People & Culture Information Systems Graduate

Dis-Chem; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy chain in Midrand seeks a People & Culture Information Systems Graduate for a 1-year fixed-term role. The position involves developing and testing HR applications, supporting HR systems, and ensuring compliance with data privacy laws. The ideal candidate will hold a Diploma or Degree in Computer Science or a related field, with skills in coding, troubleshooting, and full-stack development. Benefits include a market-related salary with opportunities to advance skills.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent Senior Certificate.
• Diploma or Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / IT or any related field.
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in day-to-day issues for inhouse-developed tools.
• Assist with ongoing projects with coding, debugging, and testing tasks.
• Collaborate closely with team members to ease workload and meet deadlines.

Skills

Technical support

Full-stack web applications

Database design principles

Troubleshooting

Coding and debugging

Education

Diploma or Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / IT

Matric or equivalent Senior Certificate

Tools

React

Redux

Next.js

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Git

Job description

People & Culture Information Systems Graduate

Dis-Chem Pharmacies' in Midrand has an opportunity available for People & Culture Information Systems Graduate to join the Head Office team on a 1-year Fixed Term Contract.

Responsible to assist in developing, testing, debugging, and deploying customised HR applications while working closely with team members in an agile environment to ensure smooth day-to-day collaboration and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent Senior Certificate.
• Diploma or Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / IT or any other related field of study.

Advantage

Familiarity with React, Redux, Next.js, version control (Git), database design principles.

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Understanding fundamental principles of Object-Oriented Programming, creating full-stack web applications.

Key Responsibilities

HR Systems Support

Provide technical support in day-to-day issues and tasks for inhouse-developed tools.

Tackle technical issues as they arise, troubleshoot and resolve any product incidents timeously.

Assist with ongoing projects with coding, debugging, and testing tasks.

Deliver high-quality code that aligns with QA standards, ensuring a robust and reliable product.

Collaborate closely with other team members to ease workload and meet deadlines.

Contribute to the development of new features and functionality in existing or new applications.

Join in on research and innovation – bringing ideas and collaborating with the team.

Assist in preparing HR System functional design documents and process flows for approval.

Assist in writing and maintaining test cases for unit tests, integration tests, and regression testing.

Help in identifying and documenting bugs or issues, and work with the team to resolve them.

Process Improvement

Identify and suggest opportunities to improve HR processes through better use of the HRIS.

Collaborate with HR and other departments to streamline workflows and improve system utilisation.

Keep up to date with evolving tools and tech, continuously enhancing your skill set.

Compliance and Security

Support and ensure HRIS is compliant with data privacy laws and regulations.

Assist in implementing and monitoring security protocols to protect sensitive HR data.

Proficient in developing full-stack web applications, including working with NoSQL databases, RESTful APIs, and foundational debugging skills.

Approach problems in a rational, intellectual manner.

Comprehend fundamental arithmetic – addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Provide input in the development and determination of requirements for HR applications.

Convey ideas and facts in writing using language the reader will best understand.

Promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.

Diligently attend to details and pursue quality in accomplishing tasks.

Maintain confidentiality and meet commitments, being reliable, honest, and truthful.

Eagerness to learn new technologies and platforms.

Special Conditions of Employment

South African citizen

MIE, clear criminal record

Driver's licence and own reliable transport

Be able and willing to provide support outside of normal working hours

Remuneration and Benefits

Marketed related salary

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer.

Dis-Chem's approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy.

Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.