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Strategy Office Intern (24 Months)
| Closing Date | 2024/08/13 |
| Reference Number | SAS240715-1 |
| Job Title | Strategy Office Intern (24 Months) |
| Job Type | Graduate Internship |
| Division | Insurance Operations |
| Department | Strategy and Underwriting |
| EE Occupational Levels | Level 2 & 3: Semi-skilled |
| Location – Town / City | Sandton |
| Location – Province | Gauteng |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
Job Advert Summary
- This is an exciting and engaging learning opportunity within the strategy office which entails providing support in the execution of strategy management process.
- The scope covers various data analysis tasks, research projects, and coordination and facilitation of strategy office initiatives and workshops.
- This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategic planning and execution, scenario planning, data analytics, and facilitation within a dynamic environment.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
- Master’s in business administration (Preferred)
Minimum Experience:
- None
Please note that preference will be given to people with disabilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Strategy Planning and Support
Analyze the tactical and operational planning processes through which measures are established to assess Sasria accomplishments of its strategic objectives.
Assist the strategy team to facilitate strategic planning process and monitor execution.
- Data Analysis and Insights
Identify key metrics and goals that should measure business performance and strategy execution across the financial, impact, and strategic measures, and then conduct in-depth modeling and analysis to measure those goals.
Analyzing market trends and benchmarking to provide timely insights to various departments and inform recommendations to leadership and management regarding business development opportunities.
Communicate research/ analysis findings to stakeholders.
- Project Management Assistance
Analyze the development of timely and comprehensive plans which represent the most efficient and effective use of human, physical and financial resources, and work effectively with other offices to achieve common objectives and assure that allocated resources are efficiently deployed and productively utilized.
Manage multiple projects at once across a diverse set of stakeholders to advance strategic priorities, working across Sasria departments to operationalize Sasria strategy.
Providing project management support for key strategic initiatives.
- Communication and Collaboration
Collaborate with the marketing and change management teams to develop communication materials for various stakeholders.
Assist coordinate strategy workshops (draft papers/create agenda, organise dates / venues arrange guest speakers etc.)
Head of Procurement
| Closing Date | 2024/08/12 |
| Reference Number | SAS240729-1 |
| Job Title | Head of Procurement |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Division | Finance |
| Department | Procurement |
| EE Occupational Levels | Level 7: Middle and Senior Management |
| Location – Town / City | Sandton |
| Location – Province | Gauteng |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
Job Advert Summary
The Head of Procurement will be responsible for procurement- governance, legislation and compliance management duties, while working in close contact with the Procurement team and internal Stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- A tertiary 3-year Diploma/ Degree (Commerce/ Supply Chain/ Business) or related procurement qualification.
- Related Postgraduate qualification advantageous.
- MCIPS certification an added advantage.
Minimum Experience:
- At least a minimum of 8-10 years’ proven working experience in supervising/managing others within procurement or supply chain management.
- Excellent knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques.
- Strong Commercial acumen, exceptional eye for details, including experience in leading negotiations.
Please note that preference will be given to people with disabilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Strategic Alignment
Contribute towards the development of company’s strategic plans.
Compile and present departmental strategy for Exco review and input into broader organisational strategy.
Ensures that financial transactions, policies and procedures meet short- and long-term business objectives and regulatory body requirements.
Identification of departmental risks and implementing departmental risk management strategy.
- Operational
Monitor all procurement activities.
Market analysis plus total supplier base management.
Report to the executive management team.
Procurement department internal and external reporting on KPIs
Ensure sourcing decisions are made in accordance with approved strategies.
Ensure Supplier bidding / selection in accordance with the Procurement Policies and Procedures and enforce implementation.
Ensure early Supplier involvement in cost management initiatives to ensure achievement of associated targets.
Developing and implement procurement strategies and methodologies.
Manage and structure the company’s relationship with the supply base.
Perform and monitor Supplier evaluation.
Enforce and regulate transactional processes in accordance with both Policies and Procedures.
Interaction with Sasria’s procurement function
Interaction with Business departments on critical procurement matters to ensure improved procurement efficiencies.
- Policy and Governance
Review and implement Procurement-related policies. This includes Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) policies.
Ensure that all governance structures both within the department and at corporate level are operational.
Ensure business is kept abreast with Procurement practices.
Manage procurement-related risks.
- Sustainable Development
Develop and implement Enterprise & Supplier Development strategies and initiatives.
Promote transformation through procurement best practices and policies e.g. B-BBEE and PPPFA.
Review and support local content strategies.
- Budgeting and financial responsibilities
Execute the Budgeting and Forecasting process for Sasria.
Manage the departmental budget, ensuring expenditure within set parameters.
Prepare reports for Board and Board Committee Packs Contribute towards the business Strategic Planning.
- People Management
Ensure that annual performance objectives are set and understood by team members.
Development areas identified and career development plans in place for team members.
Manage team performance, ensuring that nonperformance is dealt with accordingly and to achieve individual and organization goals and objectives.
Developing a skilled team capable of assisting Sasria with the achievement of its objectives.
Identify resourcing needs and participate in the recruitment of staff.
Ensure that all staff are trained, skilled and that their expertise is fully applied.
Ensure that working environment contributes improving staff morale and increased productivity.
All the best with your applications.
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