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Senior Specialist (Management Consulting): Early Stage Advisory Services
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Provide advice and support to sector SBUs and Post Investment Segments in respect of their clients who are showing early signs of operational and/or financial stress. Conduct detailed business diagnosis focusing on business dimensions (Leadership, Strategy, Operations, Finance, Human Capital, Sales Marketing) and document terms of reference that will inform the Value Creation Plan (VCP) for clients who would require management consulting services, training, support, mentorship and development.
Provide advisory support to the clients through knowledge provision, training, mentorship and coaching. Provide post-investment early-stage support to small, medium and large enterprises to collaboratively grow clients through assisting Segments in developing and implementing the VCP and its identified interventions.
Provide management consulting services in the areas of leadership, governance, corporate and business unit strategy, functional management strategies, sales and marketing, human capital, finance and operations (optimization, process re-engineering, operational efficiencies, productivity improvement, etc).
Implement business enabling systems and tools such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), financial and human capital systems, policies and processes to help formalize and professionalize clients’ businesses.
Provide domain knowledge and expertise to support clients to realize profit and growth such as: Markets, Value chain insights, Manufacturing 4.0 and technologies. Stakeholder management and engagement to ensure alignment of roles and responsibilities and building up a repository of core knowledge and insights within the IDC in supporting the delivery of the value creation plan for clients.
This is to ensure that a knowledge bank can be utilized by the clients for future interventions. Safeguard the client's security position through maintaining and/or improving the recoverability of the client's exposure.
Coach and mentor clients to build organizational capabilities such as: functional management skills; financial know-how; agile ways of working; strategic planning; marketing, corporate governance, etc. Conduct business diagnosis and deep-dive to identify areas of distress and improvement in the client’s business.
Draft and present submission reports to various decision-making committees responsible for portfolio monitoring and credit approval. Review drafted legal agreements to ensure they capture the client's credit committee approval.
Closely monitor the implementation of the strategy and plans through attending Steerco/ Manco; interaction with key stakeholders; regular client visits etc. Regularly update the pipeline and status report, and SAP to indicate and track progress in respect of transactions under your portfolio of clients.
Attend and contribute to the weekly Capability Advisory Services and periodic Business Advisory and Turnaround Services meetings. Provide efficient service to both internal and external stakeholders/clients.
ProfileTo provide advisory services to clients depicting early warning signs of distress, that support limiting an increase in further distress; and where encountered, craft solutions and monitor implementation of interventions for these clients thereby restricting the number of clients that progress into turnaround and business rescue.
To support the clients through providing management consulting services, specialist knowledge and expertise to help them grow, operate better and become high-performance businesses.
QualificationMinimum qualification: BCom with post-graduate degree MBA / MBL / CA(SA) would be an added advantage.
Knowledge SkillsAt least 8-10 years’ experience in a management consulting environment, consulting to small, medium and large (blue chip) businesses experiencing growth prospects and/or early onset stress. A seasoned well-rounded management consultant with deep diagnostic, solutions-design and implementing skills, preferably from 1st or 2nd tier consulting firms.
Knowledge of business and the diversity of risks that may affect businesses. Good understanding of different types of security. Good working knowledge of Company, Contract, Taxation, IFRS and Insolvency legislation. Resourcing and implementing outcomes-based interventions. Good knowledge of industry standards, technology trends and best practices.
#J-18808-LjbffrDirector of Global Payroll Solution Consulting
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Who We Are And What We Do
Deel is a global team that helps businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily. Deel consists of more than three thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 100 countries. Our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the Deel platform and our products for customers.
Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world, so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our market-leading technology, expertise, and global team are crucial to the success of Deel’s platform. We deliver the best products and platform features in our space, enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.
Why should you be part of Deel’s success story?
A 30-mile hiring radius should no longer dictate how companies hire because great talent lives everywhere. Deel sees a world without hiring borders and endless talent that pairs perfect candidates with great companies.
We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire, onboard, manage, pay, and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide.
After our successful Series D in 2021, we raised another $50M last year, doubling our valuation to $12B.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the market leader in international payroll and compliance.
What You’ll do at Deel:- Lead and oversee a diverse, global team of experts in Global Payroll Solutions.
- Formulate and execute effective strategies to market and sell Global Payroll services to a diverse clientele.
- Foster a culture of high performance and accountability, driving the team to consistently surpass monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
- Provide comprehensive training and mentorship to team members, ensuring they possess the requisite skills and knowledge.
- Stay updated on the latest trends, advancements, and best practices within the Global Payroll industry.
- Offer expert guidance and assistance to team members during intricate negotiations and sales processes.
- Proactively monitor sales pipelines, activities, and forecasts to swiftly adapt to evolving conditions.
- Recruit, onboard, and retain talented individuals capable of continuous learning and development.
- Create scalable processes that promote consistent execution across the team.
- Report to the Global Head of Expansion at Deel and collaborate cross-functionally with Sales Operations, Customer Success, and Marketing teams.
- Proven track record of successfully leading Global Payroll sales within a rapidly growing company.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in selling Managed Payroll Services and/or Global Payroll, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Global Payroll market, international regulations, and evolving market trends.
- Exceptional leadership skills, coupled with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills relevant to the Global Payroll domain.
- Demonstrated track record in formulating and implementing successful sales strategies within the Global Payroll industry.
- Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach, coupled with a mindset focused on continuous growth and development.
- Prior experience in recruiting and managing an international high-performing sales team specialized in Managed Payroll Services and/or Global Payroll services.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.
At Deel, you’ll enjoy:
- Computer equipment applicable to your role
- Stock grant opportunities
- Additional perks and benefits based upon your employment status and country
- The ability to choose where you work whether it be your home, the beach, or a WeWork.
At Deel, we’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
“Please note that we will only communicate with our job applicants by using @deel.com domains. We will never contact applicants from any other email address. We will never ask for money from potential employees. Be cautious of any unauthorized solicitations. You may view the most current and accurate job postings at Deel by visiting .
#J-18808-LjbffrTechnical Advisor
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Drawing on a technical understanding of the SA RE power sector, the Technical Advisor: Wind Energy will support the Senior Technical Advisor: Wind Energy and work with the Technical Coordinator to co-ordinate all SAWEA standing committees, working groups, task teams as well as undertake and support research objectives, conduct data collection, contribute to policy response and form part of the team leading thought positioning aligned with the SAWEA business plan and strategy.
Job SpecificationMain responsibilities
- Support the management of all SAWEA standing committees, working groups and task teams.
- Co-ordinate industry positions on key strategic matters that emanate from various platforms.
- Support the development and implementation of SAWEA research objectives.
- Advance the Association’s thought leadership position through thought pieces.
- Interrogate national and energy policies and generate considered responses to such policies.
- Engage stakeholders and represent the association at various platforms.
- Support Management, consultants, and staff to undertake the objectives of this position.
- Project co-ordination of internal projects, workshops and/or webinars to ensure relevant dialogue amongst stakeholders.
Support the operation of Industry Working Groups
- SAWEA has 5 standing committees working groups namely: Market Development, Project Development, Project Implementation, Asset Management and Social Impact.
- Co-ordinate all standing committee, working group and task team meetings.
- Align standing committee agendas with the SAWEA strategic plan and business plan.
- Provide value, secretariat, and administrative support from the SAWEA office.
- Drive participation of representatives in key focus areas of all standing committees.
- Support standing committee chairs to manage key actions.
- Facilitate alignment between the SAWEA CEO and standing committees as well as between related Standing Committees.
SAWEA Research and Data Collection Support
- Support the aims and objectives.
- Co-ordinate relevant data access points.
- Support management and consultants to create a user-friendly data collection, management and reporting platform.
- Collection and presentation of publicly available data for market intelligence purposes, both on the website and in thought as well as policy response pieces in an easy-to-understand manner.
- Constant liaison with wind farms and other data owners to improve the flow of data to the SAWEA office.
- Support in the creation and coordination of all SAWEA events, including networking events which advance the objectives of SAWEA and its standing committees.
- Support the creation of annual wind energy reports based on the data collected.
- Support research objectives related to various industry specific topics such as wind energy & storage, role of wind energy in just energy transition, wind energy market diversification (private, municipal PPAs), offshore wind market, etc.
- Support fundraising initiatives for wind industry research.
Contribute to achievement of SAWEA Strategic objectives
- Use the research data responsibly to create/support industry positions.
- Co-ordinating industry comments on policies impacting the wind energy sector ensuring that the Association’s interests are well-represented and served.
- Representing SAWEA in external forums by regularly attending events as an official.
- Performing any other duties as delegated by the CEO.
Monthly Salary: Market related
#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Consultant (Onshore Wind) R600 000 - R900 000 CTC/annum
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Our client is a global leader in the creation and development of sustainable solutions to growing needs within the energy sector. They are looking for a dynamic individual to join their team in Cape Town as a Senior Consultant Onshore Wind.
A key member of our growing Power (Renewables) team, the Senior Consultant Onshore Wind will be responsible for delivering excellent Onshore Wind service, including driving new business to grow the team and its revenue and leading delivery of ensuing work.
The Senior Consultant Onshore Wind will initially be expected to focus on building on the company’s considerable track record by working with key teams across the relevant business units to develop and enhance our onshore wind technical advisory capability. The successful candidate will widen our existing client base, developing scope of work and proposals and will have responsibility for delivering considerable growth in this field.
The role is primarily based in Cape Town, however occasional travel is anticipated. As well as providing technical input into multiple projects and managing or directing projects as appropriate, the Senior Consultant Onshore Wind will provide training, mentoring and support to the team, and liaise with other key company roles (Team Leads, Heads of, Directors) to ensure an efficient and smooth team operation.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:
- Represent the company as a leading consultancy in offshore wind to the industry from the position Senior Consultant Onshore Wind;
- Work with Energy, Marine, and other relevant teams to ensure our clients are offered a highly integrated service, and to ensure that these business units work to relevant requirements;
- Driving revenue growth and achieving revenue targets;
- Lead and drive high quality bids, securing new work and expanding our client base with your extensive network;
- Managing delivery on time and on budget to scope;
- Act as Project Director or Project Manager to deliver a variety of onshore wind projects including feasibility analyses, analysis, due diligence, design, procurement, construction support, and operational services;
- Develop and offer secondees/subcontractors to clients;
- Network at all levels with relevant organisations and external bodies, representing the company at industry events;
- Build an effective team as necessary and facilitate achievement of potential.
Qualifications:
- Hold a minimum of a BSc degree in engineering or other relevant technical discipline (Masters preferred);
- Offshore access qualifications (working at height, offshore survival, etc.);
- Hold Chartered status or be working towards;
- Sector history, projects, players and their roles and lessons learned;
- Contacts within large onshore wind developers, contractors and other potential clients;
- Typical contract structures, interfaces and best practice, including Employers’ Requirements, contract content and relevant detail and schedules;
- Strong understanding of (sufficient to lead projects in some fields, and to understand clients main requirements in others):
- Onshore wind resource assessment, as well as testing and performance verification and measurements best practice;
- Metocean data collection, studies and interfaces;
- Required geotechnical/geophysical works;
- Onshore WTG technology;
- Array, transmission and interconnection requirements;
- Ports, logistics;
- O&M;
- New technology developments;
- Main related standards and developments;
- Appropriate procurement and evaluation methods;
- Current market parameters such as LCoE and typical technical inputs to an offshore wind financial model;
- General planning application processes and requirements;
- Basic knowledge of each: onshore wind, solar PV, energy storage;
- Good knowledge of one of: onshore wind, solar PV, energy storage;
- Excellent commercial skills for a client-facing role;
- Project management and interpersonal skill and capability to lead a project team;
- Excellent reporting writing and presentations;
- Strong numerical and analytical skills and attention to detail;
- Comfortable delivering bespoke scopes of work for international clients;
- Fluency in English in client-facing and business-development capacity;
- Strong IT, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Advantageous Requirements:
- Advanced knowledge of onshore wind, solar PV, energy storage;
- Design process and principles;
- Planning application processes and requirements;
- Experience working on an offshore and/or floating wind project;
- Experience as Owner’s Engineer on multiple projects;
- Grid and HV specification and design;
- Experience working for IFIs;
- Experience of project development and planning on various successful projects;
- Experience within a wind developer.
Remuneration:
- R600,000.00 – R900,000.00 CTC/annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Senior Payroll Consultant Parow East
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Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately and timeously execute transactional and processing activities
- Executes complex payroll processes and provides payroll consultation services
- Ensure adherence to service level agreements and quality standards
- Identify and manage potential risk
- General Adhoc duties
- HR/Payroll/related Diploma is advantageous
- 3 to 5 years' functional experience in end to Payroll processing
- Strong payroll reconciliations experience and managing exceptions and escalations
- Experience using payroll and related systems
- Customer service / user experience passion
- Strong working knowledge of payroll and HR systems and practices
- Strong working knowledge of compensation, benefits and ER related policies and PAYE tax legislation
- Understanding of the Retail business context is an advantage
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good MS Office (Excel) skills
- Review and Reporting
- Managing Change
- Business Case Contribution
- Business Process Modeling (BPM)
- Enterprise Readiness Assessment
- Perform Gap Analysis
- Human resources systems and tools
- Presentation Creation
- Spreadsheet Expertise
- Learning Solutions Development
- Applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
- Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
- Creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
- Thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation
- Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
- Understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
- Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
- Quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
- Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
- Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
- Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
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Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.
We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.
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The human resources team strive to create the best experience for all employees throughout the organisation, focusing on people and culture. This team is responsible for talent acquisition, on-boarding, performance management, development, career progression, employee relations and remuneration. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Executive Recruitment Consultant Johannesburg North
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We are seeking a distinguished individual to join our team as an Executive Specialist Recruitment Consultant. This role demands a discerning eye, an agile mind, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. If this sounds like you, then we would like to hear from you.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesAbout Us: We are industry leaders in executive recruitment, specializing in identifying and placing top-tier talent in executive and leadership positions across various sectors. With a focus on excellence, integrity, and personalized service, we strive to match exceptional candidates with organizations where they can thrive and make a significant impact.
Job Description: In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing, assessing, and placing senior-level executives in key leadership roles within our client organizations.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with clients to understand their executive hiring needs and strategic objectives.
- Identify and attract high-caliber executive candidates through targeted search methods, networking, and referrals.
- Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' leadership skills, experience, and cultural fit.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with both clients and candidates, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the recruitment process.
- Provide strategic guidance and market insights to clients, helping them navigate the executive talent landscape.
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including candidate sourcing, screening, presentation, interview coordination, and offer negotiation.
- Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and best practices in executive recruitment.
- Thrive in a high-performance sales culture.
- Generate new business through cold calling.
- Grow and maintain client relationships.
- Achieve sales targets.
- Attract the best candidates within the focus industries.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or a related field. Master's degree or relevant certifications preferred.
- Proven track record of success in executive recruitment or a similar role, with a deep understanding of the executive search process.
- Strong knowledge of executive compensation, market trends, and industry dynamics.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- High level of professionalism and integrity.
If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to explore, please do not hesitate to apply.
Package & RemunerationR330 000 - R360 000 - Annually
#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Lubricants Technical Advisor
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Domain Maintenance / Inspection / Technology, Operations, Research Innovation & Development
Type of contract: Regular position
Experience: Minimum 6 years
Candidate Profile- Appropriate Engineering degree (Chemical or Mechanical Engineer preferred; BEng, BSC or appropriate)
- 3-5 years experience in a technical role within the lubricants or lubrication industry.
- Some sales background would be advantageous
- Experience in application, complaints, product development, oil analysis
- Excellent knowledge of the products and their potential applications in the industry.
- Excellent knowledge of TMSA and competitor products
- Continuously update and manage the lubricants product range and services to meet the demands of the local and regional market based on both the TMSA roadmap and continuously changing market conditions.
- Stay abreast of technical developments by attending conferences and exhibitions including relevant SAIT events.
- Plan for future product needs in advance both for local production and importation.
- Manage the product life cycle within the lubricants technical team via the UMDS process.
- Ensure downstream quality is routinely monitored and advise on deviation and suggested corrective actions.
- Assist with digitalization of lubricants technical processes onto Microsoft Office 365 Environment with the support of local IT.
- Deliver the Lubricants roadmap with regards to product range modifications required, and implement these changes.
- Assist the sales teams to deliver new products and services to maintain a competitive edge.
- Strive to reduce product costs to allow TMSA to be competitive in the market place.
- Ensure that technical services relating to Lubricants are conducted in a professional, accurate and timely manner by team members.
- These services include but are not limited to: Product applications/recommendations, product alternatives, site audits, oil analysis interpretation, providing technical support documentation, product launches and product training.
- This service is to be extended to all TotalEnergies employees, customers, and prospective customers.
- Assist our sales team to understand customer needs and educate them on our product ranges and applications.
- Communication on product changes.
To effectively manage and minimize HSE risk within area of responsibility by ensuring:
- Compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guidelines, and legal requirements.
- Promotion of a safe working environment and positively contributing to the company HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies.
- That HSE competency requirements are identified & enforced within area of responsibility.
- Adherence and compliance to company HSEQ and security standards to minimize risks pertaining to company assets and protection of life.
- Ensure raw materials use are within the allowable safety rules of TotalEnergies.
- Monitor and alert the global and regional SDS teams of SDS requirements.
- Ensure products meet the required specifications and implement updates when required.
- Oversee customer product complaints to resolve disputes in a professional and timely manner in conjunction with TEMSA rules and regulations.
- Challenge is to achieve an effective balance between supporting LMP activities (upstream) and sales activities (downstream) as both are vital to ensure business continuity.
TotalEnergies is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants that meet the specified criteria will receive consideration for employment without discriminating unfairly on any arbitrary ground, including but not limited to race, gender, sex, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious conscience belief, political opinion, culture, language, marital status, or family responsibility.
#J-18808-LjbffrTechnical Advisor – Environmental (Marine Plastics) retainer
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Application period 08-May-2024 to 26-May-2024
Functional Responsibilities:
Under the general guidance and supervision of the Senior Project Manager and in coordination with the RISU Project Coordinator, the critical functions of the Technical Advisor include the following:
Technical inputs to the SEA-MaP project on marine plastic pollution and relevant subject matters
- Provide updated information on marine plastic pollution, including sources, distribution, impacts, and mitigation strategies.
- Assess the ecological, social, and economic risks of marine plastic pollution, including impacts on wildlife, habitats, fisheries, and human health.
- Analyze scientific literature, policy documents, and industry reports to stay informed about emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in the field.
- Advise on conceptualizing the activities, bringing in relevant knowledge, examples, and best practices.
- Share information on relevant national plans and frameworks in ASEAN countries and international policies, regulations, and agreements related to plastic pollution and marine conservation for advocating effective governance and policy measures.
- Support in analyzing waste management practices, recycling technologies, and circular economy principles to minimize plastic waste generation and promote sustainable consumption and production patterns.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to SEA-MaP consultants on the design and implementation of deliverables.
- Support collaboration with government agencies, development entities, academia, and industry partners to identify priority areas for intervention and recommend evidence-based solutions.
- Offer technical expertise and support to partners and stakeholders in the project seeking to address marine plastic pollution through capacity-building initiatives, training programs, and educational workshops.
- Support the quality assurance of training materials, manuals, and guidelines on plastic waste management and pollution prevention for diverse audiences.
- Support in reviewing the project’s progress by analyzing data on performance indicators.
- Provide technical support in developing communication materials, including reports, presentations, and social media content, to communicate research findings, policy recommendations, and success stories to diverse audiences.
- Support in arranging high-level discussions with government, academia, development entities, activists, bilateral agencies, private sector, and development banks, etc.
- Prepare the scope of work of the various activities and detailed Terms of Reference for the technical deliverables of the project.
- Provide guidance on innovation in packaging/labeling/plastic alternatives, solutions for substituting single-use plastic, etc.
- Develop networks of promising innovators, and arrange grooming and capacity enhancement to prepare them for highly effective international innovation models.
- Support in planning and implementing community engagement in reducing plastic waste, etc.
- Identify technical criteria and proposal evaluation guidelines, and provide technical support in evaluating the proposals and selecting suitable candidates to implement project activities.
Result Orientation and Quality Assurance:
- Assure the high-level technical quality of the activities developed by the SEA-MaP Regional Project and their products.
- Provide strategic inputs in the discussions among the RISU (UNOPS), the PMU, the ASEC, and the World Bank.
- Validate from the technical point of view the knowledge products of the project (documents, background papers, analyses, publications, etc.).
- Provide high-quality technical advisory inputs and advice to UNOPS on any marine plastics technical issues and queries as requested from stakeholders to ensure strong buy-in on proposed methodologies related to the project implementation.
- Provide high-level technical input and presentations on assigned topics/activities and the RISU at meetings, conferences, consultations, etc.
- Provide scientific advice to implementing partners, or ASEC, to ensure strong buy-in by stakeholders on UNOPS proposed methodologies for running the RISU.
Monitoring process, research, data, and analysis:
- Support in policy-relevant indicators and indicator systems.
- Provide information on environmental data and statistics.
- Technical support to consultants on data analysis, estimation, calculation, and monitoring tools/methods for Plastic waste management, etc.
Other tasks:
- Provide backstopping technical support to the RISU as requested by the Senior Program Manager/RISU project coordinator on any marine plastics technical issue as required.
- Any other similar tasks related to providing high-level technical advice to RISU as required by the project team on ASEAN's behalf.
The time frame for the assignment is 1 July 2024 – 30 September 2026.
Education/Experience/Language requirements:
Education:
- Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent), preferably in relevant disciplines such as Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering/Environmental Management/Marine Ecology/Sustainability Studies/Fisheries/Aquaculture/Sustainable Landscape Management/Policy and Environmental law/Sustainable Financing/Development Investment/Innovation, or similar is required.
- A Bachelor’s degree preferably in the above-mentioned areas with an additional two years of relevant experience may be accepted instead of the advanced university degree.
Experience:
- A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in programme/project development, research, implementation, and/or management of environmental projects or related fields in combination with the relevant advanced university degree is required.
- Experience in marine plastics-related projects/programs is required, which should preferably include working on relevant regulations and policies related to waste management; recycling, and plastic pollution prevention; Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks for reducing plastic pollution; implementation of single-use plastic ban frameworks. Good understanding of plastic life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies; waste characterization techniques; and waste management infrastructure.
- Experience in producing high-quality documents (technical ToR, guidance notes, editing policy documents, manuals, etc.) is required.
- Experience in working with normative bodies, regional entities, government, non-government actors, the private sector, academia, and the community is desirable.
- Relevant professional experience outside the country of origin is preferred.
- Regional experience in the ASEAN region is a distinct advantage.
- Prior related experience in the UN system is highly desirable.
Language:
- Full working knowledge of the English language is required.
Think big. Meet challenges head-on. Help people build better lives.
UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce is made up of people from varied nationalities, cultures, and races. They speak a range of languages and have different gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.
We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. Click apply and join us!
Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Corporate Consultant Emergency /After Hours, JHB
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Thompsons Travel is looking for an Emergency / After-Hours Senior Consultant , who has experience in client servicing and has outstanding customer service skills. Suitable candidates will service the after-hours facility.
Responsibilities- Manage your time effectively while delivering expertise to travellers.
- Be process driven.
- Show respect to clients, colleagues, and suppliers.
- Adhere to our company values.
- Work well under pressure.
- Resolve urgent matters and offer alternative solutions in a timely manner.
- Work independently.
- Previous experience in after-hours is essential.
- Minimum 5 years in a corporate travel environment.
- Online proficiency and experience.
- Working knowledge of Excel and other MS Office Applications - Outlook.
- Proficiency in Amadeus, Quicktrav & Galileo.
- Good geographical knowledge.
- Sound knowledge of fares and rules for both domestic and international travel.
- Ability to meet deadlines, targets, and attention to detail is critical.
- Good communication skills and a team player.
Salary : Negotiable based on previous experience.
Availability: To be discussed in the interview.
#J-18808-LjbffrStrategic Partner Advisor
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Are you a young and motivated, energetic salesman/woman with a strong command of the Afrikaans language?
Do you want your work ethic, drive and ambition to determine how much money you make? Then look no further!
We are looking for resilient, dynamic sales consultants to join our ever growing team at the head office in Bedfordview.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Attaining New Dealers
- Maintaining Relationships with Dealers
- Quoting Clients
- Sales
- Contacting dealers and ensuring relationship building to increase the number of leads received and ultimately sales made.
- Meeting minimum daily call targets.
- Adding new dealers to dealer book.
- Adding new dealers on CURA.
- Maintaining relationships with new and current dealers through calls, emails and via WhatsApp.
- Gathering information from clients in order to provide them with insurance quotes.
- Explaining to customers about new products and benefits, ensuring all knowledge of insurance products is up to date.
- Selling the relevant quote to the client and assisting them in making an informed decision regarding their insurance cover.
- Performing customer negotiations and reaching a fair conclusion.
- Liaising with Underwriting: ensuring the client has been transferred to Underwriting to get the policy underwritten.
- Ensuring that all admin is completed daily.
- Updating CURA with all details pertaining to the last conversation with client.
- ILD test – attending training and passing tests on a monthly basis.
- Performing all other assigned duties.
The successful applicant must have:
- A valid South African ID
- Matric
- Advantageous:
- RE5
- Within DOFA or fully qualified with RE5 and credits
- Experience within the short term insurance industry
- Dealer business experience
Key Competencies:
- Negotiation Skills: Ability to communicate and persuade clients to reach a compromise.
- Communication Skills: written and verbal; the capacity to clearly present information.
- Building Relationships: Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.
- Performance Driven: Ability to be motivated to take action, seize opportunities and pursue goals.
- Managing Self: Capacity to plan, organise and control own working environment by setting appropriate priorities and achieving set objectives within a given time frame.
Salary: R8 000 per month + commission.
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