Our client is a European family owned leading manufacturer of industrial packaging products. They deliver to, amongst others, the mining and agricultural sector. For their South African branch we are looking for a Business Development Manager.
Reporting to: Regional Director Southern Africa

OVERALL PURPOSE:
Responsible for identifying and implementing new and existing opportunities within the sector in line with agreed strategies and policies as defined.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES:
* Identify, define and investigate new products/opportunities
* Investigate any existing projects identified by the company with a view of commercialization.
* Develop and implement strategies, objectives and budgets to exploit business opportunities.
* Analyse business/market trends, product line development, changes in future demand, competition and contacts.
* Implement strategies for developing existing products into existing markets as well as new markets.
* Be responsible for market intelligence
* Strengthen relations and maintain linkages between customer, sales and marketing and production.

COMPETENCY PROFILE:
* A Bachelors’ degree in any numeric discipline or experience hard core sales
* 7+ years’ experience gained in a relevant capacity.
* Commercial acumen and awareness is key.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* A ‘can do attitude’ and innovative thinking.
* Good leadership and organization skills.
* Proficiency of computer application packages.

EXPERIENCE EXPECTED
* experience in industrial packaging
* knowledge of plastics is a pre
* knowledge of production processes, lead times, cost is a pre
* Afrikaans is a pre

PACKAGE OFFERED
* gross salary ZAR 600-700k per year, split up in basic and commission
* Upton 50% traveling (within South Africa and Namibia)

BMB Mott MacDonald, an international Management Consultancy firm is positioning itself to bid for the Capacity Building Programme for Employment Promotion (CBPEP) in South Africa with the submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the EU. In preparation we are looking for a Team Leader to manage the implantation of the project.

Programme Background and Description
South Africa is currently tackling high levels of unemployment and underemployment due in a large part to unoccupied youths and adults (school drop-outs). To ensure the country’s growth is inclusive a larger part of the working population need to be engaged in meaningful employment to ensure South Africa reaches its economic potential.
To this purpose, the EU is launching a programme that will provide institutional strengthening/capacity development assistance (in the form of technical assistance and the organisation of conferences, seminars, workshops and study tours) to identified relevant South African Departments, addressing key areas relevant for employment promotion in South Africa.

These key areas of support are:
1. Active labour market policy interventions for the unemployed (especially, for women and the youth) focused on work-seeker support, the transition from school to work, (public) occupational advisory services and (public) job placement services. Activities associated to the promotion of green jobs, will also be envisaged;
2. Analysis, monitoring and advice on small enterprise promotion, informal sector development (including cultural and creative sectors), labour market trends (supply, demand and shortages) and wage determination (tripartite social partnership);
3. Activities pursuing further education and skills development systems organisation to increase employability of the unemployed, including financing and quality enhancement aspects.

It is proposed to anchor this programme within the Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC), which is an agency of National Treasury in South Africa. The contracted entity is required to provide government departments and agencies with support and advice to improve the value of public spending.

Scope of Work/Objectives
The Team Leader will lead the implementation of this proposed project and will be responsible and report to the Project Director (PD) for the overall planning, delivery and management of the programme inputs. S/he will work closely with the overall CBPEP Team and Consortium Partners to assure that all interventions, are completed within time, quality, and cost parameters.

Timeframe
The provisional commencement date of the contract is November 2016 and the expected period of implementation of the contract will be 50-56 months. We expect the function of the Team Leader to be fulltime over the duration of the contract.

Job Description

Qualifications and skills
- The candidate should hold a Master Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies, or Organizational Development.
- Fluency in English (speaking and writing) is essential.
- Computer literate.
- Very good leadership, management and communication skills are essential.
- Strong interpersonal communications and team collaboration skills are also necessary.

Candidate Specification

General professional experience
- General professional experience (if holder of a postgraduate degree), mainly in the field of Skills Development, further education, and/or private sector development.
- Previous experience in leading a team of experts in an EU Programme.
- Experience in working in Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries, preferably South Africa.
- Knowledge of Institutional Capacity Development and employment promotion in South Africa would be an advantage.
- Good knowledge of project cycle management and EU procurement and contracting procedures would be an advantage.
- Specific professional experience
- Experience in the field of capacity development and institutional reform (advisory role) to governmental institutions involved in employment promotion (green jobs creation), skills development is highly desirable.
- Experience in supporting and advising ministerial agencies, with administration and institutional capacity assessment and capacity development planning is desirable.
- Experience in analysis, development and implementation of employment promotion policies.
- Experience working with small-medium enterprise/private sector and further education /TVET graduate linkages.
- Experience in development and implementation of line managed performance management systems.

Job description:
You will be responsible for all the statistical and financial reporting of fixed asset physical inventory, finished product, principal supply inventory, and any other reports required that provide management with more pertinent information regarding the financial results of the plant. You are expected to communicate effectively with the business operations teams to contribute to high morale, motivation and productivity at the plant and maintain accuracy of reported results. The effectiveness of this position is measured by the preparation of financial and statistical reports.

Key responsibilities:
1. Direct, prepare and coordinate the financial forecast and the financial budget for the plant
2. Create tools to measure operating and financial performance of division departments
3. Analyze, monitor and prepare monthly operating results against budget
4. Monitor daily operations and the impact it has on the financial results
5. Make recommendations to management to facilitate improvements at the plant
6. Manage the preparation of financial forecasts, outlooks and financial results
7. Prepare financial analysis for product investment decisions and contract negotiations
8. Ensure compliance with federal, state and local reporting requirements
9. Assist with the establishment of departmental goals, policies, objectives and operating procedures
10. Responsible for reports as required by the business
11. Responsible for capital return on investment decisions and managing capital budget
12. Responsible for physical inventories
13. Responsible for assisting with financial audits
14. Engaging with operations teams

Requirements
• At least 2 years proven working experience in a similar position
• 5+ years of finance experience
• Advanced degree in Accounting
• CIMA qualified
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and principles
• Experience with SAP
• Great Excel Skills

Are you interested in becoming a Plant Controller in South Africa? Apply now at the top or bottom of our page.

Position Description:
The Internal Control Manager will be responsible for ensuring a strong internal control environment through the development of policies and procedures, ensuring their implementation and monitoring compliance. The position will work to foster standardization and consistency across all business processes and internal controls.

Person Specifications:
The ideal candidate is a critical thinker. He is organized with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Own the design, implementation, documentation, assessment and monitor internal control framework, including group policies and key risks in order to ensure that the group has adequate controls to prevent unintentional and intentional errors in financial reporting, processes and business operations.
• Formulate policies and procedures to improve internal controls, compliance and efficiency
• Deliver adequate and timely reporting on the internal control framework and control deficiencies to ensure appropriate communication, documentation, escalation to business partners, senior leadership and audit committee
• Deliver adequate and timely action plans and monitor progress to address and resolve control deficiencies
• Work collaboratively with business and process owners to implement and monitor remediation efforts that result from internal control assessments, ensuring the effective implementation of corrective action.
• Actively engage with internal and external auditors to ensure consideration and resolution of all relevant risks and audit findings
• Develop and conduct adequate training and prepare related information material on the internal control objectives, approach and methodology to business partners on a regular basis to build knowledge and understanding of risks and control

Desired Skills and Experience:
• Newly qualified CA(SA) preferably Big 4 audit firm
• Strong experience and interest for how technology and systems can support internal control effectiveness and efficiency
• Strong analytical skills includes the ability to spot, assess and address risk, materiality and interdependencies and translate it into impact analysis for the financial reporting and recommendations for improvement
• Strong communication skills presenting internal control and risk matters in an understandable way across various forums and levels of the organization with the right level of detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including sound presentational skills
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and ability to work as part of a multigeographic team.

Are you interested in becoming an Internal Control Mananger in South Africa? Apply now at the top or bottom of our page.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working on international tenders based out of our Cape Town office, the successful candidate will work as part of a broader team and be responsible for high-end tender responses for different activities within the Mobility industry, which includes Removals, Relocation and Archiving.

KEYS DELIVERABLES:
• Coordinate and compile exceptional tender responses on behalf of subsidiaries worldwide
• Provide presentations according to brief and other sales support material for salespersons globally
• Facilitate Partnership Agreements, Customs information and other legal documentation
• Business level writing for an international audience
• High attention to written detail with immaculate presentation skills
• Customer satisfaction and service excellence
• Respect of deadlines while working on multiple deliverables in a pressurized environment
• Ability to work independently but as part of a greater team/goal
• Strong work ethic displaying flexibility and willingness to learn
• Adherence to internal processes

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Strong time management skills essential
• Able to successfully manage many different internal/external parties into an integrated tender response
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Copywriting advantageous
• Relevant University Degree
• 3-5 years’ experience in the broader tender landscape
• Advanced MS Word, PowerPoint and Adobe skills

Note: OAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, all appointments will be made in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan.

Are you interested in becoming a English Speaking Tender Assistant in South Africa? Apply now at the top or bottom of our page.

Note: This is a job advertisement, applications will be forwarded to the employer for selection. JobnetAfrica believes all applicants should get feedback, good or bad, but are not further involved in the recruitment for this particular vacancy.

French Webmaster / Digital Project Manager

Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Contract: Full Time

Job description:
OAM is a South African company that provides web development and marketing services for companies in France and internationally. We are looking for Digital Developer and Project Manager, perfectly bilingual (French/English) to manage our digital projects, web developments, and SEO optimisation as well as the website maintenance for all our French and French-speaking clients (Switzerland, Belgium, etc.).
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of higher education in digital project management / web marketing / digital development or the equivalent. Knowledge of Google Analytics and WordPress platforms is essential. Previous experience in a web marketing agency / web department will be a plus.

The successful candidate will form part of a young and dynamic web team and will manage the work of our front-end team, SEO technician and work together with the entire marketing, communication and design team. He/she will manage the daily optimisation and reporting of the tasks listed below, for approximately 20 websites in 3 languages (French/English/Dutch):
- Analyse and report on all websites
- Follow-up, optimise and manage referencing
- Create, maintain, update and optimise websites
- Content manage all websites
- Social media reports

Required skills and competencies:
- Bachelor's degree as well as 3 years of post-graduate studies in project management and web development/web master or equivalent.
- Ability to understand, analyse and report on AdWords and Analytics
- Previous knowledge in WordPress
- Excellent command of English and French (spoken and written)
- Must enjoy teamwork, be motivated, dynamic and organised
- Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point and especially Excel)
- Good knowledge of HTML, PHP and JavaScript

Are you interested in becoming a Digital Project Manager in South Africa? Apply now at the top or bottom of our page.

Note: This is a job advertisement, applications will be forwarded to the employer for selection. JobnetAfrica believes all applicants should get feedback, good or bad, but are not further involved in the recruitment for this particular vacancy.

Voor een van s' werelds beste ICT dienstverleners, uit Brabant en nu ook gevestigd in Johannesburg Zuid Afrika, zijn wij op zoek naar ICT Klantenservice Medewerkers.

Functieomschrijving:
De werkzaamheden bestaan uit het effectief en klantvriendelijk afhandelen van vragen over computerproblemen van kantoormedewerkers van een van de grootste klanten van onze opdrachtgever. Momenteel is onze opdrachtgever op zoek naar medewerkers die zowel de Nederlandse als de Engelse taal zeer goed beheersen. Na een gedegen training ga je aan de slag op een van de projecten van onze opdrachtgever als Helpdesk Medewerker. Je doet relevante buitenlandse werkervaring op terwijl je woont in een van de mooiste landen ter wereld!

Functiecriteria:
- Je hebt gedegen kennis van de tegenwoordig meest gebruikte ICT oplossingen (Microsoft 365 etc.)
- Je bent serieus en houdt van avontuur
- Je bent klantgericht en beschikt over goede contactuele eigenschappen
- Je beheerst de Nederlandse taal uitstekend (schrijven en spreken)
- Je spreekt vloeiend Engels
- Je bent bereid om minimaal een jaar in Zuid-Afrika te wonen
- Je bent bij voorkeur direct beschikbaar en gerechtigd om in ZA te werken (of bereid dit te regelen)

Bedrijfsprofiel:
- Voor onze opdrachtgever, een wereldwijd opererende ICT-marktleider, die haar Servicedesk in Zuid-Afrika heeft gevestigd, zijn wij op zoek naar kandidaten die vanuit Zuid-Afrika kantoormedewerkers telefonisch ondersteuning bieden bij het oplossen van hun computerproblemen.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden:
- Een professionele werkomgeving bij een hard groeiend en ambitieus bedrijf
- Een uitgebreid trainingsprogramma
- Je wordt geholpen met het vinden van huisvesting
- Retourticket wordt vergoed
- Marktconform salaris 19.500 Rand

Are you interested in becoming a Dutch Speaking Service Desk Agent in South Africa? Apply now at the top or bottom of our page.

The internship position for which this offer is applicable is that of Projects & Communications co-ordinator, reporting to the Co-General Manager – South Africa.

Job Description in summary:
• Project co-ordination (events)
• Membership management
• Project administration
• Assistance to General Managers

Your duties and responsibilities include, and not limited to:
• Co-ordinating and organising of HBC-SA events
• Co-ordinating the HBC-SA’s membership database and assist in being a liaison between HBC-SA & and the membership base
• Organising and co-ordinating of export promotion events and seminars, as well as international trade missions
• Assist in the acquisition of new members
• Co-ordinate events with the Dutch Embassy in Pretoria
• Possible travel within South Africa & the SADC region
• Co-ordinate the launch of the annual HBC-SA Business Directory
• Attend events organised by our partner organisations (Dutch Embassy, European Chambers etc)
• Provide office administration duties (including liaison with the accounting officer)
• Create a lasting business link between HBC-SA and Dutch companies
• Provide other duties as required by the management of HBC-SA

KPIs:
• Successful completion of projects and event management
• Membership registration is always kept updated
• Project administration tracking regularly updated and contains latest information
• The office administration is running smoothly
• Always communicate bottlenecks and other obstacles in carrying out duties
• Attendance register at HBC-SA events should be provided
• Follow up on tasks
Requirements:
• Bachelors or Associate degree in the relevant field
• Interest in International Trade
• Ability to work under-pressure
• Great networking skills

About the Holland Business Chamber:
Established in 1992, the Holland Business Chamber Southern Africa, formerly known as the Southern African Netherlands Chamber of Commerce (SANEC) is a member-based organisation that has for aim, the promotion of economic and bilateral trade relations between Southern Africa and the Netherlands.

Are you interested in becoming a Projects & Communications Intern in South Africa? Apply now at the top or bottom of our page.

Note: This is a job advertisement, applications will be forwarded to the employer for selection. JobnetAfrica believes all applicants should get feedback, good or bad, but are not further involved in the recruitment for this particular vacancy.