Website Woolworths
The first Woolworths store opened its doors to the public in Cape Town in October 1931. And it was founder Max Sonnenberg who captured the public’s imagination with dynamic store policies that set Woolworths apart from its competitors. Three years later, a second branch opened in Durban, with anot… read moreher two in Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg a year later. And since then we’ve been building on our reputation for superior quality, exciting innovation and excellent value. At Woolworths we take our business values seriously. They aren’t just words in an annual report – they are the foundation of our business. They give us direction and guide our behaviour, actions and choices. In fact, our values are so important to us that we’re measured not only on our performance, but also by how well we live up to them. 93 Longmarket Street Cape Town, Western Cape
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 3rd 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
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
Knoswledge on Cloud technologies and principle
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
Deadline:5th August,2025
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