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Head of Data & Analytics

Nawiri Group

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About NawiriGroup

NawiriGroup is a leading purpose-driven company offering exceptional, personalised, nature-based luxury travel experiences across Africa. We operate some of the continent’s most iconic and pioneering brands, including Asilia and Go2Africa.

Our purpose goes beyond delivering unforgettable safaris. We are a platform that connects local communities, expert partners, investors, and travellers to create meaningful, large-scale impact in Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas.

With over 1,200 employees and commercial offices across Africa and beyond, we are dedicated to delivering remarkable guest experiences while championing responsible travel that benefits both people and the environment.

We have ambitious growth plans and are continuously expanding our operational, commercial, and technology capabilities to scale our travel offerings and deepen our positive impact across the region.

As a proud B Corp-certified company, we are committed to balancing the needs of people, planet, and profit. Our shared purpose is captured in our name: ‘Nawiri’ , which means ‘to flourish/thrive’ in Kiswahili. It reflects our vision of a future where vital ecosystems and local communities thrive together.

Job Description

We’re seeking an ambitious and visionary Head of Data & Analytics to lead our data strategy, transform data into actionable insights, and drive impact through data-driven decision making across all areas of the business.

As the Head of Data and Analytics, you will be responsible for leading and managing the entire data and analytics function. You will lead a team of data professionals and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to unlock value through our analytics capabilities.

Your primary objective will be to champion data-driven decision-making and developing effective data strategies and tools that support business growth and optimisation.

Your key responsibilities include:

  • Define and execute a company-wide data strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Stay current with emerging data technologies and practices and recommend strategic adoption.
  • Oversee data integration, architecture, and infrastructure for scalability and performance.
  • Establish and maintain a data governance framework to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.
  • Lead the analysis of complex data sets to generate insights and guide strategic decisions.
  • Develop dashboards, reports, and visualisations to support data-driven decision-making.
  • Present actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Manage prioritisation and delivery processes for analytics projects and requests.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Sales, Performance Marketing, Engineering, Product, Finance, and Operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data and analytics into business processes.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing analytics team with a strong learning culture.
  • Foster cross-team knowledge sharing and promote a data-first organisational mindset.

Qualifications & Experience

  • A relevant degree in Engineering, Econometrics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Business or related fields
  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in the field of Business Intelligence, and at least 4 years in a leadership role

Skills:

  • Technical Expertise : Strong proficiency in data and analytics tools and technologies including AWS, Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, T-SQL, RDS/EC2, Power BI, Looker, BigQuery, Redshift or comparable platforms. Working knowledge of statistical modelling, machine learning, and advanced analytics is advantageous.
  • Analysis and Insights : Ability to analyse, interpret, and visualise data effectively. Skilled in identifying trends and extracting actionable insights, simplifying complex findings for effective communication.
  • Data Strategy and Management : Experience developing and executing data strategies, including governance, data quality, integration, and overseeing data acquisition, storage, security and privacy.
  • Project Management : Strong skills in managing and delivering projects, including planning, prioritisation, communication, and resource coordination.
  • Team Leadership: Proven track record of leading teams of analysts and data professionals to deliver measurable impact. Demonstrated ability to mentor, support professional development, and build high-performing teams.
  • Business Acumen and Curiosity: Quick to understand various business models and industry dynamics. Able to align data initiatives with strategic and operational objectives.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including executives, technical teams, and functional heads. Skilled in presenting complex information clearly and concisely.

Why join NawiriGroup

  • Join a visionary, purpose-driven team that has continuously led the way in our industry, ranging from creating cutting-edge technology platforms to deploying innovative solutions, and driving the move ambitious vision in nature-based travel and sustainable operations.
  • We take pride in creating a culture where people grow, find purpose, and contribute to progress that reaches far beyond the organisation. Learning and development are at the heart of this journey, supported by a range of in-house training courses delivered by our dedicated training team, along with access to comprehensive digital learning platforms.
  • Work in a high-performing culture, with a big focus on empowerment and accountability, while benefiting from flexible in-office and hybrid work models.
  • Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

At Nawiri Group, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. We encourage Employment Equity candidates and individuals with disabilities to apply. As an equal opportunities employer, we believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or beliefs.

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Data Scientist

Johannesburg, Gauteng FNB South Africa

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To plan, build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, products and advanced

mathematical models that provide analytical support and interpret insights, using advanced analytics technologies, to address business opportunities and problems and implement business strategy.

Hello, Future Data Scientist III

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our pricing team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

To plan, build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, products and advanced mathematical models that provide analytical support and interpret insights, using advanced analytics technologies, to address pricing and business opportunities and problems and implement business strategy.

Are You Someone Who Can

  • Innovate by finding the best fit solution for the situation such as the flexibility of delivery and customized pricing and profitability solutions which result in more efficient outcomes.
  • Provide input into localisation of appropriate model building policies, standards, frameworks, and governance process and integration of business modelling and analytics value chain.
  • Adhere to model building policies, standards, frameworks, and governance process.
  • Ensure own ethical usage of information that complies to restrictions applied for privacy and sensitivity classification.
  • Understand and ensure implementation and adherence to Privacy business requirements, legislation and policy.
  • Ensure reporting of any Information Privacy Incidents and escalate appropriately for resolution of Privacy and Protection Audit Findings, Complaints, Incidents, Investigations and Privacy and Protection Assessments.
  • Create delivery plans for achievement of outputs / deliverables in collaboration with business stakeholders to understand information requirements for strategy delivery and define metrics that track performance.
  • Analyse available data to identify information commercialisation opportunities that have not been explored to address business needs and revenue options.
  • Productionize analytics in the approved FirstRand architecture by translating technical data information into practical business information that addresses identified needs.
  • Analyse information requirements, availability and quality of data to feed into management for resolution.
  • Contribute to the development of core analytical capabilities or model libraries using advanced statistical, quantitative or econometric techniques and utilise as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with numerous departments across the business to aid them in the proper use of data to ensure delivery of desired operational results.
  • Participate in relevant project related to the business overall analytical needs and opportunities.
  • Serve as SME for retail credit pricing; applying own understanding of the operations of the business product or service.
  • Build models that analyse processes to recommend areas for optimisation to achieve cost savings, revenue generation or efficiency improvements for the business.
  • Document and audit relevant processes.
  • Document and implement models to address specific business requirements.
  • Conduct appropriate manipulation and analysis of data to pro-actively identify and meet needs of the business for the purpose of future work and to ensure high information-quality and reliability across the business.
  • Apply own understanding of statistical techniques to determine approach to provide input required for decisions and design or evaluation of experiments.
  • Apply technical concepts such as (Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra etc.) concepts to improve predictive performance or algorithm optimisation in data defined products.
  • Implement Machine learning mathematical algorithms and automation techniques using open-source programming languages such as SAS or Python libraries.
  • Utilise advanced Predictive modelling techniques to hold insight into outcomes and future events that inform key assumptions.
  • Utilise data to model complex abstractions in machine learning research to enable deep learning.
  • Utilise pattern recognition technology to recognizes patterns in data and the criteria for use interchangeably with machine learning technology.
  • Build and program own statistical model in statistical software for application development to productionize the model into a software application conducted by software developers.
  • Conduct Text analytics to examine unstructured data to glean key business insights.
  • Understand principles of Data Wrangling to identify and recommend corrective actions for imperfections in data quality.
  • Participate in enterprise-wide high level problem resolution by interacting with relevant engineers and product managers, utilising appropriate methods and decide when approximations make sense.
  • Conduct data visualisation to present data, findings and techniques to audiences, both technical and nontechnical in a pictorial or graphical format so it can be easily analysed utilising principles of visually encoding data and communicating information.
  • Maintain ownership of models through regular audits and updates to ensure relevance.
  • Plan and perform regular model updates that capture evolving business complexity in current models.
  • Challenge current models to ensure relevance and accuracy of outputs.
  • Test outputs and accuracy of models to ensure relevance.
  • Use data and analytic insights to provide input into improving customer experience through a better understanding of the customers context to identify monetization opportunities and monitoring implementation of business decisions to recommend enhancements utilizing statistical modelling and data analysis.
  • Validate, interpret and create reports and presentations for data analytics management and relevant stakeholders.
  • Review and assist more junior Quantitative Analysts with processes and models.
  • Participate and contribute to a development culture where information regarding successes, issues, trends and ideas are actively shared.
  • Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders to achieve productivity synergies.
  • Participate in specialist communities of practice and contribute positively to own and organisational knowledge improvement.
  • Contribute to the development of a budget aligned to operational delivery plans, monitor effectiveness and report on variances.
  • Build relationships that allow for the managing of expectations; the sharing of knowledge and diverse insights; and the creation of buy-in.
  • Engage in cross-functional relationships to obtain and to provide work support.
  • Take all necessary actions to ensure compliance with relevant statutory, legislative, policy and governance requirements in area of accountability.
  • Ensure implementation of relevant policies, governance and practice standards across the business.
  • Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and business's internal compliance procedures and requirements.
  • Ensure compliance is adopted in terms of systems and procedures as laid out by business.
  • Implement and provide input into the development of governance and compliance procedures and processes within area of specialization and identify risks.
  • Determine the business questions that need be answered and determine appropriate analytics models for utilization.
  • Source and prepare relevant data sources for analysis.
  • Translate business requirements into tangible models utilizing own understanding of the business value of projects, models and processes.
  • Develop and apply analytical algorithms and methods to build, test and implement advanced mathematical models and analytical solutions that address business problem, opportunities and improve business outcomes i.e. reduced risk and costs, increased profitability, optimized efficiency and to facilitate strategic decision-making.

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You

  • Minimum Qualification - B Degree Maths, Stats, Engineering, Computer Science, Econometrics, Commerce, Physics or Actuarial Science
  • Preferred Qualification - Post grad in Maths, Stats, Engineering, Computer Science, Econometrics, Commerce, Physics or Actuarial Science
  • Experience – 2/4 years’ experience in a similar environment

You Will Have Access To

  • Opportunities to network and collaborate.
  • Challenging work environment.
  • Opportunities to innovate.

We Can Be a Match If You Are

  • Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough.
  • Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.

In accordance with National Credit Act (NCA) candidates applying for this role will require a credit record check.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

13/08/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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Data Business Partner

Pretoria, Gauteng IT Ridge Technologies

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Role Overview : This role drives the organization’s journey to become data-driven by delivering data initiatives aligned with business objectives. The focus is on ensuring solutions developed by the Data Office are effectively implemented and advancing data literacy across the business.

Responsibilities :

  • Support the implementation of Data & Analytics strategies.
  • Align business data needs across departments and manage data products.
  • Act as a liaison between the Data Office and business units, ensuring solutions meet needs.
  • Manage service delivery and provide customer care for data-related issues.
  • Assist in prioritizing and gathering business demand for data solutions.
  • Collaborate on high-level data and analytics designs and test solutions before rollout.
  • Build relationships with stakeholders and drive adoption of data initiatives.
  • Monitor data literacy and maturity programs, tracking performance.

Qualifications & Experience :

  • Degree or diploma in analytics, data management, or IT.
  • 5+ years of business analysis experience, including 2+ years in data, technology, or project management.

Skills :

  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Critical thinking and quick decision-making abilities.
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Data Scientist III

Johannesburg, Gauteng FNB South Africa

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Hello Future Data Scientist III

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

To plan, build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, products and advanced mathematical models that provide analytical support and interpret insights, using advanced analytics technologies, to address business opportunities and problems and implement business strategy.

Are You Someone Who Can

  • Innovate by finding the best fit solution for the situation such as the flexibility of delivery and customized solutions which result in more efficient outcomes.
  • Provide input into localisation of appropriate model building policies, standards, frameworks, and governance process and integration of business modelling and analytics value chain.
  • Ensure own ethical usage of information that complies to restrictions applied for privacy and sensitivity classification.
  • Create delivery plans for achievement of outputs / deliverables in collaboration with business stakeholders to understand information requirements for strategy delivery and define metrics that track performance.
  • Analyse available data to identify information commercialisation opportunities that have not been explored to address business needs and revenue options.
  • Serve as SME for analytics applying own understanding of the operations of the business product or service.
  • Conduct Text analytics to examine unstructured data to glean key business insights.
  • Participate in enterprise-wide high level problem resolution by interacting with relevant engineers and product managers, utilising appropriate methods and decide when approximations make sense.
  • Conduct data visualisation to present data, findings and techniques to audiences, both technical and nontechnical in a pictorial or graphical format so it can be easily analyzed utilising principles of visually encoding data and communicating information.
  • Maintain ownership of models through regular audits and updates to ensure relevance.
  • Plan and perform regular model updates that capture evolving business complexity in current models.
  • Challenge current models to ensure relevance and accuracy of outputs.
  • Test outputs and accuracy of models to ensure relevance.
  • Use data and analytic insights to provide input into improving customer experience through a better understanding of the customers context to identify monetization opportunities and monitoring implementation of business decisions to recommend enhancements utilizing statistical modelling and data analysis.
  • Validate, interpret and create reports and presentations for data analytics management and relevant stakeholders.
  • Review and assist more junior Quantitative Analysts with processes and models.
  • Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders to achieve productivity synergies.
  • Contribute to the development of a budget aligned to operational delivery plans, monitor effectiveness and report on variances.
  • Build relationships that allow for the managing of expectations; the sharing of knowledge and diverse insights; and the creation of buy-in.
  • Engage in cross-functional relationships to obtain and to provide work support.
  • Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and business's internal compliance procedures and requirements.
  • Ensure compliance is adopted in terms of systems and procedures as laid out by business.
  • Determine the business questions that need be answered and determine appropriate analytics models for utilization.
  • Source and prepare relevant data sources for analysis.
  • Develop and apply analytical algorithms and methods to build, test and implement advanced mathematical models and analytical solutions that address business problem, opportunities and improve business outcomes i.e. reduced risk and costs, increased profitability, optimized efficiency and to facilitate strategic decision-making.
  • Implement Machine learning mathematical algorithms and automation techniques using open-source programming languages such as SAS or Python libraries.

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You

  • Minimum Qualification - Related Computer Science Degree, Maths, Stats or Actuarial
  • Experience Required: 3/5 years relevant exposure
  • SAS
  • Coding
  • Building models AI – machine learning
  • Operational business strategies

You Will Have Access To

  • Opportunities to network and collaborate.
  • A work environment which challenges and provides opportunities to innovate.

We Can Be a Match If You Are

  • Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough.
  • Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
  • Analytical
  • Innovative
  • A team player
  • Comfortable with stakeholder engagement/management
  • Comfortable with presenting insights and strategies to peers and stakeholders.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

13/08/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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  • Industries Banking

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SOFTWARE ARCHITECT – DURBAN / HYBRID @ R1.6M PER ANNUM

Durban, KwaZulu Natal E-Merge

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An innovative betting software solution provider disrupting global markets with their forefront software solutions is on the lookout for a Software Architect to join their dynamic team. Their progressive use of technology enables their talented team to work with the tech stack of their choice and they are known for encouraging an environment and culture that supports collaboration, learning and growth

You will be required to develop and communicate the overall software architecture and technical solutions that align with business requirements, industry best practices, and emerging technologies

To be part of this lively and engaging team - APPLY NOW!

This is what you need to land an interview :

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Lead or a related role with a focus on designing and architecting complex software systems.
  • Strong expertise in software architecture patterns, methodologies and best practices.
  • Strong planning and organisational skills.
  • Actively identify opportunities for improvement, targeted specifically at your role and function.
  • Strategise, invent or originate previously unknown opportunities.
  • Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced growing environment.

Qualification

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science, Software Engineering or a related field.

Reference Number for this position is MAT60186 which is a permanent position based in Durban offering a cost to company salary of up to R1.6m per annum

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Lead Test Analyst

PBT Group

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PBT Group City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Lead Test Analyst

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Are you a detail-obsessed, process-driven, and tech-savvy QA professional who lives for uncovering bugs before users do? Ready to take the lead in building high-quality, data-rich systems that make an impact? If yes, we want YOU to join our dynamic team as our next Test Analyst !

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll lead the charge on all things testing—owning the full testing lifecycle across cutting-edge software and data platforms.

  • Design, develop, and execute test plans, strategies, and scripts aligned with business needs and technical specs.
  • Perform a wide range of testing : functional, regression, system, integration, SIT, smoke testing , and more.
  • Identify and report test-related errors, issues and risks.
  • Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Business Analysts, Developers, and UAT teams.
  • Contribute to agile projects with a strong working knowledge of iterative development and agile ceremonies.

What You Bring

  • Experience with Manual Testing
  • Experience working in fast-paced Agile environments.
  • Understand DevOps, CI/CD Pipeline and the Agile way of working
  • ISTQB Certified

Tech Stack & Tools You'll Use

  • Tools: Jira , SQL, Postman, Selenium, ETL Tools, Advantageous

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Solutions Architect

Sandton, Gauteng Accredited Resource Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd

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ARCS Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Our esteemed client in Sandton has a permanent position for an Architect with mandatory retail expertise. The ideal candidate must have experience with CRM platforms and websites, as well as strong skills in AI integration tools such as chatbots and predictive analytics.

R90K MAX CTC per month (***depending on your current CTC and experience)

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Business Technology, or related field
  • Experience with CRM platforms and websites
  • Experience with AI integration tools such as chatbots and predictive analytics

Experience:

Experience in technology architecture. Proven track record in designing and implementing innovative technology solutions aligned with business objectives, particularly in the retail sector.

  • Key Skills:
  • Ability to develop and implement technical strategies, systems, and processes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience in CRM system integration and AI tool deployment
  • Website and digital platform management
  • Retail technology workflows
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into business benefits

Role Description:

As an Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing technology solutions that support retail and customer engagement strategies. This includes overseeing the integration of AI-driven tools with CRM platforms and websites and ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Architecture – Website, CRM, and digital platform development

CRM and Data Integration

AI-driven customer engagement and predictive analytics

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Tulane International seeks a Technical Assistance & Data Management Director.

The Technical Assistance and Data Management Director will contribute to Tulane International’s successful execution of the “Protecting Highly Vulnerable Children – Research, Monitoring and Quality Improvement Activity.” Work will encompass providing technical leadership for the development of standardized monitoring systems and associated guidance and trainings for South African PEPFAR-funded implementing partners providing community-based programming for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and DREAMS programming (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored and Safe) for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW). The candidate will also contribute to Tulane’s leadership in this sphere through strategic relationship development with local and international stakeholders and publications in peer-reviewed journals and other fora. High levels of technical expertise, longstanding experience with PEPFAR global monitoring and evaluation guidance for OVC & AGYW, and outstanding leadership and communication skills are required.

Location: Position can be based in Cape Town or Durban. Relocation costs are not offered.

Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter describing their appropriateness for the position to.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Master-level or higher training in public health, informatics, public policy, social or behavioral science or related field.
  • A minimum of 5 years experience working in one or more areas of public health, such as HIV and AIDS (including OVC), child health or survival, or monitoring and evaluation.
  • A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a technical advisory role for large-scale family and community-based programs.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience serving in a technical advisory role for a PEPFAR-funded activity, with a focus on improving the wellbeing of OVC and HIV prevention among AGYW and data management.
  • Demonstrated role in strengthening coordination and linkages between clinical and community stakeholders, and operationalizing integrated service delivery models.
  • Demonstrated experience applying PEPFAR technical guidance for performance and outcome monitoring, reporting and data management.
  • Experience collaborating closely with USG donors, local programme and research implementing partners.
  • Experience with applied monitoring and evaluation, including routine program monitoring systems, longitudinal surveys, operations research, and qualitative research.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

  • Expert knowledge of USAID guidelines, recommendations, standards and requirements for HIV-related programs implemented by community-based partners.
  • Demonstrated written, presentation, communication and organizational skills in English.
  • Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate on peer-reviewed academic journal publications as well as ‘gray’ literature.
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  • Demonstrated ability to manage large teams and effectively coordinate with a range of stakeholders including government, community and other civil society organizations, and the private sector.
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Discovery – Group Shared Services - Digital Channels Team Senior Java Developer

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Digital Channels

Working in a high performance organization that prides itself in attracting the finest talent, we challenge ourselves to find solutions that make a difference in the world. Our environment is always buzzing with energy and smart, motivated people working on finding the best way to move forward.

The Digital Channels team works on dynamic new projects and product enhancements within the web and mobile platforms in order to improve business inefficiencies, gain competitive advantage on our products and ultimately to provide better service to our clients. Using knowledge of the organization’s technology infrastructure and specific software applications, Digital Channels helps the business to address changes through technologies.

Key Purpose

Within the Digital Channels system area, the Senior Java Developer must work together with Business Analyst, UX & Content Teams, System Architect and managers to understand the overall business need and the requirements, design the system solution using various approaches and technologies, implement the designed solution in the system with high quality source codes.

The Senior Java Developer will support the projects throughout the project life-cycle, including requirements, design, implementation, release and post release support.

The Senior Java Developer in the Digital Channels area must be technically able support and maintain the deployed applications on dev, test and production environments.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

  • Develop, test, and maintain the deployed application software with high quality
  • Analyse, maintain and enhance existing application and troubleshoot issues with efficiency
  • Perform accurate development estimation
  • Produce technical specifications and designs
  • Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Self-starter who takes ownership, is accountable, and is able to work under minimum supervision
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Can help with quality assurance and provide comments
  • Present to senior stakeholders
  • Offer support and guidance to peers
  • Perform analysis at a strategic level and understand principles of business, technical and enterprise architecture

Personal Attributes And Skills

  • Passionate about technology and development.
  • Results oriented with the ability to work under pressure and juggle multiple concurrent projects with changing priorities and deadlines
  • Analytical thinking
  • Personal organisation and time management skills
  • Technical and business writing skills
  • Presentation and facilitation skills
  • Communication skills (written, verbal/presenting and listening)
  • Stress management
  • Customer focused
  • Results oriented
  • Able to resolve conflict
  • Creative
  • Innovative
  • Self-driven
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to build relationships with people from all different backgrounds and at different job levels

Education And Experience

  • Minimum
    • Matric/Grade 12 and formal Java qualifications.
    • 6 years Java systems development experience
    • Java EE knowledge and experience
    • Experience with SOAP and REST services
    • Unit testing and mocking frameworks
    • Source control, experience with GIT
    • Experience with industry standard Application Servers (preferably WebLogic)
    • Knowledge of OO design principles and development patterns


  • Preferred
    • IT related Degree or Diploma (BSc/BTech or similar).
    • Angular Framework
    • Spring Framework
    • ORM/Hibernate/JPA experience
    • JMS, Tibco EMS experience
    • Oracle and PL/SQL knowledge
    • SOAP and REST (XML/JSON)
    • Presentation layer development (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, GWT, Spring MVC)
    • Experience with Business Rules Management Frameworks
    • Experience using formal modelling languages (UML, etc) and modelling tools (Enterprise Architect, Visual Paradigm etc.)
    • Exposure to Agile principles and methodologies, including Continuous Integration and Test Driven Development


  • Advantageous
    • Honours degree
    • DevOps/Continuous integration
    • Exposure to the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, Bamboo and Bitbucket)
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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  • Job function Engineering and Information Technology

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