ENGINEERING COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (ECSA) VACANCIES

ENGINEERING COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (ECSA)

COUNCIL SECRETARY

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Gauteng
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Introduction
PERMANENT CONTRACT
The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is a statutory body charged with the mandate to regulate the engineering profession in accordance with the Engineering Profession Act 46 of 2000.

ECSA VISION
An effective Regulator assuring Engineering Excellence.

COUNCIL SECRETARY
Position Summary: The Council Secretary role is responsible for providing Council with guidance in their duties, responsibilities, powers and ensure their awareness and knowledge on all laws and regulations relevant to ECSA, including monitoring and advising them on business ethics, good governance, and the relevant international developments thereof. The Council Secretary reports to the resident of the Council with the dotted line to the Chief Executive Officer.

Responsibilities includes but not limited to:

Provide leadership in communicating the Vision, Mission, Objectives, Principles, Values, and the organisation’s Strategic Plan.
Provide strategic advisory services in relation to secretariat services to the Council and Executive Management.
Advise the Council collectively and individually of their legal rights and obligations in relations to matters of their responsibilities the law (EPA), and good corporate governance.
Prepare, collate and distribute Council Charter and Committee Terms of Reference and work plans.
Develop and distribute Delegations of Authority, Terms of Reference and Council Charter providing advice regarding its content.
Maintain the ECSA’s statutory registers including minutes, Council registers, registers of disclosures of conflict of interests.
Prepare reports to Council and its Committees and any other forum in relation to any subject matter of governance from time to time.
Ensure that the Council decisions, resolutions, approvals and other communications are formally channelled to the appropriate members of staff and other stakeholders.
Participate with the EXCO team in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organisation.
Identify, assess, and inform EXCO team of internal and external corporate governance issues that affect the organisation.
Ensure council procedures are both followed and regularly reviewed.
Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the Council Secretariat Division.
Develop and monitor corporate governance compliance checklist for ECSA.
Ensure ECSA compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
Ensure the proper induction, orientation, ongoing training and education of Council members, including assessing the specific training needs of Council members and executive management in their fiduciary and other governance responsibilities.
Administer the funds of the Business Unit according to the approved budget and prepare and submit monthly management accounting reports.
Provide regular feedback to EXCO and Council (and its committee/s relevant to the work of the Division) with regards to the operations of the Division.
Oversee the preparation of all or parts of the annual report and ensuring the statutory deadlines are met and the statutory and regulatory disclosures are validated.

Minimum Requirements:

A LLM in Corporate Governance, and/or Corporate Law qualification or equivalent qualification.
Membership Certificate of the Chartered Governance institute of Southern Africa.
Admitted attorney/advocate is advantageous.

Experience:

Minimum of Fifteen (15) years’ experience in the corporate governance, Compliance and company/board secretariat and a minimum of five (5) years in a company/board/ council secretary role.
Experience in the regulatory/ professional council environment would be an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skill and Competency:

Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements affecting corporate governance instruments and guidelines.
Good understanding of leadership and management principles.
Knowledge of financial and risk management.
Strong organisational skills and+ writing Skills and ability to interpret and advice on the application of legislation.
Advanced understanding of strategic management, strong work ethics and values, proficiency in MS Office.

Package & Remuneration: Market Related

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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS; FRIDAY, 27TH OCTOBER 2023.

Positions are filled in accordance with ECSA’s Employment Equity Policy.

Should we not contact you within one month of the close of date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Executive: Strategy & Growth

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Introduction
PERMANENT CONTRACT
The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is a statutory body charged with the mandate to regulate the engineering profession in accordance with the Engineering Profession Act 46 of 2000.
ECSA VISION
An effective Regulator assuring Engineering Excellence.

EXECUTIVE: STRATEGY & GROWTH
Position Summary: The Executive: Strategy & Growth role is responsible to create, communicate, execute, and sustaining ECSA’s strategic initiatives and champion its insights. The incumbent together with the creative team will work with functional managers and executives to define business goals and drive insights that shape solutions relating to Marketing & Communications, Business Performance & reporting and Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement. The Executive: Strategy & Growth reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Responsibilities includes but not limited to:

Provide leadership in communicating the Vision, Mission, Objectives, Principles, Values, and the organisation’s Strategic Plan.
Participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model and operational execution.
Work with the Executive Team and various ECSA committees to develop and maintain a strategic perspective based on external environment and the constituent needs and satisfaction.
Formalise ECSA’s strategic planning processes, forging new working relationships and synergies across the organisation, and establishing greater transparency and accountability for those people carrying out the organisation’s strategy.
Develop and deliver high quality, compelling presentations, new business presentations, POVs, and briefs (internal and external).
Develop and execute a stakeholder relations strategy.
Manage and enhance relations with existing and new stakeholders, including the Voluntary Associations and Corporate Entities.
Reposition ECSA to key related government departments/ministries, parliament and other state entities.
Promote ECSA as a leading Brand within the Engineering Fraternity (employer bodies, engineering practitioners, graduates and students).
Promote through Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives the involvement of younger, particularly black and female engineering practitioners.
Oversee and coordinate capacity building initiatives with international partners.
Undertake research to enhance the engineering profession and execute identified initiatives in collaboration with various stakeholders.
Oversee the ECSA quarterly Performance Tracking and develop and deliver the Annual Report.
Lead and facilitate the development, review and the management of the organisation’s Marketing Strategy.
Responsible for managing the below-the-line marketing activities, partnerships, activations, and digital platforms.
Develop and execute social media marketing strategies across all relevant social media platforms.
Manage the content calendar, ensuring website optimisation, monitoring website performance, and preparing monthly reports and newsletters.
Manage budgets, optimise the Return on Investment (ROI) of marketing activities, create engaging social media content, manage social media communities, execute paid social media campaigns, and analyse social media performance.
Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and performance reporting for all marketing channels.
Oversee ECSA external media liaisons arrangements/agreements and the Resource Mobilisation/Fund Raising Strategy.
Provide thought leadership platforms for identifying salient matters of the profession and conducting research.
Manage and create a conducive environment for highly motivated and productive staff for the Division.
Develop work performance standards for both employees and review committees for the Division.
Provide budget to implement plans listed as per Business Unit APP.

Minimum Requirements:

A degree in Engineering or Built environment (NQF level 7) and Postgraduate Qualification (NQF level 8) in Business Management.
Registration with the relevant professional bodies.

Experience:

Minimum fifteen (15) years previous work experience, five (5) of which must be at Executive Management Level in driving strategic thought leadership.
Areas of experience: Secondary research, primary research methods, segmentation, targeting, business strategy, creative strategy, marketing strategy.

Knowledge, Skill and Competency:

Knowledge of defining consumer insights, developing and shaping positioning territories, brand personas, activations, Business Development, Stake holder engagement, Business analysis, performance management, Strategy Implementation, Market sector analysis, Client engagement, etc.
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise and complete tasks with minimum supervision and within specified time frames.
Advanced understanding of strategic management, project management, office software applications.

EXECUTIVE: COMBINED ASSURANCE

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EXECUTIVE: COMBINED ASSURANCE

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PERMANENT CONTRACT
The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is a statutory body charged with the mandate to regulate the engineering profession in accordance with the Engineering Profession Act 46 of 2000.

ECSA VISION
An effective Regulator assuring Engineering Excellence.
EXECUTIVE: COMBINED ASSURANCE

Position Summary: The Executive: Combined Assurance role is responsible for driving and leading a comprehensive assurance function, and practice adhering to auditing standards and regulatory requirements to provide development of the organisation's overall audit compliance involving operational risk, quality management systems, ethics and ensure financial controls are operating effectively. The Executive: Combined Assurance reports to the Audit & Risk Committee Chair with the dotted line to the Chief Executive

Responsibilities includes but not limited to:

Provide leadership in communicating the Vision, Mission, Objectives, Principles, Values, and the organisation’s Strategic Plan.
Develop, implement, and support a comprehensive regulatory compliance strategy.
Partner with other Business Units to provide regulatory advice and guidance on quality assurance.
Facilitate the escalation of risk and control issues requiring visibility and attention by Chief Executive Officer, by providing a cohesive and comprehensive view of assurance across the risk environment.
Providing an opportunity to identify gaps in assurance needs that are vital to the organisation, and to plug them (including using internal audit) in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.
Manage the workload of the team to ensure delivery of annual assurance plan to time and quality, and effective management and oversight of issues and actions.
Manage the development of the team to ensure an appropriate functional structure exists that supports delivery of the integrated assurance plan.
Advise the Executive team on various aspects of the integrated assurance plan as and when required to ensure clear leadership and demonstration of the ECSA values and competency behaviours.
Develop effective ways of working in partnership with key functions within the risk Business Unit and across other Business Units to ensure a consistent holistic approach to assurance and early communication of emerging issues.
Develop effective ways of working with Internal Audit and External Audit to ensure effective and efficient management of the integrated assurance programme.
Design and implement effective governance processes to ensure that the assurance framework is operating as intended, including comprehensive reporting of audit and assurance findings, to provide assurance to EXCO, Audit & Risk Committee and Council.
Develop and track risk-based ISO internal systems audit schedule, open issues and action plans.
Develop and implement effective reporting for relevant stakeholders and Audit and Risk Committee to ensure adequate risk awareness.
Implement anti-fraud policies and procedures, controls to mitigate the risk of fraud across the organisation.
Manage and create a conducive environment for highly motivated and productive staff for the Division.
Develop work performance standards for both employees and review committees for the Division.
Prepare the Divisional budget requirements based on organisational developments and business needs.
Develop a strategic direction and vision to ensure successful execution of Ethics & Compliance programs.
Manage the implementation of Ethics and Compliance Strategy Policy and programs.

Minimum Requirements:

A master’s degree in Auditing or Business Administration or related fields.
Must be a member in good standing with their professional bodies.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
SAATCA Certification

Experience:

Minimum of Fifteen (15) years previous relevant work experience, five (5) of which must be at an Executive Level.
Proven experience of participating in governance structures, Ethics, Compliance and Risk Management.
Quality Management Systems experience.

Knowledge, Skill and Competency:

In-depth understanding of risk management and assurance frameworks, as well as the legal and regulatory requirements of the industry.
Good understanding of governance, risk management principles and control processes.
Knowledge of Internal Controls and Assurance Frameworks.
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise and complete tasks with minimum supervision and within specified time frames.
Advanced understanding of strategic management, labour relations, office software applications.

EXECUTIVE: CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES

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PERMANENT CONTRACT
The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is a statutory body charged with the mandate to regulate the engineering profession in accordance with the Engineering Profession Act 46 of 2000.

ECSA VISION
An effective Regulator assuring Engineering Excellence.

EXECUTIVE: CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES
Position Summary: The Executive: Corporate Support Services role is responsible for developing and implementing all corporate services function-related strategies, such as Facilities & Procurement, HR, ICT Business Process Improvement, among others. The Executive: Corporate Support Services reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Responsibilities includes but not limited to:

Provide leadership in communicating the Vision, Mission, Objectives, Principles, Values, and the organisation’s Strategic Plan.
Provide strategic oversight the development of the Division’s Annual Performance Plan (APP) and the Business Units Operational Plans.
Oversee the execution, and the delivery of the Business Units programmes and projects.
Manage and provide strategic leadership to the corporate services division.
Ensure operational excellence in Human Resources, Information Technology, and Business Process Improvement.
Drive the provision of effective Human Resources practices and administration services.
Ensure the development and maintenance of Human Capital Management strategies.
Oversee and facilitate Human Resources strategy, organisational effectiveness and wellness initiatives for the organisation.
Manage the provision of integrated Human Resources Development initiatives aimed at enhancing individual and organisational performance.
Provide and allocate budget to implement plans listed as per Division APP.
Complement budget monitoring by providing the necessary real time safeguards to ensure that managers are within the budget variance parameters.
Negotiate on behalf of the organisation and represent organisation at public events.
Provide strategic oversight of all management information systems, as well as ensuring linkage and integration of systems, telecommunications, and related technologies.
Ensure that the ICT governance framework and structures, and policies are in place.
Determine and define requirements for Business Units projects in order to provide accurate advice, guidance and recommendations.
Oversee all processes, procedures and systems are in place to ensure that the quality service is up to the required standards.
Invest in continuous learning improvement to drive down internal and external failure costs.
Design, implement and overseeing the implementation of organisation’s systems and processes.
Develop a maintenance plan for existing facilities and to oversee the staff management of the organisation’s properties.
Manage tasks such as supervising contractors, relationship building with service providers, and advising on medium to long-term capital layout plan to enhance existing facilities.
Proactive management of risks related to Occupational Health and Safety, in conjunction with the Health and Safety Committee, from a facility management point of view.
Formulate and maintain the Business Process Management Policy, framework, standards and calendar.
Responsible for streamlining, simplifying and improving the organisation’s business end-to-end processes, driving a continuous improvement culture, with systems & tools to drive productivity.
Assist and guide Senior Management to drive the strategy execution through designing new business models; streamlining and reengineering existing business processes and providing support to change management.
Formulate, implement, and improve organisational effectiveness monitoring and reporting frameworks and dashboards.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration / Human Resources or Industry and Organisational Psychology (NQF level 7) and Post Graduate Management Qualification (NQF level 8).
Professional membership of good standing in the relevant professional bodies.

Experience:

A minimum of fifteen (15) years’ senior management experience in small to medium, diversified, and complex organisations and at least five (5) years executive management experience.
Experience in the regulatory or professional council or engineering sector would be an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skill and Competency:

Knowledge of project management, contracting, negotiating, and change management.
Knowledge of computerised HR, Quality, Facilities, procurement and ICT relevant legislation requirements and policies and procedures.
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise and complete tasks with minimum supervision and within specified time frames.
Advanced understanding of strategic management, labour relations, office software applications.

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Gauteng
Permanent
Full Time
Market Related
EE/AA, Non EE/AA

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Introduction
The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) is a statutory body charged with the mandate to regulate the engineering profession in accordance with the Engineering Profession Act 46 of 2000.

Position Summary: The Knowledge Management Specialist position has become available. The position will be responsible for managing the information or knowledge base of the organisation and to provide employees with the knowledge, tools, and skills that they need to optimise their performance at work. The position will report to the Manager: Research and Knowledge Management.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and implement knowledge management strategies, policies, and procedures;
Identify, capture, and organise tacit and explicit knowledge from various sources within the Research Business Unit and the entire organisation;
Design and maintain knowledge management systems, databases, and repositories;
Ensure the quality and accuracy of information and knowledge assets;
Collaborate with different business units to assess knowledge needs and requirements;
Conduct knowledge audits and assessments to identify gaps and areas for improvement;
Recommend and implement tools, technologies, and techniques to enhance knowledge sharing and collaboration;
Train and educate employees on knowledge management practices and systems;
Facilitate communities of practice and knowledge sharing forums;
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of knowledge management initiatives through metrics and analytics;
Stay current with industry knowledge management best practices and trends;
Provide expertise and support in the development and execution of knowledge management projects and initiatives; and
Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the organisation.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Bachelor's degree in knowledge management, information science, library science, or a related discipline;
5 years’ experience in creating, organising, and distributing knowledge and information within an organisation;
Technology proficiency: Familiarity with knowledge management software, content management systems, and collaboration tools;
Proficiency in using technology to streamline knowledge sharing processes and enhance accessibility;
Training and facilitation: Experience in developing and delivering training programs or workshops related to knowledge management practices. Skill in facilitating knowledge-sharing sessions to promote organisational learning and innovation.

Package & Remuneration: Market Related

Closing Date for applications: 25 October 2023

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