Overview of labor market statistics in Stellenbosch

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Software Test Specialist to join a team in Stellenbosch, on a 6-month contract.You will play a key role in enhancing the test infrastructure for the system, focusing on test automation and optimization.Type: 6-month Contract.Area: Hybrid in Stellenbosch.Rate: Highly negotiable per hour.Duties and Responsibilities:Collaborate with developers and other stakeholders to understand the functionalities of the system.Compile a comprehensive test plan, consolidating existing tests and identifying opportunities for automation.Design and develop automated test scripts using appropriate tools and frameworks.Execute manual and automated tests to identify and report software defects.Conduct robustness and boundary testing to ensure system stability and reliability.Set up and maintain automated testing pipelines using tools like BitBucket.Explore and potentially implement a test conductor tool like Jenkins.Document testing activities and test results.Participate in sprint planning and retrospectives.Requirements:Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Software Test Specialist or a related role.Strong understanding of software testing principles and methodologies, including manual and automated testing.Experience in test plan development and execution.Experience in designing and developing automated test scripts using scripting languages like Python.Familiarity with test automation frameworks and tools, preferably experience with BitBucket. (Experience with Jenkins a bonus)Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.Angular experience is beneficial.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Opportunity to join one of Cape Towns most popular wine concerns to add your technical expertise to execute projects within the business objectives.They require an analytical individual who enjoys working collaboratively & independently to meet pressurised deadlines.Requirements:Matric, Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, with above-average academic performance being an advantageCertification in relevant technologies or methodologies (e.g. Systems Analysis, Business Analysis, etc.) is an advantageMinimum of 5 years in application support or a similar technical support roleMinimum of 5 years’ experience with business applications such as ERP systems, CRM, POS, Payroll,Property Management systems, and/or other enterprise software solutionsMinimum of 5 years’ experience in executing projectsExperience with Agile project methodologies (e.g. Scrum) would be an advantageMinimum of 3 years’ experience in managing relational databasesExperience working with database management systems such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL considered an advantageMinimum of 2 years’ experience in maintenance of integration architectures such as APIsStrong understanding of accounting practices and processesStrong technical aptitude and troubleshooting skillsFamiliarity with ITIL principles and incident management processesDuties and Responsibilities:Conduct thorough analysis with the business stakeholders to gather and document system requirements, provide updates on project progress, and address any concerns, risks or issues that arise.Translate business requirements into technical specifications and system designs. Collaborate with developers and architects to design robust and scalable solutions.Work with internal and external technical resources to ensure the successful and secure implementation and maintenance of business systems.Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure system reliability and functionality.Provide first and second-line support for business applications, including troubleshooting issues, applying updates, and addressing user concerns.Continuously ensuring that systems are operating optimally and meeting business needs.Maintain documentation of system designs, configurations, and processes.Provide guidance and assistance to users to enhance their understanding and proficiency with the applications.Manage application configurations and settings, ensuring that they are properly maintained and aligned with business requirements.Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to implement configuration changes as needed.Act as the primary point of contact for application-related incidents, managing the incident resolution process from initial reporting through to resolution and escalation when necessary.Support the implementation of changes to business applications, including software upgrades, patches, and enhancements.Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure that changes are properly tested, documented, and communicated to end-users.Liaise with software vendors and third-party support providers to escalate and resolve complex technical issues.Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely resolution of support tickets and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.Proactively identify opportunities to improve existing systems and processes and make recommendations for enhancements.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Equipment Mechanic / Technician for our client in the agricultural industry to join their team.The ideal candidate will be responsible for among other diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines on agricultural equipment.This role requires strong technical and problem-solving skills, as well as a dedication to quality workmanship.Perform welding, gas cutting, and work with power tools as part of your duties.Requirements:Red Seal Diesel MechanicBilingual – Afrikaans and English speaking

We are looking for an accountant to join our client, an outsourced cloud-based accounting and business solutions firm at their office in Stellenbosch.Duties and Responsibilities:Manage a bookkeeping teamAssist with calculations and submissionsPreparation and submission of monthly management accountsMonthly Board Report generationDrafting of annual financial statementsRequirements:Completed SAIPA TraineeshipRegistered as a Professional Accountant (SA) (beneficial)1 – 2 years post audit experienceProficient in Xero and CasewareValid drivers licenceFluent in Afrikaans and English

Duties and Responsibilities:Performing bookkeeping duties such as recording, posting and processing of day to day financial transactions and to perform related reconciliations.Assist in preparing invoices, credit notes and deal with suppliers/clientscapturing of cashbooksAssist with month end closing proceduresGeneral admin tasks relating to the business entityRequirements:Matric requiredBookkeeping experience ( 1 – 2 years) – idealStrong administrative backgroundBookkeeping qualification advantageousDeadline drivenTeam playerGood communication skills ( written and verbal)

We’re looking for a C++ Developer to build high-performance mining software!Are you a highly skilled C++ developer with a passion for creating innovative software solutions? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working alongside engineers from other disciplines? If so, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!In this role, you’ll be a key player in designing, developing, and optimizing software specifically for the mining industry. You’ll lead the charge on projects involving real-time control systems and complex numerical computations.You’ll need 5+ years’ experience in C++ and Python development with experience in making things run concurrently and solid understanding of OO Design, data structures, and algorithms.Type: Contract (up to 3 years)Rate: Up to R500 per hourHere’s a taste of what you’ll be doing:Architecting the future: You’ll take the lead on designing high-performance software solutions using your expertise in C++.Optimizing for efficiency: Algorithms and data structures are your playground! You’ll implement them strategically to make our software run super fast and scale smoothly.Bridging the gap: Working closely with hardware engineers, you’ll ensure seamless integration between software and hardware.Sharing your wisdom: As a senior developer, you’ll mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews to keep our code quality top-notch.Communication is key: You’ll collaborate effectively with various stakeholders to understand their needs, provide project updates, and keep everyone on the same page.To be successful, you’ll ideally have:A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.At least 5 years of experience under your belt, where you’ve wielded C++ and Python like a pro.A solid understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.Experience with making things run concurrently – multi-threading, concurrency, and parallel computing are your friends.Proficiency in developer tools like Git, JIRA, and Docker – these will be your everyday companions.The ability to solve problems and troubleshoot complex technical issues with ease.Excellent communication and collaboration skills – you’ll be working closely with a diverse team.If you’re a C++ developer who’s ready to make a real impact in the mining industry, we want to hear from you!

PBT Group is looking for a talented Data Analyst who will be responsible for sourcing and transforming a wide range of data across the business into formats that can be used by end-users to develop differentiating business insights. Data Analysts should be skilled in SAS, GCP, Python and Hex.We are looking for an individual with experience in using a variety of data tools, analysis methods and data visualization to turn data into actionable insights with demonstrable business impact.Duties and Responsibilities:Analyse business requirements from documents and end-user discussions.Identify and define the data requirements necessary to support business requirements or integrated application and subject areas.Identify and define the security requirements necessary to protect the data items.Identify and define the business rules associated with the data; these should include all data integrity / constraint requirements.Identify and perform detailed analysis of all data sources for each application and subject area.Perform data profiling of data contained in source systems.Provide detailed analysis of all data implemented into the database.Provide the data mapping and associated transformation rules for each data item.Ensure that the business requirements and subsequent development activities are supported by accurate information.Support and maintain the project data models at multiple levels of detail and functionality (conceptual, logical, normalised, relational, dimensional, application-level, subject-level, integrated, etc.).Assist Data Modelers to draw up detailed data models.Assist ETL Analysts to draw up data cleansing specifications.Present data quality anomalies and problem areas to business users and source system owners.Validate data models against the business- and data requirements.Ensure the quality, accuracy, integrity and conformity to standards of all models.Provide accurate metadata, which allows full understanding of the project data components.Coordinate and synchronise data models with process and technical models.Identify data and data model inconsistencies and conflicts and assist the users in their resolution.Transition information and assist the DBA’s with physical implementation of the data models.Transition information and assist develops with the data mapping and transformation and provide additional data analysis as required during the development phase.Communicate project data-related information to Architects, DBA’s, Developers and Users.Work with modeling tools and data repository to maintain project deliverables.Minimum Requirements:Relevant data warehouse and BI solution training is essential.Sc. or related degree is advantageous.5+ years programming experience.Skilled in SAS, GCP, Python and Hex.Need to be able to speak to Business and do Visualisation.5+ years’ experience in Data AnalysisExperience in building Conceptual Data ModelsAbility to use SQL to query data in RDBMSAnalysis source systems data and testing the Conceptual Data ModelsExperience in testing data, auditing data techniques a plusExperience in Data migration projectsExperience in NoSQL environments would be an advantage

Our client based in Technopark has a new vacancy for a HR administrator. This person will be responsible for the administrative functions within HR.Duties and Responsibilities:This HR Administrator will be responsible for administration with regards to:Documenting job descriptionsAssist in writing and developing HR policiesPrepare contracts of employmentAssist in answering HR related questions from employeesAssist with ad hoc HR ProjectsAdministrate disciplinary administration including receiving & capturing of warnings and arranging of hearings.Recruitment and Selection administrationInduction planning, Onboarding arrangement and administrationExit interview administrationAll other HR related adminMinimum Requirements:The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years HR administration| administration experienceB Com / BA degree or any relevant degree

One of the largest national financial services companies is looking for a ‘‘Software Engineer: Salesforce’’ to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in Stellenbosch, although this is a hybrid position.Excellent salary on offer plus benefits and internal career advancement opportunities.Requirements:Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational & A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology (Ideal)6+ years’ proven experience in both front- and back-end software development, project delivery and implementation (in relevant development technologies/language)Experience with modern front-end and back-end frameworks and technologiesUnderstanding of SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture) & Salesforce CertificationKnowledge:Must have IT systems development processes (SDLC): Application development, Advanced programming concepts, Advanced algorithms and data structures, Design Patterns, Version Control, Testing practices, Database systems and query optimization (e.g., SQL, NoSQL), RESTful API design and integration, Cloud computing platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure), Advanced Microservice and event driven architectures,Deployment using Kubernetes and containerization: Responsive design principles and mobile-first development, Browser compatibility issues and performance optimisation, Front-end build tools and package managers

Our client a wine farm in Stellenbosch is currently recruiting for an Office and Accounts assistant.Requirements:Matric with relevant qualificationsBasic Pastel experienceCreditors and Debtors Processing and Reconciliation experienceExcellent administration experienceOwn transport availableDuties and Responsibilities:Payroll, this can be taught as no one else uses Donkerhoek, but some knowledge would be advantageous.Pastel desktop experience with regards to the following 3 points:Creditors processing and reconciliationDebtors invoicing