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Strategic Workforce Planning Specialist
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The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the facilitation, guiding, directing, consolidation, monitoring and status reporting of SANBS Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) processes, initiatives, actions and implementation plans.
Key Performance Areas
KPA 1: Direct and facilitate, guide & drive SWP in SANBS
- Provide specialists input by facilitating and directing, and driving all SWP processes and activities to ensure consistent application with optimal return for the business.
- Manage the SWP process from start to finish and accept final responsibility of the organization-wide workforce plan.
- Develop and implement the SWP policy, governance and frameworks.
- Coordinate and schedule all SWP processes and activities ensuring alignment with the annual business cycle, leadership and reporting protocols.
- Ensure all divisional SWP plans are timely submitted and comply with the SWP procedures and specifications.
- Support divisions with SWP implementation and actions and proactively advise to ensure optimal return on investment.
KPA 2: Relationship Management
- Strategic partner to the Executives, Senior Managers & Managers within SANBS to support SWP.
- SWP stakeholder relationships management across the Departments and Divisions.
- Support and enable a common SWP understanding in SANBS.
- Ensure integration of all the functions in the SWP process and synergies and opportunities are fully exploited.
- Close working relationship with Learning & Development to ensure the training matrix is active and supports all the SWP processes and actions.
KPA 3: Management of the SWP Annual Scenario Planning processes
- Facilitate, direct and coordinate the annual SWP scenario planning process per department ensuring consistent application across SANBS.
- Custodian of SWP templates and tools, ensuring templates and tools are reviewed when required to support efficiencies and effectiveness.
- Ensure efficient scheduling and communication to support timely delivery.
- Consolidate all divisional scenario plans in the SANBS plan, clearly articulating time, deliverables, actions and accountability.
KPA 4: Monitoring of SWP action plans, implementation
- Proactively monitor the implementation and progress on all SWP action plans and identify potential opportunities to improve when required.
- Interpret, provide input and revise (if necessary) divisional action plans, if no longer serving the organization.
KPA 5: Reporting
- Consolidated SWP Reporting: Quarterly & Annually, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
- Develop and submit reports detailing the link to business performance and quantify impact.
- Develop reports associated with the 5-year strategic plan time horizon of the organization.
KPA 6: Up-to-date, accurate data and information management for SWP
- Implement and ensure all information utilized on the SWP system and/or database/s is up-to-date and accurate.
- Quality assurance checks and audits of information on a regular basis to ensure accuracy, relevancy and up-to-date information.
- Ensure a procedure to maintain all information sources utilized effectively.
- Develop appropriate and efficient systems to ensure accurate data management.
- Interpret the SANBS workforce data and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
KPA 7: SWP Stakeholder Management
- Support a consistent and common understanding of SWP across SANBS by developing communications for utilization by the Executives and Managers.
- Draft SWP messaging and communication to support SWP implementation.
- Drive change management to ensure strategic alignment with all relevant stakeholders in the process.
KPA 8: Risk Management
- Identify potential early warning SWP risks and propose mitigating actions for approval and implementation.
- Assist and support internal and external auditors by submitting correct data and reports.
- Ensure organization-wide adherence to SWP policy and procedures.
- Integrate SWP risks into the broader organizational strategic risk register.
KPA 9: Continuous Improvement and quality management
- Identify opportunities to improve SWP and business processes at appropriate intervals.
- Proactively identify opportunities and potential synergies across the business with skills planning and integration to talent mapping processes.
- Incorporate SWP opportunities into the SANBS quality management system.
- Track and monitor process improvements actions.
KPA 10: SWP Governance
- Ensure SWP policies and procedures are up-to-date and support the business needs and requirements whilst adhering to labour laws and legislation.
- Ensure SWP templates are reviewed timeously to support efficiencies and effectiveness of SWP operations.
- Ensure a common understanding of SWP processes and procedures across SANBS.
Cognitive Skills
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Management Control.
- Project Management.
- Change Management.
- Holistic / Big Picture.
- Judgment and Decision making.
- Problem solving.
- Planning, Organizing and Monitoring.
- Knowledge of ER theory, concepts and best practice.
Personal Skills
- Ethical behaviour.
- Excellence Orientation.
- Resilience and stress management.
- Self-Management.
- Customer Service Orientation.
- Confidentiality.
- Resourceful.
Interpersonal Skills
- Communication.
- Conflict Management.
- Knowledge Sharing.
- Organizational Awareness.
- Relationship Building.
- Teamwork.
Professional Technical Skills
- Systems Competence.
- Business and Financial Acumen.
- Best Practice Thinking.
- SWP Practice.
- Business process understanding.
- Presentation and Business writing skills.
Leadership Skills
- Practical Execution Management.
Education
- Degree in Business, Strategic Management, Human Resources, Industrial Psychology or equivalent.
- Honors degree will be an advantage.
Experience and Knowledge Requirements
- 5 to 8 years relevant experience.
- Proven track record in the application of analytics in decision-making.
- Advanced Excel and data management skills.
- Understanding of the strategic management principles and processes.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of strategic human resource management.
- Excellent understanding of operational business activities and relationship to manpower planning.
- Excellent understanding of skills development.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of strategic workforce planning.
- The ability to translate business needs and requirements into practical people solutions.
- Knowledge of Labour Legislation.
- Advanced knowledge of information technology systems (SAP preferred).
- Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of new developments and strategies in Human Resources, transformation, high-performance cultures and change environments.
- Exposure and experience in/to a unionized environment.
- The ability to inspire, influence and create a positive work environment and atmosphere.
- The ability to understand, respect and work with all levels, different management styles, different personalities, work approaches, and cultures.
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Asset Management
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The SAP Asset Management Consultant is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of physical assets—such as plants, machinery, and infrastructure—through SAP’s Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solutions. This role ensures effective implementation of maintenance strategies, reduces operational downtime, and enhances asset reliability and compliance using tools such as SAP PM and SAP Asset Manager.
Job Summary:
The SAP Asset Management Consultant is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of physical assets—such as plants, machinery, and infrastructure—through SAP’s Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solutions. This role ensures effective implementation of maintenance strategies, reduces operational downtime, and enhances asset reliability and compliance using tools such as SAP PM and SAP Asset Manager.
Configure and implement SAP EAM modules, especially Plant Maintenance (PM).
Manage and maintain asset master data with accurate classifications and hierarchies.
Plan and schedule preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance tasks.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and finance teams to align business needs with technical solutions.
Analyze asset performance and generate operational reports using SAP tools.
Integrate SAP EAM with other modules such as FI, MM, SD, and QM.
Support mobile asset management using SAP Asset Manager and related applications.
Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety (EHS), and regulatory standards.
Provide end-user training and ongoing support for EAM-related processes.
Stay updated with SAP S/4HANA and Intelligent Asset Management capabilities.
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with SAP EAM and PM modules.
Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA and SAP Intelligent Asset Management tools.
Experience with mobile asset management platforms like SAP Asset Manager.
In-depth understanding of maintenance strategies and asset lifecycle processes.
Strong analytical skills for asset performance monitoring and risk-based planning.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
SAP certification in Plant Maintenance or Asset Management is highly desirable.
Knowledge of SAP Fiori apps for maintenance management.
Experience in industries such as Utilities, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, or Transportation.
Understanding of integration with GIS, IoT, and predictive analytics tools.
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Information Technology
- Industries Computer Hardware Manufacturing
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#J-18808-LjbffrOperations Analyst – Asset Management
Posted 5 days ago
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Our client is a major league Asset Management business that has achieved enormous growth in recent years. To this extent they have built up a robust Operations team – they now have an opening for an Operations Analyst to come in an add value to the core functioning of the engine-room of the business.
The Operations team works closely with the Portfolio Managers, Distribution Team, Risk Team, the Trading Desk and external service providers on a day-to-day basis in order to achieve the highest level of impact to the business from utilising our combined knowledge base and skill as a team.
The role requires a deep understanding of financial markets and instruments, contribute and promote robust operating procedures to create an efficient, responsive and process driven Operations team. The Operations Analyst will report to the Head of Investment Operations who reports into the Chief Operating Officer.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Process:
o Contribute to and promote robust operating procedures across the investment management business to create an efficient, responsive and process driven Operations team.
o Improve business understanding of operations processes and procedures.
o Establish and promote enhanced business processes that ensure efficient and effective stakeholder delivery within set expectations and agreed performance standards in the area of accountability and the overall optimisation of the value chain for the business, including:
Performance of reconciliations.
Exception handling. Investigation of significant variances and effective resolution of reconciliation breaks and ad hoc challenges.
Monitoring of the operations mailbox and timeous execution of stakeholder requests.
Take responsibility for daily operational activities.
Liaise with stakeholders, run daily operational activities, receive and execute requests timeously.
Ensure timeous and correct recording of transactions.
Liaise with stakeholders to keep them fully appraised of the progress of queries.
o Reconciliation of trade and fund dealing activity, corporate action and Proxy voting management, cash management and spot FX instruction, reconciliation of cash, positions and performance.
People:
o Share and transfer product, process and systems knowledge to colleagues.
o Collaborate and work with internal teams to deliver required service levels.
o Ensure achievement of own performance objectives.
o Share information with other team members regarding successes, issues, trends and ideas.
o Participate in own professional development and career path.
Ideal qualifications:
B Com (Hons) preferred or appropriate finance qualification.
Ideal experience:
5 years of experience in related role within an Asset Management business
Experience with reconciliations and cash management.
Relevant computer skills and system experience.
Experience in a programming language would be advantageous, but not required.
Knowledge of working with custodians would be advantageous.
Relevant market knowledge.
Competencies & Skills:
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to work independently (self-starter) and collaboratively in the team in a fast-paced environment.
Proactive: Takes initiative to anticipate and address issues before they arise.
Detail-Oriented: Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
Output-Focused: Demonstrates a strong commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of stakeholders (internal or external)
Collaborative: Works effectively and managing the relationship with both internal teams and external stakeholders and service providers, fostering strong relationships.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with teams and stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
To apply for this role please send your CV and supporting documentation to
#J-18808-LjbffrAssistant Director: Asset Management
Posted 7 days ago
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- Reference Number : REFS/023230
- Directorate : Supply Chain Management
- Number of Posts : 1
- Package : R468 459.00 per annum (plus benefits)
- Enquiries : Caiphus/ Andy, cell: /51
Requirements :
- Matric plus NQF level 6/7 qualification in Supply Chain Management / Logistics or relevant qualification. Coupled by a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Asset Management environment. Competencies: Analytical Skills, Project Management Skills, Report writing skills, Communication Skills, Problem solving skill, Conflict management skills, Interpersonal Skills, Planning and Organizing skills, Leadership Skills, Coordination Skills, Facilitation Skills, and Analytical Skills. A valid driver’s license.
Duties :
- Management of assets acquisition: Implement and monitor acquisition, maintenance and disposal plans for asses, effectively implement the Asset Management Strategy within the Department. Monitor asset management resources allocated to the asset management function, promote, and obtain buy-in from internal and external stakeholders in the Department, ensure effective integration and working procedures between the asset management function and Supply Chain Management within the Department, ensure effective management of assets in compliance to Asset Management Strategy and requirements of the PFMA and advise management on new policies regarding asset management matters. Management of assets register: Monitor the updating, maintenance of asset register and the barcoding of new assets and asset inventory list. Monitoring physical verification of assets: Monitor physical verification of assets, monitor asset verification records for audit purposes, monitor updating of asset register with the results of the physical count and monitor the reconciliations on the asset register and the physical count. Monitoring the movement of assets: Monitor compliance for movement of assets, monitor the compilation and submission of reports on the movement of assets, monitor the updating of assets identified by movements of assets and responsible for all Loss Control activities within the department and constant engagement with securities management. Financial reporting of assets: Monitor the monthly reconciliations of assets and monitor the proper accounting of assets to the quarterly IFS and AFS. Management of staff: Monitor staff performance and development plans, monitor staff leave plans, monitor staff disciplinary and grievance matters and allocate and distribute functions to staff.
Notes :
- It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to people with disabilities. Applications should be submitted strictly online at or and it should be accompanied by a most recent Z83 form and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of qualifications and Identity will be submitted upon request (no postal or hand delivery applications will be accepted). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Employer : Department of Co-Operative Governance and Traditional Affairs
Location : Johannesburg
Closing Date : 08-09-2025
Criteria Questions
Do you have a Matric plus NQF level 6/7 qualification in Supply Chain Management / Logistics or relevant qualification?
Do you have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Asset Management environment?
Do you possess the following competencies: Analytical Skills, Project Management Skills, Report writing skills, Communication Skills, Problem solving skill, Conflict management skills, Interpersonal Skills, Planning and Organizing skills, Leadership Skills, Coordination Skills, Facilitation Skills, and Analytical Skills?
Do you have a valid driver’s license?
Please Notes :
- Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.
Legal Associate – Asset Management
Posted 13 days ago
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Position: Legal Associate – Asset Management
Location: Cape Town (Office-based)
Sector: Renewable Energy
An exciting opportunity exists for a Legal Associate to support the Asset Management team by providing legal guidance across the project lifecycle—from financial close through construction and operation phases.
Advise on key project and finance contracts (CTAs, PPAs, SHAs, MSAs, IAs)
Support the management of legal obligations tied to financing agreements
Draft and review legal notices and formal project correspondence
Assist in resolving project disputes and handling claims processes
Coordinate legal procedures and ensure contract compliance across stakeholders
LLB or equivalent law degree
3+ years’ post-qualification experience in legal practice or in-house (ideally in project finance, banking, or infrastructure)
Experience with renewable energy, IPP, or construction sectors is advantageous
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Commercially minded, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks
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Asset Management Distribution | Centurion
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Are you a seasoned professional with a passion for asset management distribution? An esteemed financial services company is seeking a talented Manager to lead their dynamic team. The purpose of the role is to drive and implement the strategy to increase the company’s market share, in the Institutional environment, whilst asserting leadership for the Institutional team. The focus is on growing Assets Under Management (AUM) for asset management capabilities and to increase gross and net margins for the business in a sustainable manner.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Partner with Head Distribution to develop a robust growth strategy and performance matrix for the Institutional distribution function in the company to address distribution across different segments in the market.
- Ensure the execution of the afore-mentioned strategy through effective leadership and management of the Institutional Distribution team.
- Assess the current client value proposition (CVP) and strategies relative to institutional client’s needs, highlighting opportunities and potential for increasing market share per segment.
- Proactive review and assess the marketing-, distribution and sales strategies for each asset class to ensure continuous growth and increased brand awareness.
- Collaborate with internal distribution partners in the company to identify and grow additional sources of new business.
- Evaluate how to collaborate in certain circumstances and strategic opportunities across segments without impeding on the strategies for growth in the respective segments.
- Drive and ensure alignment in strategy and operations within the company by collaborating strongly across investment management professionals, product development and the institutional team.
- Identify prospective clients and new opportunities in the market for the company.
- Proactively manage stakeholder relations on behalf of the company with all key role players in the industry
- Strategically partner with internal stakeholders and Heads of functions to ensure Institutional clients are serviced through a focused client service proposition.
- Maintain engagements with key clients through regular reporting and servicing of existing clients, including report backs to asset consultants and Boards of trustees of pension funds.
- Responsible for driving and overseeing the tender process from start to end to ensure that all relevant tender documentation is in place and due diligence processes have been concluded.
- Provide authoritative expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
- Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.
- Create a positive work climate and culture to energize employees, give meaning to work, minimize work disruption, and maximize employee productivity.
- Demonstrate exemplary leadership behavior through personal involvement, commitment, and dedication in support of organizational beliefs and values.
- Effective ensure an efficient working environment by driving clarity on strategy, performance outcomes and development in an integrated way.
Competencies and Skills:
- Proven and credible track record in the asset management industry.
- Ability to influence and build strong relationships with key decision-makers within the company.
- Results driven.
- Creative problem solver with an entrepreneurial attitude.
- Proven track record of sales success within institutional distribution.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong influencing skills.
- Well networked and connected in the Institutional and Pension funds market.
- Inspirational leader with the ability to integrate teams.
Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge:
- 8+ years of institutional investment experience with an added 5 years’ experience in managing teams.
- Post graduate qualification and/or CFA is essential.
- This is a FAIS affected position, the incumbent is required to be compliant in alignment with the relevant license to be a rep.
- Good understanding of the various capabilities within the Institutional Investment environment as well as the enabling capabilities to these:
- Institutional Distribution
- Platform
- Middle Office
- Back Office
- Institutional Change Management
- Investment Management
- Product Development Experience and Qualification
Manager: Asset Management Distribution
Posted 19 days ago
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Reference: HC002654-Moipo-1
Role Type: Permanent
Location: Centurion
The Manager of Asset Management Distribution at our client will be responsible for driving and implementing strategies to increase the company's market share in the Institutional environment. This role focuses on growing Assets Under Management (AUM) for asset management capabilities and increasing gross and net margins for the business in a sustainable manner.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with the Head of Distribution to develop a growth strategy and performance matrix for Institutional distribution across different market segments.
- Effectively lead and manage the Institutional Distribution team to execute the growth strategy.
- Assess the current client value proposition (CVP) and strategies relative to institutional client needs, identifying opportunities to increase market share.
- Review and assess marketing, distribution, and sales strategies for each asset class to drive continuous growth and brand awareness.
- Collaborate with internal distribution partners in clients Corporate to identify and grow new sources of business.
- Evaluate collaboration opportunities across segments without impeding growth strategies.
- Ensure alignment in strategy and operations across investment management professionals, product development, and the institutional team.
- Identify prospective clients and new market opportunities for the client.
- Manage stakeholder relations within the industry on behalf of the client.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and Heads of functions to provide focused client service to Institutional clients.
- Maintain engagement with key clients through regular reporting and servicing.
- Oversee the tender process from start to end, ensuring all relevant documentation and due diligence processes are completed.
- Provide authoritative expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
Competencies and Skills:
- Proven track record in the asset management industry.
- Ability to build strong relationships with key decision-makers.
- Results-driven and entrepreneurial mindset.
- Sales success within institutional distribution.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Well-networked in the Institutional and Pension funds market.
- Inspirational leader with team integration ability.
Qualifications, Experience, and Knowledge:
- 8+ years of institutional investment experience with 5+ years in team management.
- Postgraduate qualification and/or CFA is essential.
- FAIS affected position, compliance with the relevant license to be a rep is required.
- Good understanding of Institutional Investment capabilities and enabling capabilities.
Manager: asset management distribution
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