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About the Job

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) Manager to lead the administration and optimisation of our HR technology solutions. The HRIS Manager will be responsible for overseeing the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our HR Information Systems to support the organisation's HR and business objectives.

Additionally, the HRIS Manager will be responsible for leading project management, design, configuration, integration and testing of HR Software applications across HR and Payroll and also, the integration of HR systems across other system platforms in the Organisation. 

The HRIS Manager will also be responsible for maintaining relationships and contracts with external IT Business Partners and service providers.  

We are a fully in-office team. This role is based at our Support Centre in Kuils River, Cape Town.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essentials:

• Working knowledge implementation and maintenance of Human Resource Information Systems.
• Advanced knowledge of PMBOK/PRINCE 2 project management principles.
• Ability to compile quantitative and qualitative information for HR metrics, analysis and reporting.
• MS Excel super-user
• MS Power Platform super-user (Power Apps, Power Automate & Power BI).
• MS Security Groups and MS Teams Channel Management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of sensitive data security principles within the HR & Payroll environment. (POPIA)

Working knowledge of: 

• The HR compliance environments in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland (including but not limited Employee Tax, Personal Data Protection, Employment Equity & SETA requirements).
• Cloud based (SaaS) HR & Payroll software applications.
• Knowledge of Software applications budgeting processes and cost drivers.
• Product and software lifecycle management, product SDLC (Systems Development Life Cycle) & Change Control governance principles.

Advantageous:

• Working knowledge of Agile principles.

SKILLS Required: 

• Excellent analytical, organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate technical information to a non-technical audience and vise versa.
• The ability to be resilient and maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Excellent systematic, logical & strategic thinking skills.
• Strong customer-service orientation and networking skills (cross functionally).
• Ability to conduct total cost of ownership studies and project proposals.
• Understanding the impact of POPIA on how HR data is stored and disseminated.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essentials:

• A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric
• A relevant degree in computer systems design, computer science, information systems or HR (with the requisite technical and management experience).
• Management experience in a HR systems role.
• Proven experience in overseeing the strategy, direction, development, and implementation of HR & Payroll software applications.
• Experience with HR Data reporting.
• Retail experience.
• Proven experience in the optimisation of business processes.
• Training and change management experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop an HRIS strategy or roadmap in Support of the Company, Systems and HR strategies.
• Enhance the Phadima employment journey through the implementation of a natively mobile-first capability where transactional HR services and information can be accessed and actioned by all 3 user groups:
  • HR Functional Users
  • Line Manager
  • Phadimas
• Work closely with all HR Process owners to ensure the automation of all transactional HR activities.
• Gaps in terms of business needs and HRIS capability must documented and solutions must be proposed/implemented to bridge or mitigate these gaps.

For HR & Payroll system changes or projects, the following processes must be managed:

• An impact assessment if the need arises, as determined via JAD sessions.
• Changed or projects must be assessed and accurately scoped.
• Analyse change request viability - risk, benefit & gap analysis between the 'as is' and the "to be" situation.
• Determine system or process change & present options to users.
• Research and development of new innovative HR solutions.
• Develop & document functional specifications of all changes, including process flows.
• Ensure that the SDLC is followed (Systems Development Life Cycle).
• Submit solution for approval to stakeholder (HR Process owner).
• Project costing is obtained and analysed.
• Compliance with approval framework.
• Setting up of project or tasks and tracking it on Jira.
• Creating a training plan and ensuring that end users are trained on the new applications.

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About the Job

Our Product Technology Team is looking for a Laboratory Assistant to provide general assistance to the Textiles and Colour Technology team to deliver on the company’s seasonal product strategy. This position will be a fixed term contract ending 30 November 2024.

Key Responsibilities:

• To accurately laminate, cut, header and label all the fabric, substrate and colour swatches for the colour & fabric libraries.
• To ensure that all the fabric, colour and substrate swatches created are delivered on time and to specification. 
• To check the stock levels of all the swatches in the colour library and inform the Colour Development Technician of which colours need to be replenished. Additionally, to ensure the library is orderly and to update the colour library index accordingly.
• To ensure that the fabric & substrate library is neat, orderly, clean and arranged correctly. 
• To ensure that all the fabric & substrate swatches have all the correct information and are in the correct season.
• To assist the Colour Development Technician to keep track of the colour laboratory equipment maintenance schedule by accurately updating and arranging the equipment maintenance with external service providers.
• To ensure all invoicing activities across the colour and physical testing laboratories are completed accurately and on time.
• Fabric and colour related projects, seasonal fabric & substrate swatch creations, centric data, team administrative tasks and general assistance required by the team.

Skills required:

• A technical knowledge of different types of textiles
• The ability to:
• Accurately create fabric, substrate and colour swatches
• Accurately capture data and create swatch header cards
• Work independently, as well as be a team player
• Communicate effectively (both verbal and written)
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Time Management skills
• Planning & Organizing Skills
• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong Administrative Skills
• A high energy level to cope with the constant deadlines
• A service-orientation
• A strong detail-orientation
• A sense of urgency
• The ability to be flexible
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform tasks with precision and accuracy
• Working experience in the latest Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word & Excel)

Essential:

• Previous experience working in a textile or colour laboratory environment
• Exposure to textile manufacturing, dyeing, printing and finishing processes
• Exposure to and/or experience in product and/or textile quality control
• Understanding of fibers and textiles

Qualifications:

• A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric is a minimum requirement
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Textiles or a related fieldDiploma in Textile Technology, preferably with the following subjects:
• Colour theory
• Colour measurement
• Dyeing process and principles
• Textiles (Fibres & Yarns)
• Certificate in Fibres and Fabric
• Relevant SADFA Certificate (dyeing, printing & finishing)

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Job Summary

To deliver exceptional customer shopping experience through stock replenishment, merchandising, housekeeping and efficient processing of transactions at till points.

• Outstanding customer care skills, the ability to interact and communicate with      customers
• A genuine willingness to be "of service"
• Accurate and efficient till operation skills
• An excellent record of overs/unders
• A high standard of work on the sales floor, dedication in maintaining quality standards/housekeeping standards, willingness to take initiative if a job needs to be done
• A very good record of attendance and punctuality
• Willingness to consistently apply Ackermans values and Ackermans policies and procedures in all aspects of your work
• Good understanding of company VM strategy in terms of stock intensity and SKU availability
• Good planning, delegation skills and the ability to lead a team
• Personal integrity
• High stress tolerance
• Ability to work trading hours of the shopping centre.
• Understand the receiving procedure.
• Ability to maintain the stockroom's layout and specification.

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Job Summary

To deliver exceptional customer shopping experience through stock replenishment, merchandising, housekeeping and efficient processing of transactions at till points.

• Outstanding customer care skills, the ability to interact and communicate with      customers
• A genuine willingness to be "of service"
• Accurate and efficient till operation skills
• An excellent record of overs/unders
• A high standard of work on the sales floor, dedication in maintaining quality standards/housekeeping standards, willingness to take initiative if a job needs to be done
• A very good record of attendance and punctuality
• Willingness to consistently apply Ackermans values and Ackermans policies and procedures in all aspects of your work
• Good understanding of company VM strategy in terms of stock intensity and SKU availability
• Good planning, delegation skills and the ability to lead a team
• Personal integrity
• High stress tolerance
• Ability to work trading hours of the shopping centre.
• Understand the receiving procedure.
• Ability to maintain the stockroom's layout and specification.

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Job purpose

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.

Minimum requirements

• You will represent and be a custodian of the brand of our store
• Be energetic and a self-starter
• Two (2) years retail experience which includes at least one year in a supervisory and or management position.
• You should be in current role for atleast more than 8 months
• Outstanding merchandise management , stock and cost control skills
• 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
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Further qualifications related to retail/business will be an advantage

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Job Purpose

• To deliver exceptional customer shopping experience through stock replenishment, merchandising, housekeeping and efficient processing of transactions at till points.

Knowledge Skills & Experience

•  Excellent customer care and communication skills. 
•  Accurate and efficient till operating skills with a good track record of overs and unders. 
•  High standard of work on sales floor in terms of standards. 
•  Good record of attendance and punctuality. 
•  Consistent application of Ackermans values, policies and procedures.

go to method of application »

Job purpose

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.

Minimum requirements

• You will represent and be a custodian of the brand of our store
• Be energetic and a self-starter
• Two (2) years retail experience which includes at least one year in a supervisory and or management position.
• You should be in current role for atleast more than 8 months
• Outstanding merchandise management , stock and cost control skills
• 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
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Further qualifications related to retail/business will be an advantage

go to method of application »

Job Purpose

• To deliver exceptional customer shopping experience through stock replenishment, merchandising, housekeeping and efficient processing of transactions at till points.

Knowledge Skills & Experience

•  Excellent customer care and communication skills. 
•  Accurate and efficient till operating skills with a good track record of overs and unders. 
•  High standard of work on sales floor in terms of standards. 
•  Good record of attendance and punctuality. 
•  Consistent application of Ackermans values, policies and procedures.