Ecommerce Manager

Regal Distributors; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Regal Group is seeking an Ecommerce Engineer to develop and maintain its ecommerce platforms, ensuring a secure, scalable, high-performance experience for customers. You will integrate ERP, CRM, inventory, and payment systems while driving SEO and site performance improvements.

You will collaborate with IT, marketing, and external partners to support Regal’s growth strategy and maintain robust API integrations across platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Experience with ecommerce platforms (Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce).
• Frontend frameworks such as React/Angular/Vue (advantageous).
• Backend with Node.js, PHP, or Python; REST APIs and integrations.
• Cloud experience (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure); SQL/NoSQL; Git.
• Understanding of performance optimization and SEO.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimise Regal Group ecommerce platforms.
• Ensure uptime, stability, and performance of websites.
• Integrate ecommerce with ERP, inventory, CRM, and payment gateways.
• Develop and maintain APIs and data integrations.
• Manage product catalogue structure and data accuracy.
• Monitor analytics to improve conversion rates.
• Maintain security controls, SSL, and authentication.
• Support SEO and site performance enhancements.
• Coordinate with hosting providers and development partners.
• Manage staging and production environments and testing.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation

Multi-project management

Self-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Shopify

Magento

WooCommerce

React

Angular

Vue

Node.js

PHP

Python

REST APIs

Google Cloud

AWS

Azure

SQL

NoSQL

Git

Job description

The Ecommerce Engineer is responsible for the development, maintenance, optimisation, and security of Regal Group’s ecommerce and web platforms. The role supports all digital commerce initiatives including online stores, customer portals, product catalogues, and digital integrations with internal systems such as ERP, inventory, and CRM platforms. The Ecommerce Engineer will work closely with the IT team, marketing, sales, and external vendors to ensure that Regal’s digital platforms provide a secure, scalable, and high-performance customer experience while supporting the company’s ecommerce growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure sales targets are met

Maintain and support Regal Group’s ecommerce platforms and websites.

• Ensure platform uptime, stability, and performance.
• Develop, maintain, and optimise Regal Group websites.
• Implement new features and enhancements to support ecommerce initiatives.
• Integrate ecommerce platforms with ERP, inventory systems, CRM systems, and payment gateways.
• Develop and maintain APIs and data integrations between systems.
• Manage product catalogue structure, categories, and product information.
• Ensure product data accuracy including descriptions, pricing, and availability.
• Monitor website analytics and identify opportunities to improve conversion rates.
• Ensure ecommerce platforms comply with cybersecurity standards and best practices.
• Maintain SSL certificates, authentication systems, and security controls.
• Support SEO best practices and optimise site performance for search engines.
• Maintain payment gateway integrations and monitor transaction logs.
• Coordinate with hosting providers, platform vendors, and development partners.
• Manage staging and production environments and perform testing before deployments

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field (or relevant industry experience).
• Experience with ecommerce platforms such as Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, or similar.
• Experience with modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue (advantageous).
• Backend development experience such as Node.js, PHP, or Python.
• Experience with REST APIs and integrations.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure.
• Knowledge of SQL / NoSQL databases.
• Experience using Git version control.
• Understanding of website performance optimization and technical SEO.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem‑solving ability
• Ability to work in cross‑functional teams
• Good documentation and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Self‑driven and proactive
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Ecommerce platform uptime and reliability
• Website performance and load times
• Successful system integrations
• Ecommerce conversion rate improvements
• Security compliance and vulnerability management
• Speed of implementation for new features
• Reduction in website errors and outages
• The Ecommerce Manager will work as part of the Regal Group IT Department and collaborate with the IT Infrastructure Team, Marketing Department, Sales Teams, Product Management, and external technology partners.