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• Map contracts and statements of work to project management plans incorporating project approach, communication and risk management strategies
• Creates and executes Project work Plans (Project Charter) and Project Schedule
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards.
• Minimizes our exposure and risk on project.
• Define inherent project risks and map out mitigation plans with appropriate communication to company and client executive management.
• Effectively raise and manage Change Requests as per the governance set out in the Statement of Work. Revises Project Schedule as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
• Ensure the Project File is up to date with all the relevant project contracts, artifacts, Milestone signoff, invoices, expenses etc.

• Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis. Approves team members' time and expense reports in a conscientious and timely manner.
• Manages project budget.
• Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for project.
• Analyzes project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization.
• Understands our pricing model and billing procedures.
• Accurately forecasts revenue, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization.
• Follows up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices.
• Ensure OpenAir is setup according to internal rules and best practice. These include tasks, booking grid to be updated weekly, ensure new team members get access to OpenAir, reporting etc. Verify OA data quality, timesheets and project financial overview weekly.

• Managing projects, using Local, Global and 3rd party resources, to ensure the successful implementation of the business solution
• Co-ordinate long and short term resource requirements for the duration of the project.
• Pro-actively monitor visa expiry dates for resources with work permits.
• Responsible for management of team including but not limited to ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and provides constructive feedback about employee's performance for KPI reviews & ratings.
• Plan & manage resource leave schedules a Quarter in advance and provide feedback to management. Ensure customer planned leave schedule is known to you in order to prevent any impact on your critical path on the project schedule, especially for Fixed Price contracts.
• Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures

• Manages day-to-day client interaction.
• Sets and manages client expectations.
• Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.
• Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
• Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Builds a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives.
• Conduct and coordinate Customer Satisfaction Survey report and Customer Case studies and prepare and submit comprehensive reports on all aspects of improvement based on feedback from the customer.

• Identifies business development and "add-on" sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project.
• Participate in proposal efforts including completing project scoping and LOE assessments.
• Effectively conveys our message in both written and verbal business development discussions.
• Assist & participate in any legal discussions which include, but are not limited to contract initiation to signoff of the relevant legal documentation related to the project, could be a Master Framework Agreement and/or Statement of Work or any other legal contract between Software AG and the customer.
• Assist in preparation of contracts and other related documents between Software AG and any other 3rd party vendors (for example Change Management vendor, vendor for codelivery) involved in the project.

• Conducts effective performance evaluations and mentors those with less experience through formal channels.
• Helps team execute career development plans.
• Seeks and participates in development opportunities above and beyond training required by us.

• Facilitates team and client meetings effectively.
• Holds regular status meetings with project team.
• Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.
• Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
• Communicate project status both internal and externally at all levels from technical to executive via a weekly Project Status Report.
• Prepare monthly Steerco pack and facilitate the Steerco meeting.
• Responsible for all project administration for example minutes of meetings, steerco minutes, keeping project file up to date etc

• Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions.
• Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential.
• Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner.
• Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members.
• Mitigates team conflict and communication problems.
• Plans and facilitates regular team activities outside of the office.
• Encourages more junior Innovators to take responsibility for their development within the company.
• Challenges fellow Innovators to progress toward their professional development goals.

• Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor.
• Manages the development of team by ensuring, when possible, that project tasks are in line with each Innovator's career interests.
• Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change.
• Manages the process of innovative change effectively.
• Remains on the forefront of emerging industry practices.

1. PRINCE 2 or PMI Certification
2. Experience of Government and/or Financial Projects
3. Degree of Equivalent
4. SOA / Integration
5. BPM experience
6. Java/XML/Component Based Systems
7. Web Technologies & Deployment

1. Independent management of large and/or risky national and/or international projects, primarily in the BPM and SOA environment.
2. 5-8 years' experience as Project Manager in large IT projects and organizations.
3. Ideally, proven knowledge of various project implementation methodologies like agile development.
4. Experience delivering a project on behalf of a consulting or vendor organization is a plus.
5. Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements.

• Project Coordination:
  • Organise ongoing projects;

• Monitor project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets and expenditures;
• Organise and participate in Stakeholder meetings and take minutes;

• Ensure project deadlines are met in a timely manner;

• Closely liaise with sub-contractors;
• Provide administrative support where needed.

• Technical Coordination:
  • Booking and managing of Technicians; schedules and calls;
  • Confirming appointments with Clients;
  • Preparing of stock and consumables for installations;
  • Booking of Vehicles and Accommodation, arranging S&T's;
  • Retrieve paperwork from Technicians and process;
  • Manage SLA contracts: assign calls and ensure it's completed in timeframe;
  • Update Helpdesk calls - escalate missed SLA calls;
  • Coordinate SLA monthly reports;

• Coordinate SLA quarterly site visits.

• Storekeeping:

• Ensuring stock levels are kept up to date;
• Stock Checks;
• Storeroom neatness;
• Stock issuing;
• Warranty replacement process.

• Senior Certificate (essential);
• Project Management Qualification or similar an advantage
• 5 Years' experience in Project Coordination
• 2 Years stock control experience;
• 2 Years' experience in technical staff time management;
• Call desk / Ticketing System experience;
• Management of Service Level agreements (Maintenance contracts).

Head of IT R1.8mill to R2.2mill CTC p.a.

Leading financial services group, offering a comprehensive range of investments and long-term insurance products & services for both the personal and corporate markets, with a sterling reputation for performance excellence, are looking to appoint an astute and experience Head of IT to their senior management team. In this tactical role, take accountability for managing the technologies for various business units to ensure the delivery of outcomes that support the overall business objectives. This includes the day-to-day management of IT relating to systems and / or equipment; developing an IT functional operating model and framework in a broadly defined group functional strategy as well as enabling horizontal alignment implementation and adoption. Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Physical, mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences / other relevant degree coupled with 8 – 10 years’ experience in the Asset Management industry with 3 – 4 years’ experience at a senior management level essential. Experience with the following applications from an IT perspective: HI Port, PControl, FinSwitch, Charles River, APT (Risk Solution), Statpro (performance) as well as strong experience in the regulatory and compliance aspect of Asset Management , Process-Reengineering, Data Warehousing and Cloud Technologies essential. Stable concern, with a sound employee value proposition and career succession plans.

The Claims Manager is responsible for the overall management of the claims department. The duties include, managing, planning, monitoring and reporting. Providing assistance to Client Services, the Call Centre, Claims team, employers and external service providers. The Claims Manager reports to the Snr Manager PSSPF.

Areas of Responsibilities

• Meet production standards in terms of quantity and quality.
• Liaise with employers and service providers both written and verbal.
• Devote the whole of your time, attention and abilities during working hours to the discharge of your duties with strict accuracy.
• Ensure email communication, whether internal or external is dealt with professionally and within the service level agreement.
• Coordinate and monitor all claims related activities which includes payment of claims, reporting, data maintenance and client enquiries.
• Ensure all funds comply and is administered according to the rules, policies, legislation, administration procedures and the service level agreements applicable to each fund.
• Identify, develop, enhance and implement policies and procedures that are relevant to the claims department.
• Follow up on audit findings and recommendations.
• Compile job descriptions for all levels within the claims department.
• Set and agree performance areas with staff and manage employee performance.
• Delegate work to staff.
• Coordinate departmental leave.
• Compile accurate reports required by management in the required format.
• Any other duties as determined by the Senior Manager: PSSPF Claims.

Record Keeping and Filing

• Keep all email correspondence for future reference

Query resolution

• Attend to all email and telephonic enquiries both internal and external.
• Assist Client Services, the Call Centre, Claims team, employers and external service providers to resolve queries.
• Follow through and provide client with on-going feedback until enquiry is resolved.
• Support a positive and responsive climate for client enquiry resolution.
• Action all escalated enquiries within 24 - 72 hours.
• Report any irregularities to the Senior Manager: PSSPF Claims.
• Monitor escalations and complaints and recommend preventative measures.

Team Support

• Accept accountability and take responsibility for any work done or allocated.
• Display a willing and helpful attitude.
• Select, assign, lead and manage people
• Train, mentor and coach staff.
• Maintain staff relations.

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain relationships at all levels with service providers and internal departments to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Use your best endeavors to properly conduct, improve, extend, develop, promote, protect and preserve the business interests, reputation and goodwill of the company

Time Management

• Excellent time management.
• Must be available to work overtime when the need arises.
• Flexible and ability to work under pressure and multitask.

Education, Language & Qualifications

• Matric certificate with maths.
• Good command of English.
• FICA awareness training.

Essential Knowledge, skills and Experience

• At least 6 years employee benefits / retirement fund administration experience specifically in a similar role processing retirement fund claims and dealing with employers and external providers.
• A solid knowledge of pension fund legislation, regulations and guidelines.
• Everest experience will be advantageous.
• Knowledge and understanding of unitization.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent numerical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Methodical and meticulous.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• A self-starter who can work independently with minimal support but who can also work in a team environment.

The Call Centre Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining a trusted relationship with the client which supports a spirit of partnership. The Client Services Manager should take a proactive role in learning about the client’s business needs and company culture, educate the project team, identify new business opportunities, and provide a high level of service.

• Reporting client metrics (weekly/monthly/annually), translating metrics to business information, and overseeing the development of resulting action plans.
• Providing “thought leadership” by coordinating and researching benchmarking studies, delivering presentations on strategic topics related to the services provided and consults with the client on best practices provided by Salt EB.
• Collaborating with all implementing departments and provide oversight ensure that client requirements are understood and met.
• Facilitating weekly project status update meetings and serve as an escalation point for any implementation issues.
• Is the primary point of contact for client communications, conflict resolution, and reporting
• Performing back office support and documentation to assure performance is monitored and measured
• Creating client service and strategic account plans for achieving business success, retention, and overall revenue growth
• Documenting client requirements for customized products and services
• Maintaining awareness of competitive activity and opportunities for product development
• Providing research, analysis, and reporting for special projects as assigned
• Works closely with the Implementation Team in order to maintain a continuous knowledge of project status and identify potential issues and/or opportunities within or related to the project

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Plans the workload, staff and equipment requirements for the shift
• The inspection of fresh produce received as well as produce in stock
• Ensure adherence to product specifications
• Enforces correct product handling and wrapping procedures and ensures correct date coding
• Follows up on product availability throughout the shift
• Communicates all product related problems
• Train staff to carry out their functions.
• Organizes the availability of equipment
• Complies with / enforces the requirements of the OHS Act
• Manages staff performance according to the disciplinary code

REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION

• Product Knowledge: Ability to identify fresh produce types
• Literacy: The ability to read production lists, record stock details and the scheduling of production
• Computer: Basic knowledge (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, SAP)
• Numeracy: The ability to conduct intermediate mathematics
• Communication: Candidates must be able to talk clearly and fluently with staff and management so that instructions are clearly understood.
• Planning: The ability to plan and organise activities so that all operational requirements are met. Controlling activities requires dealing with discipline and poor performance. Candidates must understand and be able to implement the necessary disciplinary actions.

Responsibilities

As a waste management on a Petrochemical plant , you'll need to:

• oversee Industrial waste management permits of various sites
• supervise the transportation of waste to ensure that it takes place efficiently without contaminating air, land or water sources
• assist with the development, promotion and implementation of new waste disposal schemes
• ensure compliance with current legislation in the transportation, handling and disposal of waste
• formulate and control budgets for waste disposal
• collate statistics and compile reports often to strict deadlines
• monitor the quality and performance of waste services, including contract management of external providers
• assist with the development of information and promotional materials
• aim to meet waste reduction and recycling targets
• Successfully coordinate labour and logistics to ensure cost effective removal of Industrial waste.

We are recruiting for an Assistant Manager: Asset Management, to provide asset management function.

Maintain head office asset register
Responsible for the accounting of the asset management module
Manage the stationery stores activities
Provide advice on supply chain policies and procedures
Manage subordinates in the section

Relevant degree or 3 year tertiary qualification preferably Financial Accounting
3-5 years experience in Asset or supply chain management
Extensive knowledge, experience, interpretation and application of accrual accounting and GRAP standards, Public Financial Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations on Public Entity and other regulations
ERP knowledge on Oracle or Sap or Accpac or Accrual accounting complaint systems will be an added advantage
Valid drivers license

Desired Skills:

• asset management
• PFMA
• Treasury Regulations
• Public Entity
• GRAP

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

Responsibilities:

· Manage the processing cycle to ensure optimum production.

· Communicate any challenges in the processing cycle to the Operations Manager.

· Ensure optimum processing strategy.

· Manage staff training and development.

· Ensure adherence to the health, safety and housekeeping regulations.

· Ensure productivity and minimal downtime.

Requirements:

• Grade 12.
• Relevant qualification in management will be an added advantage.
• At least 2-5 years’ experience in processing/ production within a unionized environment will serve as preference.
• Experience within a retail fmcg/ Chicken industry/ Abattoir will be an added advantage.
• Analytical problem-solving ability.
• Must be able to perform under pressure.
• Leadership and people management skills.

· Good communication and interpersonal skills.

· Fluent in English and Afrikaans.

· Computer literate.

We have an opportunity for an Warehouse Manager to join our team in Johannesburg on a full time basis.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 minimum – Higher Certificate/ Degree preferred
• Team leadership / management experience essential
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a warehouse management or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Smartedge, Netstock or any other stock management system
• Ability to problem solve and use initiative
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and deadline driven
• Ability to work in a pressurized environment
• Accountable, responsible, reliable
• Team player
• Integrity, credibility, trustworthiness and a professional appearance is non-negotiable
• Conflict management.
• People Management Skills

Job Description

• Oversee accuracy of dispatch department, including customer deliveries, route management, vehicle maintenance as well as stock being distributed to other branches
• Manage receiving department, including stock, repairs and returns
• Ensuring the health, safety, cleanliness and security of the working environment
• Ensuring storage efficiencies, zoning and stock rotation is done
• Control inventory by conducting cycle counts and quarterly stock takes
• Maintain product and quality specifications at all times
• Ensure planned and preventative maintenance program is in place to minimize unplanned breakdowns/downtime
• Quality control checks on all receipts into the warehouse
• Fleet Management – vehicle inspections, licencing, servicing
• Optimize material consumption to reduce wastage
• Production ordering and planning
• Employee management