Woolworths Jobs

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Engineering Manager: Data

Listing reference: woolw_001402

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 28 January 2026

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

The Engineering Manager: Data leads two dynamic teams — one focused on on-premise data solutions and the other specialising in AWS-based cloud data engineering. This role is about more than just managing data systems, it is about shaping the future of how the organisation leverages data to drive insights, innovation, and efficiency. By ensuring seamless integration between on-premise and cloud environments, the Engineering Manager: Data enables the business to make informed, data-driven decisions while optimising performance and scalability.

Job description

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing data architectures across both on-premise and AWS-based cloud platforms.
• Establish best practices for data ingestion, transformation, storage, and retrieval, ensuring efficient and reliable data processing.
• Oversee and optimise ETL processes for the Oracle Data Warehouse, while leading the adoption of modern data pipeline architectures in AWS.
• Ensure strong data governance, security, and compliance frameworks to maintain data integrity and accessibility across both environments.
• Optimise data processing and storage for cost efficiency, speed, and scalability.
• Partner with data science, and data visualisation engineering teams to support advanced analytics and reporting needs.
• Drive the adoption of modern data technologies such as Spark, Kafka, Airflow, and NoSQL solutions, balancing innovation with stability.
• Oversee CI/CD processes for data pipelines, ensuring agile, efficient deployments across both teams.
• Develop and mentor a team of high-performing data engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth.
• Implement disaster recovery and high availability strategies, ensuring business continuity for critical data systems across Oracle and AWS.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in data engineering, with at least 2 years leading hybrid (on-premise & cloud) data teams.
• Proficiency in SQL (Oracle, Redshift), and Python for data processing and automation.
• Strong experience with on-premise Oracle Data Warehouse and OLAP cubes.
• Expertise in AWS cloud data architectures (S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, EMR, Kinesis, DynamoDB, Athena).
• Deep understanding of ETL pipelines, data lakes, data warehouses, and real-time stream processing.
• Experience with CI/CD for data workflows and version control (Git, Jenkins, Terraform).
• Knowledge of data governance, access control, and compliance frameworks across hybrid environments.
• Ability to lead and mentor two teams of data engineers, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Strong capability to translate technical solutions into strategic business value.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across various levels of the organisation.

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to define and execute a long-term vision for data engineering in both on-premise and cloud environments.
• Collaboration & Communication: Works effectively with business and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of data solutions.
• Problem-Solving: Proactively identifies and resolves challenges in data processing and infrastructure.
• Continuous Learning: Keeps up with the latest developments in data engineering, cloud technologies, and industry best practices.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-moving, evolving technology landscape, adjusting strategies as needed.
• Cultural Fit: Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative and data-driven organisation.

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Planner I – Beauty

Listing reference: woolw_001403

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 23 January 2026

Position summary

Industry: FMCG & Supply Management

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

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

To assist and support Senior Planner/Planner with developing and delivering integrated department merchandise planning strategies to meet KPI’s and manage inventory efficiently. Deliver impact and value, balance quality with speed, shape the future with technology and insight-driven decision making and action.

Job description

To assist with the development and execution of Store and Merchandise Financial Plan

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to assist in compiling departmental strategy in line with Group strategy.
• Develop and present seasonal department channel strategy  
• Consider all group inputs, including strategic initiatives, key operational metrics, and post-seasonal analysis.
• Analyse historical sales data by product and store, market trends, and customer demand to inform MFP.  

To assist with the development and execution of Assortment Plan

• Work together with Planner/Senior planner and Buyer on the planograms and correct catalogues for the stores
• Work together with the Senior Planner/Planner to sign off the pres mins for each CC by grade (private label)
• Work together with the Senior Planner/Planner to sign off the pres mins for each CC by store (brands)
• Review and ensure grade assortment can be executed given available space & customer insights reports.
• Look for opportunities using in-depth store analysis to look for range optimisation opportunities within stores

To assist and support the Senior Planner/Planner in leveraging insights

•  Manage all allocations to stores on new product launches and new store openings on time
• Manage all auto allocations by checking weekly reports on allocations to stores
•  Pre-season engagement with Central Planning Analysts to review and refine analytics (APS, Profiles & Sales Profiler)
• Analyse customer feedback, store sales data, product sales data and market trends to make data-driven decisions and better inform future product demand.
•  Manage planning admin in all applicable systems in line with the requirements of the Woolworths Beauty merchandise cycle.
•   As a team, conduct competitive shopping and store visits and share findings to Leadership and broader team.
•  Participate in weekly trade meetings to discuss business performance with appropriate action focus. 
•  Participate in company initiatives as appropriate.

Minimum requirements

·       Preferably a relevant business diploma / degree (Retail business management/BCom/Clothing management/BScience) or relevant work experience.

·       2 years’ experience in retail industry (beauty experience advantageous)

·       Intermediate Excel to analyse and manipulate large datasets to present complex information in clear and concise manner

·       Extensive Retail knowledge

·       Retail, Supply Chain and Logistics processes

·       Retail Systems: Familiar with retail planning and merchandising software, like Assort, PLM, Blue Yonder (formerly JDA)

·       Retail Math, proficiency in retail calculations

·       Numerical

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Finance Assistant I (Treasury)

Listing reference: woolw_001401

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 27 January 2026

Position summary

Industry: Auditing/Accounting

Job category: Cash Management and Treasury

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market-related

EE position: No

Introduction

To ensure accurate, timeous and complete back-office function is maintained

Job description

•        Analyse and be able to account for foreign exchange transactions, including all back office work in both Tradecloud and manual system.
•        Perform confirmations with the banks for CFC Funding
•        Maintain records of SARB applications and submit renewal applications timeously
•        Upload journals onto Oracle for banking transactions which occur
•        Actively/ timeously resolve outstanding reconciling item
•        Build strong relationships with banks and internal customers 
•        Accurately balance and reconcile allocated accounts in accordance with accounting best practice
•        Deliver accurate and timeous bank account reconciliations
•        Bank rate uploads onto system and reasonability checks
•        Analyse all CFC funding checks pre and post accounts being funded (non FBH)
•        Prepare the CFC funding instruction letters
•        Perform analysis on FEC position at month end and report (CRV and Foods)
•        Manage non FBH forex on a manual system which requires attention to detail.
•        Loading of payments, beneficiaries and suppliers on online banking
•        Weekly preparation and payments for CRV CFC Funding
•     Perform ad-hoc administration duties

Minimum requirements

•  3-year finance qualification     
• Working knowledge of Trade cloud system 
• Basic Accounting certificate and 3-years relevant industry experience
•  Computer literacy – Oracle and Excel
• Understanding of accounting practices Understanding of foreign exchange
• Imports knowledge will be advantages 

Behavioural Skills

·       Personal Effectiveness

·       Passion for the brand and customers

·       Thinking strategically and commercially

·       Fast learner

·       Delivering high performance

·       Works well in a Team as well as independently.

·       Excellent communication skills

·       Making insightful business decisions

·       Driving quality

·       Planning and organising

·       High attention to detail

·       Ability to meet deadlines / Good time management / Task management?

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TECHNOLOGIST: BAKERY

Listing reference: woolw_001400

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 30 January 2026

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

A dynamic team player is required to join our Foods Department, in order to provide the competitive edge through the delivery of quality, safety,availability and innovation sustainably.​

Job description

• ​Brand integrity, quality and product safety
• Quality monitoring and reporting
• Deliver to departmental operating plan and implement technical and science aspects thereof
• Ensuring legal compliance of all our products with due diligence in place
• Packaging development, with respect to legislation, functionality,business objectives and shelf life 
• Supplier management and ensure suppliers provide high quality,safe products consistently and according to Woolworths’ standards
• Educate, inform and share knowledge / information with team members, suppliers and the organisation appropriately
• Build customer trust by ensuring foods safety, quality and consistency of products, and preventing re-occurrence of noncompliance
• Developing and managing the new product development process for leading edge, innovative and high-quality products
• Effective engagement across foods as well as cross functional ​collaboration​

Minimum requirements

• ​BSc Food science / BTech Food technology / BSc Biotechnology degree with minimum 3-5 years’ experience
• Understanding of high/low risk processing including baking
• Knowledge of technical processes and principles (including HACCP, GMP, Supply Chain)
• Proven track record of relevant industry experience / knowledge across a wide range of product
• Technical product knowledge (including characteristics,raw material sourcing / manufacturing processes and quality /safety parameters)
• Knowledge of packaging functionality and application
• Ability to multitask and be agile
• Ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions in collaborations with supplier base
• Team player with ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people
• Outstanding and effective communication skills
• Quality / high standard mindset
• Innovation / continuous improvement mindset
• Apply food legislation requirements in the category
• Ability to work effectively and productively in a fast-paced,pressurised environment
• Developed sensory skills
• Business acumen, judgement and problem-solving ability
• Strategic development and planning skills
• Project Management Skills
• Networking and influencing skills
• Assertive communication and conflict handling skills
• Pro-active, innovative and entrepreneurial
• Flexible with ability and willingness to travel
• Ability to work productively in a stressful environment​

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SERVICE & PARTNER PERFORMANCE COORDINATOR

Listing reference: woolw_001398

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 26 January 2026

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: Others: Sales and Purchasing

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

To drive service excellence & continuous improvement in online operations through a partnership with stores & our service partners

Job description

Systems

• Support rollout of new processes/initiatives and system enhancements driving any process optimisation opportunities or meeting statutory requirements
• Ensure system process compliance in line with agreed procedures
• Become SME in in store picking application to support problem solving and to drive enhancements.
• Weekly incident review with IT business partners to identify failure points and track any system enhancements impacting processes and efficiencies in store

Stores

• On-going review analysis & measurement of all online store processes in partnership with store/div ops teams to identify key focus areas and agree action plans
• Drive service and process improvements with internal & external partners
• Identify optimisation opportunities by analysing and interpreting data outputs from both internal and external sources to ensure process compliance aligned to KPI’s
• Drive corrective actions by identifying failure points through analysing & sharing key performance reports
• Identifying store training needs through store visits/performance reviews and provide support
• Facilitate monthly performance discussions with stakeholders  in order to drive service improvements and identify system enhancements

Customer Service Centre/Customer

• Daily monitoring & management of store and call centre escalations in order to drive resolutions and doing root cause analysis.
• Support  the rollout of peak plans by co-ordinating with all relevant stakeholders (divisional operations, call centre & delivery partners)
• Establish weekly feedback sessions with the CSC to identify current pain points  

Trade

• Review and brief stores and CSC  on all promos and events which could have an impact on order and call volumes
• Enable trade discussions with stakeholders to review product limits, availability and any triggers impacting store operations and the customer experience

COMPETENCIES

• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong analytical skills through use of data and process reviews
• Good communication skills – verbal and written
• Able to plan, co-ordinate and work in a pressurized environment
• Able to collaborate
• Able to build relationships
• Able to manage stakeholders (internal & external)

Minimum requirements

• Relevant degree / diploma
• Relevant work experience (3-5 years Retail/Supply Chain/Online Experience at a supervisory/management level)
• Understanding of store operational policies & procedures
• PC literate (proficient in excel at intermediate level)
• Flexibility – Able to work extended hours/weekends over peak periods
• Able to travel

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TECHNOLOGIST: PREPARED

Listing reference: woolw_001404

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 5 February 2026

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

A dynamic team player is required to join our Foods Department, in order to provide the competitive edge through the delivery of quality, safety, availability and innovation sustainably.​

Job description

• Brand integrity, quality and product safety
• Quality monitoring and reporting
• Deliver to departmental operating plan and implement technical and science aspects thereof
• Ensuring legal compliance of all our products with due diligence in place
• Packaging development, with respect to legislation, functionality,business objectives and shelf life
• Supplier management and ensure suppliers provide high quality,safe products consistently and according to Woolworths’ standards
• Educate, inform and share knowledge / information with team members, suppliers and the organisation appropriately
• Build customer trust by ensuring foods safety, quality and consistency of products, and preventing re- occurrence of non-compliance
• Developing and managing the new product development process for leading edge, innovative and high-quality products
• Effective engagement across foods as well as cross functional collaboration​

Minimum requirements

• ​BSc Food science / BTech Food technology / BSc Biotechnology degree with minimum 3-5 years’ experience
• Understanding of high/low risk processing including prepared
• Knowledge of technical processes and principles (including HACCP, GMP, Supply Chain)
• Proven track record of relevant industry experience / knowledge across a wide range of product
• Technical product knowledge (including characteristics,raw material sourcing / manufacturing processes and quality /safety parameters)
• Knowledge of packaging functionality and application
• Ability to multitask and be agile
• Ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions in collaborations with supplier base
• Team player with ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people
• Outstanding and effective communication skills
• Quality / high standard mindset
• Innovation / continuous improvement mindset
• Apply food legislation requirements in the category
• Ability to work effectively and productively in a fast-paced, pressurised environment
• Developed sensory skills
• Business acumen, judgement and problem-solving ability
• Strategic development and planning skills
• Project Management Skills
• Networking and influencing skills
• Assertive communication and conflict handling skills
• Pro-active, innovative and entrepreneurial
• Flexible with ability and willingness to travel
• Ability to work productively in a stressful environment​

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