Teamlead Digital E-Commerce

Pepkor Lifestyle; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in South Africa seeks an Ecommerce Web Functional TeamLead to enhance their ecommerce operations. The role demands strong leadership skills to guide a team of developers and ensure a seamless online shopping experience. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of ecommerce platforms, particularly Adobe Commerce, and robust project management capabilities to drive successful online initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience managing ecommerce projects.
• Experience with Adobe Commerce (Magento 2) preferred.
• Proficient in web development and SEO techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of ecommerce developers.
• Oversee design and maintenance of ecommerce websites.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align ecommerce strategies.

Skills

Project Management

Ecommerce platform experience

Web development knowledge

SEO techniques

Troubleshooting website issues

Knowledge of IT security

Tools

Adobe Commerce (Magento 2)

Web performance tools

Common web development scripting languages

Job description

IT Ecommerce Web Functional - TeamLead (Corporate) We are looking for a dynamic and focused Ecommerce-Web Functional TeamLead to join our IT department, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for the Ecommerce industry features and has analytical and multi-task abilities to thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you are interested in retail, and have the skills to effectively coordinate projects, implement functional designs, develop, and maintain Ecommerce sites to ensure optimal stability, functionality and performance, for endless enovation, this is the job for you!

Job Purpose

Effectively coordinate, implement the functional design, development, deployment, and maintenance of the business's Ecommerce sites to ensure optimal stability, functionality and performance. Leads subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs and oversees Ecommerce site vendor's and developers to ensure that Ecommerce sites are built and expanded based on evolving technology and business needs.

Minimum qualification and Experience

• 2 or more years’ work experience as a webmaster or ecommerce manager, lead or supervisor.
• 2 or more years’ Ecommerce platform experience, preferably Adobe Commerce (Magento 2)
• Comprehensive web development knowledge and skills
• Internet and hosting knowledge
• Knowledge of website management and performance tools
• Working knowledge of common web development scripting languages and operating systems
• Online marketing and SEO techniques
• Knowledge of IT security and data protection
• Knowledge related to the compliance of the ECTA and CPA
• Relevant SAP exposure.
• Ability to troubleshoot website issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Project Management.
• Ability to create and implement processes and procedures for integrating Ecommerce sites with backend systems.

Position outputs/competencies

• Leading and inspiring a team of e-commerce web developers, providing mentorship, guidance, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Working closely with stakeholders to understand business goals and translate them into effective e-commerce strategies and functionalities.
• Overseeing the design, development, testing, and maintenance of the e-commerce website, ensuring it meets high standards of performance, security, and usability.
• Collaborating with UX/UI designers to create a seamless and intuitive online shopping experience for customers.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and IT, to ensure alignment of the e-commerce platform with overall business objectives.
• Implementing effective testing processes to ensure the reliability and functionality of the e-commerce website.
• Staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend enhancements and optimizations for the e-commerce platform.
• Managing the end-to-end lifecycle of e-commerce development projects, including resource allocation, timelines, and deliverables.