Rand Water Portfolio Support Manager Vacancies 2022 Rand Water Jobs in Glenvista

Job Description

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The purpose of this role is to partner with CSO and specialised management teams in order to
ensure they develop and articulate the Business Unit’s strategy. The CSO’s office is an
extended arm of the CE’s office and thus it is imperative that the office of the CE is supported
optimally by this office.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 8) in Business Administration or Public Administration or Public
Management or related qualifications.
3-5 years’ experience with a proven track record in business administration.
Familiarity with process and key stakeholders related to Public Finance Management Act, Water Services Act, and the think tank community.
Preference for quantitative analytical experience, including the ability to use Microsoft Excel and other econometrics and statistical software (e.g. STATA, SPSS).
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Self-motivated, creative, organized, and deeply committed to personal and organizational excellence.
Primary Duties
Compile annual business and operational plans and other related documents for the Group
Strategy Business Unit.
Submission of annual business and operational plan for approval by the Business Unit Head.
Compile periodic statutory and regulatory reports for the Group Strategy Business Unit.
Compile annual budget for the Group Strategy Business Unit (OPEX, Supplementary, Minor
works).
Manage and control annual budget and spending patterns in accordance with annual
procurement plan.
Ensure timely submission of periodic expenditure reports (monthly/ quarterly/ bi-annual/
annual) for the Group Strategy Business Unit.
Compile Lead Schedule and Checklist templates for the Group Strategy Business Unit
(monthly).
Ensure accuracy and correctness of FWIE reports for approval by the Business Unit Head.
Ensure timely submission of periodic FWIE reports (monthly/ quarterly/ bi-annual/ annual) for
the Group Strategy Business Unit.
Compile compliance reports as required by the Corporate Compliance Business Unit.
Ensure timely response to all audit queries/ findings.
Ensure that HR KPIs are populated accurately with information from HR reports (monthly/
quarterly/ bi-annual/ annual).
Identify, assess, monitor, evaluate and report on Business Unit risk register.
Maintain and update the risk register with controls to mitigate identified risks.
Compile annual procurement plan for the Group Strategy Business Unit.
Facilitate Business Unit procurement process from initiation to completion.
Quality assure all submissions and reports for approval by the Business Unit Head.
Serve as a focal point for all submissions that require the approval of the Business Unit Head.
Liaise with Divisional Heads within the Business Unit for collaborative efforts, policy
development and any other identified strategic initiatives.
Manage administrative staff within the Business Unit.
Ensure timely and quality of work submitted in the implementation of ad hoc activities.
Knowledge
Ability to lead and influence all stakeholders and customers
Ability to communicate technical subjects effectively and accurately
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and independently with individuals at various organizational
Skills
Proven skills to work effectively across multi-disciplined areas
Forward-learning entrepreneurial experience
Innovative thinking
Communication skills
Leadership skills
Strong influencing skills
Conflict resolution skill s
Ability to achieve objectives without having direct responsibility
Attitude
Retain professional image at all times and particularly in stressful situations
Integrity/Honesty
Dealing with difficult people
Dealing with unrealistic demands
Customer Service orientation
Proactive
Initiative