GROW WITH US. BE PART OF RETAIL SUSTAINABILITY
Our solutions work. We deliver meaningful and measurable results for our clients, and while we’re at it, we also enhance shopping experiences. But our values and culture come first - rapid growth follows naturally. We’re looking for like-minded people to join and add to our extraordinary journey.
OUR MISSION
To be the first choice for category management solutions through the development of innovative software, quality people and customer service.
OUR VISION
To consistently exceed the expectations of our Customers, Staff and Shareholders.
OUR VALUES
Our values are the foundation of our company and the key to our success. They define who we are as a collective and set us apart from the competition.
OUR VALUES ARE THE SOUL OF OUR ORGANISATION AND OUR SOUL IS NOT FOR SALE
No company is perfect, and we are no exception. But we have an unwavering commitment to upholding our values without compromise. We do this not just because it makes good business sense but because we don’t want to be a cold, clinical organisation that fails to see the human side of things.
“One of the things that makes me so excited about our company is seeing and enabling people to grow, while also championing retail sustainability as a core focus.
When people grow, it’s extremely rewarding, which is why this is such a big part of DotActiv’s overall purpose.
Our people philosophy runs very deep – DotActiv is the people, and the people are DotActiv, which is why we have such a profoundly unwavering commitment to our values. Together with our dedication to eco-friendly retail practices, these values truly set us apart from the other cold and clinical organisations out there.”
WHY CHOOSE A LONG-TERM CAREER AT DOTACTIV?
VALUES COME FIRST
VALUES COME FIRST
CULTURE MATTERS
WORK WITH AMAZING PEOPLE
Only amazing people work here. When you join us, you get to work with talented and amazing people who want you to be successful.
GROW WITH US
Many of our roles are fully remote so you get to enjoy the benefits that come with working in the comfort of your own home.
WHAT OUR STAFF SAY ABOUT US
Tiisetso Tsoeleng
Floor Planner
Nicaela Naidoo
Graduate Planner
Kian Chetty
C# Software Developer
Kimera Pillay
Category Planner
Nabeela Mohideen
HR Consultant
Jenna Griesel
Graduate Planner
Tumisho Mokgothadi
Graduate Planner
Nadia Cloete
Category Planner
LeAnn Groenewald
HR Manager
A FEW KEY STATS TO KNOW ABOUT
DOTACTIV
DotActiv is a rapid-growth company and we're showing no signs of slowing down. We use the American analytics and advisory company, Gallup to understand our employee engagement levels.
Number of Colleagues
Number of Current Vacancies
Latest Employee Engagement Survey
HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
FROM OUR HIRING PROCESS
We only want to work with amazing people. And we also want to make sure our amazing people are given roles that will have them thriving and growing naturally. We take our responsibility seriously and go to great lengths to make sure we enable great long-term careers by starting out the right way.
1
Send Your Application
When you see a position that you want to fill, please go ahead and apply for it.
When applying, try to personalise your application to the best of your ability so that we can understand why DotActiv is a great fit for you.
2
Google Meet Screening Interview
If your application stands out, we will reach out to schedule an interview. During this interview, we will decide whether or not there is a mutual fit – the interview will take place via Google Meets.
Please prepare for your interview and make sure you bring your questions too.
3
Second Interview
If, after the initial interview, it seems that there is a mutual fit, we will schedule an interview with you and your potentially new line manager.
This gives you both an opportunity to get to know each other and explore the career opportunity further.
4
Psychometric Assessment
If we bring you on board, we want to be absolutely certain that you will thrive in the position we’re offering and that we have the context we need to support your growth journey with us.
To enable this we use psychometric assessments. Don’t worry, our friendly HR team will walk you through this.
5
Job Offer Sent
6
Onboarding
Once accepted, you become part of the DotActiv family. From here on out, our mission is to do everything we can to ensure you are successful.
Just a heads up: the initial learning curve is steep but it becomes rewarding once you’ve found your feet and you start making an impact.
7
Career Growth
Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither is a brilliant career.
It takes consistent hard work, perseverance, and maturity and you need to be living our values in the truest sense. When you do your part, you can be confident that we’ll do ours to set you up for success and promotion opportunities.
8
Help Others Grow
True leaders create more leaders. While on your growth journey, you’re going to be expected to help others with theirs.
This principle doesn’t just make good business sense while adding to a great culture, but it’s also profoundly rewarding to help and see colleagues become leaders.Our talented and professional consultants are approachable, sincere and helpful. We always strive to deliver honest and constructive advice.
FAQs
Have a question you’d like to ask about working at DotActiv? We have you covered.
WILL I RECEIVE TRAINING TO USE DOTACTIV'S SOFTWARE?
DotActiv enrols you in an extensive training program during your onboarding process. New employees will learn how to use our software on the DotActiv Academy. Your first week with us will be dedicated to training. Thereafter, your training will become more practical as you start taking on more work responsibilities. Your training will usually run for 3 to 4 months.
HOW DO I SUBMIT AN APPLICATION?
On our Careers Page, you’ll see a list of all the departments and current vacancies. Once you click on the relevant department, it will take you to a page where you can then apply for any available positions in that department.
WHAT WILL MY WORKING HOURS LOOK LIKE?
DOES DOTACTIV OFFER INTERNSHIPS?
Yes, we do! If you’re interested in finding out more, please email us at [email protected] and put ‘Internship’ in the subject line. Should you want to see what we do daily, we also offer you the opportunity to job shadow at DotActiv.
DO I NEED TO HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE RETAIL INDUSTRY BEFORE APPLYING?
Preferably, yes. New employees, however, receive training on the DotActiv Academy during their onboarding process.
I HAVE APPLIED FOR A POSITION. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
IS THERE A SPECIFIC EMAIL ADDRESS WHERE I CAN SEND MY CV?
Although DotActiv suggests that you apply for a position via the Careers page, you can also send your CV to [email protected] (Subject Line: Job Application for [Vacancy Title]) as an alternative option.
HOW DO I KNOW THAT DOTACTIV HAS RECEIVED MY APPLICATION?
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DotActiv proudly specialises in providing category management software and professional services and has done so since the early 2000s. We are a South African-based company and started offering our products and services to the local market, but we also serve the global retail market. You only need to look at our client list – We provide meaningful impact to the international retail market.
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When planning a retail space, interior layout can be a make-or-break element in profits for stores of any size. Retail experts have studied traffic flow to maximize sales for decades. And it’s here where a DotActiv floor planner plays a pivotal role in the success of any business that has its roots in the retail industry.
