356 Career Planning jobs in South Africa

• Assisting with planning staff on a daily basis
• On a daily basis comparing the unassigned register with the planner
• Planning of trainees on the relevant / compulsory training courses in GLMS
• Generating monthly training reports – who was booked, and did not attend and reasons, etc
• Compile and send training attended reports to the BU
• Responsible for all duties pertaining to Oracle Absence Management i.e. Making sure the necessary authorisation for all types has been given before approving/rejecting leave, checking leave balances, monitoring sick leave and other leave types,
• Responsible for idle register and sending daily emails to BU re idle trainees
• Monitoring of and generating monthly idle time reports
• Takes full responsibility for the vacation student process
• Loading and updating information on the databases eg. Retain, GLMS
• Attending to email requests in the National Audit planning email folder
• Responsible for obtaining available of staff to assist National HR with BU representation at universities.
• Responsible for the monitoring and follow-up on idle, admin and training workflow reports
• Perform tasks relating to the day-to-day management of the department
• Perform all other ad hoc tasks, projects and activities as required to achieve the goals of the department
  
  

• Ability to use initiative with flexibility and lateral thinking where necessary;
• Willingness to take on different tasks;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team interaction
• Excellent database administration skills
• Strong administration and good organisational skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail is critical
• Ability to function under pressure and tight deadlines
• Ability to produce clear, structured and concise written communication
• Ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels and maintain confidentiality
  
  

• Proactive
• Self motivated
• Ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels and maintain confidentiality
• Able to work without supervision
• Use logical thought processes, take responsibility and accountability for work allocated
  
  

• Matric Certificate (Grade 12);
• Minimum of 18 months post matric certificate in office administration
• A 3-year post matric qualification will be an advantage
• Experience in office administration will be an advantage
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Power Point, Outlook.

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Job Description

The Meetinghouse Facilities Department (MFD) seeks a detail-oriented Planning Analyst to support data-driven decision-making by conducting financial and business analyses on departmental projects and initiatives. The incumbent will evaluate trends, costs, and operational data related to facilities, inventory, and budgets. This role includes resolving customer inquiries and system-related issues, maintaining critical data within the management system database, and providing accurate reports and insights to internal stakeholders.

Job Description

The Meetinghouse Facilities Department (MFD) seeks a detail-oriented Planning Analyst to support data-driven decision-making by conducting financial and business analyses on departmental projects and initiatives. The incumbent will evaluate trends, costs, and operational data related to facilities, inventory, and budgets. This role includes resolving customer inquiries and system-related issues, maintaining critical data within the management system database, and providing accurate reports and insights to internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare forecasts and analyze business trends, conditions, and related data.
• Manage assigned projects by conducting detailed analysis and research, identifying options, preparing reports, and recommending actions or improvements.
• Create and manage work orders for implementation by meetinghouse facilities divisions and maintain accurate data to ensure timely execution.
• Translate meetinghouse request data provided by priesthood leaders into clear, actionable information for internal stakeholders
• Assist in the development and administration of annual and master plans to ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of existing and projected facilities within the Area to help with planning, resource allocation, and decision-making
• Drive enhancements in business systems to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and deliver exceptional customer service outcomes
• Coordinate project implementation across Meetinghouse Facilities divisions to ensure timely, efficient, and successful execution
• Ensure that data reconciled across multiple systems use by Meetinghouse Planning i.e. (FLS, PowerApps, Master Plan etc.)
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to generate actionable insights that inform decisions and enhance operational effectiveness
  
  

• Must hold a current / valid temple recommend and/or be worthy to hold one.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following qualifications: finance, data analysis/Economics/Business Management, or related field with 2 years’ relevant work experience
• Proficiency with Emails, Power Point, Excel and Word is required.
• Capable of performing detailed, technical data analysis along with the use of business processes is essential.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and orally.
• Must be able to keep confidence and deal with sensitive data and documents appropriately.

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Business Development and Sales
• Industries Religious Institutions and Non-profit Organizations

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Planning Analyst

The Planning Analyst reports to the Workforce Manager. The Mukuru Contact Centre operates in a dynamic, fast-paced, multi-channel environment, supporting diverse products and customer bases across multiple geographies and languages. Service excellence is at the core of our customer promise, and the ability to match staffing with fluctuating demand is key to meeting our service levels and operational efficiency goals.

The Planning Analyst plays a central role within the Workforce Management team, providing the foundational planning and scheduling functions that support optimal staffing, adherence to SLAs, and operational agility. This role requires a blend of analytical capability, deep operational understanding, and the ability to collaborate across functions to ensure that the contact center remains well-resourced and responsive to business needs.

• Develop comprehensive long-term plans to meet organizational goals.

• Analyze data to inform and support strategic planning decisions.

• Optimize resource usage for improved efficiency and effectiveness.

• Forecast future needs and trends using market insights and data.

• Deliver reports and presentations for senior management.

• Collaborate across departments to align planning with strategic goals.

• Embrace automation and WFM technology to boost performance.

• Build and publish accurate and efficient agent schedules.

• Ensure adherence to SLAs, business rules, and shrinkage parameters.

• Forecast volumes and staffing needs; continuously refine for accuracy.

• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust to meet shifting demands.

• Coordinate closely with Operations Leads and Real-Time Analysts to ensure headcount coverage.

• Monitor all queues in real time to maintain service level targets.

• Ensure agents are performing within set benchmarks.

• React to fluctuations in performance to maintain optimal service delivery.

• Act as a key communication point for workforce-related updates.

• Proactively inform teams of contact pattern shifts or volume surges.

• Work with support teams to adjust routing and workload distribution.

• Provide backup and assistance to the Workforce Manager and team.

• Take on task ownership for analysis, reports, and project components.

• Offer insights to improve staffing efficiency and reduce overheads.

• Compile insightful daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

• Monitor KPIs like shrinkage, adherence, and occupancy.

• Make informed recommendations to drive better planning outcomes.

• Own your performance goals and tracking.

• Engage in regular performance and KPI review sessions.

• Stay up to date on product, service, and system changes.

• Grade 12 / Matric (Essential)

• Degree or Diploma in a related field (Desirable)

• Proven track record in Workforce Management methodologies

• Analytical thinking and strong problem-solving abilities

• Time management and organizational skills

• Cross-functional collaboration and communication

• Proactive, solutions-focused approach

• High level of integrity and discretion with sensitive data

I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!

Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.

If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS

Job category: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: market related

EE position: Yes

Clicks Group

Clicks is on the hunt for a Planning Analyst that forms part of the Category Planning team. The purpose is to translate the business financial plans into category specific sales, margin and inventory budgets and to support the category teams to achieve the customer and product vision through viable business category plans.

Job Objectives

• In collaboration with the Category Buyer, build a strategic plan for Category incorporating an understanding of customer needs and wants, trends, competitive environment and market share
• To develop the annual merchandise financial plan by department for sales, stocks, margins, GP and markdowns taking into account key and relevant financial metrics and inputs
• To partner and support relevant key stakeholders on the development of pre-season sales, markdown, margin, receipt and inventory targets aligned to the strategic business goals whilst ensuring assortments that balance range and space requirements for all stores
• To develop and monitor projections, inventory flow, and seasonal sell-off plans as well as validate monthly forecast for open-to-buy management
• To analyze and reflect current trends in performance of strategy based on actual sales performance; revise in-season plans for sales and profitability
• To prepare and continuously monitor financial budgets and forecasts for the departments by store / channel by product lifecycle and to re-forecast the merchandise financial plans in line with current performance (monthly and weekly), new initiatives or significant deviations, at the appropriate level & review with relevant key stakeholders in order to maximize sales, margin and inventory productivity
• To provide other analysis related to driving business goals (e.g. range hindsight, price curves, cross-selling, etc.)
• Adapt new planning processes and systems (Enterprise, Assortment Planning) and consistently utilize new methodology to achieve “best in practice” discipline
• Support the analysis on slow or poor performing products to optimize the OTB and category Stock Turn
• To contribute analysis in the S&OP meeting on the impact of forecast changes to budget plans

• Deep understanding of the consistent management and planning of the supplier base performance metrics, promotional planning cycle, product lifecycle, supply chain optimization for their products, business analysis and reporting
• Understanding of customer needs and wants, trends, competitive environment and market share
• Financial planning models and methodologies
• FMCG, Supply Chain and Logistics

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to build relationships and drive consensus and collaboration across functional groups
• Business math acumen and analysis to comprehend financial information and reporting to make business decisions
• Forecasting financial trends up to 3 years
• Ability to forecast consumer trends and buying habits 9 – 24 months in the future
• Presentation skills with focus being on oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency on MS Office Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point
• Complex Problem solving
• Report Writing
• Retail mathematical calculations (e.g. variance to last year, percent of total, turn, Open-to-Buy and sales per square foot)
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ideal min 5-7 years of experience in: retail merchandise planning, demand forecasting; inventory management, allocation or replenishment; financial planning or financial analysis experience
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; strong aptitude with numbers; retail math skills, understanding of forecasting methodology
• Ability to make decisions with limited information but also able to synthesize large quantities of data to drive business decisions
• Previous experience in enterprise planning or similar planning systems advantageous
• Experience in retail replenishment and allocation; retail sales, category planning or merchandising experience desirable

• B Comm Finance or relevant B Comm Degree
• Leading and Deciding
• Interaction and Presenting
• Analysing and Interpreting
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering results and meeting customer's expectations
• Adapting and Coping

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years experience in a production planning role within the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong understanding of GMP, MRP/ERP systems, and scheduling principles
• Proven ability to manage S&OP processes and coordinate cross-functional teams
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills