Job Region: Gauteng

Key Responsibilities:

Data Analysis and Interpretation:

Collect, analyse, and interpret data from various sources, with a focus on social media platforms, to uncover trends, patterns, and consumer sentiments.
Utilize advanced analytical techniques to extract meaningful insights and identify key performance indicators.

Contextual Intelligence:

Develop a deep understanding of the social, cultural, and economic context within which our clients operate.
Identify contextual factors that impact consumer behaviour and tailor insights accordingly.

Data Storytelling:

Craft compelling narratives from data insights to communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Create visually engaging presentations, reports, and dashboards that effectively convey insights and recommendations.

Strategic Insights:

Collaborate closely with client teams to provide actionable recommendations that drive marketing strategy, campaign optimization, and audience targeting.
Present findings in a clear and impactful manner, guiding toward effective decision-making.

Trend Analysis:

Monitor and analyze industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies to anticipate shifts in consumer behaviour and identify growth opportunities.

Client Collaboration:

Work closely with client leads and clients to understand their business objectives, challenges, and target audiences.
Serve as a subject matter expert, providing insights that contribute to client success.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

Collaborate with data scientists, researchers, marketing strategists, and creative teams to align insights with overarching marketing goals.

A bit about you.:

Passion, curiosity, creativity and resilience to work in a world leading creative business.
Proficiency in data analysis tools and languages,
Proficiency with social media platforms, trends, and analytics tools (e.g., social listening tools, Google Analytics, Brandwatch, Synthesio, Audiense, GWI, SEMrush or equivalents)
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field, such as Marketing Analytics, Data Science, Communications, or Social Sciences. Or “on the job” learning equivalent.
Exceptional storytelling skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights through compelling narratives.
Experience creating rich data visualizations that support the narrative. 
Strong understanding of statistical analysis and research methodologies.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy in data interpretation.

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www.ogilvy.com

Key Responsibilities:

Lead daily manufacturing operations across High Risk, Labelling, Cheese, Kitchen, Bakery, and Maintenance.
Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, FSSC22000, customer specs, and internal SOPs.
Align production with sales forecasts to minimise shortages and meet demand.
Oversee packaging and product compliance to quality and food safety standards.
Manage preventative maintenance programmes and reduce downtime in collaboration with the Maintenance Manager.
Drive a high-performance culture through team leadership, development, and engagement.
Monitor material usage, reduce waste, and manage monthly stock counts.
Support budget planning and lead cost-saving initiatives.
Report on key operational metrics: productivity, waste, quality, maintenance.
Manage and optimise annual operational and CAPEX budgets.

Requirements

What You’ll Need:

Degree/Diploma in Engineering, Operations Management, or similar.
6+ years’ senior experience in a manufacturing/production role (preferably food or dairy).
ERP system proficiency (Syspro, SAP, or similar).
Knowledge of HACCP, ISO22000, and lean manufacturing principles.

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nurturebrands.mcidirecthire.com

Duties (not an exhaustive list)

Planning and organising various child-based activities and snack requirements
Budgeting and tracking, invoicing, and purchasing
Accurate record keeping
Management of all aftercare staff
Act as school’s liason with the parents
Supervision of children’s homework 
Ensuring the safety of the children by checking playground equipment and toys
Ensuring the children play safely
Co-ordinating and running the holiday programme
Taking responsibility for maintaining a clean, tidy, and well-maintained facility
Ensuring high standards in every aspect of the afternoon supervision
Attending to children who are unwell or injured

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Experience

Matric
Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in childcare
Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Aftercare Manager
Current First Aid Certificate would be an advantage
Working hours will be from 09h30 – 18h00, Aftercare will run from approximately 13h00 – 18h00 each day.
The rest of the time you will spend planning the aftercare programme and supporting the school and your Line Manager in an administrative capacity. Hours and expectations may differ slightly during school holidays.

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stpeters.mcidirecthire.com

Job Description

The Desk Based Account Manager is responsible for seeking, establishing and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with new and existing SMB customers and for positioning iStore Business as the Apple partner of choice and ultimately drive Revenue and Device Growth for iStore Business.

Minimum qualifications and key competencies

Matric
Relevant Tertiary Education or Relevant work experience
Good industry and product knowledge 
Proactive and self-motivated 
Ability to negotiate with Business Owners / C-Level Executives 
Value Based Selling Skills 

Experience required for the role

Min 4 years Direct Sales or account management experience in the Technology / ICT / Telecoms Industry.
Min 2 years B2B sales experience
Excellent solution selling, relationship, and administrative skills.
Experience and knowledge in business-to-business. (B2B) sales including negotiating and securing B2B deals.

Key Performance Areas 

Sales: 

Identifying and acquiring new SMB customers to understand their technology requirements, and solutions to meet their unique business goals. 
Upsell & cross-sell to existing SMB customers via base campaigns 
Achieve monthly & quarterly unit sales and revenue targets across MacBooks, iPads and iPhones. 
Manage an efficient sales pipeline and ensure pipeline conversion. Lead Management: 
Ensure efficient management of sales processes, increase lead to opportunity and opportunity to sale conversion rates and manage customer updates and feedback Account Management: 
Managing new and existing SMB accounts, telephonically and via email, while ensuring their satisfaction with our products & services and identifying opportunities for upselling or cross-selling. 
Providing expert advice to any existing and new SMB customers. 
Implement own Lead generation campaigns 

Customer Relationship Management 

Ensure regular communication and meetings with existing SMB base & potential SMB customers. 
Nurturing and growing relationships with SMB customers, acting as a point of contact for any issues or queries, and addressing concerns promptly, fostering trust and loyalty. 

Reporting & Analytics 

Maintaining accurate records, tracking performance metrics on existing accounts and SMB sales including but not limited to sales forecasts, pipeline, lead management reports, etc. 
Update Salesforce timeously with lead and opportunity status 
Monthly and Quarterly Sales Performance review presentations. 

Processes & Operational Management 

Manage the internal processes end-to-end that are part of the delivery chain for the customer to ensure exceptional customer experience.
Strategic Project Management 
Work collaboratively on strategic projects to drive sales & revenue growth for SMB.

Apply via company website ( http://www.core.co.za ) or

core.simplify.hr

Key Job Outputs:

Ensure that for every product manufactured a complete bill of material exists; 
Ensure that for every material component used a standard cost exists;
Maintain and update existing bills of materials and standard costs;
Analyse, investigate and report on all production cost variances;
Compile costing pack for new products to be produced;
Report all actual production cost vs standard cost;
Review all standard costs in terms of the annual costing calendar and submit for approval;
Perform a post season review after production by analysing and reporting on all production related information;
Support and assist production departments;
Ensure all production costs are accounted for;
Perform special costing projects;
Maintain timeous and accurate reconciliations to ensure sound financial management;
Develop and implement a control system to ensure good shop-floor administration at all manufacturing units;
Ensure that the company’s records are always updated with the latest standard cost;
Assist with processing of inventory related ad hoc transactions;
Assist with reconciliation of  inventory balance sheet accounts;
Assist with goods in transit report for monthly journal;
Assist with annual budget workings and upload;
Resolve and follow up on all queries;
Ad hoc tasks delegated by management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Cost Accounting
3 Years Manufacturing Experience
At least 3-year Excel experience
3 – 5 years full cost function experience.

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Description

An Affordability Review Agent is responsible for examining loan applications for completeness, accuracy or conformance to business standards. The Affordability Review Agent will assess loan applications based on standard business policy and affordability rules.

Requirements

EDUCATION

MINIUM QUALIFICATIONS

Matric and / or NQF level 4 qualification
1 year credit underwriting and data capturing experience
1 year experience in financial industry

DESIRED/ PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Basic accounting/budgeting experience/qualification would be an added advantage.

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Description

Prepare bid documents
Coordinate bid evaluation
Handle quotations below tender threshold
Communicate with stakeholders throughout the acquisition management process thereby enhancing relations with end user’s
Provide general support to supply chain management
Handle queries

Requirements

3-year National Diploma /Degree in SCM or equivalent NQF level 5 or accredited specialized courses
3-5 years’ experience in SCM
Knowledge in the below
Public Financial Management Act
 Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act
Broad Black Based Economic Empowerment
Treasury Instructions

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Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Financial Management
Implementation of financial accounting policies
Monitor compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Accounting Interpretations
Manage, review and process journal entries, accruals and intergroup service charges
Preparation and review of trial balance and general ledger reconciliations
Executes the period end close process
Participates in governance related activities including governance reviews and internal and external audits
Interfaces with External Auditors and prepares documentation for auditors to use
Reporting
Prepare Half year and Year end statutory reporting including external briefing paper submissions and governance reviews
Preparation of Annual Financial Statements in compliance with applicable financial reporting standards
Prepare internal and external financial reporting including RAC, Board, JV and Third-Party reporting
Prepare general statistical and statutory reporting e.g. SARB & DMR statistical submissions
Preparation of monthly reports

Requirements:

Degree / National Diploma in Finance
5 – 7 years’ post qualification experience in financial and/or management accounting
Competent in International Financial Reporting Standards
Proficiency in the use of SAP; MS Office Suite
In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness
Valid drivers license

Advantageous:

CIMA / CA / ACCA qualification
Professional accreditation

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Job Description

The L&D Capabilities Manager is responsible for building, leading, and motivating teams, ensuring that the teams have the appropriate skills and competencies available within the company, and fosters a multi-disciplinary delivery team culture. A key responsibility of the L&D Capabilities Manager will be to support the team as a coach to adopt an agile, high-performance approach that fulfils AZ’s objectives
Works closely with the Commercial Excellence Director and SLT to ensure training needs are aligned with the needs of the sales and non-sales teams across SA & SSA.
Delivers leadership enablement training and initiatives.
Sets objectives, coaches/mentors, assesses performance and addresses skill development for Sales Managers, their Sales Teams and Key Account Managers.
Manages resource allocation, training budget, and high-level relationships with external vendors
Will conduct coaching training with First Line Sales Managers and conduct selling skills training across the commercial teams.
This role will support the business teams in each country within SA to achieve the organization’s goals.
Participate in the creation of robust coaching & functional plans; track/report progress against plans aligned with timing of regular business reviews.

Deliver informal and formal learning solutions in a manner that is both engaging and effective

Manage the learning and coaching environment and prepare for training delivery
Demonstrate effective facilitation and presentation techniques that engage learners, create a positive learning environment and build learner motivation
Establish credibility as an instructor and effectively manage challenging behaviour and situations

Evaluate learning solution throughout delivery, adapting the program to Learning and Development Strategy

Use consulting skills and build relationships to establish sponsorship and ownership for training agenda
Collaborate and work with the team to share ideas, best practices & maximise budgets
Communicate effectively utilizing both written and verbal skills
Approve, distribute, and archive intellectual capital ensuring compliance with legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements

Evaluate performance and training

Provide leadership to define and execute the organization’s training strategy aligned to business priorities; implement training projects and activities in close collaboration with cross-functional teams
Apply a systematic approach to evaluate gaps in performance and impact of training
Use a consulting approach to uncover the gaps that require training and development
Effectively evaluate the impact of training solutions delivered
Coaching of PJPs, MSRs, Brand Managers, KAMs and FLSMs: In-field & Classroom

Skills training: In-field & classroom

If this sounds appealing, please read on to understand the experience and skills we’re looking for…

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Completed Bachelors degree in Health Sciences, Commerce or equivalent
4 – 5 years’ experience in Commercial Sales Training
Coaching and mentoring experience
Project management experience
Oncology disease area knowledge and experience is preferred
Strong facilitation and presentation skills
Fluency in English is required with Excellent communication skills
Good planning and organizational skills
Ability to develop strategic partnerships
Group presentation skills
Self-confidence
Coaching & Feedback – Leadership skills
Ability to travel
Impact and influence in a collaborative manner

Apply via company website ( https://www.astrazeneca.com ) or

careers.astrazeneca.com