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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 tools
We make an impact by offering:
- Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
- Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
- Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies
Closing date for Applications: 04 December 2024.
The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus.
The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.