Job Opportunities at The Shoprite Group of Companies

Purpose of the Job    

• The purpose of the Technical Manager role is to effectively and efficiently manage the Technical Maintenance issues related to a portfolio of properties. The role undertakes a variety of technical maintenance activities including but not limited to electrical and mechanical maintenance generally and all aspects pertaining to aircon, structural and plumbing maintenance. The supports multiple facilities including shopping centres, ensuring all technical facility maintenance and related administrative functions are executed to the highest standard and within required performance indicators. This role works alongside a Senior Technical Manager who is accountable for multiple facilities related outputs including the successful execution of technical maintenance standards and controls.

Job Category    

• Finance

Job Objectives    
Technical Property Maintenance

• Provide technical maintenance expertise and support to ensure the efficient running of all buildings and facilities within the multiple portfolios.
• Advice and recommend solutions for complex maintenance problems and timeous servicing schedules (e.g. sewage, air conditioning, etc.) to Property Managers.
• Obtain relevant approvals for complex maintenance issues and coordinate escalations to external vendors or solution experts on highly complex maintenance issues and ensure timeous service delivery.
• Manage all activities related to abnormal maintenance through effective identification and prioritization of maintenance initiatives, and managing the administration, allocated budgets, and actual delivery of abnormal maintenance.
• Manage maintenance project delivery according to agreed timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Where relevant, oversee outsourced technical maintenance and associated contractor performance as defined within contractual agreements and in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Ensure that the technical maintenance issues are attended to within the agreed service levels and accepted by the relevant stakeholders to confirm successful completion of technical jobs assigned and performed.
• Ensure compliance and control with all aspects of OHSA including fire and hazard control.
• Execute technical maintenance control.
• Regularly monitor – building maintenance e.g., inspections, site visits.

Qualifications    

• Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent - (essential).
• Other technical maintenance, compliance OHS certifications - (highly beneficial).

Experience    

• +3 years’ experience in Technical Property Maintenance role (or similar) with in depth experience in and exposure to: electrical and mechanical technical maintenance including aircon, structural and plumbing maintenance within a shopping centre / office park or complex building environment – (essential).
• Ability to travel at short notice as per operational requirements - (essential).Closing Date    

2023/05/03

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Purpose of the Job    

• An exciting opportunity exists in the Marketing team for an individual who is ready and able to initiate, support, coordinate, manage, and report on key marketing projects. Aligning with the brand strategy, to ensure sustainable markets and continuous customer growth.

Job Category    

• Marketing

Job Objectives    
Brand Strategy Implementation: Plan

• Implement and track the annual brand strategy for a specific brand and division in the Shoprite Group.
• Measure the effectiveness of the marketing plan through continuous analysis and reporting.

Alignment of Communication and Advertising

• Align all communication and advertising endeavours with the annual Brand strategy in terms of the look, feel, price and product offering.
• Manage and coordinate the day-to-day marketing / advertisement activities of the brand.

Campaign Management

• Manage campaign budgets to ensure that spend is tracked and delivers return on investment.

Relationship Building

• Foster a sustainable relationship with internal business clients / stakeholders and brand agencies.
• Provide briefings to agencies that are of high quality and ensure that all endeavours support the marketing and business strategy.
• Plan and implement national campaigns against deadlines and costs.

Qualifications    

• BCom (Marketing) qualification or similar qualification

Experience    

• 4+ years of Marketing experience i.e. Retail Marketing
• 4+ years of Campaign Coordination (e.g. advertising)
• Knowledge and Skills    
• Marketing principles and practices

Closing Date    
2023/05/03

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Purpose of the Job    

• The purpose of the Cash and Banking Clerk is to timeously and accurately process reconciliationsof the stores’ cash depositsto the cash tendered.The role participates in the effective handling of store and customer queries relating to cash and banking reconciliation, as well as verifying the accuracy and completeness of the cash transactions and reconciling the relevant cash accounts.Reporting to the Cash and Banking Team Leader, the role is accountable for participating in the required support activities.

Job Category    

• Finance

Job Objectives    

• Reconcile the stores’ cash deposited to the cash tendered and follow-up on any discrepancies regarding missing tenders, deposits, receipts or petty cash entries.
• Report unreconciled transactions and resolve reconciliation queries.
• Correspond with the branches on reconciliation discrepancies and escalate differences to the division where necessary.  
• Match and reconcile clearing accounts by utilising the various store reports available.  
• Ensure requested documents are available and legible for follow-ups on queries.  
• Ensure clearing accounts are balanced and cleared at month end.  
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Conduct accurate and efficient management of stakeholder details in accordance with company policies, PCI, FICA and POPIA guidelines.
• Respond by phone and e-mail to stakeholder queries correctly and timeously in a professional manner.
• Ensure that all daily, weekly and monthly duties and deadlines are met consistently.

Qualifications    

• Grade 12 / Matriculation- (essential) 
• Accounting certificate, diploma or equivalent - (highly beneficial).

Experience    

• +2 years of relevant experience in a financial, administrative or similar role - (essential).

Knowledge and Skills    

• Microsoft 365 – Outlook with key focus on Excel skills - (essential).
• Exposure to and an understanding of corporate and retail orientated environments - (preferred).
• Accounting package exposure to SAP - (preferred).

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

• Procedures and risks related to POS (Point of Sale) cash reconciliation processes 
• Transaction reconciliation 

Closing Date    
2023/05/03