Vacant Job Positions at JD Group

Job Description

Why Choose JD Group: Build a Thriving Career at the Forefront of Retail

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Here's what sets JD Group apart:

• Impactful Work: Deliver value to African consumers and contribute to the success of a leading retail organization.
• Diverse Opportunities: Explore a wide range of products, services, and growth prospects within the company.
• Innovative Environment: Embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and be part of a team that thrives on new ideas.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits packages, and rewarding career development opportunities.
• Meaningful Contribution: Be part of a mission to make quality living accessible to all and contribute to positive social change.

Are you a passionate leader with the following qualifications and experience?

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 Matric qualification
• Minimum of three years of proven experience in Retail Management, within the furniture environment

Professional Expertise:

• Sales & Customer Centricity: Master the art of driving sales through strategic planning, effective prospecting, and exceptional customer service.
• Stock Management: Implement robust strategies to control inventory levels, ensure optimal stock availability, and minimize losses.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Maintain strict adherence to relevant legislation and risk management standards to safeguard the business.
• Financial Acumen: Manage cash flow effectively, oversee financial transactions with accuracy, and maintain a keen eye on profitability.
• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and develop your team, fostering a positive, collaborative, and performance-driven work environment.
• Change Management: Adapt and thrive in dynamic environments, leading your team through transitions with clarity and guidance.
• We are seeking a candidate who possesses the following qualities:
• Strong Business Acumen: Leverage strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to drive growth and make informed decisions.
• Sound Judgment & Decisiveness: Make clear and confident decisions that benefit both the team and the organiza6tion.
• Talent Management: Identify, develop, and empower top performers to achieve their full potential.
• Resilience & Positivity: Maintain a positive outlook, persevere through challenges, and inspire your team to do the same.
• Market Awareness: Stay informed about industry trends, customer needs, and competitor activity.
• Diversity & Inclusion Champion: Foster a culture that values and embraces the contributions of everyone.

What will you be doing?

• Drive Sales & Customer Satisfaction: Achieve and exceed sales targets, implement customer retention strategies, and ensure exceptional customer service that builds lasting relationships.
• Optimise Stock Management: Manage inventory effectively, minimize stock losses, and maintain optimal stock levels to meet sales demands.
• Ensure Compliance & Risk Management: Uphold company policies, industry regulations, and risk management practices to safeguard the business.
• Lead & Develop Your Team: Build a high-performing team, provide coaching and mentorship, and foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Manage Back-Office Operations: Oversee cash handling, manage financial transactions accurately, and ensure operational efficiency.

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Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Sales Person to join our team at JD Tech. The Sales Person will be responsible for actively seeking out and engaging customer prospects to drive revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets, and a passion for technology products.

• Perform sales activities in order to generate sales
• Achieve sales budget/targets and income
• Attract and retain customers through merchandising
• Action cash and credit processes/administration in line with policy
• Deal with customers in a customer centric manner

Minimum requirements:

• Numeracy and literacy equivalent to Grade 12. 7 – 12 months experience preferably in Retail
• Team work
• Self-Motivation/Drive
• Customer Service orientated
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of sales and prospecting processes and methodologies
• Relevant legislation (NCA, CPA, OHASA)
• Knowledge of SAP
• Business Policies & Procedures
• Applicable Operating Platforms
• Basic Retail Knowledge
• Extensive product knowledge within a specific category
• Knowledge of SAP
• Taking Action
• Courage & Confidence/Conviction
• Self-Insight
• Wisdom
• Emotional Maturity
• Personal Resilience
• Drive & Energy

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Introduction

The SAP Application Manager is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of SAP systems and applications within the organization. The SAP Application Manager will lead a team of SAP specialists and collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless integration and efficient utilization of SAP functionalities to meet business requirements. This role involves managing the entire SAP application lifecycle, including system upgrades, enhancements, and troubleshooting.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of SAP applications, ensuring they align with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Manage a team of SAP specialists, providing guidance, support, and fostering a collaborative environment to achieve goals effectively by optimizing processes and driving efficiencies within the SAP Application team.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of system upgrades, patches, and enhancements, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations and adherence to security protocols.
• Contribute to the resolution of SAP-related incidents and problems, coordinating with support teams and vendors to maintain system stability and performance.
• Ensure seamless integration between SAP and other applications, interfaces and data flows to facilitate data exchange across systems.
• Enforce security policies and access controls to safeguard SAP systems and data, adhering to industry and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with SAP service providers and vendors, ensuring contract compliance, negotiating agreements, and resolving any service-related issues.
• Ensure that best practice processes and procedures are in place to ensure system health. 
• Contribute to annual budget review and manage annual approved budgets.
• Manage resource allocation decisions to ensure on time delivery of initiatives.
• Stay updated with the latest SAP trends, technologies, and innovations, recommending and implementing process improvements to enhance overall business performance.

Experience

• Proven experience (5+ years) in SAP application management, including SAP ECC (MM/SD/WM/EWM) and integration technologies.
• 2+ years Agile experience (e.g. sprint planning, stand-up).
• Knowledge of Retail SAP architecture, implementation and operations.
• Previous experience in team leadership and project management, overseeing SAP projects from inception to completion.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP architecture, security principles, and best practices.
• Expert knowledge of SAP MM/WM/SD/EWM modules.
• Knowledge of Retail Merchandising Processes.
• Knowledge and application of relevant IT best practices.
• Knowledge of Project & program management including methods and tools.
• Functional knowledge of SAP ERP including FICO (GL, AR, AP, FA, PCA, CCA, New GL) including interfaces, data migration and integration
• Functional knowledge of SAP HCM (PA, OM, Payroll, Time, Attendance, ESS/MSS) including interfaces, data migration and integration
• Functional knowledge of SAP CRM (Service, mobility solutions, web-client, Trade management, analytics, E-commerce, SAP IPC, SAP mobile client and server)
• Functional knowledge of SAP CML including interfaces, data migration and integration with Finance.
• Functional knowledge of SAP Solution manager.
• Functional knowledge of SAP Cloud solutions.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive and result-oriented approach to address challenges and improve SAP applications and processes.
• Experience in preparation of business cases, business processes.
• Driving change.
• Stakeholder management.
• Financial acumen.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent English language written and oral communication skills.
• MS Office proficiency with advanced excel.
• Google suite proficiency.
• Personal resilience.
• Energy and drive.
• Customer orientation.
• Excellence orientation.
• Influencing others.
• Team player.
• Innovative.

Qualifications

• 3 year IT related degree (required)
• SAP certification(s) in Logistics modules.
• Certified in TOGAF, Agile Methodologies (advantageous)
• Certified in COBIT, Prince II (advantageous)
• Certified in ITIL 3 (required)

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Introduction

The SAP EWM Functional Consultant is responsible for configuring and testing SAP Extended Warehouse Management functions and module solutions, as well as troubleshooting and resolution of technical problems. The SAP EWM Functional Consultant is responsible for writing functional and test specifications, as well as training and testing material. The SAP EWM Functional Consultant is responsible for providing user support and assistance for 3rd level incidents, and resolving business as usual issues aligned to operations and service processes. Furthermore the SAP EWM Functional Consultant will be required to design and implement solutions based on business requirements which originate as change request and/or projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Implementing, configuring, and customizing SAP EWM solutions based on business requirements.
• Leading workshops with business to gather business requirements and translate them into functional specifications.
• Designing and documenting EWM processes, including inbound/outbound processes, internal warehouse movements, and physical inventory.
• Integrating SAP EWM with other SAP systems such as SAP ERP and SAP Transportation Management (TM).
• Providing expertise in EWM master data setup, including warehouse structure, storage types, storage bins, warehouse tasks, and resource management.
• Conducting system testing, performance tuning, and troubleshooting during EWM implementation and post-go-live support.
• Providing ongoing support and guidance.
• Participating in project planning, estimation, and scoping activities.
• Make recommendations to optimize SAP Extended Warehouse Management processes, policies and procedures.
• Identify suitable solutions to new and existing business requirements (changes and projects), and ensure effective resolution of problems and incidents
• Stay updated with the latest SAP EWM features and industry trends..

Experience

• 5+ years SAP EWM design and configuration experience
• 2+ years Agile experience (e.g. sprint planning, stand-up)
• Knowledge of Retail SAP architecture, implementation and operations
• Expert functional knowledge of SAP EWM and integration with other SAP modules (MM, Master Data)
• Knowledge of Retail Merchandising Processes
• Knowledge of SAP Master Data module
• Knowledge of development concepts, guidelines and SAP architecture
• Knowledge and application of relevant IT best practices
• Knowledge of IT Service Management principles and frameworks (ITIL 3)
• Knowledge of Project & program management including methods and tools

Competencies

• Working with business process/activity owners in understanding business requirement and solution design
• Documenting functional and technical specifications
• Experience in preparation of business cases, business process
• Driving change
• Stakeholder management
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail with the ability to understand complex business processes and design appropriate solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Financial acumen
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in SAP ABAP debugging
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.
• Excellent English language written and oral communication skills.
• MS Office proficiency with advanced excel.
• Google suite proficiency
• Personal resilience
• Energy and drive
• Customer orientation
• Excellence orientation
• Influencing others
• Team player
• Innovative
• Analytical

Qualifications

• SAP EWM Certification
• 3 year IT related degree (advantageous)
• Certified in TOGAF, Agile Methodologies (advantageous)
• Certified in COBIT, Prince II (advantageous)
• Certified in ITIL 3 (required)

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Introduction

The SAP Basis Junior Consultant will be responsible for assisting in the administration, maintenance, and support of JD Group’s SAP systems. The SAP Basis Junior Consultant will work closely with SAP Senior Basis consultants to ensure SAP systems operate reliably and efficiently and to maintain the integrity of the SAP environment 

Roles and Responsibilities

• System Administration
  • Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of SAP systems.
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and apply patches and updates as needed.
  • Perform system copies, refreshes, and client copies as part of system maintenance activities.
  • Administer the SAP database in alignment with agreed standards to maximize system performance and availability.

• Security
  • Ensure compliance with security policies and standards, and implement necessary security measures to protect SAP systems.

• System Upgrades and Maintenance
  • Assist in planning and executing SAP system upgrades, service pack installations, and enhancement pack upgrades.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to schedule downtime and minimize impact on business operations during maintenance activities.
  • Backup and Recovery

• Implement and maintain backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and disaster recovery readiness.

• • Test backup and recovery procedures regularly to verify their effectiveness.

• Performance Tuning
  • Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
  • Work with SAP Senior Basis consultants to implement performance tuning measures and improve system responsiveness.

• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing
  • Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for future reference.
  • Share knowledge and best practices with team members to foster continuous learning and improvement.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years SAP basis experience across multiple SAP components.
• Experience with SAP Basis and NetWeaver Administration and PI/PO Experience (advantageous).
• Experience with Windows-SQL, SLES-HANA, Sybase and MAXDB.
• Experience in SAP Backup and Recovery, SAP Basis Monitoring, SAP Patch Management, Router Configuration, SAP Kernel Administration and SAP HANA & S/4HANA.
• Proficient in ITIL processes especially Incident, Service Request and Problem Management.
• Experience in disaster recovery management and planning and/or business continuity planning.
• Knowledge of MS SQL Server, Oracle, SAP ASE, DB2 and SAP HANA.
• Knowledge of SAP ERP, BI, CRM, PI, Solution Manager, SCM, SMP, BPC, Fiori.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Server 2008-2022, Linux, Unix (including virtualization solutions: VMWare, Hyper-V).
• Knowledge of complex IT environments (technical, security, business).
• Knowledge of the relationship between applications, databases, operating systems, processing platforms, storage platforms, and networks.
• Experience with AWS.
• Knowledge of cloud-based technologies, platforms and services.
• Knowledge of security administration.
• Knowledge of backup administration.
• Knowledge of IT Service management principles and frameworks (ITIL 3).
• Knowledge of technology development life cycle methodologies.
• Knowledge of retail industry models (advantageous).

Competencies

• Basic understanding of SAP Basis concepts and administration tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.
• Excellent English language written and oral communication skills.
• MS Office proficiency with advanced excel.
• Google suite proficiency.
• Personal resilience.
• Energy and drive.
• Customer orientation.
• Innovative.
• Analytical.

Qualifications

• SAP Basis Technical certifications (required)
• 3 year IT related degree (advantageous)
• Certified in COBIT, Prince II (advantageous)
• Certified in ITIL 3 (required)

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Introduction

We are looking for a dynamic and result driven Salesperson to join our team.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for selling products to customers and ensuring customer satisfaction. The Salesperson will be required to develop and maintain relationships with customers, identify their needs and recommend products that best suit those needs.  This individual will work towards achieving sales targets and contribute to the overall growth of the organization.

Description

To generate income and maximise profit from the sales and services by providing excellent customer service.

Key Duties

• Perform sales activities in order to generate sales
• Achieve sales budget/targets and income
• Attract and retain customers through merchandising
• Action cash and credit processes/administration in line with policy
• Deal with customers in a customer centric manner

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12
• 7 – 12 Months sales experience preferably in Retail

Competencies

• Team work
• Self-Motivation/Drive
• Customer Service orientated
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Sales and prospecting processes
• Business Policies & Procedures
• Basic Retail Knowledge
• Extensive product knowledge within all categories
• Taking Action
• Courage & Confidence
• Emotional Maturity
• Personal Resilience
• Drive & Energy

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Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and customer-focused Service Centre Clerk to assist with day-to-day operations at our service centre. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a friendly and professional demeanor, and strong problem-solving abilities. 

Qualifications:

• Grade 12, with one year administrative experience

Required Job Competencies:

• Execute general administration for the Service Centre as needed
• Execute Service Centre inventory control and safekeeping practices
• Execute activities to comply with relevant safety policies and procedures
• Deal with internal and external customers in a customer centric manner
• Effective self-management and teamwork
• Ability to multi-skill across departments where and when required

Key Responsibilities:

• Product and service knowledge
• Administrative experience
• SAP systems competencies
• Warehouse safety responsible care
• Warehouse knowledge and experience
• MS Excel, MS Word
• Understanding of the JD Group operating model
• Express and implied ethical responsibilities
• Warehouse stock controls
• Petty cask administration
• Computer/SAP competency
• Record maintenance
• Administrative skills
• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Communication
• Emotional Maturity
• Personal Resilience
• Effective self-management and teamwork
• Integrity and Values
• Customer orientation
• Engaging diversity
• Attention to detail
• Sense of urgency

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Introduction

We are looking for a dynamic and result driven Salesperson to join our team.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for selling products to customers and ensuring customer satisfaction. The Salesperson will be required to develop and maintain relationships with customers, identify their needs and recommend products that best suit those needs.  This individual will work towards achieving sales targets and contribute to the overall growth of the organization.

Description

• To generate income and maximise profit from the sales and services by providing excellent customer service.

Key Duties

• Perform sales activities in order to generate sales
• Achieve sales budget/targets and income
• Attract and retain customers through merchandising
• Action cash and credit processes/administration in line with policy
• Deal with customers in a customer centric manner

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12
• 7 – 12 Months sales experience preferably in Retail

Competencies

• Team work
• Self-Motivation/Drive
• Customer Service orientated
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication
• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Sales and prospecting processes
• Business Policies & Procedures
• Basic Retail Knowledge
• Extensive product knowledge within all categories
• Taking Action
• Courage & Confidence
• Emotional Maturity
• Personal Resilience
• Drive & Energy