Job Vacancies at DataOrbis

Responsibilities: 

Quality control testing:

• Test for bugs and write quality control reports.
• Conduct testing on new features and write quality control reports.

Test case creation:

• Understand and create test cases to ensure thorough coverage of the application's functionality.

Documentation:

• Write clear and organized documentation to record testing procedures, results, and any relevant information.

Regression testing:

• Perform regression testing to confirm the stability and functionality of existing features after code changes or updates.

Requirements

Tech Knowledge: 

• Familiarity with Android and iOS platforms.
• Personal interest in tech.
• Some basic coding experience is considered a nice-to-have.

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Description

Our group of companies within our Data & Tech cluster is looking for a creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge and aligns with our values and culture. We see ourselves as a company that enables its team to thrive, with the top value behind our work being trust, which means flexibility and independence.

Our vision for our Senior Full Stack Developer is to be one of the leaders in developing our REX solution across multiple clients. This would touch on bringing your creative vision and ideas to the table, working with the team as well as independently.

You would be dedicated to our Truman Scout team, which is based in the Netherlands, however, you will work remotely and can make use of our SA-based offices. Our REX solution provides best-in-class benchmarking, data collection, field force planning and management, and payroll systems. REX ultimately enables our clients to make better real-time product and category-related decisions.

Our cluster solutions range from cloud-based solutions that are AI-Powered, machine learning predictive tech that keeps our clients ahead of customer behaviour, to centralized, data-visualized, single dashboards, that are custom-built solutions automating and centralizing all elements of the management process. We also predict what our customer needs, what they buy, and how much of it they buy. Our solutions have revolutionized all forecasting abilities from pricing, inventory, customer behaviour, and sales analytics.

Tech Stack:

• App
• HTML + Ractive.js + CSS + Jquery
• Bootstrap v4
• Cordova, Electron

API

• Mysql 8
• Php 7.2+

Backoffice

• HTML + Ractive.js + CSS + VueJS + Jquery
• Laravel framework
• Bootstrap v4+
• Twig
• PHP 7.2+
• Mysql 8
• Slim framework

General Tools & Software:

• Linux
• Apache
• Deploybot
• Jira
• Bitbucket
• Requirements

Experience Required: 

• 5 years of experience working with: 
• Javascript / Jquery
• PHP
• HTML + CSS
• MYSQL or similar (MSSQL), SQlite
• (micro) PHP frameworks like Slim, Silex, Laravel or similar
• Git for version control

Additionally worked with:

• Bootstrap or CSS framework
• Ractive/Twig/Blade or similar template engine
• Third-party APIs
• Responsive design experience is a bonus
• VueJS experience is a bonus
• Experience with Amazon Web Services is a bonus

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Description

Are you a passionate and tech-savvy graduate with a vision for success in the retail industry?

Smollan is looking for bright and ambitious minds to join our Data and Tech Graduate Programme.

This exciting programme is designed to give you the skills and experience you need to launch your career in retail technology. You'll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects, learn from experienced professionals, and make a real impact on our business.

What you'll do:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of new retail technology solutions
• Analyze data to drive strategic IT decisions
• Work with a variety of stakeholders, including cross-functional teams, clients, and partners
• Stay up-to-date on the latest retail technology trends and developments

Requirements

What we're looking for:

• A strong academic background having completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Science or a related field
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• A passion for technology and a willingness to learn
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

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Responsibilities include:

Technical Support

• IT support relating to issues with the internal systems and networking infrastructure
• Manage and track call-log system to ensure calls are closed according to department standards and service level agreements
• Support services for Microsoft-related technologies: Windows Server, Exchange, SQL, SharePoint, Microsoft CRM etc.
• Support services for virtualization technologies: VMware and Microsoft
• Remote access solution support: VPN, Terminal Services
• Delegate technical support duties to capable individuals
• Assist Service Desk Analysts and Desktop team with calls of a more difficult nature
• Be able to do due diligence on new Smollan entities being taken on globally
• Be able to manage remote and non-remote teams workload

Infrastructure Reporting

• Ensure that the following info reflects on the report before submitting to the Server Manager
• Running of anti-virus updates on all laptops and desktops
• Service packs and Windows updates

Team Management

• Recruit, interview, and select employees as per department/employment equity/company policy requirements
• Plan optimal distribution of work
• Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff
• Delegate responsibility and authority
• Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes
• Monitor and control work standards of subordinates and department as per the managers instruction
• Define performance objectives and goals with employees
• Evaluate employees' job performance and conformance to regulations and recommend appropriate actions
• Identify employee training needs
• Propose training for subordinates
• Investigating disciplinary issues within the department
• Make recommendations as per leave applications

Requirements

Your skills and experience include:

• Diploma or Degree/NQF level 6 or 7, MCIP/ MCSE Certification, SQL, Cisco, VMWare, Microsoft CRM & ITL Exchange
• 4-5 years’ technical support experience within a Microsoft environment, with at least 3 years in a Team Leader role or management role.

Key personal attributes include:

• Leadership skills
• Relationship building
• Analysis & problem solving
• Customer service skills
• Computer literacy - MS Office suite
• Communication skills (verbal & written)
• PC applications
• Presentation skills
• Google
• Be able to communicate at exec level when needed
• Critical thinking skills
• Proactive
• Attention to detail
• Excellent feedback skills

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Responsibilities include

• Managing monthly forecasting processes and forecast reporting
• Report and submit monthly forecasts and commentary to the relevant stakeholders
• Prepare monthly management accounts for manco and exco
• Collaborate with Smollan Technology, eComm and Data group finance team
• Assistance with month-end actuals processing and reporting 
• Reconciling intercompany shared services balances monthly
• Reviewing, investigating, and reporting on the monthly profit/loss and reconciling against budgets and forecast.
• Review, manage and report back on the Sales Pipeline, following up with the Sales Department to ensure opportunities are correctly and accurately loaded into the Pipeline.
• Maintenance of Shared Services schedules
• Assistance with business plans, budgeting and forecasting across the departments and business units
• Maintenance of all budgeting and forecasting supporting schedules
• Assistance with working capital management and cash flow reporting
• Liaising with the Data Orbis and Smollan finance teams to provide accurate and timely feedback to the relevant stakeholders
• Carrying out of other ad-hoc requests as required

Requirements

Your skills and experience include

• Post-graduate diploma/Honors in BCom, BBusSci or Accounting or any finance-related degree is essential. A professional  qualification (CA(SA)/CIMA/ACCA is preferable but not a necessary requirement
• Minimum 4 – 5 years’ working experience within a financial role or minimum 3 years articles plus 1 – 2 years post articles experience.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and proficiency in NetSuite/SAGE/MS Dynamics 365 ERPs would be a distinct advantage

Key personal attributes include

• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Logical and structured thought process
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work accurately within reporting deadlines
• Tact, discretion, and respect for confidentiality
• Good decision-making with the ability to make sound independent judgements 
• Passionate and self-motivated with a sound values and belief system
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Takes ownership and remains accountable