11 Operations Planning jobs in South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:

Operations Planning Engineers (OPE) are a part of the Operations Planning Team in the Transmission Control Center (TCC) and work to ensure safe and reliable operation of the Integrated Transmission System by providing efficient analysis and coordination of clearance requests throughout Georgia. The OPE supports the Work Request process by evaluating transmission system clearances for system impact and conducting the associated transmission studies to ensure Bulk Electric System reliability. The OPE also supports Project Management, Transmission Maintenance & Support and Construction by developing operational workarounds for major projects while assisting in the coordination of multiple clearances. In addition, the OPE supports the System Operator daily by performing contingency modeling as needed during peak conditions or significant system events.

Operations Planners also work with a wide range of stakeholders to shape the design and integration of transmission facilities, solar and battery interconnections, large customer sites, and other major projects. Operations Planning function is critical to providing safe operating conditions for field personnel by ensuring sound scheduling and analytical practices for work requests are followed.

The position requires in-depth knowledge of the power system and GPC databases and tools, as well as expertise in power flow analysis, transmission switching, protective relaying, and facility ratings. The successful candidate will gain extensive knowledge of Transmission System Operations and will build strong working relationships throughout Power Delivery, other cross-functional areas, and with external stakeholders. The successful candidate will have opportunities to train and develop in several areas of System Operations including Operations Planning, Solar and Battery Integration, Real-time Operations, Transmission Switching and Storm Restoration, Floor Support, and other areas.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills )

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Engineering (Electrical) degree or comparable power system experience preferred.

• Experience in one or more Transmission areas (Operations, Planning, Construction, Protection & Control, Project Management, Maintenance, EMS/Operations Support, Substation Integration & Automation, Fault Analysis/Power Quality, Facility Ratings) is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Desired: Knowledge of power system analysis and modeling, T&D switching and clearance practices, NERC and FERC compliance requirements, construction and maintenance practices related to clearances, customer needs related to clearances and restoration, fault analysis, and/or facility ratings.

• Desired: Experience with GPC operating tools such as STOMP, EMS, TransMap, GPC storm and system alert practices, Georgia ITS processes and procedures, Redbook, and/or Section 0

• Desired: Skilled in Project Management with ability to coordinate high volumes of complex projects with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Takes personal responsibility for the quality of technical work. Strong attention to detail.

• Works independently and conscientiously with minimal supervision.

• Shows teamwork, communicates effectively, and helps foster a team environment.

• Demonstrates Southern Company’s Our Values . Build trusting relationships through personal integrity.

• Demonstrates personal commitment to Safety Excellence

• Demonstrate leadership in fostering an inclusive environment.

Other Requirements:

• Pass and maintain Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and Insider Threat Program (ITP) security clearance requirements. Adhere to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Standards of Conduct and Separation Protocol.

• Role is responsible for storm support which may include working shift during severe weather events. This role involves occasional travel (<10%), typically not requiring overnight stays.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct system operation planning studies using Power Network Analysis (PNA) and Power System Simulator for Engineering (PSSE) to evaluate near-term, one-month-out, and long-term clearances associated with maintenance and construction projects. Work closely with the prearrange team in the Work Request review process.

• Provide daily support to the System Operator by performing contingency modeling and analysis as needed and support restoration efforts during storms, Energy Emergency Alerts, and significant system events.

• Facilitate completion of major maintenance and construction projects by working collaboratively with the generating plants, TMCs, ITS Participants, PCC, and other stakeholders.

• Provide Engineering Support through reviewing outages, providing storm support during high volume events, developing subject matter expertise on various tools and NERC standards, engaging ongoing and periodic projects that enhance operations.

• Assist project leads with scheduling of multiple clearances on major projects. Attend pre-engineering and pre-construction meetings throughout the state of Georgia as requested to ensure that operational issues are addressed.

• Shape operating processes and procedures to promote design and integration of transmission facilities, solar and battery interconnections, large customer sites and other major projects.

  Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 13355

Job Category: Engineering

Job Schedule: Full time

Company: Georgia Power

Listing reference: atns_000559

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 2 December 2024

Job category: General Management

Location: Bedfordview

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

To ensure that ATS is adequately staffed with the right skills at the required competence levels. To ensure that all ATS personnel is licensed and that licenses are maintained to be able to perform their duties in compliance with the CAR (Civil Aviation Regulation) 65 Licensing requirements. To manage the 24/7 RUS office to ensure that ATSUs have rosters and that rosters are published to ensure all operational shifts are covered. To ensure that the training pipeline is delivered in line with the HC strategy and the triennial Permission submission to the ATNS Regulating Committee. To ensure compliance of all capacity planning activities with relevant regulatory and legislative frameworks, and ATNS policies and processes governing Operations.

1. Capacity Planning: Ensure that ATS is adequately staffed with the right skills at the required competence levels. Manage the 24/7 RUS office to ensure that ATSUs have rosters and that rosters are published. Ensure optimal utilization of staff through effective deployment. Determine staffing needs and engage with the ATA to determine training requirements. Ensure compliance with South African Civil Aviation Regulations and Technical Standards.
2. Governance, Risks, Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements. Continuously monitor and measure compliance of the function to all ATNS policies, processes, and procedures. Prepare quarterly and ad hoc reports as required.
3. General Management of the Section: Drive delivery of required Capacity Planning objectives, projects, and initiatives. Manage and coordinate RUS staff and licensing personnel to deliver required targets and objectives.
4. Stakeholder Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with all relevant stakeholders, including ATA and ATSUs. Participate in ATNS user consultation forums and Operations coordination meetings.
5. Financial Management: Participate in the development and management of the Capacity Planning section budget. Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
6. People Management: Manage employees in accordance with HC policies. Ensure proper onboarding of new employees. Monitor time and attendance of subordinates. Drive employee engagement and retention.

1. Air traffic control qualification (aerodrome control, or approach control, or area control)
2. Tertiary qualification in HRD or equivalent
3. Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing and coordinating training and scheduling in an Air Traffic Control environment

Alternatively:

1. Air traffic control qualification (aerodrome control, or approach control, or area control)
2. Studying towards an HRD qualification or equivalent
3. Minimum 8 years of experience in managing and coordinating training and scheduling in an Air Traffic Control environment

As the Supply Chain Planning & Operations Specialist, EMEA, you will be key in a team effort to create a highly efficient operations process in a customer-driven environment, striving for continuous improvement and growth. A great opportunity to join us at a time when we are investing in strengthening our market position.

What will you do?

1. Review and optimize production requirements and intercompany supply chain movements, catering to our 7 production sites and 20 warehouses in the EMEA region.
2. Prepare and provide forecast and custom reports to stakeholders for mid-term capacity planning and material planning based on the demand plan.
3. Improve planning process and parameters using our systems and develop working practices for production and transfer items.
4. Analyze and implement stocking policies and implement continuous improvements of inventory levels.
5. Implement improvements in production/warehouse processes between affiliates allowing maximum operational flexibility according to customer service, quality, EHS and cost targets.
6. Organize and lead regular meetings with the site production scheduling teams + production sites for performance, capacity and improvements.
7. Review master data and suggest improvements for assigned portfolio.
8. Keep track on performance levels regarding customer service, stock levels, costs and lead times to end customer and referring KPI’s.
9. Participate in ongoing improvement projects.

What are we looking for?

1. Experience: The ideal candidate will provide solid experience in a similar inventory and planning role within a multisite manufacturing environment. We value experience in automation of supply chain processes. Any additional training necessary will be provided.
2. Languages: English professional level spoken and written is a must.
3. Soft skills: Strong analytical skills, Customer focus, Team-player, Strong Communication skills, Flexibility, Proactivity and High Safety conscious. Safety is at the core of our culture.

What's in it for you?

1. Work-life balance with a hybrid & flexible working schedule.
2. Competitive pay + bonus & rewards programs.
3. Health insurance allowance.
4. Great pension scheme.
5. 28 days minimum of annual leave with buy/sell program.
6. Volunteering leave of 2 days per year.
7. Access to career growth opportunities in Supply Chain or other related areas of interest.
8. QH University: Continuous training programs for all seniority levels.
9. Additional benefits such as Wellbeing resources, Women Inclusion, PRIDE & other CRGs and DEI programs.

Join Quaker Houghton's supply Chain team and let's do great things together!

As the Supply Chain Planning & Operations Specialist, EMEA, you will be key in a team effort to create a highly efficient operations process in a customer-driven environment, striving for continuous improvement and growth. A great opportunity to join us at a time when we are investing in strengthening our market position.

What will you do?

1. Review and optimize production requirements and intercompany supply chain movements, catering to our 7 production sites and 20 warehouses in the EMEA region.
2. Prepare and provide forecast and custom reports to stakeholders for mid-term capacity planning and material planning based on the demand plan.
3. Improve planning process and parameters using our systems and develop working practices for production and transfer items.
4. Analyze and implement stocking policies and implement continuous improvements of inventory levels.
5. Implement improvements in production/warehouse processes between affiliates allowing maximum operational flexibility according to customer service, quality, EHS and cost targets.
6. Organize and lead regular meetings with the site production scheduling teams + production sites for performance, capacity and improvements.
7. Review master data and suggest improvements for assigned portfolio.
8. Keep track on performance levels regarding customer service, stock levels, costs and lead times to end customer and referring KPI’s.
9. Participate in ongoing improvement projects.

What are we looking for?

1. Experience: The ideal candidate will provide solid experience in a similar inventory and planning role within a multisite manufacturing environment. We value experience in automation of supply chain processes. Any additional training necessary will be provided.
2. Languages: English professional level spoken and written is a must.
3. Soft skills: Strong analytical skills, Customer focus, Team-player, Strong Communication skills, Flexibility, Proactivity and High Safety conscious. Safety is at the core of our culture.

What's in it for you?

1. Work-life balance with a hybrid & flexible working schedule.
2. Competitive pay + bonus & rewards programs.
3. Health insurance allowance.
4. Great pension scheme.
5. 28 days minimum of annual leave with buy/sell program.
6. Volunteering leave of 2 days per year.
7. Access to career growth opportunities in Supply Chain or other related areas of interest.
8. QH University: Continuous training programs for all seniority levels.
9. Additional benefits such as Wellbeing resources, Women Inclusion, PRIDE & other CRGs and DEI programs.

Join Quaker Houghton's supply Chain team and let's do great things together!

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Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Purpose

Support Business Planning and Operations for the South African business and partner with business development and functional units in managing Visa business to achieve the organization’s goals. Participate in creation of robust country and functional plans, track and report progress against plans aligned with timing of regular business reviews.

Align closely with BPO Head for SEA and BPO SEA team. Plan for and manage regular business functional reviews and participate in SA annual operating plan process, facilitate best possible resource allocation for key business initiatives. Coordinate collection of relevant data with functional units, business development teams and management.

Support the business development teams with deal modelling where needed.

Principle Responsibilities and Key Results Area

Business Analysis and Business Reporting

Provide business development teams, functional units and management with a clear picture of current business performance and progress towards targets via preparation of relevant reports and dashboards

Review monthly financial data produced by Finance department to ensure that information is accurate and work closely with Finance team to investigate any abnormalities for South Africa

Prepare monthly market profitability reports with commentary to highlight trends and key drivers contributing to the financial results.

Prepare and distribute quarterly market sales performance data.

Adhoc analysis such as deep dives into markets, clients, products, revenue streams to drive new sales efforts, identify gaps to targets and provide business insights that can support and enhance decision-making

Collate and review inputs about key business activities in the region from key internal stakeholders to produce weekly executive dashboard and monthly reporting pack for the executive.

Participate in prioritization, planning and execution of all market research requests for the Country.

Participate in creation of common Financial Reporting tools for the Region working closely with the SEA BPO team.

Track market dynamics and Visa’s market share in order to trigger competitive response where relevant

Design and develop appropriate reporting and MIS tools to transform complex data into concise and highly readable format

Conduct periodic review of the market to gather competitive insights for the region and work closely with the Hub to understand and interpret the information.

Teamwork and Training

Focus on the People aspect of the job, work effectively with CM, SA Leadership Team and SEA BPO Team to ensure achievement of collective objectives

Collaborate with others, communicate openly, and build strong relationships

Aim for Excellence through high quality of output and discussions

Educating SA business development teams on performance and financial related matters as well as effective use of financial tools and information.

Global Employee Engagement Survey. track, accelerate and support the survey process, analyze results and actively participate in development and execution of action plan

Collaborate where required with the Operations Controls team in order to facilitate a solid controls environment

Decision Making and Complexity

Operates under Country Manager supervision with guidance on complex projects.

Is expected to be the competence center for business analysis and financial modeling

Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and strategy.

Interprets business issues and recommends best practices.

Reporting Relationships and Interactions

This individual is expected to interact effectively with all levels of Visa management and staff in SA region and BPO organization in SEA region.

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking, exceptional analytical skills and financial acumen

Ability to clearly communicate at different levels, verbally and in writing, compelling messages to senior managers and other stakeholders

Ability to influence and execute relentlessly

Self-confident and hands-on, with the ability to operate in a fast paced and constantly changing work environment

Ability to rally corporate resources and functional experts to drive business objectives

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and build credibility with various SSA functions and Country teams, in order to work in a matrix organization

Project management skills and strong execution ability to deliver against tight deadlines

Collaborative and resilient

Ability to learn quickly, deal with complexity and lead change

Aptitude to source relevant information and facilitate timely decisions and tolerance for ambiguity

Ability to quickly assess an opportunity, using industry experience and fact based analysis

Good command of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

Work with strict and short deadlines

Strategic planning skills, think globally, act locally.

Ability to work in highly diverse international environment and deal with complexity,

Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships across a matrix organization

Strong execution ability and a sense of urgency

Conduct analysis to identify complex issues and structure and manage recommendations that drive priorities and demonstrate results to business lines

Balance facilitation, influence and content contributions to help business leadership design and advance their business and financial objectives

Respect diversity in the workplace

Reporting Relationships

The position is based in SA and reports to the Country Cluster Manager for South Africa, Eswatini and Lesotho.

This is an individual contributor role, with no direct reports

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Basic Qualifications

5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD



Preferred Qualifications

6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD

Required Experience Education, skills professional, technical, business

А minimum of 8 years of experience in business analysis, strategy, management consulting, payments industry, financial services.

Ability to work within a complex and often ambiguous environment, to drive rigorous, fact based recommendations to senior management, other executive, functional, or regional management while supporting syndication with stakeholders across the organization.

Superior analytical, quantitative, modelling and problem solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor addressing a wide variety of functional business problems.

Personal presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to business development and functional teams

Ability to structure and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and drive to completion

Ability to quickly assess an opportunity’s potential, leveraging fact based analysis and industry experience.

Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic and flexible.

Exceptional written and oral communication skills, exceptional interpersonal skills and proven ability to influence and communicate effectively across regional and functional lines.

Global or multi-national business experience strongly preferred.

Experience in business analysis, financial modelling, strategic planning, creative thinking and solution development

Excellent time management skills. Ability to prioritize and achieve goals with minimal management oversight

Project management skills

Prior experience leading meetings and effectively delivering presentations to large audiences

Demonstrated organizational skills

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

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Purpose

Support Business Planning and Operations for the South African business and partner with business development and functional units in managing Visa business to achieve the organization’s goals. Participate in creation of robust country and functional plans, track and report progress against plans aligned with timing of regular business reviews.

Align closely with BPO Head for SEA and BPO SEA team. Plan for and manage regular business functional reviews and participate in SA annual operating plan process, facilitate best possible resource allocation for key business initiatives. Coordinate collection of relevant data with functional units, business development teams and management.

Support the business development teams with deal modelling where needed.

Principle Responsibilities and Key Results Area

Business Analysis and Business Reporting

Provide business development teams, functional units and management with a clear picture of current business performance and progress towards targets via preparation of relevant reports and dashboards

Review monthly financial data produced by Finance department to ensure that information is accurate and work closely with Finance team to investigate any abnormalities for South Africa

Prepare monthly market profitability reports with commentary to highlight trends and key drivers contributing to the financial results.

Prepare and distribute quarterly market sales performance data.

Adhoc analysis such as deep dives into markets, clients, products, revenue streams to drive new sales efforts, identify gaps to targets and provide business insights that can support and enhance decision-making

Collate and review inputs about key business activities in the region from key internal stakeholders to produce weekly executive dashboard and monthly reporting pack for the executive.

Participate in prioritization, planning and execution of all market research requests for the Country.

Participate in creation of common Financial Reporting tools for the Region working closely with the SEA BPO team.

Track market dynamics and Visa’s market share in order to trigger competitive response where relevant

Design and develop appropriate reporting and MIS tools to transform complex data into concise and highly readable format

Conduct periodic review of the market to gather competitive insights for the region and work closely with the Hub to understand and interpret the information.

Teamwork and Training

Focus on the People aspect of the job, work effectively with CM, SA Leadership Team and SEA BPO Team to ensure achievement of collective objectives

Collaborate with others, communicate openly, and build strong relationships

Aim for Excellence through high quality of output and discussions

Educating SA business development teams on performance and financial related matters as well as effective use of financial tools and information.

Global Employee Engagement Survey. track, accelerate and support the survey process, analyze results and actively participate in development and execution of action plan

Collaborate where required with the Operations Controls team in order to facilitate a solid controls environment

Decision Making and Complexity

Operates under Country Manager supervision with guidance on complex projects.

Is expected to be the competence center for business analysis and financial modeling

Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and strategy.

Interprets business issues and recommends best practices.

Reporting Relationships and Interactions

This individual is expected to interact effectively with all levels of Visa management and staff in SA region and BPO organization in SEA region.

Strategic thinking, exceptional analytical skills and financial acumen

Ability to clearly communicate at different levels, verbally and in writing, compelling messages to senior managers and other stakeholders

Ability to influence and execute relentlessly

Self-confident and hands-on, with the ability to operate in a fast paced and constantly changing work environment

Ability to rally corporate resources and functional experts to drive business objectives

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and build credibility with various SSA functions and Country teams, in order to work in a matrix organization

Project management skills and strong execution ability to deliver against tight deadlines

Collaborative and resilient

Ability to learn quickly, deal with complexity and lead change

Aptitude to source relevant information and facilitate timely decisions and tolerance for ambiguity

Ability to quickly assess an opportunity, using industry experience and fact based analysis

Good command of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

Work with strict and short deadlines

Strategic planning skills, think globally, act locally.

Ability to work in highly diverse international environment and deal with complexity,

Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships across a matrix organization

Strong execution ability and a sense of urgency

Conduct analysis to identify complex issues and structure and manage recommendations that drive priorities and demonstrate results to business lines

Balance facilitation, influence and content contributions to help business leadership design and advance their business and financial objectives

Respect diversity in the workplace

Reporting Relationships

The position is based in SA and reports to the Country Cluster Manager for South Africa, Eswatini and Lesotho.

This is an individual contributor role, with no direct reports

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Basic Qualifications
5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications
6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
Required Experience Education, skills professional, technical, business
А minimum of 8 years of experience in business analysis, strategy, management consulting, payments industry, financial services.
Ability to work within a complex and often ambiguous environment, to drive rigorous, fact based recommendations to senior management, other executive, functional, or regional management while supporting syndication with stakeholders across the organization.
Superior analytical, quantitative, modelling and problem solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor addressing a wide variety of functional business problems.
Personal presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to business development and functional teams
Ability to structure and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and drive to completion
Ability to quickly assess an opportunity’s potential, leveraging fact based analysis and industry experience.
Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic and flexible.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, exceptional interpersonal skills and proven ability to influence and communicate effectively across regional and functional lines.
Global or multi-national business experience strongly preferred.
Experience in business analysis, financial modelling, strategic planning, creative thinking and solution development
Excellent time management skills. Ability to prioritize and achieve goals with minimal management oversight
Project management skills
Prior experience leading meetings and effectively delivering presentations to large audiences
Demonstrated organizational skills

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Purpose

Support Business Planning and Operations for the South African business and partner with business development and functional units in managing Visa business to achieve the organization’s goals. Participate in creation of robust country and functional plans, track and report progress against plans aligned with timing of regular business reviews.

Align closely with BPO Head for SEA and BPO SEA team. Plan for and manage regular business functional reviews and participate in SA annual operating plan process, facilitate best possible resource allocation for key business initiatives. Coordinate collection of relevant data with functional units, business development teams and management.

Support the business development teams with deal modelling where needed.

Principle Responsibilities and Key Results Area

Business Analysis and Business Reporting

Provide business development teams, functional units and management with a clear picture of current business performance and progress towards targets via preparation of relevant reports and dashboards

Review monthly financial data produced by Finance department to ensure that information is accurate and work closely with Finance team to investigate any abnormalities for South Africa

Prepare monthly market profitability reports with commentary to highlight trends and key drivers contributing to the financial results.

Prepare and distribute quarterly market sales performance data.

Adhoc analysis such as deep dives into markets, clients, products, revenue streams to drive new sales efforts, identify gaps to targets and provide business insights that can support and enhance decision-making

Collate and review inputs about key business activities in the region from key internal stakeholders to produce weekly executive dashboard and monthly reporting pack for the executive.

Participate in prioritization, planning and execution of all market research requests for the Country.

Participate in creation of common Financial Reporting tools for the Region working closely with the SEA BPO team.

Track market dynamics and Visa’s market share in order to trigger competitive response where relevant

Design and develop appropriate reporting and MIS tools to transform complex data into concise and highly readable format

Conduct periodic review of the market to gather competitive insights for the region and work closely with the Hub to understand and interpret the information.

Teamwork and Training

Focus on the People aspect of the job, work effectively with CM, SA Leadership Team and SEA BPO Team to ensure achievement of collective objectives

Collaborate with others, communicate openly, and build strong relationships

Aim for Excellence through high quality of output and discussions

Educating SA business development teams on performance and financial related matters as well as effective use of financial tools and information.

Global Employee Engagement Survey. track, accelerate and support the survey process, analyze results and actively participate in development and execution of action plan

Collaborate where required with the Operations Controls team in order to facilitate a solid controls environment

Decision Making and Complexity

Operates under Country Manager supervision with guidance on complex projects.

Is expected to be the competence center for business analysis and financial modeling

Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and strategy.

Interprets business issues and recommends best practices.

Reporting Relationships and Interactions

This individual is expected to interact effectively with all levels of Visa management and staff in SA region and BPO organization in SEA region.

Strategic thinking, exceptional analytical skills and financial acumen

Ability to clearly communicate at different levels, verbally and in writing, compelling messages to senior managers and other stakeholders

Ability to influence and execute relentlessly

Self-confident and hands-on, with the ability to operate in a fast paced and constantly changing work environment

Ability to rally corporate resources and functional experts to drive business objectives

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and build credibility with various SSA functions and Country teams, in order to work in a matrix organization

Project management skills and strong execution ability to deliver against tight deadlines

Collaborative and resilient

Ability to learn quickly, deal with complexity and lead change

Aptitude to source relevant information and facilitate timely decisions and tolerance for ambiguity

Ability to quickly assess an opportunity, using industry experience and fact based analysis

Good command of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

Work with strict and short deadlines

Strategic planning skills, think globally, act locally.

Ability to work in highly diverse international environment and deal with complexity,

Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships across a matrix organization

Strong execution ability and a sense of urgency

Conduct analysis to identify complex issues and structure and manage recommendations that drive priorities and demonstrate results to business lines

Balance facilitation, influence and content contributions to help business leadership design and advance their business and financial objectives

Respect diversity in the workplace

Reporting Relationships

The position is based in SA and reports to the Country Cluster Manager for South Africa, Eswatini and Lesotho.

This is an individual contributor role, with no direct reports

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Basic Qualifications
5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD Preferred Qualifications
6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD
Required Experience Education, skills professional, technical, business
А minimum of 8 years of experience in business analysis, strategy, management consulting, payments industry, financial services.
Ability to work within a complex and often ambiguous environment, to drive rigorous, fact based recommendations to senior management, other executive, functional, or regional management while supporting syndication with stakeholders across the organization.
Superior analytical, quantitative, modelling and problem solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor addressing a wide variety of functional business problems.
Personal presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to business development and functional teams
Ability to structure and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and drive to completion
Ability to quickly assess an opportunity’s potential, leveraging fact based analysis and industry experience.
Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic and flexible.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, exceptional interpersonal skills and proven ability to influence and communicate effectively across regional and functional lines.
Global or multi-national business experience strongly preferred.
Experience in business analysis, financial modelling, strategic planning, creative thinking and solution development
Excellent time management skills. Ability to prioritize and achieve goals with minimal management oversight
Project management skills
Prior experience leading meetings and effectively delivering presentations to large audiences
Demonstrated organizational skills

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Support Business Planning and Operations BPO Head and partner with business development and functional units in managing Visa business to achieve the organization’s goals. Participate in creation of robust country and functional plans, track and report progress against plans aligned with timing of regular business reviews. Support BPO Head in creation and management of the governance framework for Sub Saharan Africa leadership team to review performance of all SSA markets through periodic cross functional review meetings. Participate in SSA annual operating plan process, facilitate best possible resource allocation for key business initiatives. Coordinate collection of relevant data with functional units, business development teams and management. Participate in the review of actual allocation of resources vs plans and recommend potential reallocations or reprioritization.

Principle Responsibilities and Key Results Area

Business Analysis and Business Reporting

• Provide business development teams, functional units and management with a clear picture of current business performance and progress towards targets via preparation of relevant reports and dashboards
• Review monthly financial data produced by Finance department to ensure that information is accurate and work closely with Finance team to investigate any abnormalities
• Prepare monthly market profitability reports with commentary to highlight trends and key drivers contributing to the financial results.
• Prepare and distribute quarterly market sales performance data.
• Adhoc analysis such as deep dives into markets, clients, products, revenue streams to drive new sales efforts, identify gaps to targets and provide business insights that can support and enhance decision-making
• Collate and review inputs about key business activities in the region from key internal stakeholders to produce weekly executive dashboard and monthly reporting pack for the Executive Management team.
• Take an active role in planning and analysis of distribution of marketing and staff incentive funds. Review investments with relevant departments and ensure reallocation of funds where necessary.
• Participate in prioritization, planning and execution of all market research requests for the geography.
• Participate in creation of common Financial Reporting tools for the Region.
• Support BPO Head in creation of management dashboards and providing insights based on internal/external data
• Track market dynamics and Visa’s market share in order to trigger competitive response where relevant
• Design and develop appropriate reporting and MIS tools to transform complex data into concise and highly readable format
• Conduct periodic review of the market to gather competitive insights for the region and work closely with the Hub to understand and interpret the information.

Teamwork and Training

• Focus on the People aspect of the job, work effectively with GCM, BPO Head, SSA Leadership Team and CEMEA BPO Team to ensure achievement of collective objectives
• Collaborate with others, communicate openly, and build strong relationships
• Aim for Excellence through high quality of output and discussions
• Contribute to improving the Employee Engagement Survey score of the SSA team
• Coaching and educating SSA business development teams on performance and financial related matters as well as effective use of financial tools and information. To conduct training sessions on financial instruments upon request
• Global Employee Engagement Survey. track, accelerate and support the survey process, analyze results and actively participate in development and execution of action plan
• Collaborate where required with the Operations Controls team in order to facilitate a solid controls environment

Decision Making and Complexity

• Operates under BPO Head supervision with guidance on complex projects.
• Is expected to be the competence center for business analysis and financial modeling
• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and strategy.
• Interprets business issues and recommends best practices.

Playbook CRM System implementation

• Assume the role of Playbook Champion for the regional Team, proactively delivers best practices and advise upon request.
• Ensure VISA 360 promise is delivered by business development and cross functional teams in the region and in turn also translates into enhanced Global Customer Engagement Survey. Supports strategic account management and delivery of high quality Account Plans using Visa Playbook as a tool and drives Playbook adoption in the region.
• Attend client account review meetings when required.

Reporting Relationships and Interactions

This individual is expected to interact effectively with all levels of Visa management and staff in SSA region and BPO organization in CEMEA region.

• Strategic thinking, exceptional analytical skills and financial acumen
• Ability to clearly communicate at different levels, verbally and in writing, compelling messages to senior managers and other stakeholders
• Ability to influence and execute relentlessly
• Self-confident and hands-on, with the ability to operate in a fast paced and constantly changing work environment
• Ability to rally corporate resources and functional experts to drive business objectives
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and build credibility with various SSA functions and Country teams, in order to work in a matrix organization
• Project management skills and strong execution ability to deliver against tight deadlines
• Collaborative and resilient
• Ability to learn quickly, deal with complexity and lead change
• Aptitude to source relevant information and facilitate timely decisions and tolerance for ambiguity
• Ability to quickly assess an opportunity, using industry experience and fact based analysis
• Good command of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Work with strict and short deadlines
• Work through initiatives during weekends or public holiday as required
• Strategic planning skills, think globally, act locally.
• Ability to work in highly diverse international environment and deal with complexity
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships across a matrix organization
• Strong execution ability and a sense of urgency

The position is based in SA and reports to the Senior Director-Business Planning and Operations, SSA

Supports BPO Head in the full range of business planning and operations activities

This is an individual contributor role, with no direct reports

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

А minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis, strategy, management consulting, payments industry, financial services.
Ability to work within a complex and often ambiguous environment, to drive rigorous, fact based recommendations to senior management, other executive, functional, or regional management while supporting syndication with stakeholders across the organization.
Superior analytical, quantitative, modelling and problem solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor addressing a wide variety of functional business problems.
Personal presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to business development and functional teams
Ability to structure and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and drive to completion
Ability to quickly assess an opportunity’s potential, leveraging fact based analysis and industry experience.
Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic and flexible.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, exceptional interpersonal skills and proven ability to influence and communicate effectively across regional and functional lines.
Global or multi-national business experience strongly preferred.
Experience in business analysis, financial modelling, strategic planning, creative thinking and solution development
Excellent time management skills. Ability to prioritize and achieve goals with minimal management oversight
Project management skills
Prior experience leading meetings and effectively delivering presentations to large audiences
Demonstrated organizational skillsibit high degree of tolerance for ambiguity
Conduct analysis to identify complex issues and structure and manage recommendations that drive priorities and demonstrate results to business lines
Balance facilitation, influence and content contributions to help business leadership design and advance their business and financial objectives
Respect diversity in the workplace

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

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Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Support Business Planning and Operations BPO Head and partner with business development and functional units in managing Visa business to achieve the organization’s goals. Participate in creation of robust country and functional plans, track and report progress against plans aligned with timing of regular business reviews. Support BPO Head in creation and management of the governance framework for Sub Saharan Africa leadership team to review performance of all SSA markets through periodic cross functional review meetings. Participate in SSA annual operating plan process, facilitate best possible resource allocation for key business initiatives. Coordinate collection of relevant data with functional units, business development teams and management. Participate in the review of actual allocation of resources vs plans and recommend potential reallocations or reprioritization.

Principle Responsibilities and Key Results Area

Business Analysis and Business Reporting

• Provide business development teams, functional units and management with a clear picture of current business performance and progress towards targets via preparation of relevant reports and dashboards
• Review monthly financial data produced by Finance department to ensure that information is accurate and work closely with Finance team to investigate any abnormalities
• Prepare monthly market profitability reports with commentary to highlight trends and key drivers contributing to the financial results.
• Prepare and distribute quarterly market sales performance data.
• Adhoc analysis such as deep dives into markets, clients, products, revenue streams to drive new sales efforts, identify gaps to targets and provide business insights that can support and enhance decision-making
• Collate and review inputs about key business activities in the region from key internal stakeholders to produce weekly executive dashboard and monthly reporting pack for the Executive Management team.
• Take an active role in planning and analysis of distribution of marketing and staff incentive funds. Review investments with relevant departments and ensure reallocation of funds where necessary.
• Participate in prioritization, planning and execution of all market research requests for the geography.
• Participate in creation of common Financial Reporting tools for the Region.
• Support BPO Head in creation of management dashboards and providing insights based on internal/external data
• Track market dynamics and Visa’s market share in order to trigger competitive response where relevant
• Design and develop appropriate reporting and MIS tools to transform complex data into concise and highly readable format
• Conduct periodic review of the market to gather competitive insights for the region and work closely with the Hub to understand and interpret the information.

Teamwork and Training

• Focus on the People aspect of the job, work effectively with GCM, BPO Head, SSA Leadership Team and CEMEA BPO Team to ensure achievement of collective objectives
• Collaborate with others, communicate openly, and build strong relationships
• Aim for Excellence through high quality of output and discussions
• Contribute to improving the Employee Engagement Survey score of the SSA team
• Coaching and educating SSA business development teams on performance and financial related matters as well as effective use of financial tools and information. To conduct training sessions on financial instruments upon request
• Global Employee Engagement Survey. track, accelerate and support the survey process, analyze results and actively participate in development and execution of action plan
• Collaborate where required with the Operations Controls team in order to facilitate a solid controls environment

Decision Making and Complexity

• Operates under BPO Head supervision with guidance on complex projects.
• Is expected to be the competence center for business analysis and financial modeling
• Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and strategy.
• Interprets business issues and recommends best practices.

Playbook CRM System implementation

• Assume the role of Playbook Champion for the regional Team, proactively delivers best practices and advise upon request.
• Ensure VISA 360 promise is delivered by business development and cross functional teams in the region and in turn also translates into enhanced Global Customer Engagement Survey. Supports strategic account management and delivery of high quality Account Plans using Visa Playbook as a tool and drives Playbook adoption in the region.
• Attend client account review meetings when required.

Reporting Relationships and Interactions

This individual is expected to interact effectively with all levels of Visa management and staff in SSA region and BPO organization in CEMEA region.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking, exceptional analytical skills and financial acumen
• Ability to clearly communicate at different levels, verbally and in writing, compelling messages to senior managers and other stakeholders
• Ability to influence and execute relentlessly
• Self-confident and hands-on, with the ability to operate in a fast paced and constantly changing work environment
• Ability to rally corporate resources and functional experts to drive business objectives
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and build credibility with various SSA functions and Country teams, in order to work in a matrix organization
• Project management skills and strong execution ability to deliver against tight deadlines
• Collaborative and resilient
• Ability to learn quickly, deal with complexity and lead change
• Aptitude to source relevant information and facilitate timely decisions and tolerance for ambiguity
• Ability to quickly assess an opportunity, using industry experience and fact based analysis
• Good command of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Work with strict and short deadlines
• Work through initiatives during weekends or public holiday as required
• Strategic planning skills, think globally, act locally.
• Ability to work in highly diverse international environment and deal with complexity
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships across a matrix organization
• Strong execution ability and a sense of urgency

The position is based in SA and reports to the Senior Director-Business Planning and Operations, SSA

Supports BPO Head in the full range of business planning and operations activities

This is an individual contributor role, with no direct reports

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

А minimum of 5 years of experience in business analysis, strategy, management consulting, payments industry, financial services.

Ability to work within a complex and often ambiguous environment, to drive rigorous, fact based recommendations to senior management, other executive, functional, or regional management while supporting syndication with stakeholders across the organization.

Superior analytical, quantitative, modelling and problem solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor addressing a wide variety of functional business problems.

Personal presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to business development and functional teams

Ability to structure and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and drive to completion

Ability to quickly assess an opportunity’s potential, leveraging fact based analysis and industry experience.

Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic and flexible.

Exceptional written and oral communication skills, exceptional interpersonal skills and proven ability to influence and communicate effectively across regional and functional lines.

Global or multi-national business experience strongly preferred.

Experience in business analysis, financial modelling, strategic planning, creative thinking and solution development

Excellent time management skills. Ability to prioritize and achieve goals with minimal management oversight

Project management skills

Prior experience leading meetings and effectively delivering presentations to large audiences

Demonstrated organizational skillsibit high degree of tolerance for ambiguity

Conduct analysis to identify complex issues and structure and manage recommendations that drive priorities and demonstrate results to business lines

Balance facilitation, influence and content contributions to help business leadership design and advance their business and financial objectives

Respect diversity in the workplace

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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