Jobs at Shoprite Group of Companies

Job Objectives    

•  Answer all incoming calls, provide detailed and relevant information to the caller and transfer the call to the appropriate source if requested
•  Relay messages to the proper location within the organization
•  Manage boardroom bookings
•  Receive all company mail and deliver it to the right person
•  Maintain and update company’s phone directory and ensure switchboard systems work effectively at all times
•  Conduct other administrative tasks, including sending faxes, scheduling appointments
•  Ensure compliance with security procedures by monitoring logbooks, issuing visitor badges and hot works permits
•  Keep a safe and clean reception area by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Qualifications    

•  Grade 12 qualification

Experience    

• 1- 2 Years relevant experience in Reception and working on a Swichboard

Knowledge and Skills    

•  Switchboard
•  Basic knowledge service options and departments
•  Internal policies and procedures

go to method of application »

Job Objectives    
1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Campaign Management:

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

4. 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 Marketing experience i.e. Retail Marketing
• 4+ years Campaign Coordination (e.g. advertising)

Knowledge and Skills    

• Marketing principles and practices

go to method of application »

Job Objectives    
1. Code, Test and Debug Software:

• Ensure that coding mistakes are found and eliminated at the earliest possible point, by using the best available coding and debugging techniques, unit testing and TDD (where applicable), smoke testing and further testing, and interaction with QA professionals.
• Apply DevSecOps principles by automating as much of code standards checks, built-in security and testing as possible.

2. Deploying application to live environment:

• Work in environments that may employ various approaches such as Scrum, Kanban, CI/CD, etc.
• Gain a deep understanding and ability to employ and assist with the best available deployment approaches.

3. Research and Development:

• Keep improving your understanding of the ever-changing software industry.

4. Customer Service:

• Do everything with a customer-first approach.

Qualifications    

• 3 Years IT Degree/Diploma or Matric

Experience    

• Extensive, relevant and demonstrable job-related experience in writing robust, efficient production code.
• Experience in general software development including testing and standards development with experience in backend, web and mobile technologies - (essential). Including the practical ability in developing applications using multiple programming languages, frameworks and technologies.
• Experience developing in at least one of Java, J2EE, C++, C, Golang, (Preferred) in a front-end focused test-driven environment.
• Experience with AWS, Stateless architecture design, Micro Services and the understanding of the strengths and weaknesses thereof.
• Any additional experience in technical solutions support with exposure to both waterfall and agile projects in DevOps with the Agile/Scrum Tool set, preferably Atlassian.

Knowledge and Skills    

• Tech stack environment:
• Development: Go Lang, Java, Node.Js, Bash, React.js
• Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, ECS
• Data: MongoDB, ElasticSearch, SQL,
• Cloud: AWS Cloud technologies (EC2, ECS, EKS, S3, CloudWatch).
• Integration: Payment gateway, POS,
• CI/CD: Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline,
• Testing: Selenium
• Source Code Management: Git

go to method of application »

Job Objectives    

• Provide external and internal support on systems and software queries
• Maintain system components and ensure reliable deployment of new features
• Taking ownership of software issues, and working with our Development Teams to resolve more advanced issues when necessary
• Documenting, troubleshooting and problem resolution steps independently
• Responsible for collaborating with a variety of individuals and teams at all levels within the organization
• Perform advanced root cause analysis on bugs and databases
• Configure and maintain in house schedules and scripting
• Automate and implement processes
• Provide value to the business by providing appropriate input regarding ‘best use’ of technology;
• Ensure delivery of application solutions meets the needs of the business, ensuring the agility and flexibility of solutions to cater for future business demands;
• Effectively manage the design (technical specs), building, manageability, and sustainability of ‘in-house’ applications (SDLC, change control, capacity and performance planning, etc.);
• Effectively manage the integration, manageability, and sustainability of hosted or procured system applications
• Apply governance and compliance principles
• Work with colleagues as a ‘technical thinking partner’/ peer mentor.
• Create scalable and long-term solutions on our system to satisfy business requirements.
• Work with multiple departments to understand requirements and implement solutions.
• Debug processes over multiple applications and platforms.

Qualifications    

• 3 year IT related Diploma/Degree

Experience    

• 5+ years experience with Microsoft Communication Foundation (MCF)
• 5+ years experience with .NET (C#)
• 5+ years’ experience with TSQL (stored procedures etc.)
• Experience with Web Services/API Integrations
• Experience with SSIS advantageous
• Experience in the following languages: ASP.net advantageous
• Experience in SSRS advantageous
• Experience with MS SharePoint advantageous
• Experience in using Agile Methodology will be beneficial.
• Experience with Source Code management (MS Team Foundation Server)

Knowledge and Skills    

• Exposure to System Architecture & Technical Design
• Experience in working with complex teams/environment, i.e. multi-tier solutions (in-house and external partners)
• Working knowledge of the financial services industry with experience in a retail sector as an advantage
• Knowledge of Cloud technologies – AWS, Azure Desirable
• Data modeling
• Process modeling
• Jira
• Agile Methodology (Scrum, SAFE, Kanban)
• Task level planning
• Policy

go to method of application »

Job Objectives    
(1) Information Seeking and Analysis 10%

• Analyse and understand the current business environment and strategies
• Understand the current trends and developments in the industry
• Requirement elicitation:
• Work with user departments in the identification and documentation of user requirements.
• Assess and document the business implication of user requirements to the business process involved
• Propose and document process improvements where appropriate
• Define business rules and guide the implementation of these rules in the development of the various application systems

(2) Leadership, Facilitation, and Influencing 30%

• Gaining knowledge within specific area and sharing of that knowledge across the team. This includes interviews, presentations and workshop facilitations with both business & IT:
• Works closely with Systems Analysts, Project Manager to design and implement solutions
• Provide input on alternatives presented by the technical designers and answer detailed questions regarding the business design
• Engage the most appropriate business representatives to obtain input and agreement on alternatives that are presented.
• Assist other Senior Business Analysts to monitor portfolio activities
• Coaching and mentoring for the domain stream BA’s in BA tools and processes
• Provide input to strategic planning and setting of goals objectives
• Prioritise business requests
• Understand interdependencies across capability areas

(3) Building and Maintaining Relationships and Communication Line 30%

• To build and maintain a trust relationship with business users – by delivering what was promised
• Accurately communicating the business requirements to IT to ensure that business needs are effectively and efficiently addressed. Keep Business User informed of any changes.
• To train business users:
• To render support and facilitate sessions for end-users, including training where applicable
• To continuously support the business environment:
• Maintain an understanding of enterprise business initiatives and objectives, the various line portfolios, current trends and developments in the technology field

(4) Theoretical knowledge and application 20%

• Research, document and prepare business cases on appropriate technologies, which will align with the business strategies of the organisation
• Define scope of solution and ensure understanding of scope by business user
• Review technical solutions and business processes against business requirement specification
• Assist in the identification of data conversion and reporting requirements
• Facilitate and co-ordinate User Acceptance Testing
• Understand, document and escalate project risks
• Liaise with other project areas to co-ordinate interdependencies and resolve issues

(5)Time Management 10%

• To delivery required tasks and documentation on time, and within agreed timelines

Qualifications    
Essential:
-3 years Degree/ Diploma in Information Systems, Technology or Analysis / If no degree/diploma, experience should be double the years of the qualification in a BA role
-Diploma in Business Analysis (National Certificate.......) FTI
Experience    
Essential
-5+ years Business analysis experience within a Business Analysis role
-Senior BA with store operations experience
-2 years retail industry experience

Desirable:
-2 years ERP experience (related to business domain)
-SAP Experience
Knowledge and Skills    
Essential:
-Formal training in business analysis and design methodologies
-Experience/knowledge in participating in projects
-Solid track record in successful delivery in the BA environment
-SDLC knowledge

Desirable:
Experience/knowledge in participating global business environment is preferred
Commercial and business understanding of the broader retail industry

Essential
-Presenting and Workshop facilitation skills
-Estimation and planning of business analysis effort for projects
-Business Modelling tools-preferably ARIS
-Business analysis and elicitation techniques
-Process re-engineering and improvement

go to method of application »

Job Objectives    
1. Perform day-to-day troubleshooting & support of integration systems:

• To act as 1st line support for Web Service & Data Flows Integrations
• To troubleshoot errors and investigate queries in the integration systems
• To manage & action assigned incidents and requests
• Capture & Review SOA governance information in an EA Repository
• Configure Broadcom Layer7

2. Development of integration requirements to support business and internal projects:

• Develop SQL queries, triggers & stored procedures
• Develop scripts on various operating systems
• Develop Java/JavaScript applications and libraries to be used by integrating clients.
• Design unit tests, testing and use of testing tools(JMeter, SOAPUI, Postman etc)
• Develop Broadcom Layer7 service policies and configurations
• Develop Message Flows e.g. for IBM Integration Bus Applications
• Develop cloud solutions & applications i.e. AWS, AZURE, Google

3. Troubleshooting and Identifying root cause:

• Work with network teams (internal and external) to troubleshoot and resolve firewall and connectivity issues.
• Work with the different system administration teams to resolve issues e.g. permissions, disk space, AD users and AD user groups.
• Assist internal business units and third parties with Integration problem resolutions.
• Investigate queries related to data movement (on Linux, Unix and Windows operating systems)
• Investigate queries related to service access
• Troubleshoot services exposed through Broadcom Layer7
• Escalate problems with Commercial Systems to the System Support for that System
• Investigate queries by writing SQL queries
• Investigates cloud infrastructure and application related issues

4. Configure integration data flows:

• To configure data flows in the Integration Web Interface
• To setup user accounts and permissions for the Integration Web Interface

5.Collaborate with the Integration Support team to smoothly transition new flows and configurations into relevant environments for deployments:

• To successfully configure and/or generate changes for the DEV, QA,PRE_PROD & PROD environments

6. Improvement of systems and processes:

• Develop processes to improve productivity
• Solve recurring problems by improving solutions & automation

7. Transition basic day-to-day administration and support tasks:

• To manage & action assigned Remedy incidents and requests
• Support clients and 3rd party integrations

8. Mentoring junior developers

• To assist in the mentoring of the junior developers in the team
• Code reviews and guidance on best practices

9. Publishing documentation

• Assist in defining and publishing standards
• General documentation (knowledge sharing, tips, best practices)

Qualifications    

• Matric / Grade 12
• IT-related tertiary qualification

Experience    

• Minimum 5 years of SQL competency writing queries and developing stored procedures
• Minimum 5 years (SOAP, REST, JSON, XML, ODATA, OAUTH, WADL, WSDL)
• Minimum 5 years Java EE
• Minimum 5 years Web Development, Performed support function and Software Design Patterns
• Minimum 5 years Software development (Java, C#/.NET, SDLC etc.)
• Minimum 3 years Cyber Security and Secure
• SDLC(OWASP, NIST, CIS, PCI DSS)

Knowledge and Skills    

• Software Development
• Service Oriented Architecture
• Production Systems Support(DevOps)
• Enterprise Integration
• Cloud Operations

go to method of application »

Job Objectives    
1. Consult on the HCM Business strategy, develop HCM Systems roadmaps and reference architectures, and governance technology selection in support thereof.

• Develop and maintain an understanding of the technology strategy and business priorities for HCM in the enterprise.
• Develop Shoprite’s HCM landscape roadmap and blueprints in line with the strategic business direction.
• Be clearly identified as the HCM Systems authority for all technologies and provide technical guidance and leadership in HCM technology proposals, RFIs, RFPs, and project teams.
• Keep abreast of the latest HCM technology trends and emerging technologies, determine the potential impact on the enterprise, and drive adoption as deemed appropriate.
• Create and present reference architectures as advice on the HCM architecture strategy for the organization.

2. Serve as the HCM domain architecture and design authority for all project and operational stakeholders, and ensure architecture quality across all solution platforms enabled by HCM technologies.

• Be clearly identified as the senior design authority as it relates to the HCM domain and provide technical guidance and leadership in solution proposals, RFIs, RFPs, and project teams.
• Partner with the Enterprise Architect and other Solution Architects in support of the definition and development of the overall enterprise solution landscape.
• Ensure applicable Architecture and Design reviews are conducted for HCM solutions in line with the defined IT governance and processes.
• Provide architectural oversight and guidance to development teams to ensure high-quality technical solution designs during the detailed design, build, test and deploy phases that conforms to architecture principles and standards.
• Mentor solution architect / senior developers / designers / business analysts.
• 3. Provide expert HCM guidance, ensure solution architectures and designs are in line with the media strategy and technology standards and conduct architecture and design reviews as part of the Architecture Review Committee.
• Define and develop the overall HCM architecture landscape in partnership with other Domain Architects and Solution Architects.
• Review proposed solution architectures ensuring alignment with architecture principles, the architecture framework, HCM reference architectures, set technology standards and identify critical gaps, and recommend improvements.
• Give guidance and advice to peers in respect to HCM solution designs ensuring the designs conform to industry best practices and standards.
• Engage all stakeholders to obtain agreement on proposed HCM solutions and work closely with business stakeholders, Business Analysts, System Analysts and Project Managers to architect and implement media solutions.

4. Contribute to solution architecture and design standards and SDLC governance requirements.

• Define a framework for Solution Architecture and develop the policies and procedures and templates to guide and govern the Solution Architecture processes.
• Develop and maintain solution architecture principles and quality compliance criteria to guide technology decisions.
• Develop and set solution modeling standards and guidelines.
• Define a set of metrics to measure and report on the performance of the various solution architecture processes.

Qualifications    

• Degree in Information Systems / BSc Computer Science (or similar).

Experience    

• 10 - 15 years Working experience within the IT industry.
• 5 - 10 years Experience with Talent Management Frameworks, Data Management Platforms, Labour Planning and Scheduling Solutions, Learning Solutions, Self-Service Enablement.
• 5 - 10 years Experience with SAP HR ECC and/or SAP SuccessFactors.
• 8+ years Experience in architecting Technology programs with detailed understanding of the HCM Systems and Talent

Management Frameworks.

• 5+ years Worked on projects across multiple applications, SAP and non-SAP.
• 5+ years Experience with all aspects of IT projects from business analysis, architectures, system analysis and design
• through development, testing, implementation, and production support (SDLC).
• 5+ years Excellent design and architecture skills and proven track record delivering well designed complex enterprise class.
• 5+ years Identification and formulation of solution architecture and solution alternatives and their assessment.
• 5+ years Demonstrated expertise in a variety of application development methodologies and practices.
• 5 years Retail industry experience with an understanding of retail business processes.
• 3+ years Excellent technical development and be able to mentor others to improve their design and development skills.
• 2 - 3 years Lead a team through an architectural development process and collaborate with application development
• teams, architects and other members of the software development team.
• 2-3 years Experience with current research and standards in Solution Architecture.

Knowledge and Skills    

• Architecture and design of HCM Solutions (Cloud, APIs, micro-services, self service, etc.) and integration to other
• solutions.
• Understanding of the broader HCM industry.
• Software development frameworks and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, TOGAF, etc.)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and logical skills.
• Excellent team-working, interpersonal skills.
• Develop of proposals and excellent written communication & presentation skills.
• Excellent organisation and facilitation skills.
• Strong conflict management skills.

go to method of application »

Job Objectives    
Recruitment

•  Assist with the recruitment process
•  Utilising Neptune to place adverts
•  Source candidates
•  Regret/ accept candidates
•  Assist with Interviews
•  Take on sessions (explaining the contract and benefits)

SAP

•  Capture employees
•  Search employees
•  Retrieve reports from SAP (training based)

Contracts

•  Drawing up contract for new employees
•  Drawing up contracts for promotions
•  Create Offer of Employment
•  Promotional offers
•  New offers
•  Comparison package (for new offers or increases in packages)

WFM

•  Assist with Transpharm Pretoria's WFM

Microsoft Office

•  Setup PowerPoint presentations
•  Word (completing contracts)
•  Excel (reports)

Criminal checks

•  Fingerprints
•  Loading new employees on SAP for criminal reference checks
•  Pulling the report for the criminal check
• Administration
•  Managing the diary
•  Booking interviews
•  Setting up meetings
• Termination Process
•  Paperwork and notice explanations

Qualifications    

• HR degree

Experience    

• 1-2 years experience

Knowledge and Skills    
Desirable knowledge:

•  HR processes

Essential Skills:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• English (read, write, speak fluently)

go to method of application »

Job Objectives    

•  Identify an appropriate system in consultation with Transpharm management and implement the system in accordance with the requirements
•  Monitor actual performance against SLA's / key parameters and address non-performance issues timeously
•  Placing orders accurately in a timeous manner
•  Actioning forward buys when appropriate
•  Liaising with operations where appropriate to ensure the timeous delivery to branches
•  Maintaining optimum stock levels (minimize overstock and out-of-stocks)
•  Compile reports in an accurate and timeous manner
•  Setting up the system to order efficiently by understanding the costings
•  Forecasting on previous weeks issues or on buyer estimates on new items
•  Ensuring accuracy and completeness of parameters
•  Adopting forecasts to exclude exceptions
•  Confirming the validity of orders
•  Confirming and updating existing orders before suggesting new orders
•  Ensuring that parameters are accurate and complete
•  Run a Order Policy Analysis (OPA) to determine the optimal order cycle
•  Justifying orders
•  Ensuring accuracy and completeness
•  Communicate the rationale for suggested orders to the buyers
•  Ordering in accordance with the agreement with the buyer
•  Negotiating /collaborating with suppliers in order to ensure that ordered quantities are supplied
•  Ensuring that actual order agreements with suppliers reflect Transpharm’s requirements, but accommodate supplier restrictions as far as possible
•  Confirming pricing with the buyers
•  Ensuring that all documentation is accurate and complete
•  Filing of original documentation
•  Creating new listings
•  Branch transfers of stock
•  Continuous tracking of pro-forma invoices
•  Confirming pro-forma invoices with the head buyer
•  Ensuring timeous and appropriate closure of orders
•  Following-up on late shipments
•  Forecasting
•  Monitoring the lead time, service level and volume of stock
•  Align promotion replenishment with buyer requirements
•  Hold out input where appropriate
•  Monitoring key indicators e.g. order cycle, MOQ's, service levels on item level, lead times, vendor level, slow moving items and take appropriate action / escalate to the buyer
•  Maintain grouping / sub vendors

Qualifications    

•  Matric (Grade 12)
•  A tertiary qualification would be advantageous

Experience    

•  3 - 5 years replenishment / procurement experience ideally in surgical stock
•  3 - 5 years stock control experience

Knowledge and Skills    

•  Excellent administrative skills
•  Good communication skills – bilingual (English and Afrikaans) advantageous
•  Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

go to method of application »

Job Objectives    

• To perform people management functions in the Meat Markets
• To ensure client satisfaction of all Meat Market customers
• To ensure product and stock availability through effective planning
• To take responsibility for all quality control activities in the Meat Markets
• To perform stock management functions within Meat Markets
• To manage all hygiene and safety activities of the Meat Markets
• To conduct various adhoc responsibilities to assist the Team

Qualifications    
Essential

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Blockman NQF 3 qualification (Desirable)

Experience    
Essential

•  2 Years Meat Market Industry
•  2 Years Management Experience
•  1 Year Trainee Meat Market Manager (Internal candidates - Essential)

Knowledge and Skills    
Essential

• Basic business principles
• FMCG principles
• Merchandising standards and principles
• Knowledge of Meat Market Operations
• Knowledge of Meat Market hygiene and safety standards
• Knowledge of meat cuts / meat products

go to method of application »

Job Objectives    

• To control and monitor the quality of all activities and produce in Meat Markets
• To manage all stock in the Region
• To monitor the hygiene & safety processes of the Region
• To perform people management functions for the Region
• To drive and manage all promotional activities in the Region
• To report on all sales activities of and complete administrative duties for the Region

Qualifications    
Essential

• Grade 12 or equivalent

Experience    
Essential

•  2 Years - Management Experience in the Meat Industry inclusive of butchery operational experience

Knowledge and Skills    
Essential

• Knowledge of meat cuts/ products
• IR Knowledge
• FMCG principles
• Merchandising standards and principles
• Knowledge of Meat Market Operations
• Knowledge of Meat Market hygiene and safety standards