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The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the facilitation, guiding, directing, consolidation, monitoring and status reporting of SANBS Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) processes, initiatives, actions and implementation plans.

Key Performance Areas

KPA 1: Direct and facilitate, guide & drive SWP in SANBS

1. Provide specialists input by facilitating and directing, and driving all SWP processes and activities to ensure consistent application with optimal return for the business.
2. Manage the SWP process from start to finish and accept final responsibility of the organization-wide workforce plan.
3. Develop and implement the SWP policy, governance and frameworks.
4. Coordinate and schedule all SWP processes and activities ensuring alignment with the annual business cycle, leadership and reporting protocols.
5. Ensure all divisional SWP plans are timely submitted and comply with the SWP procedures and specifications.
6. Support divisions with SWP implementation and actions and proactively advise to ensure optimal return on investment.

KPA 2: Relationship Management

1. Strategic partner to the Executives, Senior Managers & Managers within SANBS to support SWP.
2. SWP stakeholder relationships management across the Departments and Divisions.
3. Support and enable a common SWP understanding in SANBS.
4. Ensure integration of all the functions in the SWP process and synergies and opportunities are fully exploited.
5. Close working relationship with Learning & Development to ensure the training matrix is active and supports all the SWP processes and actions.

KPA 3: Management of the SWP Annual Scenario Planning processes

1. Facilitate, direct and coordinate the annual SWP scenario planning process per department ensuring consistent application across SANBS.
2. Custodian of SWP templates and tools, ensuring templates and tools are reviewed when required to support efficiencies and effectiveness.
3. Ensure efficient scheduling and communication to support timely delivery.
4. Consolidate all divisional scenario plans in the SANBS plan, clearly articulating time, deliverables, actions and accountability.

KPA 4: Monitoring of SWP action plans, implementation

1. Proactively monitor the implementation and progress on all SWP action plans and identify potential opportunities to improve when required.
2. Interpret, provide input and revise (if necessary) divisional action plans, if no longer serving the organization.

KPA 5: Reporting

1. Consolidated SWP Reporting: Quarterly & Annually, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
2. Develop and submit reports detailing the link to business performance and quantify impact.
3. Develop reports associated with the 5-year strategic plan time horizon of the organization.

KPA 6: Up-to-date, accurate data and information management for SWP

1. Implement and ensure all information utilized on the SWP system and/or database/s is up-to-date and accurate.
2. Quality assurance checks and audits of information on a regular basis to ensure accuracy, relevancy and up-to-date information.
3. Ensure a procedure to maintain all information sources utilized effectively.
4. Develop appropriate and efficient systems to ensure accurate data management.
5. Interpret the SANBS workforce data and provide recommendations to senior leadership.

KPA 7: SWP Stakeholder Management

1. Support a consistent and common understanding of SWP across SANBS by developing communications for utilization by the Executives and Managers.
2. Draft SWP messaging and communication to support SWP implementation.
3. Drive change management to ensure strategic alignment with all relevant stakeholders in the process.

KPA 8: Risk Management

1. Identify potential early warning SWP risks and propose mitigating actions for approval and implementation.
2. Assist and support internal and external auditors by submitting correct data and reports.
3. Ensure organization-wide adherence to SWP policy and procedures.
4. Integrate SWP risks into the broader organizational strategic risk register.

KPA 9: Continuous Improvement and quality management

1. Identify opportunities to improve SWP and business processes at appropriate intervals.
2. Proactively identify opportunities and potential synergies across the business with skills planning and integration to talent mapping processes.
3. Incorporate SWP opportunities into the SANBS quality management system.
4. Track and monitor process improvements actions.

KPA 10: SWP Governance

1. Ensure SWP policies and procedures are up-to-date and support the business needs and requirements whilst adhering to labour laws and legislation.
2. Ensure SWP templates are reviewed timeously to support efficiencies and effectiveness of SWP operations.
3. Ensure a common understanding of SWP processes and procedures across SANBS.

Cognitive Skills

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Management Control.
• Project Management.
• Change Management.
• Holistic / Big Picture.
• Judgment and Decision making.
• Problem solving.
• Planning, Organizing and Monitoring.
• Knowledge of ER theory, concepts and best practice.

Personal Skills

• Ethical behaviour.
• Excellence Orientation.
• Resilience and stress management.
• Self-Management.
• Customer Service Orientation.
• Confidentiality.
• Resourceful.

Interpersonal Skills

• Communication.
• Conflict Management.
• Knowledge Sharing.
• Organizational Awareness.
• Relationship Building.
• Teamwork.

Professional Technical Skills

• Systems Competence.
• Business and Financial Acumen.
• Best Practice Thinking.
• SWP Practice.
• Business process understanding.
• Presentation and Business writing skills.

Leadership Skills

• Practical Execution Management.

Education

• Degree in Business, Strategic Management, Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or equivalent.
• Honors degree will be an advantage.

Experience and Knowledge Requirements

• 5 to 8 years relevant experience.
• Proven track record in the application of analytics in decision-making.
• Advanced Excel and data management skills.
• Understanding of the strategic management principles and processes.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of strategic human resource management.
• Excellent understanding of operational business activities and relationship to manpower planning.
• Excellent understanding of skills development.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of strategic workforce planning.
• The ability to translate business needs and requirements into practical people solutions.
• Knowledge of Labour Legislation.
• Advanced knowledge of information technology systems (SAP preferred).
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of new developments and strategies in Human Resources, transformation, high-performance cultures and change environments.
• Exposure and experience in/to a unionized environment.
• The ability to inspire, influence and create a positive work environment and atmosphere.
• The ability to understand, respect and work with all levels, different management styles, different personalities, work approaches, and cultures.

Scope of Work

• Responsible for supporting the Strategy Office, Executive Committee, Board, and Remunerations Committees at Group and Subsidiary Level through developing and maintaining the reward philosophy, strategy, and policy direction for Tongaat in support of business strategies and in a manner that enhances the Company’s employment status in the market.
• Responsible for enabling the business to make proactive decisions, mitigate workforce risks, and build a resilient, agile organisation prepared for both current and future challenges.
• Responsible for overseeing the Human Capital Shared Services Centres within the operations.
• Develop functional excellence and compliance in reward, strategic workforce planning, operational service delivery, and manpower cost management.
• Drive continuous improvement across reward, workforce planning, and shared services functions.
• Ensure compliance and risk management in all areas of responsibility
  
  

• Strategic Reward Leadership
• Partner with executives and remuneration committees to develop and translate reward strategy into action.
• Design standardized and cost-efficient pay structures, incentives, and reward frameworks aligned with business goals.
• Govern reward decisions through structured approval processes and ensure fair, competitive, and market-informed practices.
• Compensation & Benefits Management
• Oversee policies, procedures, and governance related to compensation and benefits.
• Manage pension schemes, propose annual adjustments, and ensure payroll accuracy through Shared Services.
• Collaborate with Group Talent for data-driven reporting and people analytics.
• Strategic Workforce Planning
• Forecast workforce needs and align structures with strategic, market, and operational priorities.
• Identify capability gaps and support talent strategies such as acquisition, development, and succession.
• Model people costs and embed governance into workforce planning processes.
• Continuous Improvement & Analytics
• Use AI, machine learning, and dashboards for predictive planning, workforce optimization, and tailored incentives.
• Benchmark practices, conduct audits, and lead compliance activities.
• Build communities of practice and feedback loops to continuously evolve reward programs.
• Shared Services Optimization
• Ensure operational excellence in HC Shared Services through automation, standardization, and SLA monitoring.
• Drive efficiency and quality across payroll, employee lifecycle processes, and compliance frameworks.
• AI & Automation Integration
• Identify and implement AI technologies to enhance strategic workforce planning and reward effectiveness.
• Lead collaboration between Human Capital, IT, and data science to deploy intelligent tools for decision-making.
  
  

• Honours degree in Mathematics, Business, Finance or Economics.
• Global Remuneration Professional (GRP)
• Chartered Reward Specialist as endorsed by the South African Reward Association
• 10+ years of reward experience, of which at least 5 years should include management experience
• Fluent in the technical terms associated with the field and therefore able to interact effectively with external service providers and other reward specialists
• Strong Excel, numeric, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Creativity in taking cutting-edge reward and workforce planning practices and adapting them where relevant to the organisation
• Good understanding of how remuneration can be leveraged to deliver sound business results
• Good understanding of how workforce planning can be leveraged to improve the delivery of strategic objectives and productivity
• Capacity to think conceptually, as well as to plan and implement operational requirements meticulously
• Ability to influence and interact confidently at Exco and Remco levels
• Ability to work effectively as a Specialist and as an integral part of the HC Services Management team
• Ensure that personal and professional integrity builds credibility
  
  

Immediate Superior: Head of Sales & Marketing - Business Control

Location: Sandton

Function: Finance

Sub Function: Business Control

Type of Contract: Permanent

Reference Number: 140452

Closing Date: 18/07/2025

• Business partner for the Commerce function with a cross-functional understanding of all other functions.
• Support for Business Control — consolidates and leads planning, analysis, budgets, and forecasting.
• Measure business performance through insightful analysis and visuals to facilitate stakeholder understanding.
• Challenge business results by raising risks and opportunities.
• Propose solutions and influence decision-making through financial excellence in sales and marketing, including cross-functional insights.
• Manage Business Analyst talent pool.

• Coordinate FP&A processes and cycles, including planning, timelines, and requirements.
• Challenge team members and be accountable for the success of the Business Control team.
• Develop financial models to support business planning.
• Establish robust commercial finance processes, perform ad-hoc analyses, and develop business cases.
• Ensure reporting quality and efficiency to support management decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance, variances, and key drivers, providing insights to management.
• Embed financial and commerce planning cycles, ensuring accuracy and relevant insights.
• Oversee elements of the Commerce P&L and budgets, including consolidation and resource allocation.
• Support cost-saving initiatives and ensure compliance with financial rules and internal controls.
• Monitor and develop insights into commerce performance and spend efficiency.
• Identify risks and opportunities, engaging stakeholders for mitigation.
• Engage cross-functionally with business process owners to understand performance and challenge results.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to influence decision-making.
• Lead business performance reviews and develop business cases and analyses.
• Manage talent pool of Business Analysts to deliver on targets.
• Promote continuous improvement and a culture of financial discipline within the team.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with expertise in financial modelling and Excel.
• Deep understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Business acumen with proven commercial affinity.
• Experience with information systems and related tools.
• Influencing skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.

The company's employment equity plan and diversity targets will be considered during recruitment. We encourage applications from people with disabilities. Applicants must be eligible to work in South Africa.

Purpose of the Job:

To analyse data systems, create automated systems to retrieve information from database and compile reports. The department will also use data to solve problems, to turn data into information and information into insight that will lead to informed business decisions, and to create detailed specifications that specify data sources, data flows, data transformations, data storage and reporting. The person appointed to this position will report to the Senior Specialist: Data Analysis.

Key Performance Areas:

•Create detailed specifications that specify data sources, data flows, data transformations, data storage and reporting;
•Produce documentation such as source-to-target-maps, data dictionaries and data models;
•Create test cases and scenarios used to ensure quality assurance;
•Interact and collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to identify data sources, find data definitions for master and meta data as well as formulate and implement solutions;
•Promote the use of existing enterprise data standards to enhance data quality, ensure constant compliance and adherence to data governance principles;
•Process live and confidential data according to specified guidelines;
•Evaluate changes and updates to source production systems that could impact reporting and eventually business decisions;
•Interpret data, analyze results and interpret trends enabling continuous improvement in data quality and overall business performance;
•Defines, implements and standardises metrics, reports and dashboards for the business;
•Deliver key metrics, reports and dashboard with interpretation.

Other Key Competencies:

The applicant must demonstrate the following skills and attributes: active listening, critical thinking, analytical thinking, attention to detail, strong financial and numeracy skills, proficiency in using Ms office, excellent communication skills, good interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. The candidate must have the ability to establish priorities and manage several tasks.

The FSCA is committed to increasing the representation of marginalised groups in line with its transformation strategy. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short listed candidates and that the FSCA reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.

A degree or B Tech in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or a related discipline with at least 4 years’ working experience in a field where analysis of data was major, preferably in a financial services sector. Proven experience building logical and physical data models using industry best practices, patterns and frameworks. Demonstrate knowledge of database and data warehouse design. Knowledge of BI methodologies. Practical technical experience using database management tools and reporting tools.

Closing Date: 24 July 2025

An exciting opportunity exists at the Corporate Office for an experienced and skilled professional to fulfill the Group Executive Operations Manager position.

The Group Executive Operations Manager will be required to lead and direct ACSA's operational strategy and take overall accountability for an integrated value chain to deliver on its mandate across a network of airports.

Ultimately, the role involves accountability for complaints, efficiencies, customer-centric airport operations across the ACSA networks, service standards, quality, and license to operate. The manager will coordinate advisory support across ACSA through a National Centre of Excellence that facilitates regulatory quality assurance, quality management systems, effective enterprise asset management, and capital project planning and delivery.

Key Performance Outputs : The successful candidate will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

1. Translating business strategy into functional plans for airport operations.
2. Reviewing and realigning practices, systems, structures, and frameworks to match business intent and operating model.
3. Remaining up-to-date with macro and micro-economic conditions.
4. Anticipating and planning for circumstances influencing functional plans.
5. Leading operational planning processes and developing frameworks to ensure objectives are achieved.
6. Developing, monitoring, and reporting on key airport management performance indicators.
7. Ensuring sustainable, customer-centric, compliant, and efficient airport operations aligned with the ACSA operating model, business strategy, and mandate.
8. Driving performance and continuous improvement across the network of operations.
9. Implementing and maintaining a Quality Management System organization-wide.
10. Managing account strategies, plans, and success metrics aligned with the Commercial strategy to foster growth.
11. Driving centralized capital program planning, delivery, and governance.
12. Institutionalizing EPM best practices for project visibility and alignment.
13. Operationalizing and implementing enterprise asset management and maintenance strategies across airports, including facilities management services.
14. Interpreting business plans and developing operational, capex, and labor budgets.
15. Managing operational, labor, and capex requirements within the function to meet targets and advising the CEO/Board.
16. Managing the function and objectives within approved budgets.
17. Providing timely, accurate reports to meet governance and statutory requirements.
18. Conducting workforce planning to meet strategic objectives.
19. Implementing people development processes such as performance management, succession planning, and talent management.

Technical Skills and Experience : The following skills and experience, or their equivalents, are required:

• Bachelor's degree (4 years, NQF 8) is essential.
• Master's degree (MBA) is advantageous.
• 10 years' management experience in Airport Management, Operations, or General Management is essential.
• 5 years' senior management experience in Airport Management, Operations, or General Management is essential.
• Code B motor vehicle license.
• Intermediate MS Office skills are essential.

Competencies : Relationship Building, Networking, Leadership, Communication, Business Acumen, Conceptual Thinking, Decisiveness, Results Orientation, Governance and Compliance (ISO Standards, Aviation Standards, King IV), Public Speaking, Knowledge of Local and Global Aviation Industry.

An exciting opportunity exists at Corporate Office for an experienced and skilled professional to fulfil the Group Executive Operations Manager position.

Group Executive Operations Manager will be required to Lead and direct ACSA’s operational strategy and take overall accountability for an integrated value chain to deliver on its mandate across a network of airports. Ultimately account for complaints, efficiencies, customer centric of Airport Operations across the ACSA networks, service standards, quality and license to operate.

Coordinate the provision of advisory support across ACSA through a National Centre of Excellence that will facilitate regulatory quality assurance, quality management systems, effective enterprise asset management, capital project planning and delivery.

Key Performance Output:

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible but not limited to the following:

• Translating business strategy into functional plans for airport operations.

• Review and re-alignment of practices, systems, structures and frameworks to the business intent and operating model.

• Remain up to date with macro and micro-economic conditions.

• Anticipate and plan for circumstances that may influence the development and implementation of functional plans.

• Lead the Operational planning process, the development of a framework and parameters for operational plan(s) to ensure approved objectives are achieved.

• Develop, monitor and report on key airport management performance indicators.

• Overall accountability for the provision of sustainable, customer centric, compliant and efficient airport operations that are aligned to the ACSA operating model, business strategy and mandate.

• Drive performance and continuous business improvement across the network of operations as per set metrics and performance standards.

• Drive the implementation and the maintenance of a Quality Management System across the organization.

• Direct account management strategies, account plans, and measurement of success aligned to the overall Commercial strategy, to contribute to commercial growth across airports.

• Drive centralized Capital Program Planning, Delivery and Governance.

• Develop and institutionalise EPM best practice to provide enterprise-wide visibility of projects, alignment of projects with business strategy, reduce project related business risk and implement projects efficiently.

• Direct the operationalisation and implementation of enterprise asset management and maintenance strategy across the network of airports, inclusive of all Facilities Management Services (soft and hard services) for the Group.

• Interpret business plan and develop operational, capex and labour budgets for the area of responsibility (Function)

• Direct operational, labour and capex requirements within the function for efficient delivery of operational targets and submit recommendations to the Chief Executive/Board.

• Effectively manage the Function and its objectives in line Confidential with approved budgets (operational, capex and labour).

• Provide timely and accurate reports in accordance with business, governance and statutory requirements.

• Ensure that organisational workforce planning is conducted to ensure function is suitably staffed to meet strategic functional objectives.

• Implement and manage people development processes such as performance management, succession planning and talent management to meet functional performance standards.

Technical Skills and Experience:

The following skills and experience or the equivalent of such will be required:

• Bachelor’s degree (4 years - 480 credits) (NQF 8) is essential.

• Master’s degree (MBA) is advantageous.

• 10 years’ management experience in Airport Management/ Operational/ General Management is essential.

• 5 years’ Senior Management experience in Airport Management/ Operational/ General Management is essential.

• Code B motor vehicle license.

• MS Office intermediate is essential.

Competencies

• Relationship Building

• Networking • Leadership

• Communication

• Business Acumen

• Conceptual Thinking

• Influencing • Persuasive

• Decisive • Results Orientated

• National development plan

• Governance and Compliance to National and International ISO Standards

• Aviation Compliance Standards

• King IV

• Public speaking

• Knowledge of Local and Global Aviation Industry

• Business Management

• Strategic Communication

• Risk Management

• Environmental management

• Quality management

• Legal/Contracts management

SANParks requires the services of a General Manager: Commercial Operations Management based in the Kruger National Park (KNP) to lead and drive the KNP tourism and commercial operations strategy, policies, and procedures and improve responsible operational standards, management, and revenue generation.

Key Objectives:
- Develop, align and ensure effective implementation of the KNP commercial operations by means of providing leadership, direction, structure, frameworks, models and roadmaps.
- Identify areas of commercial and revenue growth within the park.
- Monitor and manage tourism commercial operations to ensure optimal performance.
- Identify opportunities in partnership with the Business Development Unit and maintain relationships with current PPPs.
- Ensure the sound collection, analysis, and leveraging of data to ensure consistent customer service, commercial performance, and revenue targets.
- Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of policies and SOPs in support of commercial and hospitality strategies.
- Ensure sound stakeholder and contract management in support of the commercial strategy.
- Oversee the development of visitor management and interpretation, and camp.
- Ensure implementation of tourism standards, monitoring of performance and planned refurbishment.
- In partnership with the Technical Services Department, oversee the maintenance and management of tourism infrastructure.
- Oversee the effective management and growth of KNP adventure activities.
- Ensure the development and diversification of tourism products (this should be in the top 5) in partnership with the Tourism Standards department to ensure the implementation of consistent standards of excellence in tourism products.
- Establish marketing plan and implementation from ideation to execution.
- Enhancing customer services and managing customer centricity.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Post-graduate degree in Business/Tourism/Commerce
• MBA in Business/Tourism/Commerce (desirable)
• Have a minimum of 8 - 10 years' work experience at the senior management level in tourism/hospitality commercial operations management.
• Knowledge of PFMA
• Insight into tourism development practices would be an added advantage
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to assess business models and make a rule-based analytical decision
• Thorough knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.
• Sound understanding of hospitality management, standards, and trends.
• Contract and Project Management skills.
• Relationship building and time management skills
• High-level communication, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Advanced computer literacy and sound management reporting skills.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Sound Financial and budget management experience
• Policy development skills
• Presentation and Facilitation skills

Desired Skills:

• see above spec

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Purpose Of The Job

This position will comprise of a comprehensive development program working closely with the management team to gain knowledge and understanding of various Operations/Production Management functions.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose Of The Job

This position will comprise of a comprehensive development program working closely with the management team to gain knowledge and understanding of various Operations/Production Management functions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Obtain and coordinate production data from production areas
• Record, update and edit production data, information and documents and maintain database
• Compile detailed production sheets from sections/production plants in raw material, finished
• Goods, quality checks, production targets/line efficiencies, deviations/stoppages
• Assist with follow up on stock take discrepancies and stock taking
• Initiate, participate and implement improvement initiatives
• Participate in identifying problems and trends in the production processes to costs and efficiencies
• Reviewing ingredients and packaging material to support plant production schedule
• Checking inventory of ingredients/ raw materials to ensure proper rotation and inventory turns
• Developing a logistic flow of packaging materials that supports production plans
• Playing a liaison role between plant operations and planning
• Tracking key indicators of performance in meeting targets/ requirements
  
  

• Degree or Advanced Diploma in Operations Management / Production Management / Operations and Quality Management
• Passionate with working within the production environment
• Strong numerical with high level of accuracy skills
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Good Ms Office Packages literacy
• Able to work in a factory/ Warehouse Environment
• Hygiene and Housekeeping audits.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office/Excel/Outlook)
• GMP, HACCP and WW Code of Practice.

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