Latest Vacancies at Shoprite Group of Companies

Purpose of the Job    

• The QA Engineer III is accountable for identifying highly complex Epics and features and coordinating, reviewing, and approving the test plans in collaboration with the Solutions Architect, Test Lead and the QA Team and Collaborate with other business units to understand solution flows in order to perform the testing End to End.
• This role is accountable for ensuring test defects are eliminated in a product; addressing all the information gathered from the clients, customers, or end users is included in the comprehensive functional and non-functional testing scripts to ensure the systems under test perform as per the functional and non-functional requirements in production

Job Objectives

• Develop test strategy
• Development and Compilation of test plans and models
• Specify functional / non-functional test and data requirements
• Test case scenario / script development and Sequencing of test cases.
• Design the Test Case Library and Create test scripts.
• Definition and implementation of test & defect management processes
• Log defects and change requests
• Update test cases / script maintenance
• Review and approve test plans and monitor the test plan execution
• Oversee and advise the testing process, approve tests scenarios for integration into the test plan 
• Approve, lead, and monitor the test script testing using the applicable testing tool.
• Review and sign-off final test scripts and monitor the execution
• Scheduling and Execution of test cases / scripts / packs
• Review and approve the test materials and environment (BRD, BRS, FS, IFS, etc) set - up suitable for test execution
• Identification of system functions for testing / scripting
• Identification and extraction of test requirements with expected results and success criteria.
• Liaise with development & business analysts and management
• Prototyping / proof of concepts for tooling and technical solutions
• Review and Sign - off the test results pack to complete the testing process.
• Risk analysis and identification.
• Review and approve the written test case/ specification or execute the scripts / test suites
• Review and approve the test results plan compilation to ensure results accuracy and debug any highly complex script failures
• Approve the report and prepare for final submission and recommend the regression test
• Framework development and maintenance

Qualifications

• Diploma /Degree in Information Systems / B.Sc. Computer Science (or similar).
• ISTQB Foundation
• ISTQB Agile

Experience

• Ability to lead cross-departmental efforts, communicate with people with different technical backgrounds and experience levels.
• +6 years’ experience of experience on the following:
• Manual testing experience.
• Automation/performance/security scripting. 
• SQL experience.
• GUI/API automation/performance/security solutions using different tools.
• Testing in an Agile environment.
• Testing in a retail / financial sector.
• Knowledge of non-functional/functional testing, system testing, integration testing, regression testing, scripting and execution. 
• Knowledge of functional / non-functional testing – performance testing, security testing, automation testing and usability testing.
• Knowledge of systems testing, integration testing.

Knowledge and Skills

• Technical leadership capability – Positively serves the team and shows an appreciation for team morale.
• Mentors team members, supporting their development and enabling them to deliver on their objectives. 
• Collaborative partner / Synergising – The ability to foster and leverage collaborative efforts within and across teams.
• Identifies ways to work across teams in order to achieve goals.
• Assigns responsibilities with knowledge of individual's abilities and strengths. Leverages strengths to enhance team effectiveness.
• Develops supportive relationships with colleagues and encourages team spirit.
• Technology expert, bringing top-quality expertise to drive priorities while introducing new tools and practices.
• Is curious and adaptable, finds agile and rapid ways of implementing solutions fast. 
• Analytical and detailed / Enterprise Thinking - Readily grasps new concepts and information, investigates various courses of action, and integrates multiple sources of data to guide decision making and identify optimal solutions. Is aware of own impact on the bottom line of the section. 
• Keeps up to date on relevant developments in the organisational structure and environment. 
• Innovative and solution-orientated / channelling innovation – Thinks outside of the box.
• Sound judgment, quick decision-making, and the ability to generate solutions that serve the flow of work and meeting deadlines.
• Creates a safe environment where all ideas are heard and appreciated. 
• Encourages others to explore opportunities and give suggestions.
• Results-driven & driving others - Proactively drives results, setting stretch goals for self and others, while remaining focused and working tenaciously to meeting and exceeding expectations within quality standards.
• Ability to direct and monitor the actions of others to reach individual and team goals.
• Keeps others focussed on tasks and takes accountability for work delivery.
• Provides clear instructions and sets parameters for the completion of tasks.
• Monitors the activity of others to measure progress.
• Assists others in navigating through challenges

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Purpose of the Job
To design, implement, and maintain profitable business models for the divisional bakeries and delis while adhering to all policies and procedures. The job objectives entails:

Job Objectives

• To design a profitable business model and ensure implementation
• To ensure national bakery policy and procedures are implemented and adhered to
• To ensure implementation of and adherence to the Food safety and Hygiene procedures and policies 
• To quality assess and control convenience foods suppliers 
• To liaise with training schools 
• To provide exception input regarding maintenance of Bakery equipment
• To provide input and suggestions regarding bakery lay-out and equipment

Qualifications

• Tertiary education in business management is essential
• Fresh foods qualification is desirable

Experience

• Management experience is essential. 
• Fresh foods management experience is desirable
• Manufacturing experience is desirable
• Cost accounting experience is desirable. 

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of business management principles is essential. 
• Knowledge of financial management principles is essential
• Strong cost accounting and management skills is preferred. 

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Purpose of the Job

• Medirite Middestad is looking for a qualified Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic to join our team temporarily from November 2023 to June 2024. The successful candidate will assist the pharmacist with dispensing and performing pharmacy-related administrative duties. 

Key Performance Areas include:

• Stock control
• Dispensing (under the supervision of a pharmacist)
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Frontshop service

Qualifications
Essential:

• Qualified as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
• Registered as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant with the South African pharmacy council.

Experience

• Two years+ experience working in a similar role.

Knowledge and Skills
Essential:

• Customer service orientated

Dispensing knowledge

• Knowledge of dispensing systems and ordering systems

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations

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Purpose of the Job

• Medirite Plus Stellenbosch is looking for a qualified Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic to join our team temporarily from February 2024 to May 2024. The successful candidate will assist the pharmacist with dispensing and performing pharmacy-related administrative duties. 

Key Performance Areas include:

• Stock control
• Dispensing (under the supervision of a pharmacist)
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Frontshop service

Qualifications
Essential:

• Qualified as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
• Registered as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant with the South African pharmacy council.

Experience

• Two years+ experience working in a similar role.

Knowledge and Skills
Essential:

• Customer service orientated

Dispensing knowledge

• Knowledge of dispensing systems and ordering systems

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations

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Purpose of the Job

• To assist the pharmacist with dispensing and performing pharmacy-related administrative duties at our Medirite White River branch.

Key Performance Areas include:

• Stock control
• Dispensing (under the supervision of a pharmacist)
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Frontshop service

Qualifications
Essential:

• Qualified as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
• Registered as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant with the South African pharmacy council.

Experience

• Two years+ experience working in a similar role.

Knowledge and Skills
Essential:

• Customer service orientated

Dispensing knowledge

• Knowledge of dispensing systems and ordering systems

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations

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Purpose of the Job

• Medirite Helderberg is looking for a qualified Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic to join our team temporarily from February 2024 to May 2024. The successful candidate will assist the pharmacist with dispensing and performing pharmacy-related administrative duties. 

Key Performance Areas include:

• Stock control
• Dispensing (under the supervision of a pharmacist)
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Frontshop service

Qualifications
Essential:

• Qualified as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
• Registered as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant with the South African pharmacy council.

Experience

• Two years+ experience working in a similar role.

Knowledge and Skills
Essential:

• Customer service orientated

Dispensing knowledge

• Knowledge of dispensing systems and ordering systems

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations

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Purpose of the Job

• Medirite Durbanville is looking for a qualified Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic to join our team temporarily from December 2023 to April 2024. The successful candidate will assist the pharmacist with dispensing and performing pharmacy-related administrative duties. 

Key Performance Areas include:

• Stock control
• Dispensing (under the supervision of a pharmacist)
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Frontshop service

Qualifications
Essential:

• Qualified as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
• Registered as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant with the South African pharmacy council.

Experience

• Two years+ experience working in a similar role.

Knowledge and Skills
Essential:

• Customer service orientated

Dispensing knowledge

• Knowledge of dispensing systems and ordering systems

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations

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Purpose of the Job

• To assist the pharmacist with dispensing and performing pharmacy-related administrative duties at our Medirite Margate branch.

Key Performance Areas include:

• Stock control
• Dispensing (under the supervision of a pharmacist)
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Frontshop service

Qualifications
Essential:

• Qualified as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
• Registered as a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant with the South African pharmacy council.

Experience

• Two years+ experience working in a similar role.

Knowledge and Skills
Essential:

• Customer service orientated

Dispensing knowledge

• Knowledge of dispensing systems and ordering systems

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Retail/ FMCG operations

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Purpose of the Job

• The purpose of the Application Support Specialist I role is to support end users with the operation and functionality of software applications.
• The role works alongside the Applications Support team to provide technical support relating to various applications, system-level software, compilers, and other general computing applications, troubleshooting day-to-day malfunctioning of applications or software systems and analysing standardised software requirements.
• The role works in close collaboration with project teams and functional units to deliver client application support and ensure IT operations run smoothly.
• The Application Support Specialist I execute operational processes of low to medium complexity and scale.

Job Objectives

• Support the operation and functionality of one or more software applications / products.
• Work with Analysts, Developers, Programmers and business to identify and resolve assigned software issues and effectively support end users.
• With support and guidance from the Senior/Lead specialist review and give input into technical design specifications.
• Provide technical support to end users, including support with requests, issues and queries on system functionalities as assigned by the Lead Specialist.
• Assist in and conduct as assigned, the investigation and analyses of problems in order to establish the root cause. 
• Execute assigned development, configuration and upgrading of system activities, effectively planning and handling all assigned changes within the specified environment.
• Execute assigned software releases and deployments. 
• Execute and plan own activities across assigned functional lines, ensuring all assigned tasks are executed on time and within agreed frameworks and standards.
• Provide back-up to team members as required.
• Conduct end user training on assigned applications.
• Participate in functional, regression and performance testing as assigned
• With support and guidance from Least Specialist, work closely with team members and team managers to enable quick prioritisation and timely resolution of issues.
• Maintain regular communication with users in assigned area, answering questions, updating on system changes, troubleshooting problems, and providing general assistance.
• Maintain regular communication with internal and external stakeholders, branch teams and IT operations.
• Handle all relevant support issues.
• Keep track of and identify support call trends and communicate these and provide input/recommendations on suitable resolutions to Senior/Lead Specialist and relevant stakeholders where applicable. 
• Monitor and follow-up all assigned service desk calls according to service level agreements. 
• Support and execute assigned client-specific application configurations.
• Train and support 1st and 2nd level Service Desk support teams.
• Effectively deliver on own priorities.

Qualifications

• SDA - Service Desk Analyst Certification.
• ITIL 4 Foundation Certification.
• MS SQL fundamentals (Introduction to SQL) Certification.

Experience

• +2 years’ experience in a similar role within an IT support team. 
• Experience in cloud solutions. 
• IT Support and Operations knowledge.
• Experience of working on projects in both Agile and DevOps.
• Experience in a Retail / Wholesale / Financial Services industry
• Experience in software development and testing.
• Remedy software knowledge
• Exposure to vendor management
• Exposure to Project Management
• Change management experience. 
• Knowledge of SDLC 

Knowledge and Skills

• Collaborative partner – Builds strong relationships with stakeholders while working collaboratively across work teams and projects. Open, honest and direct, comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Thinks and acts independently as well as collaboratively.
• Strong technical orientation with the ability to translate functional requirements into technical requirements.
• Is curious and adaptable and able to quickly apply new insights and learnings.
• Analytical and detailed - Readily grasps new concepts and information, investigates various courses of action and integrates multiple sources of data to guide decision-making and identify optimal solutions.
• Innovative and solution-orientated – Open to new ideas and possibilities and proactively contributes ideas and solutions that serve the flow of work and meeting deadlines.
• Results-driven – Efficiently executes priorities tasks and priorities, setting stretch goals for self, while remaining focused and working tenaciously to meeting and exceeding expectations within quality standards.
• Planning and organising – Able to timeously and efficiently prioritise and execute multiple and competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Identifies urgent and important tasks / priorities to ensure delivery.
• Communication skills – Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to simplify technical concepts and convey messages and ideas to users across organisational levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and under tight time constraints, managing multiple demands while organizing, prioritizing and reordering workload in a rapidly changing and fast-moving environment.
• Digital centric and savvy - Passionate about the possibilities of digital technologies and its value for the business.
• A self-starter who can come up to speed quickly on our applications, technologies, and processes.

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Purpose of the Job

• The purpose of this role is to ensure that efficient and cost-effective business solutions and processes are in place to address business needs/requirements.
• The role facilitates effective and competitive business processes by eliciting, analysing, validating, and documenting business organisational and/or operational requirements.
• The role acts as a bridge between the business unit, organisational stakeholders, and the solution team.
• The Functional Analyst works closely with a cross-functional team and supports the system designers with co-creating sustainable new solutions.
• Specialised knowledge of systems analysis, and the creation and testing of low to medium complexity applications, will be a key success factor in providing relevant technical solutions and practical configuration execution.

Job Objectives

• Execute systems analysis of technical application requirements and participate in the planning and design process and fit-for-purpose specification documentation and solution assessment and validation of low to medium complexity solutions to business requirements and processes using appropriate tools. Specify testing, training, definition, and implementation of standardised procedures for support of practical business solutions.  
• Performing assigned gap analysis to determine and understand the functional business requirements and changes as defined by the Business Analysts, Product Owners and other stakeholders. Identify problem areas, measure various areas of performance, propose changes and develop process improvement initiatives. 
• Perform systems integration of low to medium complexity and provide support to the systems designer in the identification of data conversion and reporting requirements.
• Work collaboratively within and across functions, building and maintain a trust relationship with business and IT stakeholders by delivering what was promised and providing technical support to the team as well as system users.
• Estimate, schedule and prioritise discrete pieces of work and deliver consistent, quality, and accurate results on business-critical projects. This includes accurate and justifiable effort estimations for completion of work, identifying business and functional dependencies to effectively prioritise and schedule delivery of assigned work packages and providing accurate and concise feedback to team leads, highlighting task status, issues and risks.
• Assist with the preparation of test scripts and execute testing of the configured scenarios, in accordance with systems and unit test standards. Participate in execution and documentation of tests. Provide input into training, testing and related procedures and processes to support delivery of the solution(s). 
• Execute / perform QA handovers and assist test data and go-live support activities. Maintain test case repository.
• Troubleshoot system related issues and channel transactional data. Track and report on systems/software defects. Assist with and provide timeous feedback on ad-hoc queries from business stakeholders. Gather user issues, analyse, prioritize and document using JIRA.
• Provide input into the scope of a solution and ensure an understanding of the scope by relevant stakeholders. With support from Senior Functional Analyst present functional designs to functional areas on assigned projects to facilitate agreement and sign off from all concerned users and stakeholders on the suggested design and solution.
• Execute solutions according to the requirements of the respective business area, ensuring the system reacts and operates within the confines of the request.
• Support the deliverables throughout the system lifecycle and complete assigned deliverables for compliance according to agreed plan, supporting the delivery of projects in assigned area, while consistently reviewing and analysing accuracy and quality of own deliverables.
• Maintains clear communication channels with project team on work status. Raises issues with manager as identified in area of focus that may affect the quality of delivery or timelines of the project.
• Continuously support the business environment, through maintaining an understanding of initiatives and objectives, its various line portfolios, and the current trends and developments in the technology field. 
• Work within the framework Agile methodologies and/or other agreed cross-functional team ways of working and help foster a culture of collaboration, commitment and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3-year IT qualification.
• MS SQL fundamentals (Introduction to SQL) Certification.
• Business Analyst / Functional Analyst course or similar.
• MS SQL - Querying data with Transact Certification.

Experience

• +2 years’ experience within a functional analyst or equivalent support role in IT.  
• Relevant and demonstrable experience in functional analysis, configuration, and user testing.
• Experience in software testing.
• IT Support and Operations knowledge.
• Working knowledge of different operating systems and Internet technologies.
• Incident management system knowledge.
• Experience in a Retail and or Financial Services industry.
• Experience of working on projects within the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Experience in cloud solutions.  
• Change management experience.  
• Exposure to vendor management. 
• Exposure to Project Management. 
• Foundation knowledge of Cloud technologies.
• Foundational knowledge of core programming technologies.

Knowledge and Skills

• Collaborative partner – Builds strong relationships with stakeholders while working collaboratively across work teams and projects. Open, honest, and direct, comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback. Thinks and acts independently as well as collaboratively.
• Strong technical orientation with the ability to translate functional requirements into technical requirements. Is curious and adaptable and able to quickly apply new insights and learnings.  
• Analytical and detailed - Readily grasps new concepts and information, investigates various courses of action and integrates multiple sources of data to guide decision-making and identify optimal solutions.
• Innovative and solution-orientated – Open to new ideas and possibilities and proactively contributes ideas and solutions that serve the flow of work and meeting deadlines.
• Results-driven – Efficiently executes priorities tasks and priorities, setting stretch goals for self, while remaining focused and working tenaciously to meeting and exceeding expectations within quality standards.  
• Quick learner - rapidly learns new tasks relevant to their own job and quickly commits information to memory. Also, shows a rapid understanding of newly presented information and applies it to their own role.
• Planning and organising – Able to timeously and efficiently prioritise and execute multiple and competing demands in a fast-paced environment. Identifies urgent and important tasks / priorities to ensure delivery.
• Communication skills – Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to simplify technical concepts and convey messages and ideas to users across organisational levels.  
• Ability to work under pressure and under tight time constraints, managing multiple demands while organizing, prioritising, and reordering workload in a rapidly changing and fast-moving environment. 
• Digital centric and savvy - Passionate about the possibilities of digital technologies and its value for the business. A self-starter who can come up to speed quickly on our applications, technologies, and processes.  

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Purpose of the Job

• The purpose of the Database Administration Apprentice is to assist the database administration team in managing and maintaining the system databases.
• This role works closely with the database administration team to ensure the integrity, security, and efficient operation of databases.
• This role collaborates within the team and other Information Technology Professionals to determine to execute the implementation, monitoring and support for database solutions and activities, while being challenged and provided with tremendous growth opportunities in a customer-facing, fast-paced and agile environment. 

Job Objectives

• Assist with database administration tasks such as backing up, restoring, and monitoring databases to ensure their optimal performance. 
• Work alongside experienced database administrators to design, develop, and implement new processes and structures for databases. 
• Collaborate with the IT team to identify and resolve any performance issues, such as slow response times or system crashes. 
• Assist with database performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting. 
• Learn how to maintain database security and access control through the implementation of firewalls, encryption, and password policies. 
• Provide support to end-users, helping them navigate and troubleshoot any issues they may have. 
• Work on documenting processes and procedures for database systems, creating manuals and user guides for new software and features. 
• Participate in meetings and training sessions to develop knowledge and skills in database administration. 
• Learn to analyse data using data visualization tools and provide insights and recommendations based on that data. 
• Support the implementation, testing, and troubleshooting of new software releases and database functionality. 
• Develop and maintain relationships with fellow team members and departmental stakeholders. 

Qualifications

• Currently completing or in possession of Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Experience

• Some experience in IT with understanding of database development, administration, and support
• Understanding of database systems and structures
• Proficient in SQL or Non-SQL and database management tools such as MySQL, or SQL Server, MongoDB, etc.
• Knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools, such as Tableau

Knowledge and Skills

• High level of self-motivation and drive to set, meet and exceed on goals and expectations.
• Curious and willing to learn – Proactively identifies new areas for learning; seizes learning opportunities and actively uses newly gained knowledge and skill on the job.
• Good communication skills – Communicates well both verbally and in writing. Able to explain and simply technical concepts and confidently convey information to stakeholders. Able to compile well-developed and visual reports. 
• Able to work under pressure and under tight time constraints in a high-volume, fast-moving environment. 
• Creativity and Innovation - Approaches situations with an open mind and demonstrates a unique way to solve problems as opposed to relying on others. 
• Use data to investigate problems, detect patterns and extrapolate insights. 
• Stay updated on the latest research and developments in Data Administration and adjacent fields to ensure the latest technology, techniques and methods are always applied. 
• Has integrity and takes accountability for actions and mistakes.