Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• The incumbent will report directly to the Chief HR Officer and should have a strong HR background and good project management knowledge as well as an in-depth knowledge of the business and industry. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• To increase the available time and agility of the Chief in order to focus his time, effort and priorities on strategic initiatives
• Acts as the liaison between Group CHRO and executives, and stakeholders to ensure consistent communication and involvement or decision-making at the proper time
• Responsible for consolidation of information and data to produce Exco, Ops Review, and Board reports
• Formulates the Group HR strategy and ensures consistent communication across the markets
• To assist the Chief with various functions including business project management
• Determine key performance indicators and monitor Group HR performance
• Acts as a strategic advisor to the Group CHRO and senior management team
• Ad hoc requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

Must have technical/professional qualifications: 

• Matric / Grade 12
• Minimum of 3 year relevant National Diploma or Degree is essential
• Business related courses completed is essential 
• A business-related MBA is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of Leadership/Management experience (essential)
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience:
• Managing functional responsibilities at a senior manager level within a Corporate environment 
• Telecommunications Project management
• Managing/building relationships at Executive level

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

• Organising and directing multiple teams and markets 
• Experience in planning & leading strategic initiatives
• Concurrently deliver on portions of multiple strategy projects in a fast-paced & results orientated environment
• Excellent report writing skills
• Diplomacy
• Honesty and integrity 
• Detailed understanding of governance and decision making across the business
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies and tool