HRIS Graduate - Midrand

Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a HRIS Graduate to join our Human Resources team at our Head Office in Midrand. The main purpose of the role is to assist in developing, testing, debugging, and deploying customised HR applications while working closely with team members in an agile environment to ensure smooth day-to-day collaboration and project delivery.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Diploma or Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/IT or any other related field of study
• Minimum 0 – 1 year experience with languages such as Java, C++, JavaScript, Python

Advantageous:

• Familiarity with React, Redux, Next.js, version control (Git), database design principles

Job Specification:

HR Systems Support:

• Provide HR System Technical Support in day-to-day issues and tasks.
• Tackle technical issues as they arise, troubleshoot and resolve any product incidents timeously. Assist with ongoing projects with coding, debugging, and testing tasks.
• Deliver high-quality code that aligns with QA standards, ensuring a robust and reliable product.
• Collaborate closely with other team members to ease workload and meet deadlines.
• Contribute to the development of new features and functionality in existing or new applications.
• Join in on research and innovation - bringing ideas and collaborating with the team, assist in preparing HR System functional design documents and process flows for approval.
• Assist in writing and maintaining test cases for unit tests, integration tests, and regression testing.
• Help in identifying and documenting bugs or issues, and work with the team to resolve them.

Process Improvement:

• Identify and suggest opportunities to improve HR processes through better use of the HRIS.
• Collaborate with HR and other departments to streamline workflows and improve system utilization.
• Keep up to date with evolving tools and tech, continuously enhancing your skill set.

Compliance & Security:

• Support and ensure HRIS is compliant with data privacy laws and regulations.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring security protocols to protect sensitive HR data.

Competencies:

Essential:

• Proficient in developing full-stack web applications, including working with NoSQL databases, RESTful APIs, and foundational debugging skills.
• English – Read, write and speak well.
• Cognitive Skills
• Business Acumen
• Good Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to detail
• Computer Skills – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Advantage:

• Understanding fundamental principles of Object-Oriented Programming, creating full-stack web applications.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• South African
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport
• May be required to work overtime when signing of promotions, or when required to do so.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN A MONTH AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.