A leading manufacturer in the foodservice industry with a wide selection of products is looking for a BI Manager who will be responsible for coordinating, leading, and executing BI related activities in the company, to determine the BI needs of the organization and to design and implement information systems to fulfil the company’s requirements.

This is a great opportunity to expand your horizons in an organisation that still thrives even through a pandemic; if you feel this is a great opportunity for you, send your CV today.

Experience and qualifications:

• Five to seven years’ proven experience leading technical teams
• BSc or BTech, or a related degree is essential
• Previous experience with Syspro and Innova will be advantageous
• Advanced technical knowledge in all areas of application and data warehouse architecture
• Strong analytical and root cause analysis skills
• Customer service orientation
• Building relationships
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong leadership and managerial competencies
• Project and financial management skills

Technical skills:

• Information Systems Management
• TSQL
• C#.Net
• Cubes
• Kimball methodology
• SSIS
• SSRS
• Syspro
• Innova

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement BI driven business processes and systems to business specification
• Drive unified BI architecture across the Group
• Synchronize system administration by keeping master data consistent across different platforms
• Direct the daily operations of the department
• Build relationships, negotiate with and manage external service providers
• Drive, implement and manage projects within the required timeframes and budget
• Liaise with project owners and end users
• Manage BI System maintenance, integrity, risk and security
• Maintain departmental costs to within budget.
• Report monthly on BI Systems
• Manage and develop subordinates

Reference number for this position is SM51971 which is a permanent position based in Uitenhage (PE) offering a cost to company salary of up to R1.2m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Sifiso Mthombeni on az.oc.egrem-e@mosifis or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Posted on 21 Jan 11:19

Job description

Job Position: Learning Ccrcle co-ordinator live performance in UG/PG
Reporting to: Dean
Employment type: Fixed Term
Salary: Based on experience
Location: Port Elizabeth
Industry: Private Higher Education
Start date: As soon as possible

Background

AFDA (The School of the Creative Economy) is the leading school of its kind in South Africa, offering higher certificates, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Motion Picture Medium, Live Performance, Business Innovation and Technology. AFDA is a full member of CILECT, the association of the world’s major film and television schools. The AFDA values are passion, self-discipline, integrity, reliability and humility.
AFDA is inviting applications for the position of a Learning Circle Coordinator in Live Performance in UG & PG
Roles and Responsibilities

A Learning circle coordinator is expected to:

• Acquire and maintain and up to date understanding of the BA Live Performance programme in UG & PG by completing the AFDA onboarding process and attending all staff training sessions
• Prepare lesson plans and lecture content and provide lectures according to timetabled sessions for Ideation Studies, Contextual Studies, Project Studies, Discipline and Tech Studies and Reflection Studies.
• Provide guidance to students in these subjects
• Be knowledgeable in all contact and online pedagogical approaches as they apply to the subjects being taught
• Have a thorough understanding of all assessment instruments and use them appropriately
• Manage the group of students in their Learning Circle with regards to assignments and assessments; keeping track of their progress; monitoring tutors, timetables and equipment and facilities.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Enhancement practices.
• Participate in Marketing activities

Key competencies [role associated]

• Willingness to adapt to AFDA’s curriculum, syllabus, schematics and methodologies and pedagogy
• Willingness to adhere and embody AFDA values
• Ability to work co-operatively with other teaching staff
• Excellent time and deadline management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Physically and emotionally well adaptable to change
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Inter-personal skills
• Ability to research independently
• Ability to manage a budget
• Ability to manage inventory of facilities and equipment
• The capacity to research and adapt to new developments in technology Discipline Tech & Craft Studies (BA LP)
• An understanding of the principles of equipment used for Screen Acting and Stage Acting and the Business of Production.
• Selection criteria:
• Masters degree
• Established work experience in tertiary education.
• Industry and / or knowledge of the Performance industries
• AFDA employs candidates in line with the Employment Equity Act and as such preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.

Application procedure
Closing date: 18 January 2021 Applications must be submitted by email to Michael Ivy at az.oc.adfa@ileahcim] by the closing date. Applicants wishing to apply for this position are required to submit:

• A covering letter indicating his/her suitability for the position.
• A comprehensive and up to date curriculum vitae with contact details included.
• A list with 3 contactable references.

All applications will be treated as highly confidential. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.

Requirements

Personal attributes [role associated]

• Loyalty and a high level of confidentiality
• Maturity to handle a range of situations
• Honest and trustworthy – committed to high integrity of excellence
• Initiative
• A meticulous and thorough nature
• An ability to work to tight deadlines
• Willingness to support student development

Posted on 12 Jan 10:54

Job description

Boomtown is looking for an associate Creative Group Head with strong conceptual skills and a portfolio of work that is of an award-winning calibre to join us. The candidate will assist in leading a team of creatives in a way that pushes ideas to explore new/exciting avenues resulting innovative work, which utilises creative talents of the team. The successful Creative Group Head would work in collaboration with an existing Creative Group Head who leads our design team.

Job duties/key responsibilities

• Oversight and leadership of the team including staff contentment and effective functionality of team
• Provide and maintain high standards of creativity by constantly delivering work of the highest calibre for clients across all integrated services
• Manage creative processes and collaboration of Creative Department
• Conduct Creative Project planning including reviews in collaboration with Traffic and relevant Client Service personnel to input and advise on effective creative resourcing per project
• Work with the Business Group Heads and has knowledge of all projects in the system
• Lead and own the creative component during pitch opportunities by playing a leading role in new business conversion through creative application
• Proactively deliver creative that is on brief, on brand and within budget
• Review and approve briefs
• Attends and participate actively in relevant briefing sessions
• Effective and regular collaborator with our client facing and strategy teams

Company Description

Our cultural roots and deep, on-the-ground market immersion ensures we deliver relevant creative solutions, understanding the people who make up South Africa’s main market, and connecting your brand with their hearts and buying behaviours.

Our strength lies in positioning global brands into Africa, as well as taking South African brands to the broader African market. We do this by creating standout brand presence through a deep on-the-ground cultural connection to the right market and its local catalysts.

At Boomtown, we see the power of people. Our people are the most valuable part of our business. They are insightful, world-class, creative, multidisciplinary, authentic and professional. We see all that they can be and endeavor to provide the best environment for them to thrive in.

See yourself fitting in?

Get in touch.

Requirements

• Qualification in advertising, branding, integrated marketing or degree or equivalent
• A solid background in copywriting and/or design and art direction.
• Both conceptually and technically skilled.
• Agency experience and agency process knowledge is advantageous
• Four+ years’ experience in advertising/branding environment
• Knowledge of industry best practice, both local and globally
• Displays understanding of our clients, their brands and businesses

Key competencies

• Proactive
• Pragmatic solutions driven
• High accountability
• Works well under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Social and Team Orientation
• Strategic Insight
• Intercultural mindset
• Ability to recognise and nurture ideas
• Operational Excellence (Efficient, agile, organised, effective in processes)
• Passionate about pushing creative ideas, exploring new and exciting avenues 

Posted on 09 Dec 06:37

Job description

Yizani Sifunde Consortium: Project co-ordinator (Eastern Cape)

We are looking for a motivated individual with a passion for literacy to lead the – Yizani Sifunde Consortium.

Job overview:

Yizani Sifunde Consortium is a Liberty funded project made up of three organisations (Nal’ibali, Wordworks and Book Dash) that seek to address some of the literacy development challenges facing the Eastern Cape.

The role of the project coordinator is to provide overall leadership management of the entire consortium as well as perform administrative, financial, implementation, reporting and, technical oversight.

The position holder will also ensure risk-sensitive, pro-active, finance and support service provision to the project and ensuring the completion of activities and objectives as designed and agreed with the donor, working closely with consortium partners. This is a field-based position, with some office work. You will spend a lot of time moving between and communicating with literacy NGOs, ECD centres and other key players in the project, as well as the project partners. You will need to plan and organise logistics of the project, for example book distributions.

Areas of responsibility

Community and stakeholder engagement:

• Complete a mapping exercise and assess the impact of the project in the earmarked communities.
• Build relationships with local organizations, stakeholders, and facilitate project entry into these communities- being mindful of the involvement of a diverse range of community members needed for this project.
• Participate in all initial meetings, conference calls, and trainings within the consortium.

Project management:

• Participate in local groups, organizations and steering committees.
• Together with the consortium partners, plan the various stages of project implementation and set direction, by prioritizing and organizing activities and resources to achieve project objectives.
• Liaise with ECD centres, development and implement logistic plans for materials distribution to ECD centres, identify and manage warehouse/storage facilities etc.

Network management: 

• Organize project kick-off, review, and close-out meetings.
• Conduct regular follow-up of work plans, identify, and address any delays in a timeous and effective manner
• Ensure that terms of the agreement and procedures are understood and followed by all parties, share information and conduct training if required on proposed systems and processes for consortium management.

People and budget management:

• Promote harmonisation of approaches and methodologies across all consortium partners by developing and monitoring use of common tools, as well as creating opportunities for experience sharing and learning.
• Prepare regular progress reports for stakeholders, as well as accurate and timely donor reports.
• Represent the consortium and supporting the three organizations to implement their component of the grant agreement.
• Communicate and coordinate with local leaders, partners, and key stakeholders on behalf of the consortium.
• Ensure the coordination of all resources in support of network development, collaboration, and collective actions.
• Oversee project budget within set approved limits – for the consortium and prepare activity-based budgets, whilst monitoring actual monthly spend vis-à-vis budgets, and approve all transactions

Data collection, monitoring and feedback

• Collate project data from field staff and stakeholders, analyze and write progress reports

Interested candidates should forward a motivational letter and CV to gro.ilabilan@krow, with your name and surname, position title on the subject line. (e.g. Joe Soap: Project Coordinator – Eastern Cape).

Closing date: Friday, 11 December 2020

Please note that feedback will be only provided to shortlisted candidates.

Education, language and qualification:

• A relevant degree/diploma.
• A minimum of five years’ work experience in project management/ community development/ stakeholder engagement will be preferred. 

Essential knowledge, skills and experience:

• Sound knowledge of the literacy development and/or the education sector in South Africa.
• Fluency in English and IsiXhosa is preferred
• Demonstrable experience of project management, coordination, and community development is essential. 
• Understanding of the programme objectives and ability to engage network partners in discussion and debate around these issues.
• Knowledge of trends and development in the literacy development preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and partners to deliver on ambitious project targets.
• High level computer literacy on MS Office platforms, google docs and other project management tools
• Proven skills in multi-stakeholder and cross-cultural management.
• Experience in capacity development and distance management, including leading junior teams, is preferred.

Attitude and personal motivations

• Passion for reading and early literacy is a plus
• Self-driven leader who takes initiative and is comfortable with leading

Posted on 02 Dec 12:34

We have a wonderful opportunity for a creative, mid-weight Copywriter/Scriptwriter at a super explainer video company in the Eastern Cape. This forward-thinking company conceptualise and produce a variety of videos for some of the world’s biggest brands. We’re looking for someone who is able to understand complex products and work with more technical and in-depth subject matter in the fields of tech, healthcare and financial etc. Our client may also consider a candidate from a journalism or e-learning background. The ideal candidate is someone with solid and stable work experience – someone reliable, who commits long-term to their role and agency.

Requirements
The successful candidate must have/be:

• University Degree – preferred
• Relevant Scriptwriting or Advertising qualification 
• 4-5 years’ experience
• Background in advertising, journalism, communications, or a creative field – preferred
• Previous scriptwriting experience in the areas of explainer videos or TV and radio ads – a bonus!
• Creative
• Talented with strong writing skills
• Willingness to learn
• Team player. 

Please submit your writing portfolio on application.

Should you not receive a response within one week, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Company Description

VGP Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency in the advertising, marketing, media, creative, digital, PR/communications and publishing industries.

Posted on 19 Nov 17:30