Get in touch if you’re passionate about testing!

So, what’s your mission?

You’ll need to bring a technical passion, and a solid work ethic to take advantage of this opportunity.  We have a collaborative team who work together to achieve the business goals, constantly looking to add value to our customers.  We care deeply about learning best practices and delivering quality projects. We’ll be growing fast and scaling globally so the opportunity for your career growth has the potential to be huge.

What will the average day look like?

• Assisting the team in designing and implementing a testing framework.
• Testing multiple applications on a host of platforms and devices to ensure quality and identify bugs to be fixed.
• Compiling test cases & results
• Auditing of existing systems & regression testing.
• Improving release quality and facilitating our SDLC through testing and quality assurance
• Daily stand ups, sprint planning, project prioritisation

Could you be who we are looking for? (the boring bits)

• Basic knowledge of Unit and Feature testing libraries
• Basic understanding programming frameworks.
• Knowledge of tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Trello or similar
• Thoroughness and desire for self-development.
• Problem-solving ability.
• A good team-player and an excellent communicator.

Bonus points for:

• Three+ years’ solid work experience
• Software testing certificate or relevant degree
• Contactable reference

What’s in it for you?

• This roll is permanent/full-time. Commencing in September/October.  International exposure to various insurance brands and working with an international team.  
• The opportunity to be a part of an inclusive, fun and high performing organisation. 
• Based in the beautiful City of George, in the Garden Route

 What’s next?

• We’re looking for drive, passion, and a willingness to learn – if we are preaching what you are practising, we’d love to hear from you

Please note we are only accepting applicants residing in South Africa and willing to relocate to George

Posted on 02 Sep 08:53

If you’re passionate about web development and design support for organisation’s insurance brands in Australia and New Zealand but being based in the beautiful City of George in South African, then this might be what you are looking for

So, what’s your mission?

You’ll need to bring a technical passion, and solid work ethic to take advantage of this opportunity.  We have a collaborative team who work together to achieve the business goals, constantly looking to add value to our customers.  We care deeply about learning best practices and delivering quality code.

We’ll be growing fast and scaling globally so the opportunity for your career growth has the potential to be huge.

What will the average day look like?

• Collaborating with the marketing team to continually improve existing websites and develop new websites as needed.
• Creating eye-catching design concepts.
• Developing digital assets to support website and social media channels.
• Rolling out creative across traditional and digital platforms including (but not limited to) promotional emails, infographics, brochures, posters, banners,
• Ensuring that all design material reflects our various brand guidelines, brand values and personality.
• Flexibility in working hours will be required to accommodate multiple time zone obligations

Could you be who we are looking for? (the boring bits)

• Strong understanding of UX, website aesthetics, design principles, latest industry trends and content management systems.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud software applications (Including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat) and Microsoft Office.
• Experience building user interfaces for websites and/or web applications.
• Experience designing and developing responsive design websites.
• Comfortable working with debugging tools like Firebug, Chrome inspector, etc.
• Exceptional attention to detail with exemplary use of typography, colour and imagery.
• Be able to work in a very fast paced ever-changing environment with ease and handle a broad range of projects.
• Ability to project management
• Monitoring and enhancing the performance of all live websites.
• Designing and implementing new features and functionality.
• Establishing and guiding the website’s architecture.
• Designing and managing the website back-end including database and server integration.
• Conducting website performance tests and performing all necessary maintenance duties.
• Compliance with all relevant Pacific Policies and Procedures, including specific role level responsibilities.

Bonus points for:

• the ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science,
• visual arts or similar field desired but not essential.
• 5% years of experience as a WordPress Developer.
• Good understanding of PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, MySQL, jQuery

What’s in it for you?

This roll is permanent/full-time. Commencing in September/October.  International exposure to various insurance brands and working with an international team.  
The opportunity to be a part of an inclusive, fun and high performing organisation. 
Based in the beautiful City of George, in the Garden Route

What’s next?
We’re looking for drive, passion, and a willingness to learn – if we are preaching what you are practising, we’d love to hear from you. Please note we are only accepting applicants residing in South Africa and willing to relocate to George.

Posted on 01 Sep 07:40

Job description

Key responsibilities:

• Build storyboards for an online learning platform in MS Word based on specified academic text and outcomes.
• Create educational activities/exercises within a pre-designed storyboard framework.
• Transfer information from academic texts in a creative way in order to create and scaffold a unique online learning experience.
• Effect changes to academic material based on client feedback.
• Review storyboards and other content to ensure academic and educational integrity.

Company Description

EDGE Education is a holistic education company championing quality EdTech solutions. We create tailor made learning experiences for higher learning in a way that no one else can.

Requirements:

• B. Com Information Systems Degree or equivalent (minimum).
• Computer knowledge including MS Office and the Internet is a prerequisite, especially researching online quality educational resources.
• Experience creating assessments.

Competencies:

• A meticulous approach to work and an eye for detail.
• Strong command of the English Language in both spoken and written forms.
• The ability to maintain high-quality work while meeting tight deadlines.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• The ability to prioritise, plan and organise time and tasks efficiently.
• The ability to adapt to changing circumstances at short notice.
• The ability to follow instructions, receive and apply feedback.

Posted on 31 Aug 15:47

Monetise (www.monetise.co.za) is a boutique eCommerce agency based in Cape Town. Our portfolio of client includes local and international retailers, and this position is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to grow with the company. We are looking for a strong and dynamic Mid-level Project Manager who will lead the delivery of client e-commerce solutions.

The successful candidate will work closely with clients and Monetise’s development team to ensure that solutions are delivered on time and within budget. We are looking for a team player who is willing to roll up their sleeves and work collaboratively with the client and developers to ensure that we a deliver high value solution that meets the client’s needs.

You will initially be responsible for smaller, simpler projects and where appropriate will work with a senior project manager to guide and coach you as required. This represents an excellent opportunity for someone to grow into a more senior role within Monetise.

Job type: six-month contract

Job description:

The project manager will report directly to the Director and will work closely with the other Heads of Department to ensure that projects are completed on time and to budget in accordance with clients’ needs and company policies.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing project resources and their costs.
• Assigning, prioritizing, and supervising project tasks.
• Ensuring the execution and review of project activities within deadline.
• Implementing and managing changes.
• Identifying and managing project risks.
• Detecting, reporting, and fixing issues whenever necessary.
• Ensuring that quality is maintained at all times.
• Obtaining approval and sign-off of key deliverables.
• Tracking and confirming time and costs.
• Accurately reporting progress to the client and to the Monetise Director

You’ll be responsible for taking projects from conception through to final delivery. Projects may follow a traditional structured delivery approach or an Agile approach, or a hybrid of both models.

 Requirements:

• Two+ years IT or e-commerce experience
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organisational skills including attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills and experience working on multiple projects
• Good understanding of all phases of a project, including requirements analysis, functional design/specification, and testing
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Drive
• Good working knowledge of web and other technologies
• An enthusiastic and committed attitude
• Experience with Agile/Scrum or any other project management methodologies
• Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience managing digital campaign and/or CMS website projects

 Personal qualities needed

• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
• Energetic and motivated
• Self-starter
• Proactive
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Positive outlook on life
• End user-orientated/focused
• Work well under pressure to meet deadlines
• Work independently
• Desire to grow and develop

Posted on 28 Aug 15:55