Analyst Programmer II, Application Integration Technology, ITS, Cape Town- Woolworths

Analyst Programmer II, Application Integration Technology, ITS, Cape Town- Woolworths

Ref: ITSAIT0060

Advert reference: woolw_000020

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 10 March 2021

Position Summary

Industry: IT & Internet

Job category: Others: IT and Telecommunication

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market-related

Introduction

Analyse Integration & Middleware requirements, design, implement and support technical systems. This is a permanent position based at the Head Office in Cape Town City Centre.

Job description

•  Analysis, technical design and development aligned to team processes & requirements
•  Develop technical specifications from systems specifications.
•  Design and code integration programmes of greater complexity and size from technical specifications.
•  Maintain and support existing systems
•  Interpret user requirements and translate into integration design.
•  Investigate and solve systems issues.
•  Ensure systems documentation is kept up to date.
•  Ensures effective operations 
•  Implement approved changes as per change control and security process
•  Plan, organise and control own work effort, including regular progress feedback to own and other relevant areas

Minimum requirements

•  3 year IT Diploma
•  Specific analysis, integration and development skills
•  Project management methodology
•  Relevant business process context knowledge
•  Must be willing to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools 
•  Great technical skills and programming ability
•  Programming experience in Java or Python (or any modern programming languages)
•  Must be comfortable and understand OO, SOA and API concepts 
•  Able to develop SOAP- and REST API’s using XML and JSON formats

 Preferable:

•  Middleware & Interation technologies: IBM Integration Bus\Message Broker, IBM MQ
•  Cloud-based technologies and platforms (AWS, Azure, Lamda functions, serverless computing, etc.)
•  Event-streams platforms – Kafka, Confluent, etc.
•  API management platforms – IBM API Manager, WS02, etc.
•  Ability to research technology-related concepts, trends and best practices, and apply findings
•  Looks beyond symptoms to uncover root causes of problems to be solved
•  Presents problem analysis and a recommended solution rather than just identifying and describing the problem itself
•  Anticipates potential obstacles and their impact on the accomplishment of goals and timelines and propose/ take corrective action where required
•  Monitors and tracks progress to ensure delivery of all planned commitments, and keeps the appropriate people informed
•  Prepares written reports and briefs and communicates ideas clearly
•  Discusses issues and exchanges information with partners to identify areas of mutual interest and benefit.
•  Demonstrates resourcefulness in acquiring necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to adapt to change

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Analyst Programmer II, Application Integration Technology, ITS, Cape Town-Woolworths

Analyst Programmer II, Application Integration Technology, ITS, Cape Town

Ref: ITSAIT0060

Advert reference: woolw_000020

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 10 March 2021

Position Summary

Industry: IT & Internet

Job category: Others: IT and Telecommunication

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market-related

Introduction

Analyse Integration & Middleware requirements, design, implement and support technical systems. This is a permanent position based at the Head Office in Cape Town City Centre.

Job description

• Analysis, technical design and development aligned to team processes & requirements
• Develop technical specifications from systems specifications.
• Design and code integration programmes of greater complexity and size from technical specifications.
• Maintain and support existing systems
• Interpret user requirements and translate into integration design.
• Investigate and solve systems issues.
• Ensure systems documentation is kept up to date.
• Ensures effective operations 
• Implement approved changes as per change control and security process
• Plan, organise and control own work effort, including regular progress feedback to own and other relevant areas

Minimum requirements

• 3 year IT Diploma

• Specific analysis, integration and development skills

• Project management methodology

• Relevant business process context knowledge

• Must be willing to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools 

• Great technical skills and programming ability

• Programming experience in Java or Python (or any modern programming languages)

• Must be comfortable and understand OO, SOA and API concepts 

• Able to develop SOAP- and REST API’s using XML and JSON formats

• Preferable:

• Middleware & Interation technologies: IBM Integration Bus\Message Broker, IBM MQ
• Cloud-based technologies and platforms (AWS, Azure, Lamda functions, serverless computing, etc.)
• Event-streams platforms – Kafka, Confluent, etc.
• API management platforms – IBM API Manager, WS02, etc.
• Ability to research technology-related concepts, trends and best practices, and apply findings
• Looks beyond symptoms to uncover root causes of problems to be solved
• Presents problem analysis and a recommended solution rather than just identifying and describing the problem itself
• Anticipates potential obstacles and their impact on the accomplishment of goals and timelines and propose/ take corrective action where required
• Monitors and tracks progress to ensure delivery of all planned commitments, and keeps theppropriate people informed
• Prepares written reports and briefs and communicates ideas clearly
• Discusses issues and exchanges information with partners to identify areas of mutual interest and benefit.
• Demonstrates resourcefulness in acquiring necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to adapt to change

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SENIOR ANALYST – VALUE CHAIN- Woolworths

 SENIOR ANALYST – VALUE CHAIN- Woolworths

Advert reference: woolw_000025

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 12 March 2021

Position Summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

Introduction

To provide meaningful business information analytics and insights to the Value Chain team, that is aligned with the achievement of strategic goals and scorecards. Work alongside functional experts to identify opportunities for business improvement and value chain optimisation through advanced analysis that enables sustainable value chain decisions.

Job description

• Support Food Matrix teams in completing value chain toolkits and templates working closely with them and their suppliers where needed
• Develop financial costing models through benchmarking and process analysis
• Development of strategic insights and recommendations through analytics which delivers clear value and customer and supplier benefit solution
• Oversee and manage the extraction of data sets for value chain analysis by working closely with Foods BI, IT and Foods Data specialists to ensure data is extracted timeously, valid, accurate, complete
• Collaborate with peers and leadership in the wider business to leverage customer data insights and learning
• Develop strong and productive relationships across all Categories, Foods Trade Development, Marketing, Customer, Finance, Merchandise, Technical, Food Development and Planning including other areas
• Engage and collaborate with functional experts to identify opportunities for business improvement using data driven insights and analytics
• Identify and develop dynamic reporting solutions that are accurate and effectively deliver to the information and needs of the Value Chain Strategy and broader Foods community
• Engage with business and data specialists to focus on continuous improvement of information in terms of relevance, quality, speed of delivery and value
• Timeous and accurate reporting which includes space usage and performance analysis, trend analysis, interpretation and optimisation
• Efficiently respond to requests for information within the required timeframe and specification, with a focus on translating ad-hoc solutions into effective, sustainable solutions
• Keep abreast of latest developments in retail data analytics, trends and capabilities relating to GIS analytics

Minimum requirements

Relevant qualification i.e. CIMA or B.Com or equivalent with mathematics, statistics as majors

• 10 or more years proven experience in a Retail and analytics environment
• Experience with BI analytical tools (i.e. Tableau, Qlik)
• Experience in reporting, data visualisation, data mining, data analysis
• Understand the Foods Product hierarchy, Woolworths Foods and Financial systems architecture
• Ability to combine, analyse data from various sources and produce visualisations that answers business questions
• Ability to draw insights from data analytics, summarize findings and make
• Ability to work with and manipulate large volumes of data
• Strong understanding of retail business processes and of Woolworths merchandise data
• Advanced Excel (with experience using graphs etc.)

Behavioural:

• Strong attention to detail
• Passionate about cost optimization and continuous improvement
• Process minded
• Makes insightful business recommendations
• Delivery and service oriented
• Strategic thinking ability, with an analytical approach to problem solving
• Good time management and the ability to manage multiple requests/tasks
• Passion for the brand and customers
• Strong customer service focus / customer centric
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong focus on quality
• Sound business acumen
• Passionate about applying analytics to enhance the retail experience
• Planning and organising ability
• Delivers high performance
• Connects people & data

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BUYER: BISCUITS & LONG LIFE CAKES -Woolworths

 BUYER: BISCUITS & LONG LIFE CAKES -Woolworths

Advert reference: woolw_000024

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 16 March 2021

Position Summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

Introduction

Source and buy product in support of the Category and Food Strategies, through effective supplier, team and profit management to achieve all KPI’s.

Job description

• Give input to and implement departmental and supplier strategies
• Establish a commercially viable product range strategy and manage the implementation thereof
• Develop good working relationships with suppliers and other key stakeholders
• Review internal Woolworths’ performance data (sales, profit, market share, market size, etc.) for the department and make comparisons against competition ito range, price, promotions and product development
• Identify and prioritise the key commercial strategies and accompanying quantifiable goals and KPI’s for the department in line with category operating plan
• Ensure internal and external colleagues understand and work to deliver the department category plan
• Review department performance versus Department Scorecards on a regular basis and inform key stakeholders
• Manage financial accountabilities; margins (including strategic buy-in opportunities in consultation with Merchandise Planning), incentives, settlement discounts, departmental charges, sample account etc.
• Negotiate price, promotional price and new lines, taking into account price tiering / product positioning and financial targets
• Integrate with Sales Management to draw up and implement Promotional Calendar. Plan and implement promotional strategies and ensure supplier delivery
• Establish category price position while applying an understanding of customer price perception, impacts on KVIs, and of competitor pricing
• Availability - manage short and long term availability per category and per supplier

Minimum requirements

• Relevant commercial degree / diploma
• Minimum of 3-5 years retail buying experience.
• Proven experience in managing a Foods/FMCG department
• Proven sourcing and supplier management experience
• Proven ability to provide tactical input and deliver the category operating plan.
• Strong integrator and the ability to work in a matrix structure
• Strong negotiation and financial management skills
• Proven ability to deliver the following category KPIs (i.e. market share, sales growth, margin, ROS, availability)
• Management / leadership skills
• Understanding of Supply Chain processes and principles
• In depth understanding and application of Woolworths’ quality standards

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Accountant II: Fixed Asset - Woolworths

 Accountant II: Fixed Asset

Advert reference: woolw_000026

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 18 March 2021

Position Summary

Industry: Auditing/Accounting

Job category: Cost Accounting

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

Job description

• Monitor current systems and controls related to assets and capital expenditure to ensure compliance with procedures and to raise concerns regarding non-compliance:
• Provides monthly asset reports and evaluates capital expenditure
• Ensures that correct capital / revenue allocation are made
• Correct rates of wear and tear are applied to capitalized assets
• Processes all assets and reports on assets and capital expenditure.
• Ensure data integrity in the fixed assets register for book and tax values.
• Transfer / disposal / acquisition / depreciation of assets as per authorized requests.
• Complete monthly fixed asset reporting downloads and compares these to ledger
• Perform age analysis of capex accruals.
• Set monthly depreciation to run
• Clear out Work In Progress account when projects are completed, to asset register
• Preparation of monthly reconciliations and fixed asset register
• Work in Progress account reconciled into asset categories
• Fixed Asset book cost to fixed asset tax cost
• Disposal cost and proceeds
• Prepare budget depreciation simulation on current and expected future assets
• Monitor the spend against authorized values of projects and follow up on any overspends and overall progress
• Finalise the project on completion by filing all documentation and settling the project out of the work in progress account into the correct asset categories
• Establish SLA with key stakeholders / customers.
• Prepare monthly operational reports.Assist with completion of half-yearly and year-end financial packs

Minimum requirements

• Accounting degree or diploma (B.Com or similar)
• Sound understanding of accounting processes and control requirements
• 1-2 years’ experience in a Fixed Assets environment
• Ability to document and implement financial processes in a large organization
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to work with large volumes of data

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CHIEF PROVISIONING ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (PROCUREMENT)

 CHIEF PROVISIONING ADMINISTRATION OFFICER (PROCUREMENT)

POST 07/02  NO: DBE/17/2021

Branch: Finance and Administration

Chief Directorate: Financial Management Services

Directorate: Supply Chain Management

SALARY : R316 791 per annum (Level 08)

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in a possession of a Senior Certificate or equivalent

qualification, plus two (2) years’ experience as Logis System Controller.

Qualification in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics and/or Finance

related qualification will be an added advantage, supervisory experience and

knowledge of Basic Accounting System (BAS) as well LOGIS SYSCON; Sound

knowledge of and understanding of Public Finance Management Act 1999 (Act 1

of 1999) PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Preferential Procurement Policy

Framework Act 2005 (Act 5 of 2005) PPPFA) and the related regulations; Computer

literate (MS word, Excel & Power Point); Ability to work under pressure; Excellent

interpersonal relations and communication skills; A valid driver’s license will be an

added as an advantage.

DUTIES :

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing LOGIS related activities

within the unit, Logis System Controller (SYSCON); Liaising with LOGIK CENTRE

and attending to all LOGIS related workshops. Attending and assisting with all Logis

related challenges within the Unit and liaising with LOGIK CENTRE to resolve

them. Coaching and guiding staff on all Logis / CSD related activities, download

and providing Logis reports as may be requested; Monitoring and coordinating the

logis procurement processes within the unit; Monitoring Logis captured

transactions at the warehouse and transit point; Monitoring receipts of invoices

from suppliers and from End Users and ensuring that payments to suppliers are

made within 30 days; Keeping up to date with Logis compliance and liaising with

all relevant stakeholders within and out of the unit. Performing any other duties as

requested by managers

ENQUIRIES : 

Mr A Tsamai Tel No: (012) 357 3321/Ms M Thubane Tel No: (012) 357 3297

NOTE : Short listed candidate may be required to undergo a writing test and may be

subjected to a security clearance.

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