Openings at Ackermans

Job Advert    
Are you keen to grow your leadership role and career in our company? We are looking for a self motivated leader to co-manage our store.
The purpose of the job is to optimize sales and exceed customer expectations through the implementation of the operations strategy and effective management of staff.

Qualifications    

• Matric or equivalent 2 years retail experience which includes at least on year in a supervisory and/or management position. Further qualifications related to retail / business will be an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• You will represent and be a custodian of the brand of our store. Be energetic and a self starter. Outstanding merchandise management , stock and cost control skills. A focus on customer service. The capacity to maintain high store standards. A proven ability to influence and lead a team.
• You will have a keen development orientation in that you will be inspired to develop yourself and fellow team members. Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal) and competence in a second official language would be a definite advantage

Key Responsibilities    

• Customer service. The achievement of sales targets and quality standards on the sales floor. Shrinkage and cost control. Day-to-day store administration and the pro-active management. Motivation and training of your team members.

Closing Date: 6th, July 2022

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Job Advert    
The search is on, and our Essentials team is looking for a confident, positive and resilient Planner who has sound commercial thinking, strong analytical and proven numerical abilities for the delivery, implementation and management of departmental business plans in accordance with Company strategies and to continue growing this area of our Business.

Qualifications required:

• A Grade 12 certificate is an essential requirement.
• A qualification would be a definite advantage. Preferred qualifications are:
• B. Comm./ B. Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Stats and Business Science OR
• National Diploma majoring in Internal Auditing and Cost and Management Accounting OR
• National Diploma in Financial Information Systems

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    
Knowledge of:

• the retail merchandise cycle with regards to Buying, Planning, Logistics and Stores 
• seasonal & non-seasonal replenishments
• the SA retail clothing market, Customers and competitors 

Skills required:

• Sound commercial thinking & numerical skills
• Analytical thinking & logical problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Planning, organising & time management skills
• Conflict resolution skills

The ability to be:

• resilient, agile and maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure
• collaborate and create a shared vision and to positively influence others make decision
• remain flexible, function under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances
• self-motivated, take responsibility and have a sense of pride in one’s work
• methodical, detail orientated and accurte
• effective communiction at all levels
• a strong sense of integrity
• deadline - oriented
• assertive

Experience:

Essential:

• A minimum of 2-3 years previous experience in product planning within a relevant retail environment is an important requirement.

Preferred:

• Replenishment and assortment planning experience
• Prior store planning experience
• Previous store management experience (1 – 2 years)
• Previous exposure to general logistics and supply chain processes
• Experience working in planning systems such as: Enterprise Planning, Location Planning, Assortment Planning, Allocation Planning and/or Just Enough
• A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages (Word & Excel) is essential. Experience in working at an advanced level in Excel would be a definite advantage.

Key Responsibilities    

• Delivering and implementing departmental business plans that support the SBU’s merchandise strategy.
• Managing departmental forecasts to achieve agreed departmental growth and profitability as per the Business Plan.
• Preparing and delivering merchandise assortment plans that support the signed-off departmental business strategy.
• Ensuring sufficient inflows to maintaining agreed replenishment service levels to achieve agreed departmental growth and profitability as per the Business Plan.
• Providing accurate and timeous merchandise information to minimise risk and optimise business opportunities.
• Executing and managing project plans to achieve the agreed objectives (if applicable).

Closing Date: 6th, July 2022

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Job Advert    
We are looking for a customer centric, efficient, and reliable individual who is deadline driven and should respond timely to all HR System user queries. As a HRIS Administrator, reporting directly to the HRIS Manager, you will have the opportunity to advice, support and conduct training sessions when required.

This role is responsible for the timely and effective response to HR System user queries and problems through the receipt and logging of problems and the co-ordination of rapid and appropriate responses for basic problem resolution. Provides telephonic support and user training on the payroll system to all stakeholders. The HRIS Administrator will also be responsible to document project and systems processes with the assistance of the HR Business Analyst. The HRIS Administrator will escalates more complex problems but may manage the incident to completion.    

QUALIFICATIONS :

Essential:

• Grade 12 Certificate/Matric
• Work experience as an HRIS Administrator or similar role

Preferred:

• Diploma in Human Resources, Business Systems Analyst or Information systems
• Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

KNOWLEDGE:

• Office 365 knowledge including SharePoint
• Microsoft Power BI
• Sound Knowledge of a Payroll system
• Understanding system integrations
• Training users on system functionality and new features
• Gather various system data for reports
• Troubleshoot and report system issues
• Ensure compliance with POPIA and other data protection regulations

SKILLS:

• Presentation skills for user training and support

EXPERIENCE:

• Hands-on experience with system databases and HR software
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills
• Excellent Verbal and Communication skills
• Experience in time & attendance administration
• Experience in Moodle LMS
• Experience with Payroll Systems

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Resolves user queries telephonically and via email within 48hrs. (Respond to users, acknowledging receipt and updates on progress to resolve)
• Escalates and logs system errors to 3rd party vendors
• Escalates all system queries sent to HRIS team to the relevant support role for resolution
• Follows up on all queries received for reporting purposes
• Assist New Store Managers and/or Line Managers with training when new functionality is rolled out.
• Acts as the first line for all support to Store Managers and DSM’s and Line Managers with processing payroll
• Actively contributes to projects relating to the HR systems team to ensure that we create a good user experience Assisting users with system requests
• Changing or adding system configurations (eg: ERS, PaySpace etc)
• Assist BA’s with change requests
• Assist HR Systems BA’s with ad-hoc requests

Closing Date: 6th, July 2022

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Job Advert    
An exciting opportunity has just become available for a HR Administrator: Buying, Planning, Commercial, Marketing and Finance. We are looking for a customer centric, efficient and reliable individual who is deadline driven and has the ability to support, help manage key people initiatives and ensure that effective service is rendered to stakeholders in support of HR strategies. This position reports directly to the HR Manager.

The HR Administrator plays an important supportive, organizational and administrative HR role for the Merchandise and Commercial teams. 

Qualifications    
Essential:

• Grade 12 certificate

Preferred:

• An HR qualification or studying towards one would be an advantage

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    
KNOWLEDGE:

• A working knowledged at advance level on Microsoft Computer packages (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook) is essential

SKILLS:

• Good planning and organising skills
• Excellent communication skills across all levels (verbal and written)
• Accuracy in execution, attention to detail and reliability in meeting set deadlines
• High levels of confidentiality, credibility and trust
• Good prioritisation skills 
• Excellent customer services both internally and externally

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 2 years working experience in performing an administrative function is essential
• 2 years extensive knowledge on recruitment processes
• Experience in working with HR and payroll administration processes would be an advantage

Key Responsibilities    

• Arranging advertisements, screening responses, arranging interviews and assessments, reference checking, as well as being the responsible HR support for the selection in respect of certain positions (in consultation with the Line Manager)
• Completing all required recruitment administration and documentation, as well as responding to and documenting unsuccessful applications
• Liaise on any training needed, including induction
• Update Job Profiles
• Colating, preparing and handling all correspondence and documents
• Organizing meetings and appointments
• Ensuring all payroll input is completed and submitted
• Monthly compiling of any HR reports
• Ensuring all filling is kept up to date

Closing Date: 8th, July 2022