Woolworths – Digital & Tech​ Jobs – 15 June

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Cyber Security Specialist

Closing Date
2026/06/19
Reference Number
WWL260604-34
Job Title Cyber Security Specialist
Job Type Full Time
Business Unit Information Technology
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town
Location Description Head Office
Minimum Education Level Bachelors Degree | Advanced Diploma
Job Advert Summary Woolworths South Africa is looking for an experienced Cyber Security Specialist to join our innovative IT team in the Western Cape. In this role, you will play a vital part in designing and enhancing our cybersecurity architecture, driving our zero-trust security approach and embedding security by design across all systems. You will manage and evolve cybersecurity frameworks for both on-premise and cloud environments, lead threat modeling initiatives, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to protect our technology infrastructure. We seek candidates with over 8 years of cybersecurity experience, strong skills in security engineering and architecture, a relevant academic background, and expertise in cloud security and enterprise architecture. Join Woolworths to be part of a progressive company dedicated to digital transformation, continuous innovation, and professional growth. Take the next step in your career while contributing to the security of one of South Africa’s leading retailers.
Minimum Requirements
3+ years relevant experience in cyber security, information security, or related technology risk roles.
Experience with security technologies and processes covering identity & access management, data security, third party risk management, people security & culture, vulnerability management and general infrastructure (network, platform, cloud, and endpoint) security.
Good understanding of common security libraries, frameworks, and tools.
Very good people skills to engage with the various stakeholders across the business, while ensuring that professionalism is maintained.
Ability to engage with and contribute to the Information Security community.

Advantageous

Relevant qualifications and certifications such as ISO27001, CISM, CISSP or similar certification is highly advantageous.

Additional Criteria

May be required to assist outside of working hours.
Working knowledge of PCI-DSS.
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
Prepares written reports and briefs and communicates ideas clearly
Speaks fluently in team meetings when presenting information
Manages existing partnerships within established agreements or contracts; negotiates adjustments when mutually beneficial to do so
Genuinely cultivates personal bonds with colleagues 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
Duties and Responsibilities
Identity and Access Management (IAM) – strengthen identity governance by supporting access reviews, adoption of IAM standards & controls, and the effective operation of IAM/PAM processes across the business.
Security Awareness & Culture – drive engaging security awareness initiatives, support security-first culture transformation initiatives and security champion programs with business teams.
Data Security & Protection – support implementation of data protection controls, including the use of data security tools (DLP/CASB) and the investigation of data-related alerts.
Third-Party & Ecosystem Security – conduct and track security assessments for vendors and partners and help manage risks across the broader ecosystem.
Business Security Advisory & Risk – Provide practical security guidance to business units and support incident response and reporting activities.
Governance, Risk & Compliance – Support implementation of security policies, standards and control frameworks. Support audit, regulatory and assurance activities.
Vulnerability Management – Support vulnerability identification, tracking and remediation by coordinating with technical teams, and helping the business understand and prioritise risks.
Maintaining and enhancing existing and new toolsets (like DLP) required for mature active defence.
Investigating new approaches, technology, and automation to challenge traditional thinking and raise the level of security.
Embedding continuous control validation practices across technology and data environments to ensure security controls remain effective in protecting business operations and information assets.
Reporting and metrics – assist with building and maturing BIS reporting mechanisms such as dashboards and key cyber metrics.
Establish relationships with key stakeholders for effective cross-team collaboration and implementation of security operations processes.
Provide context and guidance to implement security improvements.

Additional Responsibilities

Collaborate with the broader Cyber Security Team to drive and support various operational and strategic initiatives.
Champion or co-champion internal security solutions and/or processes.

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Engineering Manager: Data

Closing Date
2026/06/19
Reference Number
WWL260603-13
Job Title Engineering Manager: Data
Job Type Full Time
Business Unit Information Technology
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Town
Location Description Head Office
Minimum Education Level Bachelors Degree | Advanced Diploma
Job Advert Summary Woolworths is seeking a skilled Engineering Manager: Data to lead our innovative data engineering teams in Cape Town, South Africa. In this dynamic role, you will oversee the design and integration of scalable, secure data architectures combining on-premise and AWS cloud solutions. You will manage Oracle Data Warehouse systems and develop modern AWS data pipelines, leveraging technologies like Spark and Kafka to drive cutting-edge data initiatives. Your leadership will ensure robust data governance, disaster recovery strategies, and support for advanced analytics, fostering continuous improvement and collaboration within a growth-focused environment. Woolworths offers a supportive, sustainable work culture dedicated to excellence and innovation. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields, with at least 6 years of experience in data engineering and proven leadership of hybrid technology teams. Join Woolworths to advance your career while making a meaningful impact through transformative data solutions.
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
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.

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