15 Technology jobs in Cape Town

Job Description
About our client:

Our client is a global investment advisory firm focusing on long-term value creation through investment strategies. They work with a diverse group of institutional partners and pride themselves on their collaborative, sustainable, inclusive culture and performance.

What you will be doing:

• Eliciting, accurately documenting, and validating detailed business requirements from various internal teams.
• Preparing clear and comprehensive documentation, including business process flows, user stories, and test scripts.
• Supporting critical data mapping, transformation, and validation activities across various systems.
• Assisting with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) planning, coordinating test execution, and meticulously tracking issues or enhancements.
• Creating insightful reports and dynamic dashboards using tools like Power BI or Excel to support data-driven decisions.
• Maintaining and updating Agile artifacts, including JIRA boards, to accurately reflect sprint progress.
• Collaborating effectively with all stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality solutions.

• 3-8 years of proven business analysis experience within financial services, consulting or investment operations.
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with analytical and reporting tools like SQL, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and an exceptional attention to detail, particularly in documentation.
• Clear communication skills, including the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders and present findings.
• Self-driven individual who's eager to continuously upskill in both technology and investment management concepts.
• Exposure to credit investment processes, deal lifecycles, or financial instruments.
• Understanding of data integration tools (e.g., APIs, ETL), workflow tools (e.g., JIRA, ServiceNow), or CRM platforms is beneficial.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery models is required.

• J106987

Location : Maitland, Cape Town

Reporting to : Managing Director

To lead the development and management of innovative raw materials by combining food science expertise with commercial strategy to meet market and regulatory requirements.

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years in product development within the food industry, preferably focusing on raw materials.

Experience in a product management role with exposure to sales and marketing is advantageous.

• Innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Customer-focused mindset with a drive to meet market needs.
• Adaptability to changing market conditions and business priorities.
• Business acumen.
• Driver's license and willingness to travel.

• Lead the development and improvement of raw materials, ensuring they meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality Assurance, and Marketing, to bring new products from concept to market.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and shelf-life studies to validate product performance.

• Analyze market trends and consumer preferences to identify opportunities for new product development.
• Develop and implement product strategies that align with company objectives and market demands.

• Provide technical support to the sales team, including product presentations and customer consultations.
• Assist in developing sales materials and training programs to enhance product knowledge within the sales force.

• Ensure all products comply with local and international food safety regulations and standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation for product specifications and regulatory submissions.

Location: Maitland, Cape Town
Reporting to: Managing Director

Main Purpose of the Job:

Is to lead the development and management of innovative raw materials by combining food science expertise with commercial strategy to meet market and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelors in Food Science, Food Technology, or related a related field

Experience

Minimum of 5 years in product development within the food industry, preferably with focus on raw materials.
Experience in a product management role with exposure to sales and marketing functions is advantageous.

Competencies

Innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Customer-focused mindset with a drive to meet market needs.
Adaptability to changing market conditions and business priorities.
Business acumen.
Drivers licence and travel is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development:

Lead the development and improvement of raw materials, ensuring they meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality Assurance, and Marketing, to bring new products from concept to market.

Conduct sensory evaluations and shelf-life studies to validate product performance.
Market Analysis & Strategy:

Analyses market trends and consumer preferences to identify opportunities for new product development.

Develop and implement product strategies that align with company objectives and market demands.

Sales Support:

Provide technical support to the sales team, including product presentations and customer consultations.

Assist in developing sales materials and training programs to enhance product knowledge within the sales force.

Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure all products comply with local and international food safety regulations and standards.

Maintain accurate documentation for product specifications and regulatory submissions.

My client, a leading provider of integrated business solutions in Southern Africa, is looking for ICT Sales Executives.

Sales staff need to attend a compulsory sales meeting/training once a month in the Paarl office.

Duties:

1. Promote sales and secure orders from existing and prospective customers through a relationship-based approach.
2. Demonstrate products to existing and potential customers and assist them in selecting those best suited to their needs.
3. Make telephone calls, in-person visits, and presentations to existing and prospective customers.
4. Research sources for developing prospective customers and for information to determine their potential.
5. Develop clear and effective written quotations for current and prospective customers.
6. Coordinate sales efforts with marketing, sales, account receipts, and logistics.
7. Establish, develop, and maintain business relationships with current and prospective customers in the assigned Rep Code Area to generate new business for the company’s products.
8. Attend to and expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints.

Product Knowledge and Further Development:

1. Keep up-to-date with new products, market conditions, advertising, and promotional trends through the reading of relevant literature and consulting with the marketing department.
2. Identify advantages and compare the organization’s products.

Knowledge, skills and experience required:

1. Grade 12 and must have 4-5 years proven experience in this industry.
2. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand Afrikaans and English.
3. Tertiary Qualification in Sales/Marketing will be to applicants’ advantage.
4. Proven experience as a sales representative or other sales/customer service role.
5. Proven track record of successfully meeting sales quotas.
6. Valid License with own reliable transport.

Knowledge/Skills:

1. Ability to learn about products and services and present/describe/explain them to prospective clients.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Outgoing and not afraid to ‘put yourself out there’.
4. Able to handle rejection.
5. Outstanding negotiation skills with the ability to resolve issues and address complaints.
6. Ability to show initiative.
7. Self-motivated and dedicated.

Package:

1. Basic Salary.
2. Commission.
3. Tablet with company software.
4. Medical, pension, funeral contributions.
5. OWN vehicle essential – submit a copy of your driver’s licence with your application.
6. OWN cell phone.

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What are we looking for?
We are looking for someone with the following experience, qualifications and /or skillsets:

• An appropriate academic and professional education qualification from a recognised institution.
• Relevant experience in teaching Technology and Natural Sciences.
• Current SACE registration.
• A clear criminal record.

The responsibilities are:

• Plan, control, record and report on assessments.
• Attend meetings, forums, workshops for the grades/phase as required.
• Create an educational atmosphere in the classroom.
• Take responsibility for any and all school equipment and stock of the class.
• Work closely with the teachers in the grades/phase to ensure the effective running of the grades/phase.
• Manage, plan, assist and promote teaching and learning within the class.
• Manage, plan, assist and promote activities (sport and culture) within the school.
• Manage, plan, assist and promote discipline within the grades/phase.
• Assist with sport and other admin duties as and when the need arises.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will start on 01 March 2025.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, and therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.
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·    Understanding the strategic goals and the supporting business architecture.

·    Obtaining and understanding of how our information and date assets will be leveraged.

·    Determine the application landscape and roadmap required.

·    Identify the in place and required technology components.

·    Opportunity identification (bottom-up) shall be facilitated through portfolio management activities such as Application Portfolio Management (APM) where Applications are analyzed, categorized,

·    Classified and managed through their lifecycle.

·    Departmental agility, resilience and enablement will be supported by having timeous and relevant information sets on which to act form the basis for a wide variety of decisions making.

·    Develop ICT Strategies, policies, and processes.

·    Design Technology Views and Taxonomies.

·    Review Technology Costing and Resource Allocation.

·    Develop Technology Governance and Quality Assurance.

·    Review and Guide Enterprise Technology Standards.

·    Perform ICT Solutions Reviews.

·    Contribute to EA Framework and Governance.

·    NQF 6 or higher tertiary qualification, and,

·    Must have a valid (not expired) IT Architecture Certification. TOGAF ( The Open Group Architecture Framework) v9 or later certification is preferred but would not be detrimental to the bidder, should the resource not have a TOGAF certification, and

·    Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Enterprise Architect , and

·    Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Solutions Architect .