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Strategic Workforce Planning Specialist
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The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the facilitation, guiding, directing, consolidation, monitoring and status reporting of SANBS Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) processes, initiatives, actions and implementation plans.
Key Performance Areas
KPA 1: Direct and facilitate, guide & drive SWP in SANBS
- Provide specialists input by facilitating and directing, and driving all SWP processes and activities to ensure consistent application with optimal return for the business.
- Manage the SWP process from start to finish and accept final responsibility of the organization-wide workforce plan.
- Develop and implement the SWP policy, governance and frameworks.
- Coordinate and schedule all SWP processes and activities ensuring alignment with the annual business cycle, leadership and reporting protocols.
- Ensure all divisional SWP plans are timely submitted and comply with the SWP procedures and specifications.
- Support divisions with SWP implementation and actions and proactively advise to ensure optimal return on investment.
KPA 2: Relationship Management
- Strategic partner to the Executives, Senior Managers & Managers within SANBS to support SWP.
- SWP stakeholder relationships management across the Departments and Divisions.
- Support and enable a common SWP understanding in SANBS.
- Ensure integration of all the functions in the SWP process and synergies and opportunities are fully exploited.
- Close working relationship with Learning & Development to ensure the training matrix is active and supports all the SWP processes and actions.
KPA 3: Management of the SWP Annual Scenario Planning processes
- Facilitate, direct and coordinate the annual SWP scenario planning process per department ensuring consistent application across SANBS.
- Custodian of SWP templates and tools, ensuring templates and tools are reviewed when required to support efficiencies and effectiveness.
- Ensure efficient scheduling and communication to support timely delivery.
- Consolidate all divisional scenario plans in the SANBS plan, clearly articulating time, deliverables, actions and accountability.
KPA 4: Monitoring of SWP action plans, implementation
- Proactively monitor the implementation and progress on all SWP action plans and identify potential opportunities to improve when required.
- Interpret, provide input and revise (if necessary) divisional action plans, if no longer serving the organization.
KPA 5: Reporting
- Consolidated SWP Reporting: Quarterly & Annually, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
- Develop and submit reports detailing the link to business performance and quantify impact.
- Develop reports associated with the 5-year strategic plan time horizon of the organization.
KPA 6: Up-to-date, accurate data and information management for SWP
- Implement and ensure all information utilized on the SWP system and/or database/s is up-to-date and accurate.
- Quality assurance checks and audits of information on a regular basis to ensure accuracy, relevancy and up-to-date information.
- Ensure a procedure to maintain all information sources utilized effectively.
- Develop appropriate and efficient systems to ensure accurate data management.
- Interpret the SANBS workforce data and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
KPA 7: SWP Stakeholder Management
- Support a consistent and common understanding of SWP across SANBS by developing communications for utilization by the Executives and Managers.
- Draft SWP messaging and communication to support SWP implementation.
- Drive change management to ensure strategic alignment with all relevant stakeholders in the process.
KPA 8: Risk Management
- Identify potential early warning SWP risks and propose mitigating actions for approval and implementation.
- Assist and support internal and external auditors by submitting correct data and reports.
- Ensure organization-wide adherence to SWP policy and procedures.
- Integrate SWP risks into the broader organizational strategic risk register.
KPA 9: Continuous Improvement and quality management
- Identify opportunities to improve SWP and business processes at appropriate intervals.
- Proactively identify opportunities and potential synergies across the business with skills planning and integration to talent mapping processes.
- Incorporate SWP opportunities into the SANBS quality management system.
- Track and monitor process improvements actions.
KPA 10: SWP Governance
- Ensure SWP policies and procedures are up-to-date and support the business needs and requirements whilst adhering to labour laws and legislation.
- Ensure SWP templates are reviewed timeously to support efficiencies and effectiveness of SWP operations.
- Ensure a common understanding of SWP processes and procedures across SANBS.
Cognitive Skills
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Management Control.
- Project Management.
- Change Management.
- Holistic / Big Picture.
- Judgment and Decision making.
- Problem solving.
- Planning, Organizing and Monitoring.
- Knowledge of ER theory, concepts and best practice.
Personal Skills
- Ethical behaviour.
- Excellence Orientation.
- Resilience and stress management.
- Self-Management.
- Customer Service Orientation.
- Confidentiality.
- Resourceful.
Interpersonal Skills
- Communication.
- Conflict Management.
- Knowledge Sharing.
- Organizational Awareness.
- Relationship Building.
- Teamwork.
Professional Technical Skills
- Systems Competence.
- Business and Financial Acumen.
- Best Practice Thinking.
- SWP Practice.
- Business process understanding.
- Presentation and Business writing skills.
Leadership Skills
- Practical Execution Management.
Education
- Degree in Business, Strategic Management, Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or equivalent.
- Honors degree will be an advantage.
Experience and Knowledge Requirements
- 5 to 8 years relevant experience.
- Proven track record in the application of analytics in decision-making.
- Advanced Excel and data management skills.
- Understanding of the strategic management principles and processes.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of strategic human resource management.
- Excellent understanding of operational business activities and relationship to manpower planning.
- Excellent understanding of skills development.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of strategic workforce planning.
- The ability to translate business needs and requirements into practical people solutions.
- Knowledge of Labour Legislation.
- Advanced knowledge of information technology systems (SAP preferred).
- Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of new developments and strategies in Human Resources, transformation, high-performance cultures and change environments.
- Exposure and experience in/to a unionized environment.
- The ability to inspire, influence and create a positive work environment and atmosphere.
- The ability to understand, respect and work with all levels, different management styles, different personalities, work approaches, and cultures.
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Business Analysis Manager
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A leader within the retail industry is looking for an experienced Business Analysis Manager to join the team. This proudly South African company has been in existence for over half a century and has grown into a leader within the market.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe Successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Coach and lead the business analysis team
- Strategic thinking in how to provide the best solution for the business
- Business process design and documentation expertise
- Improve the quality of the business analysis team
- Identify business opportunities
- Risk management
- Ensure all Project Issues are properly reported
- Assist Group Financial Management Team with all financial reporting requirements
- Assist with IT Audit requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information / Business Systems
- Proven experience as a Financial Business Analysis Manager
- 5 to 7 years experience within a similar role
R 8000 - R 9000 - Annually
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Senior Specialist: Business Analysis
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SUMMARY:
The Senior Specialist: Business Analysis plays a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives by analyzing, interpreting, and translating business needs into actionable requirements. This role ensures that business solutions are fit-for-purpose, user-centric, and aligned to organizational goals. As a key liaison between stakeholders and technical teams, the incumbent will contribute to solution design, project delivery, and continuous business improvement efforts.
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Job Title: Senior Specialist: Business Analysis
Employment Type: 6 months Contract
Work Location: Johannesburg, Hybrid
JOB CONTEXT:
As a Senior Specialist: Business Analysis, you'll be at the heart of innovation—transforming complex business needs into smart, actionable solutions that truly make an impact. You won’t just gather requirements; you’ll bring ideas to life by collaborating with stakeholders and technical teams to co-create solutions that are user-friendly, purpose-built, and future-focused. This isn’t your average BA role. You’ll shape projects from the ground up, help design meaningful change, and make sure every solution aligns with the bigger mission. If you're passionate about solving problems, love translating vision into value, and thrive in dynamic environments, we want you on our team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sourcing and validating resolution funding and collateral-related data from multiple source systems.
- Performing data and process gap analyses aligned to SARB’s Resolution Funding expectations.
- Assisting in the design and build of the funding estimation and forecasting model.
- Developing dashboards and reports to support resolution funding MIS and internal governance.
- Engaging with Treasury, Risk, Finance, and IT stakeholders to ensure alignment and interlock of data sources.
- Supporting the process analysis required for embedding new funding processes in resolution scenarios.
- Documenting requirements and maintaining traceability across data, systems, and reporting layers.
- Build the internal capabilities to estimate, manage, and report the institution’s funding and liquidity position in resolution scenarios, in line with SARB’s requirements under the Financial Sector Laws Amendment Act (FSLAA).
- Resolution cost estimation.
- Forecasting and MIS solutions for resolution funding.
- Scenario analysis and modelling for liquidity shortfalls.
- Governance and compliance framework development.
- ELA collateral assessment and FMI liquidity gap identification.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience.
- SQL (min 1 year).
- Business and data analysis (min 2 years).
- Power BI or QlikView/Qlik Sense (min 1 year).
- Banking experience.
- PowerBI experience or similar reporting platform.
- SAS experience.
- Business and/or Data Analysis experience.
- SAS (exposure or working knowledge).
- Ability to work with large datasets from Hadoop or similar environments.
- Strong documentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Treasury or Liquidity Management experience.
- Familiarity with financial forecasting or resolution modelling.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
- Experience in creating reporting dashboards and automated data pipelines.
- Exposure to compliance, risk governance, or financial planning processes.
- Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, applicable banking experience, and previous earnings.
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Contract
- Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
- Industries Advertising Services
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#J-18808-LjbffrBusiness Analysis & Strategy Alignment
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Alliance Banking Senior Business Analyst – Key Requirements
1. Business Analysis & Strategy Alignment
Proven ability to elicit, document, and validate business requirements in a complex partnership-driven banking environment.
Strong understanding of Alliance Banking models, including BaaS, white-label platforms, and embedded financial services.
Ability to conduct gap analyses, feasibility studies, and cost-benefit analyses for proposed solutions.
Experience in supporting business case development, particularly for new partner onboarding, product enhancements, or regulatory projects.
2. Financial Services & Regulatory Knowledge
Strong grasp of banking products and services (e.g., payments, savings, credit, cards, collections, remittances).
Familiarity with South African financial regulations including SARB, FSCA, FICA, and POPIA requirements.
Exposure to risk, compliance, and audit processes, particularly in third-party/partner environments.
3. Process Design & Optimisation
Experience in documenting and improving end-to-end business processes, especially those involving external partners.
Ability to model workflows using tools such as BPMN, Visio, or Lucidchart.
Knowledge of control environments, KPIs, SLAs, and escalation frameworks across operational value chains.
4. Data Analysis & Insights
Competency in data-driven decision-making, including data profiling, reconciliation, and insights to support product performance.
Ability to work with Excel, SQL, Power BI or equivalent to perform ad hoc analysis.
Understanding of data governance and quality, especially in integrated partner environments.
5. Partner & Stakeholder Management
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience interfacing across IT, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Product, and external partners.
Proven ability to act as a bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring shared understanding and execution.
Confidence in participating in governance committees, product working groups, and external partner discussions.
6. Project Management & Agile Delivery
Hands-on experience in Agile/Scrum or hybrid project methodologies, including backlog grooming and sprint planning.
Exposure to JIRA, Confluence, DevOps, Trello, or similar tools.
Ability to manage multiple initiatives and deliver under tight deadlines in a fast-paced Alliance environment.
7. Documentation & Communication
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clear, concise, and structured reporting.
Ability to create and present business requirement documents (BRDs), functional specifications (FRDs), and user stories.
Experience in preparing partner onboarding documentation, SOPs, and support playbooks.
8. Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field (postgraduate advantageous).
Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in business analysis within banking or FinTech environments.
Certifications such as CBAP, PMI-PBA, Agile BA, or Lean Six Sigma are advantageous.
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A leader within the retail industry is looking for an experienced Business Analysis Manager to join the team. This proudly South African company has been in existence for over half a century and has grown into a leader within the market.
The Successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Coaching and leading the business analysis team
- Strategic thinking in how to provide the best solution for the business
- Business process design and documentation expertise
- Improving the quality of the business analysis team
- Identifying business opportunities
- Risk management
- Ensuring all Project Issues are properly reported
- Assisting Group Financial Management Team with all financial reporting requirements
- Assisting with IT Audit requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information / Business Systems
- Proven experience as a Financial Business Analysis Manager
Job Experience & Skills Required:
- 5 to 7 years experience within a similar role
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R 8000 - R 9000 - Annually
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