Manager : Business Case Management

Telkom South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications provider is seeking a Manager for Business Case Management in Gauteng. This role involves managing Business Case outputs in alignment with strategic objectives, coordinating capital budgeting, and leading team performance. Candidates should possess a degree in Financial Management or a related field, with supervisory experience in network planning or operations. Strong financial acumen and effective leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Financial Management or similar.
• Experience in a network planning or build environment.
• 2 years in a supervisory role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver Business Case outputs.
• Coordinate divisional capex budget submissions.
• Present comprehensive Business Cases supported by DCF analysis.

Skills

Financial Management

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Analytical

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in Financial Management / Business Management

Relevant Degree / Diploma in Project Management

Job description

Manager: Business Case Management

• Job grade: M5
• Group / BU: Openserve
• Division: Openserve
• Span of control: 5-10
• Reports to: Senior Management Core Description

Responsible to manage / deliver Business Case outputs as defined and in support of the Business Plan applicable to Openserve.

Job Responsibilities

1. Business Planning and Capital Management (40%)
   • Responsible for the integration and execution of business drivers and key business objectives.
   • Coordinate the submission of divisional capex budgetary requirements aligned to Openserve Strategy for Business Planning purposes.
   • Compilation of comprehensive Business Cases as informed by the respective Capex Programmes and Master Plans.
   • Present compelling Business Cases that are supported by DCF analysis for the ultimate Investment Decision making by the Resource & Capital Council.
   • Ensure timely funding of Business Cases / Capex Projects to prevent late delivery of objectives.
   • Manage approved Business Cases in support of Openserve's Business Plan outputs.
   • Monitor, track, and measure the execution of deliverables as contained in the Business Cases being managed to deliver the stated objectives.
   • Identify any deviations and drive corrective actions.
   • Prepare and submit periodic reports on the performance of assigned portfolio of business cases.
2. Internal & External Customer Relationships (25%)
   • Build and manage internal and external customer relationships.
   • Participation in company-wide surveys e.g. Customer Satisfaction (CSa T), Net Promoter Score (NPS).
3. Compliance (10%)
   • Implement Safety, Health and Environment Management (SHE) and ensure a conducive working environment.
   • Adherence to the Capital Management Policy and the Capex Allocation Framework.
   • ERM & Audit Compliances.
   • Adherence to Telkom ethics code and values.
4. People Performance and Development (25%)
   • Provide team leadership by setting targets and measures for CAPEX efficiency / productivity and increased revenue flow.
   • Apply performance measures and incentives in a fair and equitable manner.
   • Establish an enabling work environment and culture for optimum staff performance.
   • Enable employee satisfaction measures.
   • Motivate, lead, guide and mentor staff.
   • Set performance targets.
   • Implement performance enhancements.

Core Competencies

• Functional Knowledge
  • Financial Management; Business Acumen; Telkom Policies & Procedures
• Functional Skills
  • Decision Making; Problem Solving; Analytical; Report Writing; Computer / MS Office literacy; Leadership; Communication; People Development; Purpose Building
• Attitudes / Leadership Competencies
  • Business Leadership; Organizational Leadership; Personal Leadership; Values aligned to Telkom's Shared Values (CCAAS); Customer Service Orientation

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Financial Management / Business Management; or a similar Bachelor's Degree in Finance, or Advance Diploma in Business / Financial Management.
• Relevant Degree / Diploma in Project Management or equivalent will be an advantage.
• Experience in a network planning / engineering or operations or build environment, of which 2 years must be on supervisory level, will be an added advantage.
• A commercial acumen related to capital investment.
• Understanding of Long-Term Investment Decision making techniques and models as well as the end-to-end capital management process.
• Broad technical understanding of Openserve operations and operating model.
• Valid drivers license.
• Ability to work outside of normal working hours.