51 Strategic Management jobs in South Africa

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Job Description

KEY FOCUS AREAS

• Lead the design and execution of complex, cross-functional programmes aligned to strategic priorities.
• Ensure delivery of programme outcomes within scope, time, and budget constraints.
• Embed quality assurance and governance frameworks across all programme phases.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment across business units.
• Drive operational excellence through structured programme delivery and change enablement.
• Monitor and report on programme performance, risks, and benefits realisation.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in programme delivery.
• Provide thought leadership in programme management practices and methodologies.
• Build and lead high-performing programme teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Influence strategic decision-making through data-driven insights and programme outcomes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategy Formulation and Execution

• Lead the formulation and execution of enterprise-wide programmes that align with strategic business objectives and operational priorities.
• Translate strategic intent into structured programme roadmaps, ensuring alignment with COO/Operations goals and measurable outcomes.
• Translate long-term strategic objectives into aligned business plans, execution roadmaps and key milestone measurements for the business area.
• Cascade strategic goals and ensure alignment between business unit vision and functional implementation priorities, setting clear short, medium and long-term milestones.
• Develop effective partnerships to enable business performance and contribute to sector-wide influence aligned with strategic initiatives.
• Respond to emerging policy and regulatory trends by adapting operational strategy and ensuring compliance alignment.
• Coordinate business enablement efforts for Business Banking, ensuring delivery capability across systems, processes, and teams.
• Track execution progress against key strategic initiatives and intervene to correct course where needed.
• Support transformation initiatives through structured programme delivery and change management practices.
• Provide expert advice and support in operating model, strategy, and value chain formulation and delivery alignment.
• Identify practices and technologies that provide competitive advantage and enable knowledge sharing and integration of practice areas.
• Undertake analysis of management and specialist information and guide reporting tool implementation to improve decision-making quality.

Customer Primacy

• Lead the design and delivery of programmes that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
• Ensure customer-centric outcomes are embedded in programme objectives and delivery metrics.
• Translate customer insights into actionable programme improvements
• Interpret market and customer insights to inform operational plans and prioritise capability investments.
• Utilise customer data to improve processes and propositions, ensuring measurable customer value delivery.
• Instil customer-centric decision-making in teams, balancing experience and efficiency targets.
• Implement initiatives that improve customer engagement and retention through operational enhancements.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to deliver consistent customer journeys and service quality.
• Represent the voice of the customer within leadership forums to influence service delivery priorities.
• Plan and deliver services that create a culture which aims to exceed customer expectations in all aspects of the business.
• Provide expertise in designing integrated frameworks to embed service excellence.

Sustainable Growth

• Align programme delivery with business growth objectives and operational scalability.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost optimisation and value creation through programme
• Develop business area growth plans aligned to segment and enterprise priorities.
• Work with business partners to define and execute on growth strategies and operational initiatives.
• Mobilise functional teams to deliver growth targets and embed performance accountability.
• Monitor growth delivery, resolving barriers and reinforcing strategic objectives at operational levels.
• Evaluate financial and customer returns on initiatives to ensure alignment with business viability.
• Formulate and develop multi-function operating frameworks that contribute to sustainable growth.

Client-Driven Innovation and Change

• Drive innovation through the implementation of new delivery models and digital solutions.
• Lead change management efforts to ensure adoption and sustainability of programme outcomes.
• Monitor competitive landscape and identify opportunities to improve products, services, or operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the team to enhance customer outcomes.
• Shape client experience initiatives through project ownership and delivery responsibility.
• Lead operational change, ensuring readiness, engagement, and measured impact across delivery teams.
• Influence and communicate across all levels of the business to minimise resistance to change and ensure onboarding of target audiences.
• Scan the external environment to investigate alternative delivery models and offer innovative advice for competitive advantage.
• Drive change management activities across a single value chain for optimal adoption of change.

Leading Talent

• Build programme management capability across teams through coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Lead by example in fostering a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous learning.
• Embed people processes and values into business routines, reinforcing a strong leadership culture.
• Develop workforce capabilities to meet business plan execution requirements and future readiness.
• Create inclusive team environments that support performance, wellbeing, and growth.
• Address escalated people issues and ensure application of performance and development processes.
• Develop future leaders through mentorship, stretch assignments, and tailored development experiences.
• Provide expertise and advice in the development and implementation of human capability and accountability frameworks across functions.
• Direct the development and implementation of human capability strategies to support people management priorities.

Operational Effectiveness

• Translate strategic goals into executable programme plans with clear KPIs and governance structures.
• Resolve delivery bottlenecks and ensure integration across operational units.
• Operationalise strategic goals into functional plans with clear deliverables, timelines, scorecards with team and individual KPIs to enable effective tracking of business and individual performance.
• Set appropriate financial and other resourcing plans to enable business performance, tracking against budgets and investments for both current and long-term strategic goals.
• Ensure integration across business units by resolving operational friction and dependencies.
• Represent the business area in operational forums and with delivery partners.
• Leverage data insights to improve operational effectiveness and customer outcomes.
• Continuously improve processes for agility, quality, and alignment with customer needs and digital tools.
• Identify problems and formulate alternate solutions to resolve value chain conflicts.
• Provide expert advice on operating model, strategy, value chain formulation, and business controls/governance frameworks.

Digital Adoption

• Leverage digital tools and platforms to enhance programme visibility, tracking, and reporting.
• Promote the use of automation and data analytics in programme delivery.
• Execute digital initiatives and promote adoption of technologies that improve efficiency and user experience.
• Monitor digital platform performance and ensure integration with business processes and outcomes.
• Deliberately identify opportunities to digitise, automate, and implement solutions for customer primacy, innovation, and operational effectiveness.

Good Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Ensure all programmes adhere to internal governance, risk, and compliance standards.
• Proactively manage programme risks and ensure mitigation plans are in place.
• Implement governance, risk, and compliance frameworks in business processes and team routines.
• Promote risk awareness and lead the response to regulatory changes and emerging issues.
• Support audit readiness and ensure operational teams adhere to compliance requirements.
• Define and consolidate the risk profile for the business unit, manage critical risks, and ensure resolution feedback to stakeholders.
• Enable the development and implementation of integrated corporate governance frameworks in areas of specialisation.
• Influence the implementation of effective internal controls systems and corporate governance practices.

Data Monetisation

• Use programme data to inform strategic decisions and demonstrate value realisation.
• Establish mechanisms for data-driven performance tracking and reporting.
• Apply data insights to support business planning and decision-making in the business area.
• Develop mechanisms to ensure data is collected, validated, and used to drive performance improvement.
• Oversee the explicit use of data and its inherent value to explore opportunities and guide decisions.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage and influence senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for programme objectives.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and issue resolution across delivery teams.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders to support aligned delivery and issue resolution.
• Ensure stakeholder expectations are managed and engagement is consistent with transformation priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education/ Qualification:
Post Graduate Degree: Honours Degree, Post Graduate Diploma and Professional Qualifications (NQF8)

Field of Study:

• Programme Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.

Work Experience:

• 12 - 15 years experience in a specific capability of importance to the bank, including a track record of 5 years in a people management position in a large enterprise.
• Experience must include developing integrated customer-centric product or service solutions or corporate practice development while working with and managing stakeholders across business and/or functional areas and budget management.
• Exposure to digital transformation and data-driven decision-making is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in leading enterprise-wide programmes that deliver measurable business outcomes and transformation.
• Experience in engaging executive stakeholders in programme governance, strategic alignment, and benefits realisation across complex organisational structures.

COMPETENCIES

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Influence
• Leadership
• Creativity and Innovation
• Delivering Results
• Adaptability
• Collaboration

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong commercialisation and monetisation skills with an affinity for finance
• Digital affinity and dexterity that leverages technology to automate and create commercial value
• Mindset of efficiency driven by automation, digitization and cost optimisation, to create client value
• Enterprise Programme Management
• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Stakeholder Engagement and Influence
• Risk and Compliance Management
• Change Management and Communication
• Financial and Resource Planning
• Digital Tools for Programme Delivery
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting

Education

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

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The General Manager: Strategic Treasury Management is accountable to develop, cascade and implement the Group Treasury Strategy and Policy across all OpCos. The role will support Group Leadership with strategic decision-making processes to ensure appropriate resource allocation. The incumbent is required to lead the Treasury Management processes for Group and OpCos to ensure that principles, practices and methods are clearly understood, aligned and strictly adhered to.

2. Context (Global influences, environmental / industry demands, organisational mission etc.)

MTN Group’s Treasury function is evolving to meet heightened regulatory scrutiny, a key contributor to business strategy, providing insights and guidance on financial matters, and the complexities of operating across multiple jurisdictions.

To serve the company’s growth through optimal cash management that enables strategic business decisions for the Group and MTN’s operating markets within the context of:

• Achieving top quartile operating efficiency and effectiveness through scale and common policies and processes
• Driving growth through business intelligence and standardization to maximize business impact
• Initiating sustainable technology change across the infrastructure portfolio to further aid MTN in the achievement of parallel climate sustainability
• Management of customer and supplier expectations
• Constant dynamics and local challenges in the economic, regulatory and legal environments
• Ability to create a technological strategy in line with the company’s business requirements
• Enhancing MTN’s position as a leading connectivity and infrastructure player
• Growing dependence on vendor-led and shared passive infrastructure models
• MTN’s strategy to build the largest and most valuable platform business across our regions
• Assisting the MTN Board and EXCO in protecting the assets, reputation and sustainability of the organisation for MTN to accomplish its objectives

Organisational Mission: MTN’s vision is to lead digital transformation in Africa, ensuring widespread access to reliable, high-quality broadband services that drive social and economic development.

Organization Values: At MTN we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood, and empowered to live an inspired life. Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.

As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us!

Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers, and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals.

Our values dubbed, LIVE Y’ello, are the cornerstone of our culture.

Lead with Care

Can-do with Integrity

Collaborate with Agility

Serve with Respect

Act with Inclusion

3. Key Performance Areas: (Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPA's)

The General Manager: Strategic Treasury Management will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:

1. Strategic Frameworks

• Set and define the framework for Treasury Management; lead organisation-wide strategy, planning, design and implementation.
• Define and implement the philosophy, policies, frameworks, principles and processes for Group Treasury Management, to ensure standardisation and accuracy across MTN and drive consolidated long-term treasury strategy planning for MTN Group and OpCos.

2. Strategic Initiatives

• Provide expert guidance and stewardship to the OpCos in the planning, managing and executing on treasury management.
• Direct the development and implementation of specialised strategic treasury initiatives intended to derive enterprise-wide benefits.
• Establish and cascade treasury performance metrics and measurements which will be applied to assess the effectiveness of treasury operations and strategies at Group and OpCos. Monitoring, reporting and advising on corrective action planning.

3. Compliance Enablement

• Work closely with other Group Treasury Leads, OpCo CFOs, RVP office to drive alignment and congruence and oversee compliance to the treasury strategy and policy at OpCos.
• Drive compliance with Treasury policies and frameworks across the organisation and monitor the risk profile of Group and OpCos, in collaboration with Risk and Compliance, identifying potential risks that can impact Treasury.
• Collaborate with Legal and Regulatory function to drive compliance across Group and OpCos, keeping abreast of any regulatory changes that impact Treasury.
• Provide strong functional steering and subject matter expertise guidance to OpCo CFOs on all matters relating to effective treasury management including, but not limited to:
• Support and guidance on treasury functions including hedging, deal management and financial risk management
• Ad-hoc support for special projects at OpCos
• Implementation of enterprise-wide treasury mandates across all OpCos
• Coordinating with other Group Treasury Leads to ensure timely steering and advisory support (long term capital planning, upstreaming, cash management and forecasting, liquidity management etc.)
• Consolidation of treasury framework strategy
• Group wide alignment to treasury management
• Implemented treasury mandates
• Support and guidance to OpCos with regards to treasury management
• Compliance with Treasury policies and guidelines

4. Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

• Relevant certification / accreditation / membership with professional body as required for role

Experience:

• 5 years senior management experience or more; with at least 3 years in relevant sector / industry /area of specialisation (understanding emerging markets advantageous)
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies
• Experience working in a medium to large organisation Experience working in cross-functional, matrixed environments, influencing senior stakeholders, and mobilizing execution across diverse teams
• Experience in treasury management

Capabilities:

• Culture and Change Champion, Inspiring People Leader, Relationship Builder
• Results Achiever, Operationally Astute
• Liquidity & Working Capital Planning and Management
• Banks, Guarantees & Insurance Management
• Treasury Operations
• Treasury Governance & Risk Management
• JSE Regulations
• Execution Discipline – Operates with high personal accountability, driving projects through to closure.
• Problem Solving & Prioritisation – Navigates ambiguity and prioritises competing transformation demands with clarity and focus.
• Structured Communication – Communicates progress, risks, and decisions clearly through dashboards, reports, and oral briefings to senior stakeholders.

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance, Project Management, and Management
• Industries Banking and Financial Services

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Our client is on the hunt for an exceptional candidate to take on the role of Head of Strategic Wealth Management . Your role is to provide strategic direction in the development and delivery of Wealth management propositions across various advice-centered distribution channels within the company. The focus of the role is to provide thought leadership on Wealth management and advice processes and to promote and operationalise vertical integration of the wealth management strategy, with the ultimate aim of enabling financial advisers to manage and enhance the financial wellness of their clients across all advice-centered distribution channels.

1. Formulation, Implementation and Promotion: Develop and communicate forward-thinking strategies and frameworks for Wealth Management and advice processes across various advice-centered distribution channels.
2. Thought Leadership: Provide thought leadership both within the organization and throughout the industry; driving innovation and business transformation.
3. Channel-Specific Strategies: Develop and execute channel-specific Wealth Management strategies, frameworks, and advice processes that cater to the distinctive requirements of each channel.
4. Implementation Collaboration: Collaborate closely with implementation teams to drive successful execution of Wealth Management strategies.
5. Research and Analysis: Conduct research to stay at the forefront of market trends and analyze data to identify unique opportunities and challenges within each channel.
6. Client Relationship Management: Fulfil the role of key relationship manager with providers, strategic partners, and the company.

1. Degree in Business Management/Business Sciences/Finance/Economics related.
2. Post graduate diploma in financial planning.
3. Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
4. Comprehensive understanding of the company’s financial landscape and distribution channels.

Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in Wealth Management, with a strong background in managing multiple distribution channels.

Our client is on the hunt for an exceptional candidate to take on the role of Head of Strategic Wealth Management . Your role is to provide strategic direction in the development and delivery of Wealth management propositions across various advice-centered distribution channels within the company. The focus of the role is to provide thought leadership on Wealth management and advice processes and to promote and operationalise vertical integration of the wealth management strategy, with the ultimate aim of enabling financial advisers to manage and enhance the financial wellness of their clients across all advice-centered distribution channels.

1. Formulation, Implementation and Promotion: Develop and communicate forward-thinking strategies and frameworks for Wealth Management and advice processes across various advice-centered distribution channels.
2. Thought Leadership: Provide thought leadership both within the organization and throughout the industry; driving innovation and business transformation.
3. Channel-Specific Strategies: Develop and execute channel-specific Wealth Management strategies, frameworks, and advice processes that cater to the distinctive requirements of each channel.
4. Implementation Collaboration: Collaborate closely with implementation teams to drive successful execution of Wealth Management strategies.
5. Research and Analysis: Conduct research to stay at the forefront of market trends and analyze data to identify unique opportunities and challenges within each channel.
6. Client Relationship Management: Fulfil the role of key relationship manager with providers, strategic partners, and the company.

1. Degree in Business Management/Business Sciences/Finance/Economics related.
2. Post graduate diploma in financial planning.
3. Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
4. Comprehensive understanding of the company’s financial landscape and distribution channels.

Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in Wealth Management, with a strong background in managing multiple distribution channels.

What do we do?

Our purpose is to build dignity and opportunity through sustainable, production-led economies. This means making Africa a globally competitive manufacturing hub. We do this by partnering with leading companies on value chain and business transformation programmes, with governments to develop smart industrial policies, and with industrial clusters to facilitate innovative and sustainable sector development programmes. Our teams innovate and deliver across the spectrum of industry needs, including research, policy development, best practice discovery, value chain and firm-level strategy and execution, manufacturing performance improvement, skills training, sustainability, decarbonisation, and SME development.

What's the role?

You'll be working on value chain excellence programmes for leading companies or broader sector development programmes in automotive, chemical, clothing, furniture or agri-processing industries. As a professional problem solver you might support a range of clients, such as major retailers, automotive brands, large manufacturers, government agencies and public-private partnerships. Your role may require a variety of tools: applied research, global best practice discovery, strategy development, financial analysis, stakeholder engagement and project management. In this role, you will be working in a high-performance team, passionate about powering growth, competitiveness and sustainability in manufacturing.

What will you be doing?

• Identify, quantify and present opportunities for value chain growth or upgrading based on client needs, available data and global best practices.
• Facilitate multi-stakeholder, cross-functional engagements to present and evaluate these opportunities and explore potential interventions to realise them.
• Set projects up for success with SMART objectives, risk identification and robust monitoring & evaluation mechanisms.
• Delegate or execute chosen initiatives efficiently and effectively, whether it be facilitating a strategy session, presenting key findings, modelling a business case, building a dashboard, optimising a process flow or researching global best practice.
• Analyse value chain or sector performance data in line with agreed objectives and interventions.
• Conceptualise, delegate and/or execute effective change management frameworks and processes to ensure commitment from a variety of busy stakeholders.
• Oversee programme budgets, resources and tasks to ensure smooth, impactful execution on time and within budget.
• Problem-solve in unstructured environments where the diagnosis and solution may not be clear and lateral thinking is required.

Who are you?

• You want to make a difference through manufacturing employment creation and can get the big picture in terms of industry-wide challenges and opportunities.
• You get a kick out of solving large, complex problems using financial and operational data.
• You are structured/organised and a self-starter, preferring to get things done over academic rumination.
• You have good business acumen – an intuitive understanding of commercial pressures, challenges and opportunities facing businesses – and professional business writing and presentation skills.
• You have strong attention to detail.
• You are socially adaptable – the ability and desire to engage with people from different socioeconomic backgrounds and in different environments, from boardroom to factory.
• You are an outgoing person with excellent language and communication skills – you have no problem picking up the phone and calling a stranger to move forward with a task.
• You have an intellectual curiosity, see yourself as a learner and find yourself reading and watching videos about topics that fascinate you.
• You are a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Minimum Honours degree in an analytical, at least partially quantitative, subject from a leading academic university
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Beneficial:

• Masters degree from a leading academic university
• Management consulting experience
• Experience working within manufacturing sectors

We are hiring at multiple levels.

• Associate (entry level)
• Consultant
• Senior Consultant
• Principal Consultant

What we offer:

Working at BMA comes with some important benefits:

• Private sector drive, social impact. We're a private company working to improve society through sustainable industrialisation. We like the balance between the pace of the private sector and the social value our work brings.
• Flexible workplace policy, allowing you to work from home, the office and/or at clients. We encourage you to strike the right balance between undisturbed deep work, collaboration and social engagement.
• Discretionary awards and bonuses. We recognise and reward performance. If you impress, you can grow quickly with us.
• Uniquely collaborative and fun working environment. We have a cool induction programme to rapidly immerse you in our world, and a rhythm of huddles which aligns the whole company, includes fun themes and games, and celebrates the wins we achieve every week.

BMA is an Equal Opportunity employer and preference will be given to Previously Disadvantaged Individuals as described in the Employment Equity Act.

As the Management Consultant in this innovative business, you will have the opportunity to join a dynamic projects team and contribute to large-scale projects that are essential for compliance with local regulations. This role provides a unique chance to transform regulatory implementation into a competitive advantage for financial institutions.

The successful candidate will enjoy a hybrid working model while partnering with financial institutions to maximize their return on implementing new regulations.

Key qualifications and experience required for the Management Consultant:

1. Bachelor's/Honours/Master's degree in relevant subject matter (i.e., finance, accounting or risk management)
2. Min. of 1 years working experience within a financial institution (preference will be given to candidates with banking experience)
3. Proven track record of working within relevant teams such as, Credit Risk, Capital Management, Treasury, Impairments, Regulatory Reporting or Risk Management
4. Knowledge of Basel 3/4, IFRS 9, IFRS 17 and other regulations is highly advantageous
5. NB! - Systems knowledge: SAS, SQL or Python

Key duties of the Management Consultant:

1. Understand and implement regulations facing South African banks and financial institutions
2. Communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders, from senior executives to technology teams
3. Apply theoretical knowledge in a practical fashion within project teams
4. Stay updated on Basel 3/4, IFRS 9, IFRS 17 and other relevant regulations
5. Adapt to varying office requirements based on client needs

Key personal skills:

1. Ability to apply theoretical knowledge practically
2. Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics
3. Work well within a team and interact easily with others
4. Strong numerical abilities
5. Quick learner and adaptable nature

If you are an analytical, dynamic and forward-thinking finance professional, ready to take your career in risk management to the next level, we encourage you to get in touch for a further discussion.

Responsibilities

Strategic Function

• Contribute to the formulation and drive the implementation of the organisation's business continuity strategy.
• Develop and maintain the business continuity strategy to support the CFO and organization's strategic objectives.
• Coordinate all strategic initiatives and deliverables assigned by the SM aligned with the CFO office and portfolio.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the SM, understanding challenges and providing recommendations on allocations.
• Coordinate reporting for BCM on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Provide decision support to the SM and advise on strategic matters relating to the CFO's organizational commitments.

Strategic Support

• Collaborate with all functional areas to develop and maintain an organizational-wide business continuity plan addressing recovery and emergency response management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Business Continuity Management policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and facilitate training, simulations, and awareness programs to enhance preparedness.
• Establish communication channels for timely information dissemination during crises.
• Monitor emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory changes related to Business Continuity Management.
• Facilitate digital transformation initiatives for Business Continuity Management.
• Coordinate the design, planning, and execution of strategic initiatives within the CFO Office, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Draft and coordinate project charters to guide governance and performance tracking of strategic initiatives.
• Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and budget, including change requests.
• Schedule and facilitate steering committee meetings and other sessions to track progress, including secretarial and administrative support.

Monitoring

• Monitor BCM Strategy and provide updates on audits, training, simulations, awareness programs, testing, and trends.
• Ensure each action within the portfolio yields the desired outcomes aligned with senior management expectations.

Reporting

• Coordinate and review BCM reports, including organizational monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Review proposals and requests related to BCM for approval, serving as the first line of review.

Project Management

• Coordinate strategic projects, including BCM deliverables, supporting the SM to ensure timely outcomes.
• Review proposals and approval requests to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
• Draft responses to correspondence and prepare memorandums and submissions in consultation with the SM.
• Prepare the CFO for meetings by reviewing materials and engaging with stakeholders.
• Support SM in preparing for meetings by reviewing packs and sourcing information.
• Compile ad hoc documents such as summaries, reports, and meeting notes.

Requirements

• Honours Degrees in Informatics, Risk Management, Information Technology, Information Systems, Disaster Management, or Crisis Management.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in risk management, IT continuity, or emergency planning roles.
• Postgraduate Diplomas in Risk, Crisis, or Project Management are advantageous.
• Certifications such as CBCI, CBCMP, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer or Auditor are preferred.
• Experience with BCM software tools and frameworks is advantageous.

A dynamic ICT Specialist seeks a critical thinking & highly strategic BU Manager to maximize opportunity to secure contracts and business by effectively managing the tendering and internal sales process, while ensuring compliance, quality, and strategic alignment. You will oversee the process of preparing and submitting tenders or proposals in response to requests from potential clients or customers. The role involves coordinating and managing the entire tender process, from initial identification of opportunities to final submission and contract negotiation.

DUTIES:

• Tender Preparation – Lead the development of tender documents, including compiling necessary information, coordinating inputs from various departments, and ensuring compliance with tender requirements.
• Bid Management – Manage the overall bid process, establishing timelines, and allocating resources effectively to meet submission deadlines.
• Proposal Development – Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information, develop compelling proposals, and ensure accurate pricing and costing.
• Risk Assessment – Conduct risk assessments and identify potential risks associated with the tender, proposing mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Relationship Building – Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and partners to enhance the organization's reputation and increase the likelihood of successful tender outcomes.
• Contract Negotiation – Collaborate with Legal and Commercial teams to negotiate and finalize contracts and agreements with successful bidders.
• Documentation and Reporting – Maintain accurate records of tender activities, preparing reports on tender outcomes, lessons learned, and contributing to process improvement initiatives.
• Manage and monitor the database of tenders awarded, track financial impact and report on this.
• Provide administrative and technical support (technical information and explanations) for RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and other sales related activities.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field.

Experience/Skills –

• At least 5+ years relevant enterprise ICT (Servers, Storage, Backup, End User Devices) experience.
• At least 5+ years in Vendor / Supplier Collaboration.
• At least 5+ years in responding to tenders.
• Minimum of 4 years of leadership experience in procurement, setting procurement strategies, bid/ tender management and driving cost savings.
• At least 3+ years in Sales.
• Knowledge of Public Procurement Contracting and Tendering principles, including PFMA, PPPFA and BBBEE.
• Experience in vendor relations and procurement; a dynamic, cross-functional operative.
• Experience with teams and customer relations; has the courage to focus on continuous self-improvement.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Business acumen with aptitude for influencing and strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and the ability to negotiate, persuade, and influence customers.
• Strong professional discipline.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others.
• Must master the tasks at hand to facilitate processes with team members.
• Critical thinker.
• Exceptional time manager; responsible for completing assigned work with minimal oversight.
• Capable of meeting tight deadlines while working in a rapid, high-pressure environment.
• Able to work effectively when dealing with limited information and seek details for effectiveness.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

The records management consultant should at least have 10 years’ experience in Records Management.

• To develop and manage an organization-wide records management programme designed to ensure that record keeping and records management practices effectively meet the organization’s objective.
• To ensure that the records management practices of the office comply with the requirements of the National Archives and Records Services of South Africa (NARSSA) Act no. 43, 1996 as amended or its provincial equivalent, as well as other regulatory requirements.

• To ensure that records management is an objective in the government body’s strategy and strategic plan.
• To determine the current record keeping and record management situation and ensure that relevant information is available regarding the record keeping and records management practices of the government body as well as the private sector.
• Ensure that information contained in records is managed effectively throughout the organisation by drafting and implementing a records management policy.
• To ensure that records management staff understand their responsibilities and acquire the necessary skills to manage records effectively.
• To ensure that all records are kept in safe custody.
• To ensure that there is a systematic disposal programme in place.
• To ensure that all audio-visual records are managed according to the prescribed regulatory requirements and good governance.
• To ensure that all electronic records are managed according to the prescribed regulatory requirements and good governance.
• To ensure that there are evaluation criteria in place to monitor compliance with sound records management practices.

• Knowledge of the governmental environment.
• Knowledge of information management.
• Specialist knowledge of records management practices.
• Understanding of the most prevalent systems being used.
• Knowledge of relevant standards as well as the statutory and regulatory framework relating to records management.

• Good communication.
• Teamwork.
• Planning and time management.
• Influencing.
• Managing performance.
• Managing projects.
• Change management.
• Basic understanding of how information systems are designed and process data.
• Thorough understanding of metadata systems.

• Relevant National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Information Management and/or Records Management.
• Relevant training presented by the National Archives and Records Services of South Africa or any relevant training institute.

• Extensive experience in the field of paper-based records management.
• Experience in the field of electronic records management.
• Extensive experience as a manager.
• Project management experience.
• Change management experience.