MAIN JOB PURPOSE
The Incumbent will be responsible for the overall Strategic Management, Business Development and Effective operations of the organisation.

The duties include the following:

• Strategic Management through management of structures, personnel, product offering and operational infrastructure to optimally deliver on Fibre strategy and grow the business.
• Monthly reporting to EXCO and Board on Strategic, Financial, Operational, Marketing and Sales within Fibre.
• Organizational Effectiveness through improvements to each function (HR, IT, Finance, Marketing and Training) as well as coordination and communication between functions.
• Ensure GP% margin is in line with company strategy
• Monitor Cost of Sales
• Design and implement new ways to improve financial processes
• Review and monitor submission process of all financial documentation as per company standard operating procedures
• Build and sustain a solid pipeline with Business Development to ensure financial growth in-line with Group Company Strategy
• Design and develop new products to secure an increase in sales, staff and offerings
• Monitor internal QMS processes based on ISO 9001 standards
• Ensures that there are clear communication paths within the project team, the organisation, supplier and customers.
• Design and develop new strategies, policies and procedures related to improve overall company effectiveness

Required education:

• A tertiary degree or diploma supporting the required skills for this position

Required experience:

• At least 10 years’ experience in Operations management in a training environment
• Excellent Computer Literacy in MS Office
• A solid understanding of SETA processes and procedures
• At least 5 years’ experience in people management

Required skills:

• High comfort level working in a diverse environment
• Excels at operating in a fast pace, community environment
• Exposure to the research, development and innovation environment is desirable
• Understanding of formal project management implementation methodologies
• Knowledge of financial process, monitoring progress and report writing
• Excellent computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Visio or similar)
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proficiency in the English Language
• Knowledge of tender management
• Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management implementing best practices.
• Ability to work in a methodical manner is essential
• Problem-solving, solution-seeking orientation and goal-orientated
• Ability to provide thought leadership
• High level conceptualization and analytical skills
• Ability to do strategic stakeholder interaction at all levels
• Excellent business management skills (i.e. budgeting, establishing networks, etc.)
• Excellent presentation skills (i.e. ability to present ideas, concepts, plan and procedures)
• Excellent people management skills (i.e. mentorship, coaching diversity and diversity management)
• Demonstrated track record of the ability to work accurately, independently and efficiently
• Ability to deliver on-the-job requirements
• Ability to communicate at all levels.

General
? Qualification in line with relevant job spec
? In possession of a valid driver’s license (non-negotiable)

Application Closing Date: 06.12.2019
Preferred Start Date: 01.01.2020

The company reserves the right to add, modify or remove this position at its sole discretion

Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 14 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.