Manager Business Planning - Durban Verfied

Salary Negotiable Durban, Kwazulu-Natal Durban, Kwazulu-Natal more than 14 days ago 22-10-2014 8:56:42 AM
19-11-2014 8:56:42 AM
Key responsibilities
• Integration of the Client and Divisional strategic plans and the provision of sound advice on the most appropriate corporate option and to plan a suitable course of action.
• Develop and implement an interactive client corporate performance monitoring process and support senior management in administrating the process.
• Create strong working relationships with other client divisions and liaise with them on corporate planning matters as appropriate.
• Work closely with business stakeholders and develop appropriate corporate Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to track key performance areas for the client.
• Develop and implement relevant corporate performance management and reporting systems (e.g. corporate dashboard) and business analytics processes to track corporate performance and strategy implementation.
• Evaluate corporate performance and highlight areas of attention to top management in a timely manner.
• Provide secretariat support for key Management Meetings.
• Create business specifications for the delivery of business economics intelligence, data analysis and reporting solutions.
• Lead key strategic project initiatives as assigned, developing comprehensive project plans, timelines, resource plans, communications and other pertinent documentation.
• Network and scan the environment internally and externally to identify issues of strategic relevance to TSAM (external opportunities & threats / internal strengths & weaknesses).
• Disseminating of information from the external and internal environment to key people within TSAM through appropriate channels at the ideal frequency.
• Any other support as required

Minimum knowledge and experience
• Completed 3 or 4 year University B degree in commerce or engineering or 4 year Technikon B degree in similar.
• 5 to 8 years work experience with similar responsibilities.
• 2 to 3 of the 5 to 8 years must include engagement with multiple management levels across different disciplines.
• 2 to 3 of the 5 to 8 years must also include working across 2 or more functional areas, one of which must be commercial, supply chain or engineering
• Experience must be able to demonstrate ability to adapt, respond and manage a changing list of priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage tasks within the operational, tactical and strategic spheres simultaneously and seamlessly.
• Advanced level MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) – Essential and basic MS Visio (Advantageous)

Core competencies
• Systems thinking and multi-disciplinary approaches to problem solving
• Appreciation for uncertainty and unstructured environments
• Holism and dealing with complex environments
• High tolerance for constant change
• Creation of and communication of strategies
• Situational awareness & decision making
• Self-starter and results oriented
• Persuasive communication and excellent written and verbal skills.
• People/stakeholder management skills.
ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW MUST BE FOWARDED WITH A DETAILED CV:
*MATRIC CERTIFICATE
*TERTIARY ACADEMIC RESULTS INCLUDING ALL COMPLETED COURSES
*DRIVERS LICENCE AND ID
*LAST/LATEST SALARY ADVICE SLIP
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL INCLUDING CANDIDATES WITH DISABILITIES.