruitment on a store level according to company policy and procedures.
• Assist with Identify training and Development initiatives for employees.
• Assist with performance management – focus on talent management and succession planning.
• Able to lead and manage a team of employees.
• Assist with identify training initiatives and develop staff accordingly.
• Daily Operations/Stock Management/Risk Management:
• Opening and locking of store in accordance with the company security procedures
• Conducting start & end of day reporting and procedures
• Conducting administration (staff scheduling & leave, invoices, pricing, costs, floats & banking, expense control, reconciliations, CDC and head office instructions etc) per company standards and procedures
• Ensuring merchandise is offloaded, captured, packed, merchandised & displayed per company policy
• Monitoring quality and controlling soilage of merchandise and taking appropriate action
• Controlling shrinkage
• Ensure that OHS standards are adhered to at all times
• Sales/Promotions:
• Promoting sales to achieve budgets and monitoring sales, turnover and participation.
• Conducting promotions
• Implementation of markdowns and RTC’s

Competencies

• An absolute passion for the product
• Good interpersonal & communication skills
• Conscientious, attentive to detail, accurate
• Good staff management and development skills
• Sense of urgency, enthusiasm and high energy level
• Assertiveness
• Customer centric approach
• Ability to work under pressure
• Motivation, self confidence and the use of initiative
• Team player who is results driven.
• Additional Information
• Complete an assessment as part of the recruitment process.