As the Account Director you will be a key liaison with the client. A core function of the role is the day to day management of the client, business & projects. We require an individual with strong strategic capability.

Minimum requirements:

Aptitude & skills

• Passion for and commitment to great creative work
• Strategic capability
• Project Management
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships
• Meticulous with excellent time management
• Ability to co-ordinate and manage internal and external stakeholders
• Well-honed communications, presentation and strategic skills, especially with an ability to convey these over the phone.
• Overall understanding of business practice
• Good motivational skills, with the ability to build teams and be persuasive

Requirements

• 3 years experience as an Account Director and at least one at a senior level in this position
• Two years international agency experience, with a TTL track record
• Experience handling complex/ multi-faceted and/or multi-market accounts
• Experience handling a remote account and client
• Experience working with alcohol or beer brands to your advantage
• Knowledge or experience working in African markets, outside of South Africa to your advantage
• Must have a valid passport and be able to travel internationally
• French language ability is advantageous

Qualification:

• Degree
• An additional communications qualification would be to your advantage

Personal attributes:

• Passionate
• Optimistic
• Infectious energy
• Confident
• Inspirational
• Provocative
• Courageous
• Connected
• Team Player
• Dreamer
• Resilient

Faculty of Health Science & The Western Cape Government Department of Health

LECTURER (2-year contract)

Division of Occupational Therapy

Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

The Faculty of Health Sciences and the Department of Health of the Western Cape Government invite applications for a two-year contract Lecturer post in the Division of Occupational Therapy.  

The successful appointee:

• Will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and administration, research supervision and clinical service
• Should have supervised occupational therapy students in practice learning. Will be expected to participate in divisional, departmental and faculty leadership structures.

Requirements:

• A relevant Master’s qualification (with a strong research component)
• An experienced Occupational Therapist with demonstrable expertise in the field of mental health
• A comprehensive view of mental health care services across all levels of care as well as being committed to the Primary Health Care philosophy
• The applicant must be registered/registrable as an occupational therapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

The post is full-time on the establishment of the University of Cape Town under the Joint Agreement with the Provincial Government of the Western Cape.    

Enquiries about this post should be directed to Associate Professor E. Ramugondo, Head: Division of Occupational Therapy at elelwani.ramugondo@uct.ac.za  

The annual cost-of-employment for 2012 is within the range: R319 362 – R427 311.

To assist you in this role you will manage, develop and lead the quality department to meet the company’s quality standards in the most efficient way in terms of cost and on time delivery in full.

Qualifications and skills required for this role:

·         Matric plus a relevant degree or diploma

·         Relevant Manufacturing Experience

·         General Management Experience

·         Knowledge of quality standards and models

·         Be strategic, methodical, logical and detail orientated

·         Mathematical and numerical skills

·         Excellent communication skills

·         The Suitable candidate must be willing to Travel

Responsibilities include:

·         Supervising of quality assurance staff.

·         Quality assessments.

·         Management and setting up of quality standards.

·         Consulting with buyers, suppliers and resourcing staff.

·         Training staff on quality measures and company policies.

·         Investigating quality systems and procedures.

·         Coordinating and directing the implementation of new standards into practice.

·        Must be willing to travel

·        Be firm and have experience dealing with difficult suppliers

·        Have a STRONG understanding of fast fashion

·        Must be able to hit the ground running

·        Will be required to supervise roughly 14 employees

·        Must be ethical and not willing to compromise

Overview

Stand 66 is a dynamic set and staging company, which forms part of the VWV Group of companies. The company provides sets for a wide range of large scale events and conferences. Due to exceptional growth- we are seeking a project manager to assist in successfully managing all projects for seamless execution as well as assisting in the day to day running of the company.

Key Competencies:

·         Exceptional project management skills, natural organiser

·         Strong people and communication skills

·         Attention to detail

·         Flexible and adaptable

·         Ability to work under pressure

·         Computer literate and proficient at Microsoft Office

Experience:

The successful candidate will need at least 2 years experience in Production Management responsibilities within the event and exhibition industry. It is important that candidates understand set construction, construction materials and be able to read construction drawings and floor plans.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Project management of all sets department projects (including taking brief, preparing project plan, client liaison and internal resource management).

·         Client service, liaising with event production department and external clients, ensuring all client requirements are met

·         Assist Managing Director with costs estimates on projects

·         To purchase all materials relating to the day to day production of standard set and staging requirements

·         Take responsibility for the Health & Safety file for every project. All relevant documentation to be sourced and included

·          Working with the Managing Director to schedule on site and workshop labour relating to the production of custom set and staging

·         Monitoring stock levels of production materials and consumable items and restocking at an appropriate time to avoid unnecessary shortages

·         Working with managing director to manage all sets department staff

Location: Kyalami, Midrand, Johannesburg

Education Level: Diploma in Project Management or similar qualification

Job Level: Junior – Mid Management

Type: Full Time (3 months probation period)

Our client, an international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors by generating energy from the sun, has been awarded the first two CSP projects in South Africa and requires the following positions for  the development of two solar-thermal plants in the Northern Cape:   

* Contract Manager                            * Logistic Technician

* Inspection Technician                      * Purchase assistant

* Accountant                                        * HSE Manager

* Experts Projects Engineer               * Planning Engineer

* Cost Engineer                                   * Construction Supervisors

* Start-up leaders and supervisors      * Site Assistants

Successful candidates will be appointed on a three year contract basis and will be located on site in the vicinity of Upington and Pofadder. Candidates are welcome to visit www.orffervandermerwe.com to obtain more information on the positions available.

The Business Planning Manager needs to be innovative and assertive and have superb communication skills.  Thhis executive will support and challenge top line functions (from a financial perspective).  The BPM will be responsible for building, analysing and making recommendations with regards business optimisation and invenstment in consultation with other functions.  Other responsibilities iclude:

Support the African Expansion (Exports)

Lead the Financial evaluation of new product launches and business strategies

Manage the monthly closing for the company (2 business units)

Control and communicate the Commercial, Marketing and overhead spend

Maintain strong internal working relationships with Financial Control, Marketing, General Manager

Qualities:

Strong strategic vision; holistic view of business and the ability to use innivative and creative thinking, ability to guide the commercial team.  Seeking proactive individuals with energy and vision.  Ambitions, results focused and challenging.

Qualifications & Background:

A Business / Finance Degree

Minimum of 6 years experience in FMCG/Audit in finance role with applicable skill sets/transferable experience

Budget building, monitoring and controlling experience

Information system oriented and Advanced Excel skills

The following are eligible to apply:

a)Black (African, Coloured, Indian and Chinese) men or women postgraduate South African students;

b)African scholars from the rest of Africa (bearing in mind the Department of Labour’s requirements that the post is advertised and there are no suitable South Africans)

c)Those who meet the requirements set out in point a and b above and who show promise in their chosen academic disciplines and who are committed to pursuing a long-term career in the university environment

This is a three year contract position for those at the beginning of their careers with a possibility for permanent employment thereafter. The successful candidate will be required to submit a development plan within the first three months of their contract. The plan should outline their developmental goals in respect of research, teaching and administration for the three year period.

For more information please read the attached Kresge Accelerated Development Programme Employment Protocol.

Requirements

A Masters degree in economic, social or natural science disciplines with experience in and relevance to the natural environment and with progress towards a PhD. Candidates with PhD will be at an advantage.

Candidates are kindly requested to explain how their qualifications fit those of the Department. The successful candidate will, in time, be expected to contribute to a fair share of teaching at all these levels, with a focus on the interface between humans and the natural environment.

Justmoney is looking for a new executive editor.

As South Africa’s premier online personal finance portal, Justmoney helps thousands of South Africans to be better informed about their finances, and with over 65 000 users a month, is firmly entrenched within the South African digital landscape.

We’re looking for someone who is as passionate about finance as they are about the South African consumer. We’re looking for a consumer champion, a brand advocate and someone who isn’t afraid to push the boundaries of the local personal finance industry.

Duties include advising and developing new and effective cost and fee calculators, chatting to banks and other financial institutions about the latest developments and trends, appearing as the face of the brand in the press while pushing consumer issues and generally championing the plight of financial education across the South African online community – always striving to keep Justmoney at the top of that pile.

You should be happy to talk about finance and the Internet on the radio or TV, excel at writing regular press releases about industry developments and company advancements and be eager to play a key role in the education and uplifting of the South African financial services industry – particularly the education around the topic.

As a manager, you’ll be responsible for the direction of the business and its content, the management and advancement of the editorial staff as well as the copy and content of the website. You’ll be ably assisted and guided by the existing commercial and content production teams on a daily basis and be expected to work closely with both of these teams to ensure the continued growth and success of the business. With in-house developers, you’ll also be expected to create new and exiting concepts for the web development team to carry out.

We’re looking for a team player, someone who is not afraid to get their hands dirty and who wants to make a genuine advancement in the local personal finance and online space.

Requirements:

At least 3 years in personal finance, journalism or a related industry.

Strong writing and presentation skills as well as the ability to speak to the media

Strong consumer focused values.

Advantageous:

Previous experience in finance.

Previous experience working in the online industry

Successful candidates will work closely with both the site editor and the commercial manager and be expected to take ownership of new site developments, the quality and direction of the sites editorial and the brand perception within the industry and the media.

1. Be a qualified Chartered Accountant;
2. 4 to 6 years post articles experience;
3. Specialist industry knowledge of IFRS experience.

The main purpose of the postiion is to manage client portfolio, maintain sound client relationships and manage the audit team, including the coaching and development of staff.

Job Description:-

• Manage portfolio of clients in respect to attest work.
• Manage special projects.
• Develop practice by targeting new clients.
• Risk management.
• Contribute to office management team.
• Monitor costs.
• Business development and client relationship building.
• Manage work in progress and debtors.
• Staff management.
• Compilance with audit methodology.
• Report writing.

Any business buying, selling, investing or employing staff in one or more countries is confronted with indirect taxes.  Globally, governmentes are increasingly, imposing indirect taxes:  sales taxes, general services tax, business tax, VAT, Customs duties, energy taxes, environmental taxes, excises, etc.  New regulatory challenges arise further to Sarbanes-Oxley and similar rules in other jurisidctions.  Unless you manage indirect taxes, your profitability will decrease whilst working capital requirements (cash flow) and risks increase.  The primary focus will be to asset cients to minimise any risks associated with indirect taxes.

Job Purpose:

The main purpose of the job is to make it easier to get things done by translating and effectively managing the Selling (Store operations, Pharmacy, and Marketing/ClubCard) business demand into workable process and IT business solutions that add lasting benefit to the business and support the Clicks Group business strategies.

Job Objectives:

·      To identify opportunities with key stakeholders to enable Business Improvement.

·      To develop sound business cases that enables workable solutions (process and system) within Selling.

·      To ensure that the Selling project and change pipeline is realistic and taking overall accountability for delivery according to the business promise.

·      To ensure effective change management to enable optimal business benefit.

·      To provide functional expertise and best practice business process guidance within Selling.

·      To provide clear business strategy for key applications within Selling.

·      To manage the relationship between the business and IT for Selling and to move IT from ‘order taker’ to ‘order shaper’.

·      To ensure commercial benefit is achieved with new contracts and services.

Qualifications and Experience:

·      Relevant B degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or Computer Science (essential).

·      Demonstrable experience of negotiating and setting priorities across diverse technical and business stakeholders interests.

·      Experience of acting as Senior Business Analyst and/or Project Manager on a number of complex business change and IT initiatives.

·      Proven experience of business functional understanding, in the Retail, Pharmacy and Marketing business areas likely to have been obtained within the retail, pharmacy or FMCG environments.

·      5 Years Project or Programme Management experience (essential).

·      5 Years exposure to Business Analysis and business case development.

·      5 Years of Business Process improvement exposure for Retail, Pharmacy or FMCG business areas (essential).

Skills, Abilities and Job Related Knowledge:

·      Strong knowledge of recognised project management methodologies (e.g. PMBOK or Prince2).

·      Knowledge of selling systems (e.g. POS, EFT) with a strong background in CRM and Data Analytics and/or eCommerce/Mobile initiatives.

·      Reporting systems and Scorecard/KPI’s development.

·      Financial and/or Management Accounting.

·      IT strategy development.

·      Communicating with and gaining buy-in from senior management.

·      Vendor management and contract negotiation.

·      Business acumen and commercial thinking.

·      Leadership and people management skills, ability to delegate.

·      Integrity/honesty.

·      Networking skills and ability to influence others.

·      Ability to differentiate between strategic and operational issues.

·      Ability to negotiate and make trade off’s in decision making.

·      Planning and organising with strong strategic planning skills.

·      Good business communication (verbal and written).

Essential Competencies:

·      Deciding and Initiating Action.

·      Working with People.

·      Relating and Networking.

·      Persuading and Influencing, enabling necessary ‘trade-off’s’.

·      Presenting and Communicating Information.

·      Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations.

·      Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking.