People & Culture Information Systems Graduate (1 Year Fixed Term) - Midrand

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180 000 - 240 000; Full time

Job summary

A major pharmacy chain in South Africa is seeking a People & Culture Information Systems Graduate for their Midrand office. This role involves technical support for HR systems, coding and debugging projects, and collaboration with team members. Ideal candidates should have a Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, and 0-1 year experience in programming languages such as Java, C++, JavaScript, and Python. The position offers a market-related salary on a 1-year fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 0 – 1 year experience with programming languages.
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming and full-stack web applications.
• Strong written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for HR systems and tools.
• Assist in ongoing projects with coding, debugging, and testing.
• Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines.
• Contribute to the development of new application features.
• Help prepare functional design documents and maintain test cases.
• Identify bugs and work on their resolution.

Skills

Java

C++

JavaScript

Python

React

Redux

Git

Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma or Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / IT

Matric or equivalent Senior Certificate

Job description

Overview

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

Minimum Requirements

• Matric or equivalent Senior Certificate


• Diploma or Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / IT or any other related field of study


• Minimum of 0 – 1 year experience with languages such as Java, C++, JavaScript, Python.


• Familiarity with React, Redux, 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 in‑house 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; write and maintain test cases for unit tests, integration tests, and regression testing.


• Help identify and document 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 & 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.

Skills & Competencies

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


• Ability to approach problems in a rational, intellectual manner; comprehend fundamental arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.


• Excellent written communication skills; convey ideas in a clear and reader‑friendly manner.


• Strong teamwork, cooperation, and commitment to achieving goals and deliverables.


• Attention to detail, quality focus, and confidentiality.


• Honesty, truthfulness, and reliability.


• Eagerness to learn new technologies and platforms.

Interacts with people effectively.

Able to be relied on as honest and truthful.

Correct mistakes and takes action to ensure they do not re-occur.

Conditions of Employment

• South African citizen


• MIE, clear criminal record


• Driver's license and own reliable transport


• Willing to provide support outside normal working hours

Remuneration & Benefits

Market‑related salary.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

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.

Application Status

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