Programme Manager: Rural Infrastructure Development : DBSA Jobs

Job Reference Number	REC0046
Job Title:	Programme Manager: Rural Infrastructure Development
Business Unit:	Rural Infrastructure Development
Location:	Midrand, Johannesburg
Number of Positions Available:	1
Application Closing Date:	18/3/2011
Key Responsibilities:	Programme Origination  Identifying areas of Infrastructure Development with economic potential  Initiating engagements with prospective clients which meet primary criteria  Conducting a gap analysis and developing applications for programme preparation funding  Registering and channelling unsolicited project applications to the relevant parties within the Bank and externally  Business Development  Establish and maintain strategic partnerships, networks and alliances aimed at enhancing the Development Fund’s capacity building role; and  Network internally and externally within the sphere of functional responsibility Programme Management  Development of a project plan, financial plan and resourcing schedule for each programme area  Sourcing and managing on-site programme facilitation teams  Managing the procurement and contract management process of service providers  Co-ordinating inputs from the expert panel to assess the quality of programme outputs  Leverage 3rd party funding  Developing applications for programme funding and related projects  Ensuring synergy between the central Programme Management Office and client PMO’s  Preparing regular performance reports on the efficiency and effectiveness of programme implementation  Identifying, managing and escalating key risks  Developing and managing the implementation of exit strategies for each programme area  Compiling a close-out report for each programme area
Expertise & Technical Competencies:	REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:  Must have a Degree in Development Studies, Planning, Development Economics or equivalent qualification  Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience  Must have a project management qualification and/or experience  Ability use technical and business understanding to create a vision of what effective programme management could be with the application of new or emerging knowledge and technology.  Ability to tap into knowledge from a wide variety of sources to create a vision of the future and consequent implications.  Understanding of Infrastructure Development is essential  Can operate within the Bank as a communication resource and is frequently asked to make external presentations as a guest speaker / present paper or write articles.  Ability to get group tasks completed timeously and effectively to the satisfaction of the objectives set. Is a credible leader.  Capable of identifying building strategic alliances with key players for business benefit.  Ability to build independent opinion on client needs problems, or opportunities and possibilities for implementation.  Proficient with Microsoft Office (MS-Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook)
Important Personal Attributes:	 An independent and logical thinker  Effective managerial, leadership, planning, organisation and interpersonal skills  Possess exceptional analytical skills  Good communicator (written and verbal)  Highly motivated and ability to work in both individual and in a team environment  Customer focus: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of clients  Persistence and perseverance: Ability to work well under pressure without compromising work quality or standards. The ability to move past obstacles to achieve end results in an efficient and professional manner.  Results driven: Demonstrates high levels of commitment and dedication to achieving goals and objectives in a pressured work environment. Prepared to work long hours  Action orientated and sense of urgency: Act without prompting, readiness to be energetic and inventive and contribute to innovative outcomes  Collaborative, and team player: Working effectively with team/work group or those outside formal line of authority to accomplish organisational goals  Emotional Maturity and Resilience: Maintaining effectiveness and remain positive in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities, and people
Equity Statement:	The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) supports the appointment of previously disadvantaged individuals.
General:	The DBSA corporate culture fit requires clear, logical and analytical thinking grounded in good interpersonal skills, a sense of urgency and results orientated execution of duties. The ability to work collaboratively and finding practical yet innovative solutions is critical to success in a work environment that demands emotional resilience, accountability and responsible risk taking and management. The DBSA reserves the right to amend or remove vacancies in line with organisational requirements.

Divisional Executive: International Finance Unit II : Development Bank of South Africa Jobs

Job Reference Number	REC0036
Job Title:	Divisional Executive: International Finance Unit II
Business Unit:	International Finance II
Location:	Midrand
Permanent / Contract:	Permanent
Number of Positions Available:	1
Application Closing Date:	15/3/2011
Key Responsibilities:	To improve the organization’s ability to leverage its current human capital investment and to grow future institutional capability, the organization will be entrenching a divisionalization focus in both its strategic and operational initiatives: The creation of the Divisional Executive structure is implemented as an enabler to: • Create focus on key areas and devolve accountability and responsibility for delivery of strategy; • Support key strategic initiatives within the International Division; • Establish and maintain strategic partnerships, networks and alliances aimed at supporting the Development role; Build effective span of control; • Assist in creating a span of influence to deliver on the DBSA 5 key roles (Financier, Advisor, Partner, Integrator and Implementer); • Improve communication processes; • Create a broader skills base SCOPE OF WORK The scope of the Divisional Executive will include, but not limited to: • Lead and manage International Finance Unit II , which includes business development and deal structuring; • Control all resources( financial, human, technological, etc) in the area of responsibility; • Strategic responsibilities in line with Divisional Scorecard; • External Engagement( actively managing client and institutional relations); • Involvement in larger bank projects and key strategic initiatives especially cross functional initiatives; • Capacity building( internally and externally at senior professional and management levels); • Quality control of documentation coming from all IFU business units
Expertise & Technical Competencies:	• A post graduate qualification; a finance and investment oriented MBA or MSc • A minimum of 5 years middle to senior management experience in a financial institution in the area of investment transactions. • Strong and demonstrated business development and project finance/corporate finance deal structuring experience in the context of low income, fragile and post-conflict country situations. • Good knowledge of development finance and infrastructure which includes exposure in the private and/or public sector fields. • Strong networks and knowledge of development finance and infrastructure development in Africa, especially Angola, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and the DRC. • Strong leadership capabilities. • Good communicator (written and verbal) and able to communicate complex concepts effectively to executive management, board, shareholder, key stakeholders and staff. • Works with a long-term perspective in addressing on-going customer needs and problems. • Acts as a trusted advisor and becomes involved in the Bank’s decision-making process. • Is innovative and agile in response to external change. • Generates and maintains a creative and conducive working environment for staff. • Demonstrates leadership at organizational and stakeholder level. • Sets an example and is a role model (Lives the DBSA values and culture).
Important Personal Attributes:	Sound communication skills, written and spoken, to ensure quality investment appraisal documentation and presentation
Equity Statement:	The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) supports the appointment of previously disadvantaged individuals.
General and Application:	The DBSA corporate culture fit requires clear, logical and analytical thinking grounded in good interpersonal skills, a sense of urgency and results orientated execution of duties. The ability to work collaboratively and finding practical yet innovative solutions is critical to success in a work environment that demands emotional resilience, accountability and responsible risk taking and management. The DBSA reserves the right to amend or remove vacancies in line with organisational requirements.

Manager Cost control Market Related CTC at Standard Bank of South Africa

Purpose of job:

To manage the maintenance controllers and ensure that they achieve their targets resulting in acceptable telephone answering time and that authorisations are issued in accordance with the various policies as laid down.
Ensuring effective management of the Avaya telephone system and actioning the reports to streamline processes.

Key result areas:

Management of the call centre telephone and authorisation stats and management of a staff compliment comprising 21 using this information.

Ensuring that authorisations are correctly issued and do not pose any threat to the Bank and the monitoring of this process.

Carry out a mini monthly audit of authorisations to detect abnormalities and implement processes to contain expenditure.

Identify two new customer concerns monthly and monitor success.

Identify and control of cost savers achieved by maintenance controllers.

Interaction with customers in a technical capacity where decisions have to be made pertaining to motor vehicle and truck repairs and the cost effective manner in which the repairs are to be undertaken.



The ideal candidate will have the following competencies:

Ability

* Ability to handle difficult personnel at motor dealers and non franchise merchants.
* Ability to engage with customers technically and be able to handle dispute resolution.
* Ability to detect and manage problems within the call centre environment and make strategic decisions that can be properly monitored.
* Ensuring that customer policies and procedures are adhered to and to assist customers in controlling costs and savings.

Experience

* Preferably experience as a Service Manager in a dealership
* Experience at a local manufacturer importer in a technical position with managerial experience.

Knowledge

* Qualified Motor Technician would be an advantage with experience in managing staff.
* Matric essential .

Standard Bank is a South African-based financial services company with a global presence. Standard Bank believes that it is through their people that they will succeed and that only by working together will they make their offering to its customers. Standard Bank - Moving Forward.

Apply online before 01/04/2011.
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Jobs Vacncy for Production Planner in Soutth Africa

Inherent Requirements:
Must have Technical/Engineering Background
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Required Experience:
2 Years

Expiry Date:
2011-04-10