Jobs at Woolworths

Introduction

• Analyze user requirements, design, implement and support less complex technical systems.

Job description

• Analysis, technical design, and development aligned to team processes & requirements
• Develop technical specifications from systems specifications.
• Design and code solutions of greater complexity and size from technical specifications.
• Maintain and support existing systems
• Interpret user requirements and translate into systems design.
• Investigate and solve systems issues.
• Ensure systems documentation is kept up to date.
• Ensures effective operations
• Implement approved changes as per change control and security process
• Plan, organize and control own work effort, including regular progress feedback to own and other relevant areas

Minimum requirements

• 3-year IT Diploma
• Specific analysis and development skills
• Project management methodology?
• Basic Understanding of Scrum practices and principles ( scrum artifacts, Azure Devops)
• Relevant business process context knowledge
• 3 -5 years programming/analyst programming experience
• 3-5 years’.NET C# Full stack development experience.
• Angular
• JavaScript, Typescript, Node
• Azure and AWS (very beneficial)
• MS SQL Server
• Experience in Unit Testing code and services.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or MS Team Foundation Server (TFS) is beneficial.
• Experience in Blazor and Xamarin is beneficial.
• Is aware of and responsive to internal and external events and influences the technical landscape
• Ability to research technology-related concepts, trends, and best practices, and apply findings
• Looks beyond symptoms to uncover root causes of problems to be solved
• Presents problem analysis and a recommended solution rather than just identifying and describing the problem itself
• Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset in planning and implementing activities/projects
• Monitors and tracks progress to ensure delivery of all planned commitments, and keeps the appropriate people informed
• Listens attentively and checks understanding of the message being received.
• Prepares written reports and briefs and communicates ideas clearly.
• Convinces others by identifying benefits for all; looks for ways to increase the value of the partnership for all parties.
• Genuinely cultivates personal bonds with colleagues to enhance performance throughout the organization.
• Adjusts to work effectively within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
• Anticipates change and continuously remains prepared for change

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Job description
Main Purpose

• Ensure the delivery of team goals through relevant scorecards as per the strategy using the INVOCOM methodology
• Providing input and executing the business unit's 1-year operating plan, budget and scorecard with continuous improvement in mind
• Building, integrating and maintaining relationships with all stakeholders in line with SLAs to achieve operational excellence e.g. Transport, Trunking, Cross-Docking and Equipment centre
• Manage and ensure end to end process compliance (e.g. receiving, picking, despatch, inventory etc.) against the documented process standards within area of responsibility
• Manage the use of all resources and ensure optimal operational and implementation planning of all variable assets to ensure operational excellence (e.g. FTE plan for staffing, scanners, technology equipment, pallet jacks, reach trucks, consumables, stationery etc.) 
• Manage and adhere to company policies and procedures in line with corporate governance principles
• Ensure timeous delivery of accurate reporting and administration for transactional excellence
• Build, develop and entrench a high-performance culture by providing leadership, feedback, guidance, support and coaching for staff
• Demonstrate effective leadership aligned to the Woolworths Values to ensure the delivery of the operational scorecard
• Contribute towards the delivery of the BU EE targets
• Ensure effective management of performance and input into talent management, succession planning and reward & recognition (e.g. difference awards)
• Manage employee relations in line with sound people principles and strategy
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures and legislation (e.g. OHASA and SHE Acts) in line with corporate governance

Key Competencies

• Knowledge & process understanding of logistics and related distribution processes
• Working knowledge of supply chain operations and impact on stakeholders
• PC literacy and ability to capture information and produce reports
• Ability to manage consumables and assets
• Understanding of process compliance
• Have an understanding of relevant legislation
• Ability to work across different temperature regimes e.g. Cold Chain, Frozen areas, etc.
• Ability to quickly develop a knowledge and understanding of the suppliers and service providers businesses, and demonstrate a passion for customer delivery
• Demonstrates an understanding of the impact of one's own role on service delivery to internal and external customers
• A Customer Service mind-set
• Knowledge of Performance Management Systems
• Knowledge of Employee Relations procedures
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail
• Able to work flexible hours in line with the business requirements

Minimum requirements
OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

What theoretical knowledge (e.g. degree / diploma) does the job require?

• Matric/Grade 12 certificate is compulsory
• A Three-year Supply Chain or Operations Management degree or equivalent NQF level 6 Advanced Certificate/ Diploma is compulsory
• What experience (e.g. previous exposure) does the job require?
• Relevant management or supervisory training
• 3 years relevant Supply Chain working experience in a management position
• Experience in Retail/FMCG environment advantageous
• ​Quality assurance background advantageous e.g. Six Sigma

What other key requirements does the job require?

• The deliverables are not limited to the accountabilities specified in the job advert. These key accountabilities highlight the focus areas of the job. Specific and/or additional deliverables can be requested by management. The key responsibilities and accountabilities may change from time to time in response to changes in business strategy, operational requirements, and shift rotation.   

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Introduction

• Creative, flair, high standards of quality, and high attention to detail… does this describe you? This great opportunity could be your next… As a Product Developer in a world-class food retailer, you will execute our customer-centric product strategy. Your key focus will be to develop and deliver innovative commercially viable product solutions that are anchored in quality and sustainability that will influence the way our nation eats. You will guide and motivate teams and key stakeholders, to collaboratively deliver a customer-centric product strategy.

Job description

• Integrate and implement product strategy into development plans for the relevant department(s):
• Understand the retail competitor market & customer need states to meet and exceed expectations.
• Apply customer & trends insights into product development briefs for suppliers.
• Drive and maintain a world-class sustainable product and packaging standard and framework:
• Integrate with Central Quality & Suppliers to conduct and analyse comparative and directional benchmarking and translate outcomes into product plans where applicable.
• Display a clear understanding of the science (baking, raw materials and their impact on final product, aesthetics, sensorial elements, safety aspects) of the relevant category, while keeping abreast and implementing new advancements where relevant.
• Inspire and influence the product teams and key stakeholders to deliver industry leadership positions:
• Collaboratively and inclusively integrate with key stakeholders in achieving key product development milestones, ensuring a commercial and sustainability lens is considered at all times.
• Timeously achieve milestones by consistently encouraging and aligning quality outputs
• Amplify and embody an environment of creativity, growth, knowledge and empowerment:
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to quality, setting a high standard for the team to follow.
• Understand and actively share culinary and technical product knowledge with suppliers, matrix, and PD teams.
• Drive, integrate, and own product development processes and supporting systems:
• Ensure alignment and integration with the Packaging Support Specialist to ensure packaging is considered throughout the development process.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of how delicious products are developed from conceptualisation to post-launch on shelf, including production processes within our supplier base.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant Degree/ Diploma/ Qualification in Food and Consumer Science, Chef, or Food Technology/ Science.
• 3-5 years' experience in the food industry or relevant industry experience.
• Minimum 1-year experience in Food product development, Retail, FMCG brand management or hospitality essential.
• Experience of working cross functionally or within a matrix organization.
• Courses & experience within the field of brand management, product ranging, and development.
• Demonstrate strategic intent and holistic approach.
• Commercial Acumen
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Customer Centric
• Project Management skills
• Confident and Passionate Ambassador
• Product Expertise in baking
• Innovation Mindset
• Retail & Related Industry Knowledge
• Data Intelligence skills
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally.

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Introduction

• A Creative with high standards of quality, and high attention to detail… does this describe you? This great opportunity could be your next… As a Product Developer in a world-class food retailer, you will execute our customer-centric product strategy. Your key focus will be to develop and deliver innovative commercially viable product solutions that are anchored in quality and sustainability that will influence the way our nation eats. You will guide and motivate teams and key stakeholders, to collaboratively deliver a customer-centric product strategy.

Job description

• Integrate and implement product strategy into development plans for the relevant department(s):
• Understand the retail competitor market & customer need states to meet and exceed expectations.
• Apply customer & trends insights into product development briefs for suppliers.
• Drive and maintain a world-class sustainable product and packaging standard and framework:
• Integrate with Central Quality & Suppliers to conduct and analyse comparative and directional benchmarking and translate outcomes into product plans where applicable.
• Display a clear understanding of the science (cooking, cooking processes, growing programs, aesthetics, sensorial elements, safety aspects) of the relevant category, while keeping abreast and implementing new advancements where relevant.
• Inspire and influence the product teams and key stakeholders to deliver industry leadership positions:
• Collaboratively and inclusively integrate with key stakeholders in achieving key product development milestones, ensuring a commercial and sustainability lens is considered at all times.
• Timeously achieve milestones by consistently encouraging and aligning quality outputs
• Amplify and embody an environment of creativity, growth, knowledge and empowerment:
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to quality, setting a high standard for the team to follow.
• Understand and actively share culinary and technical product knowledge with suppliers, matrix, and PD teams.
• Drive, integrate, and own product development processes and supporting systems:
• Ensure alignment and integration with the Packaging Support Specialist to ensure packaging is considered throughout the development process.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of how delicious products are developed from conceptualisation to post-launch on shelf, including production processes within our supplier base.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant Degree/ Diploma/ Qualification in Food and Consumer Science, Chef, or Food Technology/ Science.
• 5 years' experience in the food industry or relevant industry experience.
• Minimum 3-years' experience in Food product development, Retail, FMCG brand management or hospitality essential.
• Experience of working cross functionally or within a matrix organization.
• Courses & experience within the field of brand management, product ranging, and development.
• Demonstrate strategic intent and holistic approach.
• Commercial Acumen.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Customer Centric
• Project Management skills
• Confident and Passionate Ambassador
• Product Expertise in Chilled & Ambient Cakes & Desserts
• Innovation Focused approach and keen awareness of evolving Market Trends
• Retail & Related Industry Knowledge
• Data Intelligence skills
• Willingness to travel locally ​

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Introduction

• To promote the Woolworths beauty range to the customer utilizing specialist knowledge to maximize sales by influencing and driving availability of the right products at the right time whilst exceeding customer expectations.

Job description
Join Our Team as a Beauty Specialist!

• We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Beauty Specialist to join our team at the beauty counter. If you love beauty products and helping people look and feel their best, we want to hear from you!

Requirements:

• Expert Knowledge of Beauty Products: You should have a strong understanding of a wide range of beauty products. You’ll use your expertise to recommend the perfect items for our customers' unique needs, while staying updated on the latest beauty trends and innovations.
• Exceptional Customer Service Skills: You must be approachable, friendly, and eager to engage with customers. The ability to listen to their needs and provide personalized beauty advice will be key to delivering an outstanding shopping experience.
• Sales Driven & Goal-Oriented: You’ll be confident in promoting products and meeting sales goals, with a knack for upselling in a way that feels natural and beneficial for the customer.
• If you're ready to inspire beauty and make a difference in customers' lives, apply now and be a part of our dynamic team!

Minimum requirements

• Be available and flexible to work different shifts and across the store.
• Have relevant experience and skills in beauty.
• Passion for retail and selling.
• “Living the Brand” – personal leadership and attitude to work.
• Passion for Customer - establish lifelong relationships with our customers.
• Versatile communication Skills
• Attention to detail/ accuracy.
• Able to work well within a team.
• Problem solving ability.
• Proactive/Initiative
• Action and results driven.
• Well-groomed with appropriate use of cosmetics