Jobs Available at Paracon

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze critical operational data to support reporting and decision-making processes. 
• Develop and maintain monthly operational reports to ensure accurate and timely insights. 
• Design, implement, and update operational dashboards for real-time performance monitoring. 
• Compile and analyze margin velocity data to support Value-Centered Teams (VCT). 
• Conduct ongoing evaluations of the economic impact of various alternatives to optimize resource allocation decisions, leveraging margin velocity, grade characterization, and customer evaluation metrics. 
• Facilitate operational benchmarking processes (e.g., PTAI) by ensuring data accuracy for metrics such as sales figures, headcount, and raw material usage. 
• Identify and quantify cost-saving opportunities based on benchmarking results. 
• Interpret benchmarking outcomes to recommend focus areas and establish actionable SMART goals to bridge performance gaps.
• Contribute to business planning, including goal setting against benchmarks, resource planning, and defining scorecards and organizational metrics. 
• Monitor and analyze production data, comparing actual consumption against Bills of Materials (BOM). 
• Create and manage dashboards to track utility consumption effectively. 
• Develop and maintain accurate key performance indicator (KPI) scorecards. 
• Provide inputs for financial forecasting and management reporting to align with organizational goals. 

Non-Negotiables

• Familiarity with and experience in source data systems such as SAP, AUDB, and EA, including accounting policies and procedures. 
• Knowledge of operational metrics and processes. 
• Understanding of sales metrics and workflows. 
• Proficient in SAP modules, including FI, SD, and MM. 
• Skilled in Microsoft Power BI.
• Competence in Microsoft Excel at an intermediate level. 
• Strong analytical skills with a proven track record. 
• Ability to effectively collaborate within cross-functional teams. 
• Experience in other processes .e.g., PEX, Six Sigma, Lean, etc. 

Minimum Requirements

• +4 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of SAP (FI, SD & MM)

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• Our client is a fast-growing international start-up that builds bespoke software for digital transformation and they are looking for Senior Full-Stack C# .Net Developers to join their team in Cape Town.
• To apply, you need a relevant IT Degree coupled with at least 9 years’ development experience using C# and ASP.Net.
• It’s essential that you have strong JavaScript/Frontend experience as you must be able to identify framework code and be able to reuse the code when needed.

Technology requirements include:

• C#;
• ASP.Net;
• JavaScript (Angular/React/Vue/JavaScript framework);
• TypeScript;
• CSS;
• Object Orientated design and coding;
• SQL Server (and relevant ORM such as Entity Framework);
• Source control (Git); and,
• Azure (Advantageous).

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• Are you a passionate PHP developer with a keen interest in Rust? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex technical challenges? We're seeking a talented PHP Developer with Rust Skills to join our innovative team in Cape Town. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, learn from experienced mentors, and make a significant impact on our products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient Rust applications.
• Collaborate with the API team to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.
• Optimize application performance and address complex technical challenges.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of our PHP-based applications.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends.
• Strong proficiency in PHP and Rust programming languages
• Solid understanding of web development principles and frameworks (Laravel)
• Experience with database technologies (PostgreSQL)
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git)
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, etc.
• 8+ years in PHP development, with strong knowledge of frameworks like
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of functional programming concepts
• Understanding of security best practices

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• We are seeking a Data engineer with core values are pride in our work, respect for colleagues, partners, and our country, collaborative decision-making, and work-life balance—all while enjoying what we do. Your primary focus will be leveraging your technical skills to combine software, systems, and data, extracting meaningful insights from raw data. You will collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure data availability, integrity, and optimal performance.

Responsibilities:

• Understand and analyse client requirements and business needs.
• Identify, analyse, visualize, and understand supporting data to propose solid solutions.
• Design and develop data layers to power Big Data analytics.
• Architect data integration pipelines and ensure successful data extraction, transformation, and loading from various sources.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Support existing solutions within GCP and Oracle.
• Analyze specifications and data, designing data warehouse and product layers.
• Develop, test, and ensure the quality of data pipelines and layers.
• Perform peer reviews and comply with the SDLC process and documentation standards.
• Participate actively in the product team and provide cross-training and mentorship.
• Provide timely status updates to the team.
• Log change requests and accurately log time.
• Participate in standby rotation.
• Be a team player: collaborate, socialize, and engage with your product team and the wider team at all times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of data warehouse ETL experience.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their data services.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server).
• Experience with dimensional modeling and data analysis.
• Preferred experience with data visualization tools and the retail industry.
• Understanding of version control (SVN/GIT) and proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Korn shell scripting, and SQL.