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Who are we?

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Who are we looking for?

We are looking for experienced Change Management specialists to join our exclusive talent pool of highly skilled experts for upcoming projects with clients in South Africa

What will you do

• Develop and implement change management strategies and plans that maximise employee adoption and minimise disruption.
• Conduct impact assessments and stakeholder analysis to identify risks and readiness.
• Design and deliver communications, training, and engagement initiatives.
• Support leaders and managers in driving change within their teams.
• Monitor and report on adoption, effectiveness, and issues, adjusting interventions as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in change management, organisational development, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in large-scale transformation projects across industries is preferred.

Purpose

The manager for procurement of goods and services is mainly responsible for the management of suppliers, providing administrative support in terms of the SCM committees, and ensuring user education on policies and procedures which impact the environment. The manager is also responsible for the assessment of SCM policies and procedures, providing inputs into best practices, and reporting on SCM relating matters.

Minimum requirements

• Degree/Advanced Diploma, NQF 07, in Supply Chain
• Management/Logistics Management/ Accounting/Financial
• Management.
• 6 years related experience, including 2 years management
• experience in relevant field
• Computer literate

Recommended requirements

• Honours Degree would be advantageous
• ITS experience

Duties

Manage Suppliers

• Develop Vendor Selection and Management process in conjunction with Senior Manager
• Manage supplier relationships
• Managing supplier delivery and contracted performance
• Maintain a credible supplier database
• Build capacity to deal with challenges experienced by BBBEE and SMME entities

Administration

• Provide administrative support to the various SCM Committees
• Prepare and maintain RFPs, tenders, and adjudication documentation for the awarding of contracts
• Monitor and maintain contracts and SLAs

User Education and Training

• Assist with the orientation and training of current and new staff on supply chain

Policy and procedure development

• Review current procurement policies and procedures
• Provide input for the development of new procurement policies and procedures

Resource management – Human resources

• Manage procurement staff
• Ensure fair allocation of workloads
• Contribute to the recruitment process for positions in Procurement
• Take responsibility for new staff induction
• Manage staff training, development, coaching, and mentoring
• Manage employment relations (grievance, discipline, and conflict resolution)

Resource Management: budget, finance, and procurement

• Manage section expenses against budget
• Asset management

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Relevant strategic and operational reports
• Research and implementation of best practices
• Communicate and consult with relevant stakeholders

Enquiries can be made via email at

Assumption of duties: As mutually agreed to upon acceptance of the appointment. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is dedicated to meeting its Employment Equity targets.

• Grade 12 is essential
• Tertiary education in Tourism / Hospitality is advantageous
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Previous experience in the hospitality industry is essential
• Previous experience in a similar managerial position essential
• Must have an extroverted personality and be able to hold a conversation
• Hosting skills are essential - you will be required to host guests at meal times
• Must have general administration skills and be computer literate
• Previous experience in safari/beach lodge maintenance
• Must be strong in preventative maintenance
• High standards of service excellence and a passion for the industry
• Must be a good team leader and able to delegate
• Excellent vehicle maintenance skills
• Must be reliable, mature, and responsible at all times
• Must be happy to assist wherever needed
• Must be skilled in road maintenance
• A driver's Licence is essential!
• Must have excellent contactable references

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:
Develop new channels to market, including new SME partnerships. The Principal: Channel Management will also manage the overall SME sales and revenue targets across all channels. Channels will include Direct, Branded Stores, Digital Channels, Telesales, Inside Sales and Partner Channels. Management of pipeline and in year revenue across all sales channels by managing the sales operation and cadence. Support the sales channels with training, collateral and proposition playbooks, driving sales enablement. Drive incentives and GTM campaigns to stimulate sales activities and demand to meet sales targets.

Your responsibilities will include:
Channel Development

• Perform channel dimensioning exercises and support in determining where additional coverage is required for SME distribution
• Development and setup of new distribution channels, where the market opportunity warrants this
• Channels will include Direct, Branded Stores, Digital Channels, Telesales, Inside Sales and Partner Channels
• Setup of SME strategic partner channels where required to support sales targets across the micro, small and medium sub segments

Channel Management

• Managing the SME sales operational performance targets per channel and overall for SME
• Management of existing sales channels where required
• Manage the sales pipeline cover, velocity, conversion and in year revenue across all channels
• Manage the weekly sales cadence to track SME pipeline, sales and in year revenue targets through weekly reporting
• Provide daily, weekly and monthly sales cadence reporting
• Manage customer NPS by subsegment

Sales Collateral

• Define sales guides and cheat sheets for the sales teams to understand the value proposition
• Provide collateral (brochures, digital artwork, presentations) that sales can use as sales material to position the value proposition to customers
• Provide case studies to the various sales channels, that can be used in micro targeting and positioning propositions in particular sectors
• Analyse competitor collateral, based on market intelligence and feedback to the value propositions teams for response where required

GTM Enablement

• Managing channel enablement through training, collateral development, campaigns and incentives
• Defined curriculum and proposition training material, housed within the academy
• Sales training on the customer value proposition and underlying products that meet the customer needs
• Support the sales teams with GTM strategies and campaigns to drive demand in the channels (Roundtables, Activations, Retail Campaigns, etc.)
• Align sales compensation plan to sales behavior towards selling propositions
• Create incentives to drive sales activity and uptake of various propositions
• Incentives performance tracking
• Sales performance reporting and cadence management

Stakeholder Management & Business Development

• Collaborate, champion and enable effective leadership and cross-functional working relationships to create a unique, superior customer experience based on leadership practice. Connect and leverage the skills of various functional teams to generate synergy across all the different customer touch points
• Collaborate with industry vertical leads and teams on Sales Strategies and Plans to unlock growth in scaling industries and/or strategic accounts
• Present to customers/partners on Value Propositions to close strategic / high value deals
• Internal and External stakeholder engagement and partner management related to growth of segment
• Establish and monitor healthy, diverse internal and external relations and implement remedial actions where required, in the achievement of organisational goals
• Develop and maintain key account relationships with channel partners, ensuring that channel partners are aligned to the customer experience expectations and to the sales partner strategy framework

Delivering through People:

• Oversee the activities of the team to ensure effective delivery of business outcomes
• Supports and enables the team to succeed by encourage frequent knowledge sharing between team members amongst other enablement initiatives
• Create fit for future organization capability through skills development informed by skill gap analysis in line with business strategy and ensuring that the identified skills gaps, are addressed through training
• Develop a high performing team by embedding formal performance management process, informal coaching through continuous 1:1 performance discussion
• Embed the Spirit of Vodacom by living the Spirit behaviours and ensuring consistent Spirit engagement initiatives
• When required, initiate disciplinary processes for team members calling on support from HR when required
• Resolve grievances raised by team members and escalate only if required
• Motivate team members and ensure that their efforts are recognised by using Vodafone Stars platform

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• B. Com/Business Science, IT, Engineering Degree or Equivalent
• A Post Graduate Degree in Business Science, IT, Engineering OR related field an advantage
• 7+ years' experience in Channel Management through direct selling, telesales, inside sales, partnerships and digital channels
• ICT or financial services experience essential
• 3+ years management experience

Technical Competencies

• Strategic mind set and out of box thinking
• Experience in solution selling within enterprise customers
• Deep understanding of the customer's business, it's market and industry alongside key decision-makers and influencers in account organisation
• Ability to translate customer's objectives and strategy into relevant Vodacom Business propositions
• Robust understanding of account P&L
• Experience working in multinational matrix organisation
• Successful track record of managing multi- industry sales teams and demonstrate profitable revenue growth
• Strategic Thinking: Effectively delivers against assigned strategy, exceeding expectations. Translates strategy into clear areas of focus and priorities for
• In depth understanding of segmentation strategies and proposition management
• Experience in developing new B2B channels through direct selling, telesales, inside sales, partnerships and digital channels
• A broad understanding of the ICT Landscape and Strategic ICT enablers
• A thorough understanding of converged and networking technologies and services
• Demonstrated understanding of important financial concepts, the IT&T environments, purchasing practices and industry specific aspects of corporate customers
• Understanding of the Value Chain Analysis with regards to various customer businesses

Behavioural Competencies

• Customer Focus: Prioritizing customer needs and delivering excellent service
• Accountability: seeks feedback and identifies opportunities for improvement or innovation
• Collaboration: Actively fosters collaboration, seeks input and effectively partners
• Resilience: Actively seeks opportunities for growth, demonstrates a strong commitment to self-improvement and has a growth mindset
• Flexibility: uses various techniques to influence others (lobbies, approaches decision makers, finds sponsors)
• People Management: Ensure team work together to deliver on their responsibilities creating accountability and ownership
• Organizational Savvy: Demonstrates strong understanding of assigned strategy for the Business/ Function and creates strong team alignment to the strategy

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications:
18 September 2025
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The base location for this role is
Vodacom Midrand Campus.
The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.

Senior Management Couple – Madikwe, North West

Kendrick Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Senior Management Couple to join a renowned luxury safari property located in Madikwe, North West . This live-in position offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and professional couple with strong leadership skills and extensive experience in 5-star hospitality environments.

Key Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience within 5-star lodges or luxury hospitality establishments

Valid driver’s licences and own transport

Proven team management and leadership skills

Ability to think creatively and operate independently with minimal supervision

Outgoing, engaging personalities with excellent guest interaction abilities

Requirements – Him:

FGASA Level 1 (Level 2 preferred); all guiding qualifications up to date and paid

Full Trails qualification advantageous

First Aid Level 1 certification

Strong maintenance and vehicle maintenance skills

Excellent hosting abilities and guest relations skills

Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Basic HR knowledge

Requirements – Her:

Excellent hosting and guest interaction skills

Broad operational knowledge across multiple lodge departments advantageous

PAN system knowledge (essential)

Strong computer literacy, including MS Office

Excellent administrative and organisational abilities

Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Basic HR knowledge

Package Includes:

Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)

Live-in position

Food allowance provided

Work cycle: 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off

21 days annual leave

Uniform provided

Provident fund (after 3 months of service)

13th cheque based on company performance

This is a remarkable opportunity for an experienced and motivated couple to take on a leadership role within a prestigious safari lodge, ensuring world-class guest experiences and smooth day-to-day operations in one of South Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations.

Description

Bluespec is looking for a Group Financial Manager with experience specifically in the Risk space as they will be taking care of the Risk Management Portfolio.

This is a high paced environment with many exciting challenges, come and join the biggest Automotive Company in Gauteng

Job Purpose

In this role, you will be building relationships with key stakeholders, work closely with operations to secure alignment on account planning activities.
The Finance Manager is responsible for all aspects of financial management, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures. This role builds the capacity of the Company’s finance team. S/he oversees the day to day work of the finance department and is responsible for the effective use and deployment of staff and financial resources.

Job Functions

All financial reporting, policies and procedures, while driving reporting excellence

Risk Management portfolio

Forensics

Internal Auditing

Provision of support to functional leaders with respect to financial reporting
Development and continued integration of financial systems
Project budgeting, forecasting and cash flow forecasting
Business analysis including monitoring
Team leadership and training of local staff

Key Responsibilities include: Management of the Finance & Administration Department:

a. Lead and manages the finance team ensuring all areas are functioning effectively (including taxation, cost management, accounting, payroll and reporting).
b. Oversee administrative functions
c. Oversee all vendor contracts including sourcing, negotiation and ensuring appropriate agreements, execution and service levels
d. Ensure that all activities are done according to budget and forecasts.

e. Plan, organise and control the high level activities related to the department.

f. Develop and maintain progression and succession plans for the department as per company and HR guidelines; this includes the development, implementation and maintenance of a department skills matrix among other requirements

Cost.

a. Monitor operating budget performance and actively participates in the monthly review process.

b. Accountable for the preparation of the budget and on delivery (costs and time)

c. Negotiate and manage third party service providers in order to reduce costs

Planning

a. Plan work according to business requirements and guides all activities accordingly

b. Manage the annual site planning and administrative process

People & Team Management

a. Develop and encourage a team approach with shared objectives

b. Review and communicate individual and team performances in daily, weekly, monthly team meetings.

c. Create and maintain strong relationship with all internal and external stakeholders

d. Active involvement in employee development by mentoring, training and coaching employees of the departments to enhance overall team skills development

e. Develop and monitor the progress of employee development and progress plans.

f. Ensure all key people program requirements are met including timely performance management reporting, core training and development programs, etc.

g. Ensure the Finance and Administration Team is executing in their roles and responsibilities to an expected industry standard Policy.

Procedure and Process Development

a. In consultation with corporate management, review relevant policy and procedures.

b. Communicate with corporate staff to ensure effective alignment and collaboration on key initiatives

Innovation and Improvement

a. Actively participate in the continual review of company procedures and make recommendations as required

b. In collaboration with the Business Performance Manager, identify and address business process opportunities in all areas to further improve effective and efficient operation

c. Identifies, investigates and implements improvements to all commercial operations in order that security management capability that will satisfy External audit controls compliance

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

BCom Accounting degree – non-negotiable

Advanced excel ability is vital – non-negotiable

CIMA qualification would be beneficial

Minimum 10 - 12 years' relevant experience post articles

Motor industry experience would be beneficial, however manufacturing and construction industry would be considered

Insurance background would be advantageous

Experience mentoring, coaching and building and leading teams with people at all level

Demonstrated experience designing and developing financial, cost and performance management reports

Experience developing and improving business processes

Strong communication skills in English

An opportunity has become available with one of our clients for a Quality Management System Officer to join the Bellville-based Manufacturer of private label beauty care products.

The company is seeking a talented person who aspires to a Quality Assurance career in a manufacturing environment. This is not a "Lab" type position.

Key Performance areas are:

• Writing and updating SOPs and Work Instructions to maintain the Document Library.
• Creating material and running training and assessment of staff on SOPs and Work Instructions.
• Setting the Training Schedule and maintaining the training database.
• Scheduling and carrying out Internal Audits and documenting and managing the resolutions of CAPAs arising from audits.
• Supporting the Technical Manager regarding external and customer audits and resulting CAPAs.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma at NQF 7 level or relevant Degree
• Minimum of 2 years relevant working experience in a similar or associated role in a manufacturing environment

The right person will have the motivation, skills and professional and work ethic to support this challenging role that requires a combination of education, knowledge and experience in a factory facility.