Job description

The UX specialistis will be responsible for creating exceptional experiences for users of the clients digital products, utilising user analysis, psychology, visual communication techniques, storytelling and user flows. The areas of focus may include content, controls, visual design and development, information architecture, user research, branding and customer/technical support.

• Online environment
• Interactive and enhanced television environment
• Rapid organisational change
• Rapid technological change
• Creative technological environment
• User centric design
• Solutions driven

Key responsibilities of this role:

• Creating experiences across different Digital interfaces eg. Websites, Apps etc.
• Consulting with clients, colleagues to understand their goals and explaining research results
• Design useful, useable user experiences/journeys
• Conducting research, and usability testing
• Creating wireframes, storyboards, sitemaps and user flows, etc.
• Creating product prototypes
• Developing personas and usage scenarios
• Analysing user feedback and activity
• Iterative design to enhance user experience
• User-centered design principles
• Suggesting content development
• Identify design flaws and propose innovative solutions

Please take note: If you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Company Description

New Media Talent; leading recruitment agency for the digital media, creative media, marketing, IT, sales, and PR sectors in South Africa.

Requirements

• At least two to four years’ working experience in UX design, visual design, etc.
• Understanding of usability and interaction design concepts
• Knowledge of Wireframing / Prototyping software e.g. Axure, Sketch, Balsamiq, Invision, UXPin, Framer etc.
• Knowledge of graphic software packages e.g. Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.
• Understanding of Graphic Design & Layout principles, UI design.
• Understanding of HTML, CSS, and web development techniques & standards
• Multimedia presentation knowledge
• Knowledge of hardware e.g. Mac, PC based platforms, etc.
• Competent in time management and organisation
• HTML and CSS coding experience (an advantage but not essential

Job description

To manage and coordinate the facilitation of the development and implementation of Brand South Africa’s strategic plan and annual performance plan as well as ensure accurate and timeous presentation of all statutory documents.

Minimum requirements:

• An appropriate Bachelor’s degree in strategic management/human science/business administration or equivalent is required
• At least three years’ appropriate working experience on strategic planning, reporting, and monitoring
• Knowledge of National Treasury frameworks on performance information and strategic documents

Key performance areas:

• Manage the administration of the planning cycle, which includes strategic planning, mid-term review and quarterly business performance review
• Manage the reporting function, through timely submission of statutory reports
• Ensure compliance of performance monitoring policy and procedure
• Validate and verify the integrity of portfolio of evidence as per the approved technical indicators
• Ensure smooth running of the corporate services office
• Quality management
• Budget management
• Ensure that the reported actual performance information is useful, accurate, reliable, valid, and complete

Brand South Africa is committed to ensuring and maintaining workplace diversity and the attainment of Employment Equity, having due regard to qualifications and appropriate experience. Please include certified copies of ID, and qualifications and contact details of at least three referees.

Brand South Africa encourages applications from people with disabilities.
 
The closing date for applications is 21 April 2017.

To view a full job profile, go to www.brandsouthafrica.com

This position is subject to competency assessments. Brand SA retains the right not to employ.

Company Description

Brand SA aims to contribute to the objectives of the National Development Plan (NDP) by undertaking coordinated initiatives to build South Africa’s reputation and contribute to the country’s global competitiveness. It also aims to inspire and instill pride and patriotism amongst South Africans and to drive active citizenry.

Requirements

• Advanced MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Advanced working of database and document management systems
• Document Formatting
• First line document editing
• Excellent planning skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal communication
• Excellent Presentation and Facilitation skills
• Excellent business writing and correspondence
• Attention to detail/accuracy
• High energy and drive
• Judgement/discernment
• Honesty and Integrity
• Professionalism
• Follow through
• Innovative thinking
• Organisational/business awareness
• An eye for continuous improvement
• Ability to liaise with key stakeholders such as internal auditors, AGSA, ExCo and Manco, amongst others
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Role requires the incumbent to work longer hours as and when required

Job description

We’re looking for a self-starter, an organised and motivated young IT support professional with skills in coding and some experience in building basic websites, wanting to work in an environment where you can develop your skills, maintaining and implementing the IT systems and plans to make this into a well-run company. Working with the General Manager we are looking for an ambitious and passionate IT support person who can assist our young team to put in place and maintain excellent IT systems while maintaining company social media and website resources.

The position is best suited to a young IT professional and developer who likes to work independently and who loves a varied role where he can develop skills and grow. From dealing with basic IT queries to planning future systems, from updating the company website to coding basic communications campaigns for clients, if you have the desire to grow and the professional character to help our team succeed, then we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• Certified Microsoft IT Skills/Programmer/ Fresh graduate
• Office365 Support
• Diagnose and resolve software and hardware incidents. Support a range of devices
• Competency in Windows OS (7-10).
• Competency in basic network support (TCPIP) including wireless technologies. Familiar with Windows Server (2008-2012R2).
• Will be building small websites
• C#, ASP.NET, C#, ASP.Net, MVC, SQL database
• IT degree – graduates are preferred but not a must
• Must have own transport
• Must be interested in code and computers
• Active interest, taking PC’s down, passion for programming
• A+ and N+ certification or suitable relevant experience or qualification.

Advantageous

• Previous desktop or hardware support experience will be beneficial.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues.

Personal Skills/Attributes

• The successful applicant is deadline driven and is organised with great people skills.

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Job description

A major finance house in Johannesburg is looking for a Murex developer to join their vibrant techie team.

You will be required to analyse, design and/or implement technology best practice business changes to technology within a Murex environment. If you have experience within trading systems / global markets, along with the passion to learn new technologies, processes and deliver high quality software, then this is the job for you!

Requirements

• A relevant IT degree in advanced Maths or applied Mathematics
• Two to six years’ experience in a MUREX environment
• Murex Knowledge on Murex version 3.1x or 2.11 – Back Office experience, technical support of environments, Greenfield implementations, Migration and Upgrade of Murex 3.1/2.11
• Technical Knowledge on Java, XML, XSL, XSLT Murex MxML, FpML Unix, SQL
• BENEFICIAL:  experience in pricing and understands financial productions used in Global markets Information Technology- Murex Trading System
• Good understanding of agile development methodologies and practices
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to work in a steadfast team
• Strong analytical skills; Problem solver; Detail oriented

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop web-based real-time multi-tier integrated software applications (Murex MDML for equities, interest rate, fix, bond and volatilities), including database/data warehouse systems to address the unique needs of financial section
• Analyse business/data processing problems and design and implement enhancements/modifications to exiting software systems
• Develop and support real-time market date streaming
• Develop and support various applications for implementing batch-related processes
• Analyse process and implement customised integrations for interfacing Murex with third-party tools
• Develop/configure front-end and back-end portions of trading/risk management systems to be used by traders on the financial markets
• Participate in the rapid development of front-end pricing and risk tools for market making activities
• Implement reports for MIS and for trading decision support
• Participate in the development of integration solutions and other infrastructure projects

Get the dev job you always wanted and grow a skill that is rare and up and coming in SA! If you have Strong analytical skills, are a Problem solver at heart and Detail oriented by nature, then this job has your name on it!!

This is a permanent role based in JHB, offering a salary from R350,000 to R600,000 per annum, cost to company. The reference for this role is ND38289–2017. Please send your CV as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Nicoled@e-merge.co.za

e-Merge IT recruitment are specialist niche recruiters with a wide range of positions available. We offer researched positions with top companies to strong technical skilled candidates. Email NicoleD on

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. Alternatively, call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Posted on 03 Apr 11:53