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At DotActiv we provide leading category management software and services to retailers and suppliers across the world. With over 1000 happy users in over 7 countries, we are a trusted name in the Retail and Category Management Industry. Specialties Category Management, Shelf and Floor Space Planning, Business Intelligence, Retail Software, Business Managem...
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As a Category Planner at DotActiv you would be responsible for :
(By utilising DotActiv’s Category Planning Software)
- Creating strategic assortment plans;
- Designing data-driven floor space plans;
- Planning and building data-driven shelf plans;
- Conducting floor and space plan analytical reviews;
- Developing optimised cluster plans per product category using the cluster optimizer and maintenance tools in the DotActiv software;
- Analysing the cluster plan and profiling each cluster to deliver strategic insights to clients;
- Maximising customer and category performance by considering category strategies and plans, product financial performance, shopper psychology and aesthetic appeal; and
- Supporting, advising and guiding retail customers where required.
Requirements
- Creative flair and ability to identify aesthetic/visual appeal.
- 2+ years of similar and relevant experience in the Retail Sector
- Strong Interpersonal Skills.
- Computer Literacy - MS Office.
- Driver’s license and own transport.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (English).
- Team player.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Self-motivated and results oriented.
- Must have strong analytical skills and be able to use data analysis techniques and how to apply these to business situations;
- You must have a high capacity to represent the DotActiv brand as a specialist;
- You must have a high degree of internal client engagement;
- Consumer Science, Business/Marketing or Supply Chain related degree is a must.
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As a Graduate Planner working at DotActiv, your dedicated learning focus will include:
- DotActiv Mastery Levels mastering our full software product suite;
- Advanced Merchandising and Display Techniques;
- Introduction to Retail;
- Introduction to Category Management;
- Account Development;
- Job shadowing and on-the-job learning;
- Leadership short courses; and
- Business Process training.
After your training, you should be able to do the following:
- Create strategic assortment plans;
- Design data-driven floor space plans;
- Plan and build data-driven shelf plans;
- Conduct floor and space plan analytical reviews;
- Build ranging reports and category analytical reviews;
- Maximise customer and category performance by considering category strategies and plans, product financial performance, shopper psychology and aesthetic appeal; and Support, advise and guide retail customers where required.
- You’ll have access to DotActiv’s all-in-one category management software to complete all of the above.
Skills And Requirements
- A Consumer Science, Commerce degree or similar degree at a recognised and accredited university;
- A good understanding of English (You must be able to speak, read and write at a business proficiency level);
- While not required, experience in a retail or service environment is advantageous.
- A valid driver’s licence and vehicle are required as you may need to travel to meet with clients.
- A working laptop using Microsoft Windows. DotActiv software operates on the Microsoft Windows platform.
- We do offer a laptop allowance included in your CTC.
Knowledge and Computer Skills
- Computer literate with special attention to:
- Intermediate MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and
- Google G-Suite/Google Docs for business.
- Understand the computer packages and systems currently used by DotActiv and customers (we provide all the necessary training).
Soft Skills
- You must have excellent oral communication skills;
- You must have excellent interpersonal skills;
- You must have a high capacity to represent the DotActiv brand;
- You must have a high degree of internal client engagement;
- You must have the ability to multitask;
- You must be able to remain attentive in an often busy environment;
- You must be naturally calm and focused;
- You must be a team player;
- You must be versatile enough if participation in other types of activities is required.
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As a Graduate Planner working at DotActiv, your dedicated learning focus will include:
- DotActiv Mastery Levels mastering our full software product suite;
- Advanced Merchandising and Display Techniques;
- Introduction to Retail;
- Introduction to Category Management;
- Account Development;
- Job shadowing and on-the-job learning;
- Leadership short courses; and
- Business Process training.
After your training, you should be able to do the following:
- Create strategic assortment plans;
- Design data-driven floor space plans;
- Plan and build data-driven shelf plans;
- Conduct floor and space plan analytical reviews;
- Build ranging reports and category analytical reviews;
- Maximise customer and category performance by considering category strategies and plans, product financial performance, shopper psychology and aesthetic appeal; and Support, advise and guide retail customers where required.
- You’ll have access to DotActiv’s all-in-one category management software to complete all of the above.
Skills And Requirements
- A Consumer Science, Commerce degree or similar degree at a recognised and accredited university;
- A good understanding of English (You must be able to speak, read and write at a business proficiency level);
- While not required, experience in a retail or service environment is advantageous.
- A valid driver’s licence and vehicle are required as you may need to travel to meet with clients.
- A working laptop using Microsoft Windows. DotActiv software operates on the Microsoft Windows platform.
- We do offer a laptop allowance included in your CTC.
Knowledge and Computer Skills
- Computer literate with special attention to:
- Intermediate MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and
- Google G-Suite/Google Docs for business.
- Understand the computer packages and systems currently used by DotActiv and customers (we provide all the necessary training).
Soft Skills
- You must have excellent oral communication skills;
- You must have excellent interpersonal skills;
- You must have a high capacity to represent the DotActiv brand;
- You must have a high degree of internal client engagement;
- You must have the ability to multitask;
- You must be able to remain attentive in an often busy environment;
- You must be naturally calm and focused;
- You must be a team player;
- You must be versatile enough if participation in other types of activities is required.
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As a Graduate Planner working at DotActiv, your dedicated learning focus will include:
- DotActiv Mastery Levels mastering our full software product suite;
- Advanced Merchandising and Display Techniques;
- Introduction to Retail;
- Introduction to Category Management;
- Account Development;
- Job shadowing and on-the-job learning;
- Leadership short courses; and
- Business Process training.
After your training, you should be able to do the following:
- Create strategic assortment plans;
- Design data-driven floor space plans;
- Plan and build data-driven shelf plans;
- Conduct floor and space plan analytical reviews;
- Build ranging reports and category analytical reviews;
- Maximise customer and category performance by considering category strategies and plans, product financial performance, shopper psychology and aesthetic appeal; and Support, advise and guide retail customers where required.
- You’ll have access to DotActiv’s all-in-one category management software to complete all of the above.
Skills And Requirements
- A Consumer Science, Commerce degree or similar degree at a recognised and accredited university;
- A good understanding of English (You must be able to speak, read and write at a business proficiency level);
- While not required, experience in a retail or service environment is advantageous.
- A valid driver’s licence and vehicle are required as you may need to travel to meet with clients.
- A working laptop using Microsoft Windows. DotActiv software operates on the Microsoft Windows platform.
- We do offer a laptop allowance included in your CTC.
Knowledge and Computer Skills
- Computer literate with special attention to:
- Intermediate MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and
- Google G-Suite/Google Docs for business.
- Understand the computer packages and systems currently used by DotActiv and customers (we provide all the necessary training).
Soft Skills
- You must have excellent oral communication skills;
- You must have excellent interpersonal skills;
- You must have a high capacity to represent the DotActiv brand;
- You must have a high degree of internal client engagement;
- You must have the ability to multitask;
- You must be able to remain attentive in an often busy environment;
- You must be naturally calm and focused;
- You must be a team player;
- You must be versatile enough if participation in other types of activities is required.
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As a Category Planner at DotActiv you would be responsible for :
(By utilising DotActiv’s Category Planning Software)
- Creating strategic assortment plans;
- Designing data-driven floor space plans;
- Planning and building data-driven shelf plans;
- Conducting floor and space plan analytical reviews;
- Developing optimised cluster plans per product category using the cluster optimizer and maintenance tools in the DotActiv software;
- Analysing the cluster plan and profiling each cluster to deliver strategic insights to clients;
- Maximising customer and category performance by considering category strategies and plans, product financial performance, shopper psychology and aesthetic appeal; and
- Supporting, advising and guiding retail customers where required.
Requirements
- Creative flair and ability to identify aesthetic/visual appeal.
- 2+ years of similar and relevant experience in the Retail Sector
- Strong Interpersonal Skills.
- Computer Literacy - MS Office.
- Driver’s license and own transport.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (English).
- Team player.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Self-motivated and results oriented.
- Must have strong analytical skills and be able to use data analysis techniques and how to apply these to business situations;
- You must have a high capacity to represent the DotActiv brand as a specialist;
- You must have a high degree of internal client engagement;
- Consumer Science, Business/Marketing or Supply Chain related degree is a must.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Translating application storyboards and use cases into functional applications;
- Designing, building, and maintaining efficient, reusable, and reliable C# code;
- Ensuring the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications;
- Identifying bottlenecks and bugs, and devising solutions to these problems; and
- Maintaining code quality, organisation, and automatisation.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 1 year relevant business experience and expertise in an IT development environment;
- Grade 12 as per the national senior certificate requirements (Umalusi endorsed and must include higher grade Mathematics with a minimum of 70%);
- A relevant IT certification by a recognised and acknowledged issuing authority. For example, A+, N+, MCSE, MCP, MCT, VCP, VCSP and more;
- Proficient in C#, with a good knowledge of its ecosystems;
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming;
- Skill for writing reusable C# libraries; Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application;
- Familiarity with continuous integration, Microsoft SQL, Json, Angular, and .Net Framework;
- Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests; Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (such as Git);
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As a Graduate Planner working at DotActiv, your dedicated learning focus will include:
- DotActiv Mastery Levels mastering our full software product suite;
- Advanced Merchandising and Display Techniques;
- Introduction to Retail;
- Introduction to Category Management;
- Account Development;
- Job shadowing and on-the-job learning;
- Leadership short courses; and
- Business Process training.
After your training, you should be able to do the following:
- Create strategic assortment plans;
- Design data-driven floor space plans;
- Plan and build data-driven shelf plans;
- Conduct floor and space plan analytical reviews;
- Build ranging reports and category analytical reviews;
- Maximise customer and category performance by considering category strategies and plans, product financial performance, shopper psychology and aesthetic appeal; and Support, advise and guide retail customers where required.
- You’ll have access to DotActiv’s all-in-one category management software to complete all of the above.
Skills And Requirements
- A Consumer Science, Commerce degree or similar degree at a recognised and accredited university;
- A good understanding of English (You must be able to speak, read and write at a business proficiency level);
- While not required, experience in a retail or service environment is advantageous.
- A valid driver’s licence and vehicle are required as you may need to travel to meet with clients.
- A working laptop using Microsoft Windows. DotActiv software operates on the Microsoft Windows platform.
- We do offer a laptop allowance included in your CTC.
Knowledge and Computer Skills
- Computer literate with special attention to:
- Intermediate MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and
- Google G-Suite/Google Docs for business.
- Understand the computer packages and systems currently used by DotActiv and customers (we provide all the necessary training).
Soft Skills
- You must have excellent oral communication skills;
- You must have excellent interpersonal skills;
- You must have a high capacity to represent the DotActiv brand;
- You must have a high degree of internal client engagement;
- You must have the ability to multitask;
- You must be able to remain attentive in an often busy environment;
- You must be naturally calm and focused;
- You must be a team player;
- You must be versatile enough if participation in other types of activities is required.
go to method of application »
As a Graduate Planner working at DotActiv, your dedicated learning focus will include:
- DotActiv Mastery Levels mastering our full software product suite;
- Advanced Merchandising and Display Techniques;
- Introduction to Retail;
- Introduction to Category Management;
- Account Development;
- Job shadowing and on-the-job learning;
- Leadership short courses; and
- Business Process training.
After your training, you should be able to do the following:
- Create strategic assortment plans;
- Design data-driven floor space plans;
- Plan and build data-driven shelf plans;
- Conduct floor and space plan analytical reviews;
- Build ranging reports and category analytical reviews;
- Maximise customer and category performance by considering category strategies and plans, product financial performance, shopper psychology and aesthetic appeal; and Support, advise and guide retail customers where required.
- You’ll have access to DotActiv’s all-in-one category management software to complete all of the above.
Skills And Requirements
- A Consumer Science, Commerce degree or similar degree at a recognised and accredited university;
- A good understanding of English (You must be able to speak, read and write at a business proficiency level);
- While not required, experience in a retail or service environment is advantageous.
- A valid driver’s licence and vehicle are required as you may need to travel to meet with clients.
- A working laptop using Microsoft Windows. DotActiv software operates on the Microsoft Windows platform.
- We do offer a laptop allowance included in your CTC.
Knowledge and Computer Skills
- Computer literate with special attention to:
- Intermediate MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and
- Google G-Suite/Google Docs for business.
- Understand the computer packages and systems currently used by DotActiv and customers (we provide all the necessary training).
Soft Skills
- You must have excellent oral communication skills;
- You must have excellent interpersonal skills;
- You must have a high capacity to represent the DotActiv brand;
- You must have a high degree of internal client engagement;
- You must have the ability to multitask;
- You must be able to remain attentive in an often busy environment;
- You must be naturally calm and focused;
- You must be a team player;
- You must be versatile enough if participation in other types of activities is required.
go to method of application »
As a Graduate Planner working at DotActiv, your dedicated learning focus will include:
- DotActiv Mastery Levels mastering our full software product suite;
- Advanced Merchandising and Display Techniques;
- Introduction to Retail;
- Introduction to Category Management;
- Account Development;
- Job shadowing and on-the-job learning;
- Leadership short courses; and
- Business Process training.
After your training, you should be able to do the following:
- Create strategic assortment plans;
- Design data-driven floor space plans;
- Plan and build data-driven shelf plans;
- Conduct floor and space plan analytical reviews;
- Build ranging reports and category analytical reviews;
- Maximise customer and category performance by considering category strategies and plans, product financial performance, shopper psychology and aesthetic appeal; and Support, advise and guide retail customers where required.
- You’ll have access to DotActiv’s all-in-one category management software to complete all of the above.
Skills And Requirements
- A Consumer Science, Commerce degree or similar degree at a recognised and accredited university;
- A good understanding of English (You must be able to speak, read and write at a business proficiency level);
- While not required, experience in a retail or service environment is advantageous.
- A valid driver’s licence and vehicle are required as you may need to travel to meet with clients.
- A working laptop using Microsoft Windows. DotActiv software operates on the Microsoft Windows platform.
- We do offer a laptop allowance included in your CTC.
Knowledge and Computer Skills
- Computer literate with special attention to:
- Intermediate MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); and
- Google G-Suite/Google Docs for business.
- Understand the computer packages and systems currently used by DotActiv and customers (we provide all the necessary training).
Soft Skills
- You must have excellent oral communication skills;
- You must have excellent interpersonal skills;
- You must have a high capacity to represent the DotActiv brand;
- You must have a high degree of internal client engagement;
- You must have the ability to multitask;
- You must be able to remain attentive in an often busy environment;
- You must be naturally calm and focused;
- You must be a team player;
- You must be versatile enough if participation in other types of activities is required.
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Some of the specific responsibilities include:
1. Recruitment and talent pipeline management (headhunting, screening CV’s, conducting initial interviews and scheduling interviews).
2. Be the first point of contact for all HR-related queries.
3. Create efficiency by documenting answers to common questions and posting them on the InsiderBase.
4. Manage and maintain our online employer brand (creating employee value proposition pages, career pages, job application landing pages and regularly contributing to our Culture blog).
5. Manage and maintain HR-related documentation and the Activ8 employee database.
6. Provide support to our Training team.
Requirements
- A relevant B-Degree (M+3) at a recognised and SAQA accredited university is required.
- (Honours) (M+4) at a recognised and SAQA accredited university is advantageous.
- Knowledge of the principles of retail, HR & recruitment.
- Project Management.
- Excellent written, oral and presentation communication skills.
- Excellent client relationships building skills.
- High capacity to represent the brand.
- High degree of client engagement.
- Ability to multitask.
- Remain attentive in an often-busy environment.
- Be naturally calm and focused.
- Technology passion, proficiency and agility.
- Be versatile if participation in other types of activity is required.
- Google G-Suite/Google Docs for business.
- DotActiv software (training will be provided).
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