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SYSTEMS ANALYST I

Listing reference: woolw_001152

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 22 April 2025

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Understand and translate business requirements into quality system solutions and ensure optimal system performance and stability through support and continuous improvement.

Job description

• Analyse current systems solutions and business requirements

o   Interpret and provide input to translate complex business requirements into business requirement definitions and specifications

o   Analyse and evaluate required system enhancements

o   Analyse existing systems and interfaces for modification / improvement purposes

• Design new or enhanced systems to accommodate business needs

o   Participate in the process design or re-design and translate business / user requirements / processes into a system design

o   Design system enhancements

o   Change systems specifications based on testing problems / changing requirements

o   Design interfaces with other systems

o   Provide input to deployment plans based on designs

• Testing of proposed solutions

o   Develop system test plans for system and integration testing

o   Perform systems testing and integration testing, and feedback results

• Participate in the implementation of new solutions to ensure successful integration into current environment

o   Manage the creation and hand-over of the system administration procedures

o   Participate in the post-implementation reviews for completed projects

o   Ensure SME input during the implementation process

• Support current solutions

o   Resolve user queries

o   Ensure the stability of the existing systems environment

o   Provide input to programming support teams

o   Provide functional leadership and guidance

• Collaborate with and support ITS and the Business

o   Integrate with relevant business and IT stakeholders

o   Provide system input to design of user training material

o   Provide operational support to the business area

o   Provide knowledge transfer and support to team members

o   Support Audit

• Create and maintain documentation

o   Develop and maintain all relevant SDLC documentation

o   Document, publish and maintain system design (new system developments and enhancements) and all interfaces with other systems

Minimum requirements

• Minimum 3 years IT qualification
• Minimum 5 years relevant IT experience in Oracle EBS (Financials) implementation
• Will be required to perform standby duties

• Understanding of Oracle database and a database language (SQL experience preferred)
• Oracle Certification preferred
• Oracle Financials configuration experience across modules
• Experience in standard Oracle documentation (BR100/MD070)
• Experience working on projects or large continuous improvement initiatives
• Project management methodology
• Retail experience advantageous
• 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
• 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
• Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset in planning and implementing activities/projects
• 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.
• Speaks fluently in team meetings when presenting information.
• 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
• Demonstrates resourcefulness in acquiring necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to adapt to change

Senior Company Secretary

Listing reference: woolw_001150

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 11 April 2025

Position summary

Industry: Legal

Job category: Legal Department

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

This is a key governance role responsible for supporting the Group and Deputy Company Secretaries in ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements and providing strategic guidance on matters concerning corporate governance and business integrity. The key component of this management role entails providing full support to the Deputy Company Secretary on all company secretarial and corporate governance matters. This includes overseeing the governance academy which facilitates training and awareness across the Group on governance topics. The role is expected to output at a senior level and has end-to-end responsibility for company secretarial and governance awareness across the Group, with subordinates reporting into the role

Job description

The Board and Committees
• Overseeing the preparation of Board and Committee meeting materials for WHL, the
South African subsidiaries (Subsidiaries), and Trusts, including agendas, 
governance-related Board and Committee papers, and supporting documents.
• Drafting minutes of WHL Board and Committee meetings, decisions and round robin 
resolutions for review; and overseeing the same deliverables for Subsidiaries. 
• Supporting the Deputy Company Secretary in ensuring that all meeting materials/packs
and critical business information are dispatched timeously to all directors to enable them 
to adequately execute their fiduciary duties.
• Assisting the Deputy Company Secretary with the Board induction process by preparing 
high level induction session agendas, presentations and packs.
• Supporting the annual WHL Board and Committee evaluation and reporting processes 
and compiling regular updates for the Board on progress against evaluation outcomes. 
• Maintaining the Board’s Declaration of Interest files and the website register, ensuring that 
they are updated as and when required (at a minimum on a quarterly basis), and that the 
register of directors’ interests on the website is updated at the end of every financial year. 
Corporate governance 
• Supporting the Deputy Company Secretary in maintaining compliance with the 
Companies Act 71 of 2008 (as amended), JSE Listings and Debt and Specialist Securities 
Requirements and King IV™ governance principles.
• Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and corporate governance standards and 
preparing briefing notes for the Deputy and Group Company Secretaries. 
• Assisting the Deputy Company Secretary in maintaining and updating the Group 
Governance Framework, Board Charters, Committee terms of reference, policies and 
delegations or levels of authority.
• Monitoring insider trading activities for compliance with the requirements of the 
Insider Trading Act and STRATE, including the preparation and submission of all relevant 
communications to the JSE through WHL’s Sponsor, including SENS announcements.
• Monitoring changes in shareholdings, including reviewing the monthly shareholder 
analysis, to identify any changes requiring Section 122 notification to the 
Takeover Regulation Panel (TRP) and issuing of SENS announcements.
• Deal with all JSE Category transactions entered into by the Group.
• Deal with all Treasury & Debt Programmes
• Draft all necessary external reports and manage the production of all reports and 
publishing on the WHL website, working closely with finance. 
• Providing strategic leadership in governance education and compliance awareness 
across the business, driving a robust governance culture through appropriate learning 
solutions and knowledge management.
• Design and implement comprehensive governance education plans that are aligned with 
business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the development and maintenance of compliance and governance training 
programmes, ensuring accessibility across multiple learning and communication 
platforms and learning formats.
• Oversee or undertake the creation and regular updating of governance policies and 
learning content, including digital resources, video materials and interactive training 
modules.
Shareholders and related stakeholders
• Assisting with the processes and procedures relating to shareholders’ meetings, including 
the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
• Assisting with the preparation of AGM notices, general meeting circulars and other 
documentation to be addressed to shareholders, including obtaining JSE and other 
regulatory (e.g. TRP) approvals. 
• Supporting the Deputy Company Secretary with the end-to-end processes for shareholder 
roadshows, including documenting of key discussion points and drafting of Board and 
Committee shareholder engagement feedback papers.
General Administration & special projects
• Taking full accountability for an effective and efficient end-to-end board process, including 
logistics, for the WHL Board, Committees and Subsidiaries. 
• Ensuring that the Board’s annual corporate calendar is prepared at least two years in 
advance and communicated to all relevant stakeholders.
• Ensuring that WHL and Subsidiary statutory registers, Trust records, minute books and 
other corporate records are maintained up to date and that all annual returns are filed.
• Liaising with the transfer secretary and Company’s sponsors as and when required and 
upon the request of the Group and/or Deputy Company Secretary.
• Liaising with service providers regarding the monthly shareholder analysis and detailed 
financial year-end analysis of the share register to enable accurate data to be extracted 
for the annual reports. 
• Providing input into the annual financial statements and Integrated Annual Reports. 
• Maintaining governance-related content on the WHL website, including updating and 
replacing of content.
• Managing the closed and open period notifications to directors, Exco and the business. 
• Manage, guide and deliver special/ad hoc projects and corporate actions to completion. 
Team leadership
• Leading and supervising the team, including providing guidance on governance and 
compliance matters, special/ad hoc projects and corporate actions to completion. 
• Managing workload distribution and ensuring that deadlines are met.
• Conducting performance reviews and identifying development opportunities for team 
members.

Minimum requirements

Ability to execute this role at a mid-management level, applying discretion, diplomacy, and
emotional intelligence.
• Practice a high level of integrity, professional ethics and independent judgement.
• Maturity to deal and communicate effectively with directors, senior executives and senior 
external stakeholders, on behalf of the Group and/or Deputy Company Secretary. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form.
• Extensive working knowledge of the JSE Listing Requirements, Companies Act and King IV™
governance principles and ability to ensure compliance is maintained.
• Proven experience with end-to-end Board and Committee processes, minute-taking and Board 
report writing.
• Strong attention to detail and solid planning abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to mentor, guide and develop team members.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a broader team and to foster positive relationships.
• Courage to raise issues and concerns and be accountable and transparent for all actions and 
decisions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• Seven to 10 years’ experience in a listed corporate environment, preferably in a managerial 
role with line management accountability 
• Legal or Accounting qualification and/or CIS qualification 
• Other qualifications will be considered, subject to number of years’ experience in the company 
secretarial and/or corporate governance fields.

Compliance Manager

Listing reference: woolw_001138

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 15 April 2025

Position summary

Industry: Legal

Job category: Other Accounting, Auditing

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

The role is responsible for assisting the Senior Compliance Manager in driving the company’s compliance strategy and delivering an effective compliance programme across all jurisdictions (South Africa and 10 Rest of Africa countries) in which the company operates. To ensure that the business adheres to the laws and regulations focusing on the legal and regulatory requirements which govern the business by ensuring that policies and procedures are put in place that will ensure that the business complies with laws and regulations. A key component of this role is to develop strategies and operational processes for the business for the execution and embedding of compliance risk management processes as required by relevant regulatory requirements, applicable codes of conduct and applicable standards This role will also be responsible for implementing and executing an appropriate compliance monitoring plan for the business, which will include the Rest of Africa. The management role is expected to output at a highly strategic, functional and detailed level.

Job description

·       Accurately scope the regulatory environment in anticipation of forthcoming and future legislation that may have an impact on the business and advise management and all other parties timeously.

·       Summarize the relevant regulatory requirements and ensure there is proper dissemination within the business in a synthesized manner.

·       Provide a proactive advisory role to the business unit heads on compliance matters.

·       Foster awareness by employees throughout the business concerning the observance of the highest ethical standards within the activities covered by the scope of the regulations as defined.

·       Create and maintain an effective compliance presence across our operating geographies (as described above) and to ensure that any incidents of non-compliance can be identified in a timely manner.

·        Providing a central point of reference and expertise in compliance related matters.

·       Develop and maintain the Regulatory Universes in each jurisdiction.

·       Foster and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities in each jurisdiction.

·       Maintain a compliance presence in all projects to ensure all regulatory instruments are duly considered.

·       Monitor any major complaints received, to ensure that these are handled in an expedient and professional manner.

·       Drafting compliance risk management plans for all key legislation to assist the relevant responsible persons to understand the legislation to enable them to fulfil their responsibilities and to monitor compliance.

·       Designing, creating and updating the compliance risk assessments.

·       Determine Annual Compliance monitoring plan.

·       Ensure alignment of Compliance monitoring plan with Internal Audit plan to drive combined assurance.

·       Lead, design and perform compliance monitoring activities.

·       Draft formal compliance monitoring reports for the Board and regular informal reports to the business unit heads on any compliance monitoring matter.

·       Design, create and maintain compliance related registers (regulatory alerts, breaches, Regulator complaints etc).

·       In consultation with management, develop and document compliance procedures, draft and maintain the compliance manual, reviewing its adequacy periodically and updating it as necessary.

·       Assist in the development and execution of an appropriate Compliance training plan in accordance with and in conjunction with the Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Academy.

Minimum requirements

·       Strong verbal and written communication skills

·       Analytical skills

·       Attention to detail, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, process driven

·       Influence and monitoring

·       Excellent knowledge of current local and international affairs

·       Computer literacy (PowerPoint, Excel, Qlik Sense. Power BI etc)

·       Integrity and sound judgment

·       Planning and organizing

·       Pro-active and self-driven

Job requirements & Experience

·       LLB or relevant legal degree

·       Admitted attorney

·       Post Graduate Diploma in Compliance Management

·       Certified Compliance Practitioner/Certified Compliance Professional

·        5-8 years working experience within Legal/Compliance arena

·       Good knowledge of compliance frameworks

·       Demonstrable Compliance Monitoring experience

·       Africa Compliance experience will be an advantage

·       Membership with CISA will be an advantage

LOGISTICS DEVELOPER – FBH

Listing reference: woolw_001151

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 15 April 2025

Position summary

Industry: Distribution, Transport & Logistics

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Western Cape

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market related

EE position: No

Introduction

Are you interested in a Logistics Developer career in Woolworths Supply Chain and Logistics?

Job description

Main Purpose

To manage medium to large supply chain initiatives in support of the Supply Chain and Logistic operations and to facilitate continuous improvement, operational excellence and cost effective availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in medium to large scale supply chain and logistics re-engineering initiatives to implement process, technology, infrastructure/capacity, network, materials handling and people productivity improvements
• Project manage continuous improvement initiatives
• Support Supply Chain Operations in implementation to achieve compliance, improve on set standards and achieve operational excellence
• Assist in integrating initiatives with Product, Selling, Operations, Suppliers, Finance and Human Resources
• Provide leadership in line with Woolworths Values
• Ensure that appropriate controls & business continuity plans are in place to protect the business during project implementation stages

Key Competencies

Technical / Functional Competencies

• Conceptual understanding of transport economics & logistics
• Understanding of warehousing & distribution processes
• Understanding of inventory management
• Understanding of Supply Chain principles & models
• Process analysis skills
• Project & change management skills

Minimum requirements

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

What theoretical knowledge (e.g. degree / diploma) does the job require?

• Three year Commerce or Engineering Degree required
• Project Management

What experience (e.g. previous exposure) does the job require?

• 7 years (2 years being experiential/graduate development programs) 
• Project Management (Prince2, MS Projects, PMBOK, PMP, SAP Project System, etc.) (Certification added advantage)
• Continuous Improvement/Lean Six Sigma, Operational Excellence 
• Warehouse Management, Systems, Processes, Design, Layouts, Inventory Modelling, and Optimization.
• WMS/ERP Systems Knowledge (Oracle, Triceps, Manhattan, JDA, SAP, JD Edwards)
• Computer-Aided Design Programs (AutoCAD)
• Reporting – (Project, Monthly, Quarterly, Stakeholder Engagement, Presentations)

The deliverables are not limited to the accountabilities specified in the job advert and specification. These key accountabilities highlight the focus areas of the job. Specific and/or additional deliverables can be requested by management. The key responsibilities and accountabilities may change from time to time in response to changes in business strategy, operational requirements, and shift rotation.

“As a proud South African brand, Woolworths is committed to transformation. Meeting our employment equity goals will be taken into account in our recruitment decisions”.

IT SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

Listing reference: woolw_001145

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 11 April 2025

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Support and govern solutions architecture in accordance with the Woolworths strategy.

Job description

·  

• Conduct research and provide thought leadership to guide the business and IT strategy for transformational projects and optimisation opportunities 
• Define solutions for Woolworths in support of the business strategy
• Proactively define and support the Woolworths Architecture landscape, in partnership with various parties to ensure governance is adhered to
• Contribute to the development of IT architecture frameworks, processes, methodologies and templates
• Document future-fit solution designs with sustainability and scalability in mind, considering impacts and dependencies, in collaboration with Business Process Analysts, Application leads, Enterprise Architects and business subject matter expert 
• Proactively identify, mobilise and deliver IT opportunities for continuous improvements, as input to the IT Operating Plan
• Proactively identify business risks and mitigations, based on architecture principles and guidelines
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders across Woolworths IT and Business
• Lead and Support Woolworths project solution requirements by ensuring engagement and alignment across the Woolworths landscape
• Collaborate with Woolworths cross-functional teams to deliver solutions for Strategic Projects and Operating Plan initiatives
• Actively participate in, and promote a working group culture across Woolworths IT, Business and Architecture functions 
• Work with the Technical Management structures within IT to build out the technical roadmap to meet increasing business demand, sustainability and scalability requirements

Minimum requirements

• Relevant 3 year tertiary or NQF aligned qualification or relevant experience
• Relevant architecture certification
• At least 3 years’ experience in an architecture capacity with focus on retail
• TOGAF certification / experience advantageous
• Retail Point of Sale experience essential
• Process modelling experience essential
• Relevant IT experience
• Retail industry knowledge and experience required
• Retail operations knowledge and experience required
• Experience in working with Agile Delivery Frameworks
• Experience in working with both on prem and cloud solutions
• Experience in working with a variety of databases and coding programs, as well as XML and JSON feeds advantageous
• Strong communication skills essential
• Strong presentation skills essential
• Strong analytical skills essential
• Strong problem solving skills essential
• Understanding of modern development methodologies, Agile, DevOps, Scrum
• Experience in Defect Management Life Cycle

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Conducts research regularly to provide thought leadership as input to Business and IT strategies
• Proactively designs solutions with security, quality, scale and resilience, top of mind
• Responsive to external influences (positive or negative) on the organisation
• Supports the development of business acumen of team through knowledge sharing and upskilling
• Factors in retail models and levers in building an effective IT landscape.
• Develops retail acumen of team through knowledge sharing and upskilling.
• Makes sound technical decisions based on understanding of what is commercially achievable within technological constraints.
• Evaluates the applicability of solutions with the ability to challenge and qualify its suitability for the business.
• Devises contingency and mitigation strategies based on interdependencies, risks and considerations.
• Engineers technical solutions aligned to roadmap by defining and implementing the design, build and architect for the solutions.
• Approachable and willing to help others identify key issues and viewpoints in complex situations or problems.
• Is an expert in identifying potential barriers and works proactively to eliminate risk.
• Mentors others on how to translate business requirements and plans and ensure implementation of activities/projects identified in business strategy.
• Consistently maintains a keen awareness of the interrelationships among various components of large-scale activities/projects.
• Consistently applies diplomacy and tact, effectively demonstrating respect for differing perspectives.
• Demonstrates an advanced understanding of the perspectives of others to establish mutually beneficial objectives.
• Exceeds expectations in appropriately adapting the message, style and tone to accommodate a variety of audiences.
• Consistently addresses groups of people confidently.
• Effectively anticipates and initiates change by staying updated on trends affecting one’s own field to adapt to an evolving landscape.
• Proactively and effectively reviews, evaluates and disseminates information regarding key methodologies, best practices and effective tools to support a future lands

Systems Analyst II

Listing reference: woolw_001147

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 11 April 2025

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Western Cape

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Understand and translate business requirements into quality system solutions and ensure optimal system performance and stability through support and continuous improvement.

Job description

• Analyse current systems solutions and business requirements
  • Interpret and provide input to translate business requirements into business requirement definitions and specifications
  • Analyse and evaluate required system enhancements
  • Analyse existing systems and interfaces for modification / improvement purposes
• Design new or enhanced systems to accommodate business needs
  • Participate in the process design or re-design and translate business / user requirements / processes into less complex system design
  • Design less complex system enhancements
  • Change systems specifications based on testing problems / changing requirements
  • Design interfaces and solutions with other systems
  • Adhere to the change request process
  • Complete peer review of team change requests submissions
  • Provide input to deployment plans based on designs
• Testing of proposed solutions
  • Develop system test plans for system, regression and integration testing
  • Perform systems testing and integration testing, and feedback results
  • Assist business and external stakeholders with functional and integration testing of solutions and changes for sign-off
• Participate in the implementation of new solutions to ensure successful integration into current environment
  • Manage the creation and hand-over of the system administration procedures
  • Participate in the post-implementation reviews for completed projects
• Support current solutions
  • Attend to user queries, incidents and requests as per ways of working
  • Ensure the stability of the existing systems environment in line with agreed SLA’s
  • Provide input to development/programming and technical support teams
  • Provide functional guidance
  • Complete peak checks and reporting during peak periods
• Collaborate with and support ITS and the Business
  • Integrate with relevant business and IT teams
  • Provide system input to design of user training material
  • Provide operational support to the business areas
  • Provide knowledge transfer and support to team members
  • Collaborate with 3^rd party service providers for operational, technical and functional support
• Create and maintain documentation
  • Develop and maintain all relevant SDLC documentation
  • Document, publish and maintain system design (new system developments and enhancements) and all interfaces with other systems
  • Update standby and support manuals

Minimum requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3 years IT degree/diploma
• 3 – 5 years relevant IT experience
• Will be required to perform standby duties on rotational basis

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

• Retail experience advantageous
• Strong XML and relational database knowledge
• Strong SQL Query, SQL DBA and SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) knowledge and experience
• Knowledge on Cloud technologies and principles
• Working knowledge of various system integration formats
• Able to work independently on less complex projects and improvements
• SDLC and testing methodology knowledge
• Supply chain knowledge/understanding advantageous
• Takes ownership, accountability and is self-motivated
• Attention to detail
• 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
• Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset in planning and implementing activities/projects
• Monitors and tracks progress to ensure delivery of all planned commitments, and keeps the appropriate people informed
• Prepares clear, well-structured presentations using a variety of tools and techniques
• Prepares written reports and briefs and communicates ideas clearly
• 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
• 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

REVENUE GROWTH MANAGER: WCELLAR

Listing reference: woolw_001135

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 14 April 2025

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Western Cape

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: MARKET RELATED

EE position: No

Introduction

To be responsible for maximizing revenue and profitability by driving sustainable growth strategies by optimizing pricing, promotions, portfolio and trade investments. The Revenue Growth Manager will collaborate cross-functionally to align strategies and deliver data-driven, actionable insights that support sustained revenue growth and profitability through strategic pricing objectives. The Revenue Growth Manager will be responsible for improving gross profit through mix and margin management, leveraging data-driven insights. Identify new revenue streams with a forward-looking view of the market. The role is expected to contribute towards establishing a viable Commercial Model and commercial best practice for WCellar.

Job description

Strategy development:

• Develop the commercial strategy for WCellar in line with OBPPC Framework (occasion, brand, pack, price and channel) to determine Pricing Strategy & guidelines, and Pack/Price architecture by channel (Alcoves, standalones & online) driving the 3-year WCellar integrated business plan.
  

Business Intelligence:

• Leverage the consumer insight data, tools and analytics to Identify price elasticity, demand drivers, and product preferences.
• Lead regular monitoring and assessment of portfolio pricing performance versus the category, development of strategic pricing recommendations (Price Tiering, strategic price versus category/competitor, etc.) to support the buying team.
• Develop data tools / processes to provide insightful recommendations to commercial teams via extensive analysis across Price, Promotion, and Trade Terms.
  

RGM Operational deliverables:

• Conduct regular performance analysis to measure the effectiveness of revenue management initiatives. Utilise data-driven insights to identify areas of improvement and make recommendations for optimization.
• Identify areas to improve ROI and deliver margin on trade spend.
• Manage Price & Value perception (benchmarking against competitors while maintaining brand equity and perceived value.
• Drive sustainable & profitable growth (align strategies with long term revenue growth, balancing volume and brand health)

• Analyze External and Internal Pricing Landscape on a periodic basis including:
  • Monitoring Pricing Landscape and Pricing status across categories on periodic basis (e.g., Price Points, Price Tiers, Curves).
  • Tracking competitors and multi-category pricing and pack architecture moves.
• Partner with the Buying team to drive ‘Mix for Growth/Assortment’, optimizing portfolio Product Mix plans by integrating customer/channel and financial performance in setting annual mix targets.
  

Commercial Planning:

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) by embedding RGM principles into the commercial planning processes, and provide insights to support key business decisions, including business reviews, integrated business planning, budgeting, and more.

• Partnering with the buying team to develop everyday pricing & product mix guidelines.
• Develop RGM KPIs that are linked to WCellar growth ambitions (e.g. Revenue Growth, ACV, ABV, Profitability, etc.)

Minimum requirements

• ​Minimum of a 4-year degree / post grad qualification in business, finance, economics, mathematics or a related field
• Proven ability to drive profitable growth through data-driven pricing strategies and effective management of trade investments.
• Demonstrated ability in RGM, Finance or Category Management, preferably in the FMCG/Retail industry,
• 8 years of experience in RGM, pricing strategy, pack-price architecture, trade spend optimization, mix improvement, & margin optimization.

• Experience in the liquor category & adjacent categories is advantageous.
• Strong ability to interpret data into actionable recommendations to drive top-line and bottom-line growth.
• Ability to articulate complex concepts in clear, simple & logical terms & build compelling presentations & professional communications
• Ability to influence internal / external partners at all levels, with various backgrounds and expertise

• Resilience and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Highly entrepreneurial and passionate about the Liquor category

• Advanced MS suite proficiency (Excel & PPT) and data visualization tools (e.g., Qliksense or QlikView, etc)
• Ability to travel nationally

CATEGORY PRICING & COMMERCIAL SPECIALIST: WCELLAR

Listing reference: woolw_001154

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 23 April 2025

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Western Cape

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: MARKET RELATED

EE position: No

Introduction

As a Category Pricing and Commercial Specialist, you will play a key role in providing proactive commercial data analysis, synthesis into insights & advisory to optimise profitable Category growth for the WCellar strategy. As an integral member of the WCellar team, you will be a custodian for data inputs into the WCellar Pricing Strategy and the point of contact for pricing reporting & analytics, customer and market data and insights to and from the Category team. You will be responsible for Tracking Price execution and report against defined commercial case/s for category Pricing shifts. Your insights and recommendations will directly inform Buying, Revenue Growth Management and WCellar Leadership, driving profitability and value in a highly competitive market.

Job description

• Analyse market trends, consumer behaviour, consumer trends, competitor products and competitor activity to identify opportunities within the liquor category and help the department make informed decisions
• Advise and equip buying teams to leverage pricing, market and customer analytics to shift customer perception on Price and grow their categories.
• Integrate Price and market share analytics into the WCellar Category Assessment Process
• Integrate Price and market share analytics to support the team in the Value Delivery Process.
• Track Price execution and report against defined commercial case/s for the liquor category Pricing shifts.
• Closely monitoring and managing pricing strategies across normal, peak, and promotional periods
• Build capabilities of buying and matrix teams to leverage pricing and promotions tools and methodologies.
• Competitor tracking, analysis and reporting (NPD, Market share, Customer insights, Promo and Pricing strategy).
• Conduct regular store visits, review and analyse sales trends, internally and vs competitors, and implement tactical selling strategies to optimise in season trade performance.
• Supporting the introduction of new liquor products to the market. 
• Manage supplier and brand performance reviews and highlight opportunities to the buying team.
• Provide category performance reports and recommendations working closely with the buying and revenue manager.
• Develop and sustain mutually beneficial stakeholder relationships.
• Conduct regular promo After Action Reviews (AAR’s)

Minimum requirements

• ​3 Yr Degree in business, Economics, or Mathematics, or equivalent educational qualification 
• 5 years’ experience in category management, data analysis & interpretation, and planogram design and execution
• Experience in the liquor category & adjacent categories is advantageous.
• Experience using JDA, Nielsen, Data Orbis or NextGen POG
• Able to work to demanding timescales whilst maintaining high standards.
• Able to analyse complex data, select and shape a story leveraging key data insights to create a Commercially sound case for change, to make recommendations that support the WCellar strategy, minimise risk, drive profitable growth and financial KPI’s
• Advanced MS suite proficiency – Microsoft ppt. and Excel
• Solid grasp of category management principles, inventory optimisation, pricing strategies, and experience working cross-functionally
• Strong resilience and an ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Exceptional problem-solving ability and strong solution orientation
• Highly entrepreneurial and passionate about the Liquor category
• Qliksense or QlikView experience beneficial

PLANNER: CHOCOLATES

Listing reference: woolw_001155

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 24 April 2025

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Maximise trading opportunities by providing accurate forecasts of customer demand through management by exception, optimising inventory management through the supply chain within defined parameters.

Job description

• ​Optimise profitability through effective management of a set of KPI’s through effective analysis and reporting.
• Contribute to the Department / Category Strategy with a specific focus on planning objectives and requirements.
• Using Data Analytics, identify opportunities for improvements and provide intelligence to matrix team, supply chain and value chain
• Monitor and track against the plan
• Participate and provide input into assortment and space planning to maximize trading opportunities
• Provide input in development of Long Term Tactical plans and supply management
• Build and develop relationships with all key stakeholders (internal and external)​

Minimum requirements

Behavioural

• Good analytical and numerical ability to deal with large volume of data
• Strong Merchant Skills
• Resilience and multi-tasking
• Attention to detail is very important and a thorough mind set
• Strong planning and organisational skills / ability
• Good business acumen, judgment and problem-solving skills / ability
• Ability to deliver good results in a stressful environment.
• Team player with strong integration skills

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Technical and Functional

• Value Engineering
• Supply Chain Management
• Supplier Management
• Financial Acumen
• Pricing and Margin Understanding
• Industry Understanding
• Project Management
• Quality Management​

Job Requirements

• 2 to 3 years of FMCG / planning experience
• Stores’ experience would be an advantage
• Retail or business-related tertiary qualification or FMT Planning Graduate would be an advantage
• Relevant Commercial / Retail degree
• Valid driver’s license advantageous
• Should be flexible to travel and may be required to work weekends where necessary
• Computer literacy and competent excel skills​

Systems Analyst I

Listing reference: woolw_001146

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 11 April 2025

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Western Cape

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Understand and translate business requirements into quality system solutions and ensure optimal system performance and stability through support and continuous improvement

Job description

• Analyse current systems solutions and business requirements
  • Interpret and provide input to translate complex business requirements into business requirement definitions and specifications
  • Analyse and evaluate required system enhancements
  • Analyse existing systems and interfaces for modification / improvement purposes
• Design new or enhanced systems to accommodate business needs
  • Participate in the process design or re-design and translate business / user requirements / processes into a system design
  • Design system enhancements
  • Change systems specifications based on testing problems / changing requirements
  • Design interfaces and solutions with other systems
  • Complete peer review of team change requests submissions
  • Provide input to deployment plans based on designs
• Testing of proposed solutions
  • Develop system test plans for system, regression and integration testing
  • Perform systems testing and integration testing, and feedback results
  • Assist business stakeholders with functional and integration testing of solutions and changes
• Participate in the implementation of new solutions to ensure successful integration into current environment
  • Manage the creation and hand-over of the system administration procedures
  • Participate in the post-implementation reviews for completed projects
  • Ensure SME input during the implementation process
  • Support current solutions
  • Attend to user queries, incidents and requests as per ways of working
  • Ensure the stability of the existing systems environment in line with agreed SLA’s
  • Provide input and guidance for development and technical support teams
  • Provide functional leadership and guidance
  • Complete peak checks during peak periods
• Collaborate with and support ITS and the Business
  • Integrate with relevant business and IT stakeholders
  • Provide system input to design of user training material
  • Provide operational support to the business area
  • Provide knowledge transfer and support to team members
  • Collaborate with 3^rd party service providers for operational, technical and functional support
• Create and maintain documentation
  • Develop and maintain all relevant SDLC documentation
  • Document, publish and maintain system design (new system developments and enhancements) and all interfaces with other systems
  • Update standby and support manuals

Minimum requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3 years IT qualification
• Minimum 5 years relevant IT experience
• Will be required to perform standby duties on rotational basis

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

• Retail experience advantageous
• Strong XML and relational database knowledge
• Strong SQL Query, SQL DBA and SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) knowledge and experience
• Knowledge on Cloud technologies and principles
• Strong working knowledge of various system integration formats
• Experience working on projects or large continuous improvement initiatives independently
• Project management and testing methodology knowledge
• Supply chain knowledge/understanding advantageous
• Takes ownership, accountability and is self-motivated
• Attention to detail is required
• 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 organizes 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
• Demonstrates a results-oriented mindset in planning and implementing activities/projects
• Monitors and tracks progress to ensure delivery of all planned commitments, and keeps the appropriate people informed
• Prepares clear, well-structured presentations using a variety of tools and techniques.
• Prepares written reports and briefs and communicates ideas clearly.
• 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.
• Adjusts to work effectively within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
• Demonstrates resourcefulness in acquiring necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to adapt to change

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