Head : Public Sector (JHB North)

Aspen Pharma Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector seeks a Head of Public Sector who will lead and develop public healthcare initiatives in South Africa. This strategic role is responsible for managing substantial budgets, aligning business goals with operational plans, and enhancing the company's image in the market. The position requires significant experience in public sectors, strategic planning, and a related postgraduate degree. Join a team where your expertise will influence the community positively.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years' experience managing a business unit.
• Experience in public sector and familiarity with tender processes.
• Strong financial management and legal background.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop public healthcare strategies for Aspen in South Africa.
• Control public healthcare budget of ± R1 billion.
• Compile annual business plans and implement strategies.

Skills

Financial Knowledge

Legal Knowledge

Networking

Business Management

Policy Development

Education

Post graduate Commerce or related degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job title : Head : Public Sector (JHB North)

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : July 06, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

• To manage, lead and develop Public Healthcare for Aspen in South Africa

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCIAL

• Manage and control budgets :
• Public Healthcare ± R1 billion

COMMERCIAL

STRATEGIC AND BUSINESS PLANS

• Determine strategy within the framework of the company to ensure growth and development
• Compiling of Annual Business Plans to ensure the implementation / control / achievement of these
• Ensure communication and understanding of Business Plan throughout the division
• Ensure optimal operational and strategic alignment with manufacturing sites

FINANCIALS

• Achievement of Sales / Growth vs Budget
• Gross margin and operating income
• Control of expenses within Budget
• Forecasting, close co-operation and communication with Supply Chain
• Ensure Stock Level policy and controls in place
• Collection / compilation / maintenance of a market database for the responsible markets
• Compilation of Product Target Costs for future action to communicate with all
• To constantly work towards a balance between Turnover / Margin and Volumes for factory recoveries
• Strategy and pricing of Tenders
• Market / Product needs should be researched / analysed, communicated / motivated / activated and mentored
• Develop and responsible for information sharing programs

COMPANY IMAGE

External

• Responsible to broaden and strengthen the value and role of the company / product as a preferred customer and product.
• Improve the perception of the department within the division, the people and the corporate image.

Internal

• Promote / develop company / division strategies and values
• Develop the image / perception of division and people

CORPORATE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

• Projects – initiate and launch programs
• To interact with opinion leaders / competitors and organizers
• To lead and influence Health Care initiatives at all levels

STRATEGIC ALLIANCES

• Have professional body interaction
• Political contact
• Competitor contact

STRATEGIC PROJECTS

• To project plan for strategic projects
• Costs
• Obtain / communicate approval for plans
• Have performance management systems / contracts and company requirements in place and ensure they are operational
• Succession plan in place
• CSI targets are compiled and met

LEARNING AND GROWTH

Provide ongoing assessment and feedback of development.

• Learning achievements are acknowledged to improve staff performance and motivation.
• Team effectiveness is facilitated and assessed against standards and contingencies applied when required.
• On the job assessment and feedback occur timeously.

Resolve IR issues

• Performance issues are accurately identified and action is instituted.
• Potential conflict is resolved according to IR procedures.
• Disciplinary action is taken according to the IR policy – in cases of extreme poor performance and inappropriate behaviour by staff.

Identify development / training needs of self and team.

• Staff performance is monitored against standards and regular feedback is provided.
• Individual goals are developed and aligned to team goals and roles are clearly defined as per role profile.
• Performance discussions are held regularly to identify learning requirements.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Post graduate Commerce or related degree

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 5 - 10 years’ experience within the public sectors
• 5 - 10 years’ experience managing a business unit
• Knowledge and experience in aspects of : Finance, Legal
• Exposure and knowledge of local and international Tender process
• International exposure
• Regulatory exposure
• Networking at all Government levels related to Health i.e. Tender Board / State Treasury / Medical Control Board / Department of Health / Trade and Industries
• Knowledge of Business
• Knowledge of processes
• Recruitment and selection
• Policy and procedure
• Finance knowledge
• System knowledge
• Product knowledge
• Industry knowledge
• Legal Knowledge
• Career pathing

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

• The applicant must be proficient in the various applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) within the Microsoft Office bundle.
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