Job Description

Position summaryIndustry: Wholesale & Retail TradeJob category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply ChainLocation: Cape TownContract: PermanentRemuneration: Market RelatedEE position: NoIntroductionResponsible for analysis of user requirements, technical design, development, maintenance and support of systems/ applicationsJob description

• Analysis, technical design and development aligned to team processes & requirements

o Develop technical specifications from systems specifications.o Design and code programmes of greater complexity and size from technical specifications.

• Maintain and support existing systems

o Interpret complex user requirements and translate into systems design.o Investigate and solve complex systems issues.o Ensure systems documentation is kept up to date.

• Ensures effective operations

o Implement approved changes as per change control and security processo Demonstrate the ability to apply advanced technical skills and knowledge to enhance system performance and create system stability.o Facilitate war roomso Track and report on performance and service levelso Solve operational issues and risks promptlyo Collaborate with other units and stakeholderso Plan, organise and control own work effort, including regular progress feedback to own and other relevant areas

• Provide effective people management

o Assist in managing work effort of Analyst Programmers II and III, and give input into the IPM processMinimum requirementsxc2xb7 3 year IT Diplomaxc2xb7 5 years programming experiencexc2xb7 Specific analysis and development skills SDLCxc2xb7 Project management methodology, (Agile & DevOps)xc2xb7 Relevant business process context knowledgexc2xb7 General understanding of internet technologies & understanding of API web servicesxc2xb7 Experience in relational database designxc2xb7 Ability to build and interrogate SSIS & SSRS reportingxc2xb7 Strong SQL ,web services , XML , TSQL & Azure skillsxc2xb7 Strong documentation skills & a detail orientated acumen.xc2xb7 A basic understanding of batch processes & scheduling thereof.xc2xb7 A basic understanding of Retail operations, including store operations and working with large data sets.xc2xb7 Ability to perform Standbyxc2xb7 Experience in conducting data quality checks, data cleansing, and data validationxc2xb7 Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify data trends, patterns, and anomalies, and provide recommendations based on data-driven insightsADDITIONAL CRITERIA

• Retail experience advantageous
• Understanding of database and a database language
• Experience working on projects or large continuous improvement initiatives
• Project management methodology

• Exposure to DevOps ways of working & tools (Azure, TFS )
• Experience working in an agile environment with peers and business counterparts
• Strong verbal & communication skills
• Strong leadership & collaborating skills
• Ability to represent the area and drive pieces of work proactively
• A self-motivated team player who can contribute future fit and innovative solutions to a dynamic technical landscape.
• Knowledge of Woolworths IT landscape, including systemic understanding of key business linkages and dependencies
• Is aware of and responsive to internal and external events and influences on the technical landscape
• Ability to research technology-related concepts, trends and best practices, and apply findings
• Appropriately derives and organises the essence of information to draw solid conclusions
• Looks beyond symptoms to uncover root causes of problems to be solved
• Synthesises data from different sources to identify trends
• Presents problem analysis and a recommended solution rather than just identifying and describing the problem itself
• Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset in planning and implementing activities/projects
• Clearly defines objectives and translates them into workable activities
• 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
• Listens attentively and checks understanding of the message being received.
• Prepares clear, well-structured presentations using a variety of tools and techniques.
• Manages existing partnerships within established agreements or contracts; negotiates adjustments when mutually beneficial to do so.
• Discusses issues and exchanges information with partners to identify areas of mutual interest and benefit.
• Convinces others by identifying benefits for all; looks for ways to increase the value of the partnership for all parties.
• Genuinely cultivates personal bonds with colleagues in order to enhance performance throughout the organisation.
• Adjusts to work effectively within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
• Actively seeks out positive spin-offs of change and investigates ways in which change can be used
• Anticipates change and continuously remains prepared for change

Demonstrates resourcefulness in acquiring necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to adapt to change

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