COEGA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CDC) VACANCIES

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- UNIT HEAD: TRADE FACILITATION 
- OPERATIONS UNIT 
– LOGISTICS SEZ 
- GQEBERHA PERMANENT - GRADE D4
 
ACCOUNTABILITY
The Unit Head, Trade Facilitation, is accountable to the Executive Manager Operations BU (EMOPS) of the Coega Development Corporation (CDC).
 
MANDATE
The Unit Head, Trade Facilitation has the mandate to take responsibility of the day-to-day management of the Trade Facilitation unit of the Coega SEZ, which consists of Investor Services, Customs, Logistics, Maritime Business Activities
 
DESCRIPTION
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

• The primary objective of the Unit Head: Trade Facilitation is to ensure that all Operational business activities and Logistical planning is fully operational for all investors/ tenants to have the use of a fully operational world class SEZ and NMBLP
• The TFU Unit Head Operations objectives is guided by all applicable CDC Strategies, policies, and compliance to all applicable Legislation.
• The TFU Unit Head is also responsible for the revenue generation activities and support pursuance of revenue generating opportunities.

 
RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS
In executing the above the primary objective of the TFU Head is required to:

• Provide managerial leadership to TFU in pursuance and achievement of its objective.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of operational plans and ensure the integrated operations of the SEZ and the NMBLP.
• Advise the CDC on the appropriate mechanisms for ensuring the ongoing operations of the SEZ and NMBLP.
• Interpret, formulate, and implement international trade facilitation best practices and standards.
• Establish an appropriate operational framework for the provision of services and products to future investors and existing tenants within the SEZ and NMBLP.
• Oversee the provision of various trade facilitation services to tenants and potential investors, when necessary, to undertake periodic revisions and updates of TFU strategies in this regard.
• Ensure coordination and integration of all TFU operational plans and processes.
• Establish an appropriate strategic framework for the TFU operations of the SEZ and NMBLP and prepare budgets accordingly.
• Establish and maintain sound working relationships with investors/ tenants and all relevant appropriate statutory bodies.
• Provide sound advice and guidance to the CDC in respect of Customs, Logistics and Incentives regimes.
• Investigate opportunities to leverage operational capability for revenue generation.
• Develop appropriate partnerships for identified revenue opportunities in various aspects of trade facilitation services within the CDC control.
• TFU to ensure the implementation and monitoring of the SEZ zone rules to enforce the application of the environmental principles and guidelines.
• Ensure that the CDC and Tenants meet all conditions of its relevant legislation and environmental permits.
• Develop, Implement and Monitor the Tenants Zone Application Procedures (Zone rules) and assess the potential tenants and concessionaires for the Development of the SEZ and NMBLP.
• Communicate on the various monitoring aspects; tenant applications, auditing and reporting of the AEO Accreditation programme and any other legislation related to Compliance of the SEZ, NMBLP and Tenants.
• Manage the Trade Logistics component of the CDC by establishing a logistics strategy for the CDC utilizing the available toolkits and methodologies for trade facilitation within the context of a back of port SEZ and requirements for hinterland connectivity.

Other responsibilities of the Head of Operation comprise the following separate but interlinked activities:

• Interacting with tenants/ investors to ensure client satisfaction.
• Interacting with potential investors to secure the investments.
• Interacting with service providers in the; management and operation of the CDC SEZ and NMBLP
• Promoting SEZ services to new customers and leverage these services for revenue generation.
• Interacting with the other peers and unit heads within the Organisation as necessary.
• Preparing progress reports regularly and as and when required

 
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Fully functioning Trade Facilitation Unit;

• Contribution to overall corporate growth and development;
• Contribute to an operational strategy for the SEZ and NMBLP
• Develop, implement and monitor budgets;
• Ensure Revenue generation and debt collection;
• Compliance to all Legislation and legislative prescripts
• Integration and managing relationships with external stakeholders ;
• Commercially viable service provision;
• Investor/ tenant satisfaction.
• Ensure the effective development and implementation of the logistic strategic plan for the SEZ back of Port and NMBLP.

 
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• BCom / NQF Level 7 Degree in Business Management or equivalent;
• MBA qualification is advantageous;
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a management and/or co-ordination role (directly related to the duties, roles & responsibilities specified in sections 3, and 4).
• Ability to demonstrate the following skills with associated experience: Project Management, collaboration, innovation, customer service, compliance, delivery, continual improvement, risk management, vendor management, operations management, and co-ordination.
• Ability to co-ordinate and execute tasks as assigned by EM.
• Ability to resolve and escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other Business Units heads.
• Ability to multitask and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good interpersonal skills - the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Knowledge of how to present information to different audiences.

 
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Performance is monitored annually by assessing compliance to Key Performance Indicators identified in a consultative process and contained in a Balanced Scorecard.
 
CDC is an employment equity employer and placement will be in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
 
The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within one month of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful.
 
All applications must be forwarded to recruitment@coega.co.za



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- REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS MANAGER 
- CORPORATE SERVICES 
– HUMAN RESOURCES 
- GQEBERHA - PERMANENT 
- GRADE D1
 
ACCOUNTABILITY
The Manager: Remuneration and Benefits is accountable to the Executive Manager: Corporate Services (EMCS) of the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) through the Unit Head: Human Resources of the CDC.
 
MANDATE
The Manager: Remuneration and Benefits is mandated by the Executive Manager: Corporate Services to take responsibility for the development, implementation, and management of legally complaint remuneration and benefits practices, processes, procedures and systems.
 
DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS
3.1 Remuneration Policy and Procedures
· Develop the Remuneration policy and a total Reward strategy;
· Manage the implementation of the approved Remuneration policy and procedures;
· Develop, implement and manage legally complaint remuneration and benefits practices, processes and systems;
· Builds capacity within HR and management team with regards to remuneration and benefits;
· Ensure consistency in the application of remuneration and benefits policies, practices and systems throughout the organization;
· Provide information and update both management and employees on company benefits, policies and procedures;
· Timeous advising on corporate governance related changes and issues.
3.2 Job Evaluation
· Management implementation of Job Evaluation Policy and Procedures;
· Facilitate and coordinate the job profiling and evaluation process across the organisation to ensure internal and external equity;
· Communicate and educate employees regarding the organisation’s job evaluation system and practices;
· Implement and manage job grading structure;
· Update and maintain organizational structure and headcount reports.
3.3 Payroll Management
· Manage the payroll function and human resources administration as per the required standards;
· Develop and manage effective payroll management procedures and systems;
· Manage payroll processes, salary reviews and incentive schemes;
· Accountable for integrity of data on HR information management system;
· Continuous maintenance of HR information management system.
3.4 Remuneration analysis and benchmarking
· Undertake benchmarking exercises and assignments in remuneration and benefits practices, job evaluation and annual salary reviews;
· Prepare and submit reports on remuneration and benefits benchmarking exercises, and other assignments as required;
· Research and develop pay structures based on practices;
· Provide an overall view of views of practices and develop a business case for change where deemed necessary;
· Critically analyse remuneration and reward practices and provide comparison with organisations in the market;
· Maintain effective and efficient relationships with external service providers to improve operating efficiencies.
3.5 Salary Review Process
· Manage salary review process under the leadership of the HR Manager;
· Recommend salary review guidelines, coordination of the entire process including training, documentation, distribution and consolidation of review spreadsheet;
· Prepare schedules for payroll upload and staff letters;
· Prepare reports, statistics, graphs and cost analysis.
3.6 Advice and Operational Support
· Provide expert and professional advice on all remuneration related issues;
· Support in preparing submissions to the remunerations and HR committee;
· Conduct ad hoc internal and external benchmarking exercises per position;
· Communicate changes in legislative policies and facilitating changes applicable to company processes;
· Assist departments with reviewing of job profiles and evaluations thereof;
· Manage remuneration projects for the organisation when required;
· Periodically review and recommend improvements to employee benefits and schemes;
· Provide leave management mechanisms;
· Timeous submission of an Employment Equity report and all other legislative requirements;
· Execute and implement HR projects/ assignments when required;
· Effectively manage and support Wellness programmes.
3.7 Management of HR Integrated Information Systems
· Effectively implement HRIS to satisfy the needs of the organisation;
· Create monthly, quarterly, annual and post activity reports;
· Effectively manage and support staff.
Furthermore, you are to ensure that:
· You are aware of and have access to the CDC’s SHEMS;
· You are aware of your responsibilities and duties as laid out in the CDC’s SHEMS;
· You are aware that you work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner;
· You ensure that the company’s housekeeping standards are maintained throughout your area of responsibility;
· You report any unsafe conditions or acts which you cannot rectify yourself to your SHE representative or to the Senior SHE Project Manager as soon as possible;
· You report all SHE incidents which occur within your area of responsibility promptly and in the correct format;
· You are totally familiar with your responsibilities in terms of the CDC’s emergency plan;
· You communicate to the Senior SHE Project Manager any required changes to the SHEMS prior to implementing these changes;
· You timeously complete and correctly record any corrective action which needs to be taken in order to rectify a SHE matter;
· You give full co-operation to, and participate in (as required), the CDC’s internal and external SHEMS audits.
You have the authority to:
· Immediately stop any person(s) on CDC property from committing an unsafe or destructive act or omission;
· Take whatever immediate steps you deem necessary to prevent injury or environmental damage when confronted with an unsafe or destructive condition.

Additionally ensure that:

• During your period of employment and subsequent thereto, you shall keep confidential and shall not make use of, directly or indirectly, and shall not disclose any of the CDC’s trade secrets or confidential information or those of its subsidiary or associate companies or those of other persons who have made disclosures to the CDC under conditions of confidentiality, other than to persons authorised by the CDC or those employed by the CDC who are required to know such secrets or to have such information for the purpose of their employment with the CDC.
• You shall not, without the written permission of the CEO, be directly or indirectly employed for gain in any business or pursuit other than that of the CDC. Such permission will be granted only if the CEO is satisfied that the activity is not in conflict with the CDC’s interests, and that the Employee’s ability to fulfil his/her duties to the CEO satisfaction will not be impaired.
• It is conditional that you and/or no immediate relative or member of my household be employed by an organisation in direct competition with the CDC, without the CDC’s written approval. The CDC reserves the right to enquire as to the place of employment of my spouse or any member of my household.

You will abide by the CDC Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy which seeks to codify the expected ethical behaviour from me, to meet the ideal of good corporate governance.
 
COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS
· Degree / National Diploma in HR Management/Finance / NQF Level 7 or equivalent;
· A post graduate qualification in HR or certification as a remuneration specialist is preferable;
· Minimum 5 years in the HR field: Remuneration and Benefits, and payroll management;
· Professional membership – South African Reward Association (SARA) or similar is advantageous;
· Extensive knowledge of Oracle system;
· Hands on experience in remuneration function that includes benchmarking, pay design and salary survey;
· Exposure to remuneration analysis and modelling;
· Experience in Job evaluation processes;
· Knowledge of applicable remuneration legislation;
· Analytical skills;
· Passion for people and an effective team player;
· Interpersonal skills;
· Report writing, communication and presentation skills;
· A valid driver`s licence.
 
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Performance is monitored regularly by the EM Corporate Services and HR Manager, by reference to Key Performance Indicators and Balanced Scorecard.
 
CDC is an employment equity employer and placement will be in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
 
The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within one month of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful.
 
All applications must be forwarded to recruitment@coega.co.za