Website Badger Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Badger Holdings is a specialised insurance and related services company. Founded in 1995, we currently employ over 700 staff members across South Africa and Australia and insure over 180 000 clients with premiums in excess of US$100 million. Through a unique blend of skills and expertise, Badg… read moreer Holdings has grown into a formidable force in the insurance landscape. We have been helping insurance and related companies to maximise their potential for almost two decades. Our success lies in establishing innovative insurance entities and partnering with great people who have excellent track records. We give them the means to grow sustainably into the future by providing expert assistance and advice on legal matters, training needs, marketing requirements and new product development. We believe that it is through partnership that companies will reach their full potential and achieve successful growth. That is why Badger Holdings embraces and encourages opportunities to establish firm, committed and longstanding business relationships. Our chairman often tells the story that inspired his vision for the group – about his friend who was about to crash in a glider plane. He prayed to be saved and felt a gentle wind lift the wings of the plane and gently help to land him. We see relationships and gentle landings in times of need as our offering.
Requirements
Your mission, should you choose to accept:
Strategy Development: Design and oversee the company’s digital strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational values and business objectives.
Innovation & Best Practices: Foster a culture of digital innovation, staying updated with emerging tech trends and deploying best practices.
Digital Culture Champion: Lead the transition towards a digitally-enabled working culture, optimizing skills, processes, and tools to meet business goals.
Project Management: Direct a team in delivering digital solutions, piloting new platforms effectively, and ensuring successful implementations.
Customer-Centric Problem Solving: Always prioritize the end customer’s needs, guaranteeing that digital solutions enhance their overall experience.
Team Leadership: Manage and motivate the team, ensuring engagement, team cohesion, and high performance.
Implementation Oversight: Oversee the digital implementation plan, ensuring timely delivery of technology solutions within budget. Support the team in risk identification, contingency planning, and stakeholder engagement.
Vendor Collaboration: Collaborate with the internal Procurement Team to negotiate deals with external vendors, including cost, contracts, and services.
Change Management: Promote the adoption of new digital tools and technologies across the organisation.
Training Development: Design and deliver training materials to facilitate understanding and use of new systems within the organization.
Requirements:
Experience: Min 2 years’ experience in digital transformation or a similar role. Experience of having implemented and evaluated organizational digital solutions and delivering large scale change that added value to the organization.
Educational Background: Recognized Degree in Business, Engineering, IT or Computer Science related discipline or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Leadership Skills: Demonstrated experience in leading diverse teams, fostering innovation, and driving change. Ability to mentor, guide, and develop team members.
Project Management: Experience with Agile methodologies, SCRUM, or other project management frameworks. Proven ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely delivery.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Adaptable and resilient in the face of challenges and a rapidly changing environment.
Knowledge: Extensive technological knowledge, firm grasp of industry best practice, and solid understanding of the overall technological landscape.
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