Senior SEO Specialist (Johannesburg)

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Location: Johannesburg, Lonehill
Job level: Senior
Type: Contract
Reference: #SEOspecialist
Company: Mediology

Job description

As a Search Engine Optimisation specialist you will use research, analysis, insights, recommendations and a range of content and SEO activities to improve a client’s digital platform (Website/Apps) ranking on search engines like Google. 

You will fully understand best practices, and implement SEO strategies that keep on top of emerging trends and work with them to maximise web traffic.

You possess exceptional hands-on technical SEO knowledge, as well as client communication skills.

You have superior analytical, problem-solving, organizational and time management skills as you will be required to work on multiple projects simultaneously under deadline.

Company Description

Mediology is a creative, data-driven media and digital marketing agency. We lead by revolutionising approaches and breaking down silos, integrating traditional and digital solutions that translate into real business value.

Winners of the 2019 Independent Media Agency of the Year. Founded in 2006, we are now South Africa’s largest independent media agency with a Level 2 BBBEE score. Operating in South Africa and across the African continent, we belong to the networkone group of companies giving us the benefit of a global affiliation while maintaining our independence.

The knowledge and skills you will need to be successful:

  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
  • Ability to develop relationships – internally, with your team and externally, with our clients
  • Ability to articulate strategy, rationale, and ideas
  • Tactical/technical implementation experience in working with multiple complicated sites and migration of sites
  • Experience setting up, optimising, and creating internal site search strategy
  • Advanced computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, Chase or Workbook)
  • Understanding of HTML and CSS and basic coding knowledge
  • Experience creating strategy or resolving SEO issues in JavaScript a plus
  • Strong organisational, interpersonal, and management skills
  • Excellent time management
  • Data analysis
  • Strong higher-level thinking
  • Digitally connected with an insatiable curiosity to learn and develop knowledge

Posted on 02 Sep 14:32

Data Analytics Consultant (Durban)

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Remuneration: R400000 – R500000 per year 
Location: Durban
Type: Permanent
Reference: #KB50719
Company: E-Merge IT Recruitment

This consulting role is for one of South Africa’s leading ICT solution providers that use innovative cloud and analytic technologies to support clients throughout their digital journey.

It’s an opportunity for someone with cutting edge analytical techniques passionate about client relationships and adding value to businesses.

Essential requirements:

  • Diploma/Btech or Degree in IT
  • Three+ years of experience in data analytics
  • Proficient in using cloud analytics and technologies (Azure, Aws)
  • Proficient in Big data integration (Hadoop, Python, Spark)
  • Proficient in using SQL, MySQL, Oracle, SAP
  • Exposure consulting for clients in different industry’s
  • Resources to work remotely if required                                                                                                                                     

Overview of the position:

  • ETL Data Architecture and Design Data pipelines
  • Data modelling and Big data Solutions
  • Work with cloud analytics and technologies
  • Data visualisation
  • Communicate techniques and result with clients and project team members

If interested in this role, feel like you have the relevant experience and would relish the chance to join a growing and forward-thinking company then please apply today!

Reference number for this position is KB50719 which is a permanent position based in Durban offering a cost to company salary of R400k – R500k per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Kavisha Bissessar on az.oc.egrem-e@BahsivaK>b.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? E-Merge IT Recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.

Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals!

https://www.e-merge.co.za/careers/referralprogramme/

Posted on 02 Sep 12:36

Linux Specialist (Pretoria)

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Remuneration: R600 – R700 per hour 
Location: Pretoria
Education level: Degree
Type: Contract
Reference: #GZ50727
Company: E-Merge IT Recruitment

Job description

This is an opportunity to enhance your Linux skills with a German manufacturing business consisting of a team of amazing technologists working on extremely interesting projects. This global technology group is passionate about using the latest, cutting edge technologies to deliver on business needs.

Join the highly accomplished environment and take your career to the next level! Send me your CV today!!

Reference number for this position is GZ50727 which is a contract position based in Pretoria offering a contract rate of up to R700 per hour negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on az.oc.egrem-e@zhtrag or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? E-Merge IT Recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles.

Check out the e-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.

Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals!

Technical Skills:

  • Seven to ten years of commercial Linux administration experience
  • Bash Scripting
  • Perl Scripting
  • SQL
  • LDAP
  • Security
  • OS Hardening
  • Ansible
  • Puppet
  • CF-Engine
  • Configuration Management

Beneficial

  • Knowledge in Configuration Management systems (like Ansible, Puppet, cf-engine)

 

Posted on 02 Sep 12:31

Fashion Technology 3A – Independent Contractor (Durban)

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Location: Durban
Reference: #FT2IC(02
Company: Vega School – Durban Campus

Job description

Fashion Technology 3A – Independent Contractor (August 2020 – December 2020) – FT2IC(02

Code/Reference:FT2IC(02

Applications accepted until:2020-10-01

Number of openings: One

Campus/business unit: Vega School – Durban Campus

Direct reporting line: Head: Academic

Job purpose:

Academic delivery of the module, the purpose of which to expose students to the application of industry-relevant pattern making software to create and manipulate patterns.

Students explore the intricate functions of pattern drafting software (Lectra Modaris and Diamino), to draft digital patterns and production.

layouts.

Education:

  • Masters in fashion design (MA or MTech)
  • Masters in fashion production (MTech)
  • Masters in consumer science (MCom)
  • Or a masters in a similar field

Alternatively, a completed Honours in:

  • Fashion design
  • Fashion production
  • Honours in consumer science
  • Or an Honours in a similar field

Work experience:

Lecturing experience would be an advantage

Key performance area:

  • Deliver the module in such a manner as to achieve the stated subject outcomes within the assigned contact hours.
  • The assessment of student work within the stipulated marking and moderation cycle and provide constructive feedback to students and reporting any students concerns to the Relationship Navigator.
  • Class preparation and development of lesson plans in a constructivist learning approach.
  • Proactively participates in Vega events, such as Open Days, Graduation and others.
  • Arrange for the appropriate guest lecturer to support application to the world of work.
  • Operate in line with The Independent Institute of Education’s (The IIE) policies.

Working conditions:

Campus environment.

Equity statement:

Preferably equity candidate.

Disclaimer

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted within two weeks of applying. Should you not hear from us in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Posted on 02 Sep 12:15

Fashion Technology 2B – Independent Contractor (August 2020 – December (Durban)

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Location: Durban
Reference: #FT2IC(01
Company: Vega School – Durban Campus

Job description

Fashion Technology 2B – Independent Contractor (August 2020 – December 2020) – FT2IC(01

Code/reference:FT2IC(01

Applications accepted until:2020-10-01

Number of openings: One

Campus/business unit: Vega School – Durban Campus

Direct reporting line: Head: Academic

Job purpose:

Academic delivery of module, the purpose of of which is to introduce students to the use of digital pattern drafting software (Lectra Modaris and Diamino) used in the fashion industry.

Knowledge of manual pattern making and grading skills are applied to create digital patterns and graded sets.

Education:

A completed masters in:

  •  Fashion design (MA or MTech)
  • Fashion production (MTech)
  • Consumer science (MCom)
  • A similar field

Alternatively. A completed Honours in:

  • Fashion design
  • Fashion production
  • Consumer science
  • A similar field

Work experience:

Lecturing experience would be an advantage

Key Performance Area:

  • Deliver the module in such a manner as to achieve the stated subject outcomes within the assigned contact hours.
  • The assessment of student work within the stipulated marking and moderation cycle and provide constructive feedback to students and reporting any students concerns to the Relationship Navigator.
  • Class preparation and development of lesson plans in a constructivist learning approach.
  • Proactively participates in Vega events, such as Open Days, Graduation and others.
  • Arrange for the appropriate guest lecturer to support application to the world of work.
  • Operate in line with The Independent Institute of Education’s (The IIE) policies.

Working conditions:

Campus environment.

Equity statement:

Preferably equity candidate.

Disclaimer

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted within two weeks of applying. Should you not hear from us in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Posted on 02 Sep 12:13

Showroom Store Manager (East London)

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Remuneration: Market related 
Location: East London
Job level: Management Jnr-Mid
Type: Permanent
Reference: #HCH-1719
Company: HomeChoice

Job description

Purpose of the role

The ideal candidate for this role will assist in the running and day to day handlings of the HomeChoice Showroom’s stockroom.

Key performance areas

Stock management

  • Stock orders, taking constraints into consideration such as storage space and stock on hand
  • Assembling of goods delivered for Showroom floor
  • Notifying Sales team/Stockroom Assistant on goods to be moved to Showroom floor
  • Maintaining Stockroom according to Business standards
  • Replenishing of Spares for breakages
  • Ensure all Visual Display Stock is scanned in and all paperwork has been signed and filed
  • Ensure that floor check and stock take on Click and Collect parcels are done weekly
  • Feedback to be sent to Showroom Manager and any discrepancies reported
  • Ensure that monthly Click and Collect figures are sent to HCDC Inventory Manager
  • Ensure daily duties as per Stockroom roster is adhered to
  • Ensure all POD’s are captured and Click Collect parcels aged stickers are completed and pasted on Click and Collect parcels
  • Ensure all Click and Collect parcels are scanned same day as delivery
  • Ensure delivery note of Click and Collect is passed onto Showroom Salvage staff to contact customers for collection daily
  • Ensure that Stockroom housekeeping standards are kept
  • Ensure all GR’s are accounted and sent to HCDC daily
  • Ensure all communication regarding stock is emailed to HCDC and Showroom Management
  • Ensure Security is present when deliveries take place

Provide an exceptional customer experience

  • Ensure a professional, polite and efficient service is offered by acting as an ambassador
  • Take responsibility by ensuring that advice is always given in the customers best interest
  • Ensure that positive results are achieved whilst maintaining customer satisfaction
  • Continuously work towards improving the customer experience and service delivery
  • Assist with floor sales coverage when Stockroom duties are fulfilled
  • Assist with meeting Monthly Intake/NSV targets
  • Assist with customer queries and same day resolution

Administration and reporting

  • Receipting deliveries from DC
  • Receipting goods return with Security
  • Liaising with Showroom Manager on Parcels for Click and Collect
  • Overseeing stock transfers to and from the DC as per policy
  • Liaising with Stockroom Assistant goods received
  • Ensure Stock Take are completed regularly in line with set KPA’s

People management

  • Ensure all team members have KPA’s and personal development plans in place with clear and tangible goals
  • Lead, guide, develop and support your agents by identifying and conducting coaching and training to achieve performance standards
  • Foster an environment that encourages and rewards innovation and challenges current methodologies
  • Promote staff engagement by ensuring adequate measures are in place to improve culture in the Department
  • Initiate and participate in motivational team and departmental activities
  • Effective workforce planning ensuring adequate resources are in place to meet departmental objectives
  • Ensure all agents follow the leave management process and that all leave has been captured and approved
  • Identify and manage behaviour in line with prescribed legislation and company policies and procedures
  • Ensure that regular weekly staff meetings are held to discuss holistic operations within the Stockroom Space

Please note:

All interviews are taking place via Microsoft Teams.

Qualifications and accreditations

  • Grade 12/matric or equivalent

Experience and skills

  • Minimum of two years stock room management experience within a retail environment
  • Leadership and people management skills
  • Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Must be able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
  • Clear credit and criminal record
  • Must be computer literate (email, internet, Word and Excel)
  • Excellent telephone and face to face customer etiquette

Attributes and behaviours

  • Strong motivational and leadership abilities with a positive attitude
  • Effective decision making and problem-solving abilities
  • Deadline and target driven
  • Recognise opportunities for improvement and use initiative to introduce them
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as within a team
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills with a proactive approach

Posted on 02 Sep 11:46

Junior Full-Stack Angular/Java Developer (Johannesburg)

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Remuneration: R300000 – R350000 per year 
Location: Johannesburg, Sandton
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Junior
Type: Permanent
Reference: #ZH48871
Company: E-Merge IT Recruitment

Develop and grow your skills in Angular along with Java, by working on some super cool projects! The work you will be involved in is customised development for clients. The projects are vast, with an abundance of different industries! Join a team that will grow your skillset and expand your knowledge. If this sounds like something you’re interested in, then send your CV today!

Requirements:

  • IT-related degree/diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Java
  • Angular
  • Participate in the entire application lifecycle
  • Focusing on coding
  • Write clean code
  • Troubleshoot and debug applications

Reference number for this position is ZH48871. It’s a permanent position based in Sandton offering a salary of up to R350,000 per annum cost to company, negotiable based on experience, skill level and education. Contact Zara on az.oc.egrem-e@haraZ or call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? E-Merge IT Recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the E-Merge website for more great positions. 

Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals: https://www.e-merge.co.za/careers/referralprogramme/

Posted on 02 Sep 09:02

Senior Animator (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: R40000 per month negotiable 
Location: Cape Town
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Senior
Type: Permanent
Company: The Motion MIll

Job description

We make brands move, and we differentiate brands through movement.
And we need you to help us make them move in a way that no others do.

Motion Mill is looking for a full time senior animator to join our team. Illustration skills are a big bonus!

  • We’re looking for someone with an eye for design and detail.
  • Someone who can take a concept and script and turn it into magic.
  • Someone who likes to push the boundaries of 2D animation and dabble in 2.5D and 3D.
  • Understanding narrative is imperative! You have to understand what makes a good narrative, a fantastic narrative and deliver a product beyond that.
  • We need someone who loves to thread a theme throughout an animation, creating clever transitions and movements that essentially define an original piece of work and put it a couple of notches above the rest. 
  • You’ll need to have superior design skills, understand the principals and techniques used in animation and how to break these in order to create original, bespoke and award winning animations.
  • Other skills include but are not limited to motion graphics, infographics, character design, rigging and animation. 2D animation, 3D animation(to some degree), editing, and basic sound design.
  • The ideal candidate would have at least 5 years experience, and have worked with direct clients and agencies.
  • We work with clients and agencies all over the world, and dull moments are few and far between with projects ranging from “the explainer with a difference”, brand films, commercials, series, feature films with everything in between.
  • We want someone with a voice, who will push the rest of the company to new heights. To suggest new techniques, new workflows and lead teams.

Tell us what sets you apart from the rest of the herd and send your CV, portfolio and showreel to vt.llimnoitom@bojehtemevig.

Remote working option available.
Salary: R40,000 negotiable.

Company Description

We mold, fold and manipulate bespoke visual content to produce animation, illustration, video, photography and audio that is beyond your expectations and tailor made for you, your idea, your company, your brand, your product, done your way.

Requirements

  • 2D animation
  • 3D animation (some)
  • Illustration and esign

Posted on 02 Sep 09:00

Quality Assurance/Tester (George)

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Remuneration: Market related 
Location: George
Reference: #Grj000276/Melis
Company: Badger Holdings

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

Mid-Weight integrated Strategist – Agency (Port Elizabeth)

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Remuneration: R25000 – R30000 per month Cost to company 
Location: Port Elizabeth
Education level: Degree
Job level: Mid/Senior
Own transport required: Yes
Travel requirement: Occasional
Job policy: Employment Equity position
Type: Permanent
Reference: #LEW 03/07
Company: Lewyll Communications

Looking for an Agency where you can hang your hat and coat, and have a shot of caffeine before you let your innovative, strategic and creative juices loose to conceptualize the next “biggest thing” to propel your clients’ brands to the next level?

Then this highly agile Integrated Agency will provide you with the platform to stretch your strategic thinking abilities to the maximum. 

So, if you truly believe you stand apart from your peers plying their trade in the Strategic Departments of agencies around the country, then you just may be the foil our client is looking for to ensure they are always thinking way ahead of client, yet backed-up by solid, sound business sense.

Requirements:

OK, some of the run of the mill requirements, to ensure you tick the boxes that will ensure an audience with the Strategic Director of the agency:   

  • A tertiary qualification in Strategic Branding, either from a University or Advertising School (AAA; Vega; Red & Yellow)
  • Ideal experience: you would have served an internship with one of the leading agencies in the country, followed by a minimum of 4 years experience in the strategic department of a fully integrated agency
  • To go with your undoubted ability to formulate innovative strategic strategies based on a solid understanding of business and their respective audiences, you have the ability to think out-of-the box in order to take brands to places they have not yet ventured into
  • Excellent research abilities and knowledge of research techniques
  • Ability to empathize with consumers in order to assess and facilitate consumer insight developments
  • Business sector experience in FMCG as well as cross-sector industry understanding
  • Passion for knowing more and keeping abreast of both current and future trends
  • Highly energised, and an understanding that you are part of the collective – not a stand-alone within the agency

NB: Candidates must be willing to re-locate to the Eastern Cape

Posted on 02 Sep 08:51