Job Region: Gauteng

Role Purpose/Business Unit:

The Business Manager role reports directly to the Chief Officer Legal, Risk & Compliance Officer and provides, inter alia,  day-to-day legal support (including opinions /legislative interpretation/ drafting) ,operational management and coordination across Legal, Risk, Compliance and Privacy (LRC) as well  to enable the Chief Officer to perform her functions efficiently/effectively – strengthen governance, reporting discipline and delivery of key commitments.
The candidate will have access to all matters in which the Chief Officer is involved in (including access to the mailbox) & will be part of LRC EXCO meetings, amongst other high-profile meetings.  

Your responsibilities will include:

Increase the available time and agility of the Chief Officer by owning the LRC operational cadence (first drafts of legal documents, emails, reports, guiding the teams, planning, governance, actions and follow-ups).
To act as liaison between the Chief Officer and other stakeholders both internal and external including the LRC EXCO members.
To be responsible for all the reporting needs within LRC to integrate into Exco and board reports as the first point of contact for all by Vodafone, External Auditors , Group Exco on reporting as well as all Workshop / Group engagements & Speaking requirements including presentations (responsible for drafting presentation) and liaison between Vodafone UK and LRC EXCO.
To assist the Chief Officer with various functions ranging from proactive LRC analysis to business deliverables, especially strategic decisions.
Project management across LRC. 

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

Support the Chief Officer’s Office

Ensure timeous and within budget LRC deliverables.
Promote a service mentality and develop strong relationships with Group EXCO, VF Group and OpCo teams.
Support alignment of activities and objectives across LRC requirements.
Deliver actionable measurement for all impacting projects and initiatives.
Lead world class measurement and improvement model for the analytical and operational teams across LRC.
Manage creation of consistent and integrated improvement.
Resolve problems and mediate disputes before they are escalated to the Chief Officer where possible.
Facilitate the dissemination and receipt of key information by working closely with the Chief Officer and leadership team.
Represent the Chief Officer in meetings and action decisions / deliverables as mandated from time to time.

Financial review and analysis

Work closely with the Finance Business Partner to analyse and interpret financial information to ensure that operates within budget requirements.
Prepare executive summaries and updates on expenditure/cost against deliverables.
Proactively engage with LRC leadership on operational and reporting items as required from time to time.
Monitor the implementation of cost saving initiatives.
Manage the Legal Provisioning Process for sign off by the Chief Officer and CEO.=

Reporting and Governance

Ensure a sound reporting framework is in place which is aligned to the Vodacom / Vodafone standards.
Work with key stakeholders to design and develop an automated dashboard that displays the Chief Officer KPI’s and is fit for purpose.
Ensure that good governance principles are adhered to within the Chief Officer’s office.
Co-ordinate and drive monthly reports (Board / EXCO etc) and reviews as required by the Chief Officer with a focus on critically filtering and prioritising key pieces of information.
Prepare the necessary documentations and presentations as required for internal and external audiences by prioritising and validating information that facilitates sound decision making.
Provide analysis and reporting for Exco and Board of Directors.
Ensure business decisions are implemented and executed within the approved and accepted governance framework.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

Minimum 3 year relevant degree – must be a qualified lawyer.
Post qualification experience minimum 2 years.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

Managing functional responsibilities at a senior manager level within a corporate environment.
Project management.
Managing / building relationships at Executive level.
Minimum of 2 years Leadership/Management experience (an advantage).
Providing financial analysis at Executive Management level.
Manage and give inputs on behalf of Chief Officer.
Legal, Risk & Compliance Knowledge – strong drafting skills & legal application skills Detailed understanding of governance and decision making across the business.
Working knowledge of project management methodologies and tool.
Working knowledge of the fundamentals of LRC analysis.
Understanding of the ICT Market and in particular, Telecommunications products, services, technologies, and business processes.
Strong business acumen.
Computer skills.
AI understanding. 

We make an impact by offering:

Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

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Job Purpose

To manage, under supervision, components of projects within the specified time frame, budget, quality, innovation, legal requirements and contribute to the managing of multifunctional interfaces.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualification & Experience Required

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced Diploma in Project Management (NQF 7) AND 5-7 years’ experience in managing IT software projects of which 2 -3 years is at technically skilled level. Preferred skills: Familiarity with systems integration processes and software release planning and execution, Hybrid (Waterfall and Agile) Project Management experience.

ALTERNATIVE #

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND 10 years’ experience in managing IT software projects of which 2 -3 years is at technically skilled level. Preferred skills: Familiarity with systems integration processes and software release planning and execution, Hybrid (Waterfall and Agile) Project Management experience.

Minimum Functional Requirements

Computer literate and proficient in the use of MS Office and MS Projects
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project) and data management concepts.

Job Outputs:

Process

Oversee/manage the project prioritisation process by ensuring all aspects of approved business cases are transferred into in an integrated project delivery plan for practical implementation. This delivery approach will consist of managing integrated scope elements, finances in compliance with established policy and governance standards, as well as managing resource requirements to cater for the achievements of deliverables in a proactive agile manner within stipulated time constraints.
Review and refine scope packages of work and mitigate associated delivery risks. Develop estimates based high level plans, project charters and other initiation documents required to continue with detailed project planning.
Oversee and guide development of project plans, schedules, and other project management governance documents. Ensure the relevant resource capability and capacity is available for project delivery.
Engage stakeholders and ensure there is an appreciation of the initial baseline scope and plan and facilitate decisions amongst senior steering committee member.
Ensure the project change management approach and plan is sound and practical for execution in the operational SARS environment.
Evaluate project performance and implement corrective measures to ensure delivery remains on track. Consolidate progress from various teams.
Schedule regular meetings and ad hoc workstream engagements meant to track and report on project delivery performance.
Ensure the necessary project information is made available for management tracking and status reporting. Accountable for managing and delivering project in scope, on time, within budget and as per last approved baseline.
Ensure all relevant project documents are signed-off. Manage the integrated delivery across all business/Data Environment/IT systems targeted for a project/release to ensure project delivery) remain sound and meet performance requirements.
Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions / conclusions.
Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems, and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.

Governance

Implement governance, risk, and compliance policy in own practice area to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability.
Manage and or advise on the translation and application of policy in a specific functional area

People

Develop and maintain productive working relationships with peers, team members and key stakeholders to achieve predefined objectives.

Finance

Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to ensure cost effectiveness and reduction of financial costs.

Client

Develop and ensure implementation of practices which build service delivery excellence and encourages others to provide exceptional client service.
Manage an integrated service excellence culture, which builds rewarding relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
Build strong relationships and implement service level agreements that promote SARS with internal and external stakeholders.

Behavioural Competencies

Honesty and Integrity
Fairness and Transparency
Analytical Thinking
Accountability
Conceptual Ability
Organisational Awareness
Trust
Respect
Attention to Detail
Building Sustainability
Confidence
Interpersonal skills

Technical Competencies

Functional Policies and Procedures
Programme and Project Management
Reporting
Business Knowledge
Efficiency improvement
Planning and organising
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Project Administration Skills
Project Financial Control and Reporting
Conflict Resolution
Effective Business Communication
Problem Analysis and Judgement
Planning, Management and Measurement
Decisiveness
 

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JOB PURPOSE

To provide strategic financial leadership to the Council for the Built Environment’s (CBE) operations, ensuring financial reporting, accounting, and compliance with regulatory standards as well as the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). To manage audit processes, budgeting, cashflow, supply chain processes, asset register, and financial governance through the implementation of an efficient, economical, and transparent use of public resources.

DUTIES:
IMPLEMENT THE CBE’S FINANCIAL STRATEGIC PLAN

Ensure strategic alignment of the CBE with government policy in terms of vision, mission, values, ethics, policy and governance.
Develop CBE’s medium-term strategic plan and oversee its implementation to achieve the CBE’s mandate.
Develop a fundraising strategy and financial turnaround business for the CBE.
Develop accounting and financial policies and procedures.
Ensure that policies are implemented at the CBE to serve as a framework within which to operate.

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF THE CBE’S FINANCES

Direct the strategic budgeting processes and allocations to align with the CBE’s strategic objectives.
Monitor the implementation of cost-effective measures and ensure that operational expenditure is contained within agreed budgets.
Evaluate projects to establish whether anticipated returns have been attained.
Lead all reporting processes i.e. preparation, analysis and presentation within the Finance Division e.g. Financial, accounting, audit, operational reports, governing committee reporting, audit and other sub-committees of council feedback.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements (Companies Act, Public Finance
Management Act) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) guidelines, contribute content, reviews, reports, financial statements and appendages to the CBE’s annual and interim reports and strategic plan.
Ensure that sufficient funds are allocated to ensure the medium-term viability of the CBE.
Collate, tabulate and present appropriate reports/statistics as required on an ongoing basis by the
CBE Council, Council sub-committees, Executives, Parliament and the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI).
Ensures that sufficient funds are allocated to ensure the medium-term viability of CBE.

DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE

Manage the internal audit process in line with Company audit methodology.
Evaluates the content, conclusions, recommendations emanating from the audit report. 
Submits audit report to CEO and other stakeholders with commentary and recommendations, pertaining to the findings and identified control weaknesses.
Conducts ongoing follow up, monitoring of compliance with implemented controls and procedures.
Manages the development of control systems to ensure that risk is minimized.
Manages the implementation of control mechanisms to ensure unqualified audit reporting.
Ensures compliance to control systems implemented to ensure sound financial and audit practice.

STAKEHOLDER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Plan the internal audit process in line with company audit methodology.
Provide strategic input into the stakeholder relationship management strategy.
Measure and ensure service driven outcomes and evaluate and report on results to DPWI.
Interact with organised stakeholder forums to develop positive stakeholder experience.
Ensure strategic interventions that would contribute to position the CBE as an industry thought leader.
Develop partnerships and share knowledge with relevant stakeholders that are of strategic importance to the CBE.
Oversee strategic interventions that will contribute to the CBE’s overall media profile and reputation, thereby enhancing the CBE’s stability and reputation.
Network on various platforms with industry thought leaders to share and discuss best practices.
Monitor trends and benchmark best practices nationally and internationally.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Set performance objectives for subordinates.
Ensure that subordinates have signed Performance Agreements.
Conduct quarterly appraisals for subordinates.
Draw up action plans to address poor performance for subordinates.
Identify training needs for subordinates.
Ensure ongoing training and development of subordinates.
Manage employee relations with direct reports in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

An appropriate Degree/ or equivalent (NQF level 7) in accounting, finance, financial management.
Postgraduate qualification in Accounting Science, Bcompt Honours, Bcom Accounting Honours or similar finance qualification recognized by SAQA.
Ten (10) years’ experience in a financial environment, three (4) years of which must be in a middle management role.

ADDED ADVANTAGE REQUIREMENTS

Registration with any South African relevant accounting/commerce professional bodies or voluntary association is an added advantage.
Advanced Sage Evolution (or similar), Sage (or similar) and CaseWare practical experience is an added advantage
Public Sector or public sector advisory experience would be advantageous 

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REQUIREMENTS :

Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Public Administration / Political Science / Business Administration (NQF level 6). Minimum of 3 years experiences in relevant working environment. 

DUTIES :

Monitor events in Parliament to identify matters that have bearing on the Executive Authority. Peruse document like minutes of committees and cluster committees and monitor meetings of legislative structures to identify matters that have a bearing on the Executive Authority. Liaise with structures like portfolio and standing committee on matters that have a bearing on the Executive Authority and brief Departments on decisions taken.
Monitor events in cabinet to identify matters that have a bearing on the Executive Authority. Peruse documents like minutes of Cabinet and Cluster Committees and monitor meetings of the executive structures to identify matters that have a bearing on the Executive Authority. Liaise with structures, by attending meetings, like Cluster and Cabinet Committees.
Render an efficient and effective Parliamentary services. Facilitate timeous and appropriate responses to parliamentary questions in the format prescribed by Parliament / the legislature and ensure departmental representation in parliamentary events. Compile cabinet memoranda, speeches, submissions, briefing notes and other documents as required.
Gazette and table draft bills emanating from the portfolio of the executive authority. Provide advice and support in terms of policy and procedure to the Department in respect of key parliamentary events, like the tabling of the budget vote of the Executive Authority. Co-ordinate and control movements between the Pretoria and Cape Town Offices for parliamentary sessions.
Manage and oversee the packing, dispatching and unpacking of official documents and equipment in Pretoria and Cape Town. Manage the movement of households to and from Cape Town. Study the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts / policies and other documents to ensure that the application thereof is understood properly. Remain up to date with regard to the applicable prescripts / policies and procedures that apply to his / her work terrain. Remain abreast with the procedures and processes applicable to the Executive Authority.

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