SOUTH AFRICAN POST OFFICE (SAPO) VACANCIES

 
 
INVITATION TO APPLY FOR APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCIES IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN POST OFFICE (SAPO)
 
The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies invites applications from interested and suitably qualified persons to fill vacancies of Non-Executive Directors of the South African Post Office (SAPO) in terms of section 11 of the SAPO Act, 2011 (Act No. 22 of 2011), as amended.
 
SAPO is a State-Owned Company (SOC), mandated by the Postal Services Act No. 124 of 1998 to provide reserved postal services and financial services. This Act also makes provision for the regulation of postal services and the operational functions of the entity, including its Universal Service Obligations (USO).
 
To fulfil the objectives of the company, there is a need to obtain a mixed set of competencies, experiences, and skills to strengthen and further enhance the delivery of the overall functions of the Board.
 
The applicants must be people with a high degree of integrity, honesty, transparency, ethical leadership, professional competence, and due care, confidentiality, accountability and must understand the public sector governance and legislative requirements.
 
Requirements: The potential candidates must have proven skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience that would add value to the Company, and are suitable to serve on the Board by virtue of their qualifications and experience in any of the following disciplines:-
 
SAPO Board:
• Logistics Management
• Postal Services Management
• Information Technology and related fields
• Business, Corporate Management and Human Resources Management
• Strategic Management
• Risk Management
• Finance, Investment Management, and Accounting-related fields
• Legal/ Law and Governance
 
Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of Board experience and at least 8 years experience at an Executive or Senior Management role in the logistics or related environment.
Applicants must have a degree, a post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
 
The applicants must provide the following:
A comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) supported by a motivation why you are suitable to serve on SAPO Board; certified proof of academic qualifications and an identity document (ID). The CV must include the following information: physical and postal addresses; telephone and e-mail address, previous experience quoting dates, and institutions or organisations concerned.
Disclosure of current and/or potential conflict of interests, including contracts, shareholding, and employment in relation to SAPO, in compliance with the requirements of section 50 (3) of the Public Finance Management Act and section 75 of Companies Act.
A letter that expresses reasons for their interest in serving on the Board and explaining whether or not they were ever disqualified to serve as a Director or declared a delinquent Director and any information that may assist the Minister in considering their application.
Preference will be given to candidates whose appointments will enhance the diversity of skills, gender, youth, and disability representation.
Preferred candidates will be subject to security clearance and disclosure of business interests. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidate Director only. Approved Directors will be subjected to an annual lifestyle audit.
 
Applications must be addressed to:
The Director-General, Department of Communications and Digital Technologies
For attention: Ms. Precious Tsolo, Director: SOE Governance and Support Ground Floor, Block B, iParioli Office Park, 1166 Park Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
 
Or
 
Private Bag X860, Pretoria, 0001
Email Address: nedappointmentsapo@dcdt.gov.za
Enquiries: Ptsolo@dcdt.gov.za
 
The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies reserves the right not to appoint applicants to Board.
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 28 February 2022
 
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INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
 
JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER (C4)
(Position based in Head Office - Pretoria)
Reports to: Head Project Execution
 
Summation
Responsible for the planning and delivery of a particular project/s within the Postbank environment within time lines, budget and quality standards within the project sphere including relevant tools, techniques, policy, methodology, process and guidelines. This includes the relationship management closely linked to the planning and management of projects through the entire project life cycle, capacity planning [inclusive of resource requirements] and governance related activities, tracking, measuring and reporting.
 
Key Responsibilities
• Manage relationships with all stakeholders of the projects
• Manage conflict to ensure delivery of the project within agreed time lines, quality and budget
• Manage project delivery resources (people, budget, etc.)
• Report regularly on projects and program performance both to the PMO head as well as Functional heads
• Manage risk, issues and change management
• Compile governance documentation to ensure tracking of project
• Manage the integration of various projects
• Ensure delivery of project is aligned to Postbank accepted project management methodologies
• Ensure the efficient management and control of functions/resources in accordance with the stipulations of the PFMA, fraud prevention and risk management principles, corporate governance, legislation, company policies, processes, regulations, Delegation of Authority, etc.
 
Minimum Requirements
• National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Project Management OR
• Project Management Certification / Advanced Project Management Certification
OR Prince2 Certification
• Post graduate qualification linked to the above will be an advantage
• PMP or equivalent project management associations would be an advantage
• 2-3 years’ experience in project management in a business/banking environment
 
Knowledge
• Project Management knowledge according to the International Standards i.e.
• PMBOK, Prince2
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation e.g. PFMA
• Sound knowledge of Project Management Tools.
 
Skills and Attributes
• Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Business Intelligence/Organisational awareness, Adaptability to change, Communication: Oral and Written, Customer and Client Orientation, Critical Thinking, Relationship Building, Cross Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity Resilience, Knowledge Management
 
 
CONTACTS
The South African Postbank SOC Limited is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. In compliance with the banks employment equity plans, first preference will be given to candidates from designated groups. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
 
If you wish to apply, please forward your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to RecruitmentZM@Postbank.co.za
Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for. 
 
Closing date: 25 February 2022
 
Position number: 60055485
Cost Centre: 451098
 
Note, only applications received on this platform will be considered. “POPIA sections provides that everyone has the right to privacy and it includes a right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information. By applying for employment you consent to the processing of your personal information with Postbank. Your personal information and any attached text or documentation are retained by Postbank for a period in accordance with relevant data legislation.”
 
If you do not hear from the South African Postbank SOC Limited or its Agent within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The South African Postbank SOC Limited reserves the right not to fill the positions or to re-advertise the positions at any time
 
 
 

 
 
 
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
 
COMPLIANCE OFFICER (L4)
(Position based in NPC, Pretoria)
Reports to: CEO
 
Summation
To lead the Bank’s Compliance function by providing strategic direction and focus. Ensuring that the bank continuously manages its regulatory and supervisory risks, that is, the risk that the bank does not comply with applicable laws and regulations or supervisory requirements.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Strategic alignment:
 Implement a consistent operating framework for the identification, management, monitoring and reporting of compliance risks and issues
 Ensure that the compliance operating framework is embedded consistently across the bank to meet internal and statutory requirements
 Report non-compliance with laws and regulations or supervisory requirements, to the Audit and Compliance Committee as well as to Management
 Ensure that the Chief Risk Officer and other senior management and executives are kept informed on compliance matters which pose financial or reputational risks for the business
 Participate in industry bodies to ensure alignment of compliance methodology and influence national trends in compliance risk management
 Build and maintain sound working relationships with the relevant Regulators
 Establish a compliance culture within the bank
 
Operational:
 Conduct compliance assurance reviews on relevant and critical legislative and statutory requirements and issue reports to management to solicit remedial action plans
 Conduct information and awareness sessions to highlight emerging and topical compliance trends
 Assess Postbank compliance by conducting activities to support the annual compliance plan, identify and communicate gaps and ensure resolution of issues by way of management driven action plans
 Interact with various statutory and other bodies on matters of compliance (e.g. FIC, FSB, SARB) and internal divisions (Internal Audit, SAPO Risk and Compliance etc.)
 Act as advisor to Postbank management on regulatory and statutory compliance matters applicable to the organisation
 Maintain a register of statutory compliance reports and link to the risk registers prepared by Postbank departments
 Monthly reports to management and executives should include details of new regulatory developments assessed within the month or quarter
 
Maintain a Compliance Manual which is easily accessible to relevant staff.
 Membership of CISA and banking forum
 Conduct regular Control Self Assessments and report on failures and/or weakness in relation to Compliance matters
 
Regulatory Reporting:
 Prepare relevant regulatory returns for submission to SARB/ other regulators, e.g. FICA, FAIS, etc.
 Ensure compliance with regard to submission of reports required by all relevant regulatory bodies.
 
Financial Management:
 Participate in the annual budgeting process for Postbank and manage own cost centres
 Ensure the effective and efficient management and control of functions/resources in accordance with the stipulations of the Public Financial Management Act, fraud prevention and risk management principles, legislation, company policies, processes, regulations.
 
People Management:
 Recruit and develop skilled and talented staff
 Manage performance of direct reportees ensuring agreement of annual goals, measuring performance against agreed goals and dealing with non-performance accordingly
 Conduct talent management of direct reports, including career development and paths for all staff
 Ensure that staff receive adequate and relevant training to support their careers
 Ensure that the working environment contributes to improving staff morale and increased productivity
 Ensure alignment to the bank’s transformation objectives through departmental processes
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Relevant B-degree in Law, Auditing or Commerce (NQF 7) 
• Post Graduate Diploma in Compliance Management or similar qualification (NQF level 8) 
 
The successful incumbent must meet the “fit and proper” requirements of a Compliance Officer, as prescribed by the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, in order for him/her to be registered as a Compliance Officer in terms of any/all of the above related legislation. 
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in compliance risk management gained in a retail, financial and commercial banking environment and/or law enforcement/prosecution environment. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a management role. 
 
Knowledge and understanding of: 
• Thorough understanding of banking practices and the associated risk management thereof. Proven track record in managing a compliance management department(s) in a similar environment. Good understanding of integrated compliance management processes. Good understanding of Government related acts (PMFA, Banks Act, Postbank Act, FAIS Act and FICA Act, OHSA, Labour Relations Act, Criminal Procedure Act). Understanding of National Treasury Regulations would be an advantage 
 
Skills and Attributes: 
• Strong skills in consolidation practises. Strong leadership skills with ability to interact and influence at all levels. Good process evaluation skills. Good analytical skills. Good strategic thinking ability. Strong relationship management skills. Good business intelligence and organisational awareness ability. Good interpersonal and presentation skills. Good people management skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Good planning, organising and time management skills. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Lateral thinker. High attention to detail. Decisive. Results driven. Resilient. Able to work under pressure.
 
 
CONTACTS
The South African Postbank SOC Limited is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. In compliance with the banks employment equity plans, first preference will be given to candidates from designated groups. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
 
If you wish to apply, and meet the minimum requirements please forward your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to recruitmentSN@postbank.co.za
Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for. 
 
 
Closing date: 25 February 2022
 
Position numbers: 60052302
Cost Centre: 50800
 
Note, only applications received on this platform will be considered. “POPIA sections provides that everyone has the right to privacy and it includes a right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information. By applying for employment you consent to the processing of your personal information with Postbank. Your personal information and any attached text or documentation are retained by Postbank for a period in accordance with relevant data legislation.”
 
If you do not hear from the South African Postbank SOC Limited or its Agent within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The South African Postbank SOC Limited reserves the right not to fill the positions or to re-advertise the positions at any time
 
 
 

 
 
 
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
 
GENERAL MANAGER: PMO (L3B)
(Position based in Head Office - Pretoria)
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
 
Summation
To support the leadership team in achieving Postbank’s strategic objectives through the effective management and successful execution of all projects, including the prioritisation and organisation of the projects workload in accordance with Postbank’s strategic business priorities. Furthermore, provide a comprehensive service to the organisation focusing on delivering major programmes, projects and major system enhancements, Maintain strategies, process, procedures and methodologies, as a strategic goal, to manage the entire Projects Portfolio/ Investments, Relationship management with all stakeholders across the entire value chain of all projects and Manage the administration of projects prioritisation, resourcing, monitoring and reporting
 
Key Responsibilities
 Develop strategy, processes, procedures and methodologies to ensure successful implementation of Postbank’s projects
 Ensure that all projects are aligned to the strategic objectives of Postbank.
 Support the development of clear case for change and implementation of best practises to ensure successful implementation of projects. This includes sound projects governance principles, effective decision-making and execution of projects.
 Develop and maintain sound business relationships with all stakeholders to foster a working environment conducive to co-operation, support and embed a high performance culture into the organisation. This will include a project management approach which integrates a measurable performance management culture into day to day activities
 Manage the overall functioning of the PMO, ensure alignment across business, information, applications, data and technology and ensure coordination and alignment of strategic projects - including industry driven initiatives
 Manage relationships and leverage off Group PMO to ensure alignment, where applicable, of policies, processes and procedures and research.
 Compile PMO budgets and forecasts
 Ensure cost effective business transformation support functions are designed and implemented
 Monitor and measure overall progress of portfolio office against set budgets and financial plans for projects and highlight areas for EXCO focus/ further action
 Recruit and develop skilled and talented staff in accordance with agreed ratios
 Motivate, coach and mentor direct reportees encouraging them to deliver
 Manage performance of the entire PMO ensuring agreement of annual goals, measuring performance against agreed goals and dealing with non-performance accordingly
 Talent management of direct reports, including career development and paths for all staff and succession planning for key positions
 Ensure that staff receive adequate and relevant training to support their careers
 Manage contract workers to ensure conformance to contracted deliverables
 Ensure that the working environment contributes to improving staff morale and increasing productivity
 Alignment to the bank’s transformation objectives (EE) through departmental processes
 Support the entire Postbank with the planning, prioritization and execution of projects.
 Champion project management disciplines and provide guidance and oversight on the PMO policies, processes, structures and tools for project management
 Establish stakeholder engagement procedures, rules and standards in relations to maintaining cooperation with relevant stakeholders
 Management of governance standards of SLAs agreement
 Ensure processes are agreed and mapped for each function and a continuous improvement plan is in place to ensure continuous improvement of processes
 Establish the required Committees to ensure effective management of the PMO. This includes, but are not limited to, the following:
- Postbank PMO Committee on Executive level responsible for the evaluation, approval and prioritisation of all initiatives.
- Postbank Steering Committee to be attended by all stakeholders and with the responsibility to monitor progress on all projects.
 
Minimum Requirements:
 Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management (NQF 8) or equivalent qualification. An MBA/MBL or other masters will be an added advantage.
 Professional Membership with PMSA will be an added advantage
 Certification in Project Management (e.g. PRINCE II etc.)
 At least 10 years post qualification experience in a similar position preferably in the banking industry, experience in project management and software tools
 
Knowledge:
 In depth knowledge of industry best practices
 Sound knowledge of retail banking
 Thorough understanding of banking practices and the associated risk management thereof
 Good understanding of Government related acts (PMFA, ECT, etc.)
 Knowledge of the Banks Act
 Sound knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g. Prince 2, PMBOK, Summit D)
 Sound working knowledge of architecture principle
 Sound knowledge in MS Project
 Good understanding of process mapping techniques/tools (e.g. ARIS, Casewise)
 
Skills and Attributes:
 Analytical Thinking, Business Acumen, Business Intelligence/Organisational awareness, Adaptability to change, Communication: Oral and Written, Initiative, creativity and Innovation, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Managing and developing others, Relationship Building, Strategic Thinking, Resilience
 
 
CONTACTS
The South African Postbank SOC Limited is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. In compliance with the banks employment equity plans, first preference will be given to candidates from designated groups. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
 
If you wish to apply, please forward your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to RecruitmentSN@Postbank.co.za
Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for. 
 
Closing date: 25 February 2022
 
Position number: 60052381
Cost Centre: 451098
 
Note, only applications received on this platform will be considered. “POPIA sections provides that everyone has the right to privacy and it includes a right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information. By applying for employment you consent to the processing of your personal information with Postbank. Your personal information and any attached text or documentation are retained by Postbank for a period in accordance with relevant data legislation.”
 
If you do not hear from the South African Postbank SOC Limited or its Agent within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The South African Postbank SOC Limited reserves the right not to fill the positions or to re-advertise the positions at any time
 
 

 
 
 
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
 
GENERAL MANAGER: COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING (L3B)
(Position based in Head Office - Pretoria)
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
 
Summation
Responsible for the development and execution of comprehensive, measurable, strategic internal and external communication & marketing strategies to meet Postbank’s objectives.
 
Key Responsibilities
 Formulate, develop and implement the communications and marketing strategies in alignment with Postbank’s strategy in support of the entire business, including corporate marketing and communications objectives as well as products and services promotions to support the long term revenue growth of the company
 Introduce best practice interventions with regard to communications and marketing in line with leading international and domestic benchmarks
 Plans and directs marketing and communication programmes that effectively promote Postbank’s brand in line with stakeholder intelligence and reputation management strategies
 Direct Postbank’s efforts with regard to media relations, all events, public information, public affairs, publications, community relation, etc. to create opportunities for building the reputation of the organization, including Corporate Social Responsibility.
 Manage the advertising, media and promotions agencies to ensure effectiveness and efficiency usage of marketing communications resources
 Responsible for Postbank’s brand image, brand performance and brand enhancement to ensure effective internal and external stakeholder management relationships by aggressively pursuing external branding partnerships that will benefit the organisation financially
 Ensure the efficient management, control and compliance of the function / resources in accordance with the stipulations of the PFMA, fraud prevention and risk management principles, corporate governance, legislation, agreements, company policies, practices, procedures, regulations, Delegation of Authority, etc.
 
Minimum Requirements:
 Applicable Post Graduate qualification (NQF 8) in Marketing/ Communication/ Public Relations. An MBA/MBL or other masters will be an added advantage.
 At least 10 – 15 years’ experience in a communication/marketing environment of which 5 years on senior managerial level.
 
Knowledge and understanding of:
 Business Acumen (with knowledge of the business-value role of communication & marketing)
 Stakeholder management planning
 Customer centricity mechanisms
 Strategy development and implementation
 Team management
 Research methodologies
 Knowledge of media landscape, planning & engagement techniques
 Integrated marketing communications planning development and implementation
 Project management (principles, practices, techniques and tools)
 Financial Management
 Value Chain Management
 Risk and Compliance management
 Relevant statutes, rules and regulations
 Marketing/Branding strategies
 Report writing
 
Skills and Attributes:
 Influencing and Negotiation skills. Financial Management skills, i.e. budgeting, cost benefit analysis and business case development. Advanced verbal and written communication, presentation and selling skills. Conceptualisation and integration skills. Decision making skills. Change management. Ability to analyse complex problem situations and design effective remedial solutions. Planning, coordination & implementation skills. Accurate numerical computations, analytical and overall quantitative skills. Developing and delivering business strategy (Marketing and Communications Strategy). Developing and delivering Marketing and Communications plans. Conflict resolution and/or mediation skills. High level of emotional intelligence. Business Intelligence/Organisational awareness. Adaptability to change. Effective Communication. Learning Agility. Initiative, creativity and Innovation. Critical Thinking. Cross Cultural Awareness and sensitivity. Decision Making. Knowledge Management. Managing and developing others. Relationship Building. Resilience. Strategic Thinking. Customer and Client Orientation.
 
 
CONTACTS
The South African Postbank SOC Limited is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. In compliance with the banks employment equity plans, first preference will be given to candidates from designated groups. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
 
If you wish to apply, please forward your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to RecruitmentSN@Postbank.co.za
Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for. 
 
Closing date: 25 February 2022
 
Position number: 6007215
Cost Centre: 457230                        
 
Note, only applications received on this platform will be considered. “POPIA sections provides that everyone has the right to privacy and it includes a right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information. By applying for employment you consent to the processing of your personal information with Postbank. Your personal information and any attached text or documentation are retained by Postbank for a period in accordance with relevant data legislation.”
 
If you do not hear from the South African Postbank SOC Limited or its Agent within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The South African Postbank SOC Limited reserves the right not to fill the positions or to re-advertise the positions at any time
 
 
 

 
 
 
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
(Re-advertisement)
 
MANAGER: MARKET RISK– L5/6
(Position based in Pretoria)
Reports to: Head Market Risk
 
Summation
Responsible for identifying, measuring, managing, monitoring and reporting all Market Risks emanating from Postbank Treasury activities as well as Model Risk governance. In addition, the manager will be responsible for Model Risk Validation of all Models developed within the bank and report the findings to ALCO, RCMC and the Board.
 
Key Responsibilities
• Develop, implement and maintain ALM and Market Risk related performance measures and Key Risk Indicators.
• Assist head of Market Risk to maintain and annually review policies and procedures; ensure compliance to regulations and industry best practice.
• Assess the appropriateness and suitability of the risk limits and monitoring.
• Continuous research, develop and implement appropriate models to facilitate information on market risk management activities.
• Assess appropriateness of the modelling assumptions used to model market risk, Credit Risk, Operational Risk and other risks faced by Postbank.
• Potentially develop challenger models for validation of Credit Risk Models and Operational Risk Models.
• Identify, research, develop, implement and maintain appropriate reporting strategies to support Postbank’s strategic and business needs and objectives
• Assist Market Risk Head to provide the relevant market risk sections for the Bank's regulatory reporting and the ALCO pack.
• Perform Model Validations across all Postbank models by agreed deadlines
• Perform ongoing model monitoring and review process
• Reporting on and escalating areas of model validation to ALCo, RCMC and Postbank Board
• Document findings of validations and review process
• Take ownership of the full end-to-end model validation lifecycle (development, implementation and governance) to meet relevant business as usual and project timelines
• Ensure the efficient management, control and compliance of function / resources in accordance with the stipulations of the PFMA, fraud prevention and risk management principles, corporate governance, legislation, company policies, processes, regulations, Delegation of Authority, etc.
 
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications:
Bsc. (Hons) NQF 8 Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Applied Math or Maths of Finance
 
Experience:
5 or more years’ experience in Market Risk and/or model validations
 
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Market Risk
• Model Validation, Behavioural credit scoring, Credit impairments under IFRS 9, Regulatory capital requirements, Credit risk management processes across the credit life cycle, Retail banking experience, Risk and Compliance management, Relevant statutes, rules and regulation ,Interest Rates Risk, Liquidity Risk, ICAAP, Stress Testing, Basel II and III, ,Banks Act, Statistical techniques and models, Financial market products, Strategy development and implementation.
• Accurate numerical computations, analytical and overall quantitative skills
• Critical Thinking

 
 
CONTACTS
The South African Postbank SOC Limited is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. In compliance with the banks employment equity plans, first preference will be given to candidates from designated groups. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
 
If you wish to apply, please forward your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to recruitmentLM@postbank.co.za.
Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for. 
 
Closing date: 21 February 2022
 
Position numbers: 60066708
Cost Centre: 50800
 
If you do not hear from the South African Postbank SOC Limited or its Agent within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The South African Postbank SOC Limited reserves the right not to fill the positions or to re-advertise the positions at any time


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INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
(12 Months Fixed Term- Contract)
RE-ADVERTISEMENT
 
SENIOR MANAGER: WELLNESS (L4)
(Position based in Head Office NPC -Pretoria)
Reports to: General Manager: Employee Relations
 
Summation
Responsible for the development and implementation of Wellness strategies within SAPO.
 
Key Responsibilities
• Research, formulate, develop and monitor the implementation of the health and wellness strategies (policies and protocols) and align it with the SAPO objectives, goals and policies
• Provide a specialist services and advice on Health and Wellness issues within SAPO.
• Oversee performance of assessment and implementation of infra-structural capacity
• Review Wellness programmes and interventions to determine progress and status in attaining strategic objectives of the company and deploy interventions
• Ensure effective internal and external stakeholder management relationships.
• Provide the services of the quality assurance of Total Temporary Disability (TTD) and Ill Health Retirement (IHR) cases. And able to do Face to Face Medical Assessment when necessary and health surveillance Represent the Post Office at The Commission of Conciliations, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) for all Medical related cases
• Provide input to the Incapacity management process and diagnosing work-related ill health; organizing appropriate investigations for diagnosis of occupational disease;
• Provide input related to the absenteeism management process.
• Ensure efficient management, control, compliance and reporting of the function / resources in accordance with the stipulations of the PFMA, fraud prevention and risk management principles, corporate governance, legislation, agreements, company policies, practices, procedures, regulations, etc.
 
Job Requirements
 
Qualification: MBCHB (NQF 9). HPCSA Registration. Post Graduate qualification in Occupational health Medicine (DOH)
Experience: Minimum of: Minimum 5 years’ experience
 
Knowledge and understanding of:
• Different dimensions of disease, its impact on the workplace and strategies to mitigate the impact
• Workplace Law
• Strategy development and planning
• Strategic process enhancement
• Project management (principles, practices, techniques and tools)
• Organisational development, management techniques and good business practices
• Risk and Compliance management
• Relevant statutes, rules and regulations
• Wellness environment
 
Skills
Conflict resolution and/or mediation skills, influencing and negotiation skills, financial management skills, i.e. budgeting, cost benefit analysis and business case development, advanced verbal and written communication, presentation and selling skills, conceptualisation and integration skills, decision making skills, change management, analytical thinking and research skills, ability to analyse complex problem situations and design effective remedial solutions, planning, coordination & implementation skills and accurate numerical computations, analytical and overall quantitative skills.
 
Attributes
High level of emotional intelligence, business acumen, business intelligence/organisational awareness, adaptability to change, effective communication, learning agility, initiative, creativity and innovation, critical thinking, cross cultural awareness and sensitivity, decision making, knowledge management, managing and developing others, relationship building, resilience, strategic thinking and customer and client orientation
 
 
CONTACTS
The South African Post Office is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
 
Email: Careers3@postoffice.co.za
 
Closing Date: 18 February 2022
 
Position: 60067325
 
“POPIA sections provides that everyone has the right to privacy and it includes a right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information. By applying for employment you consent to the processing of your personal information with South Africa Post Office. Your personal information and any attached text or documentation are retained by South Africa Post Office for a period in accordance with relevant data legislation.
 
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from the South African Post Office or its Agent within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The South African Post Office Limited reserves the right not to fill this position or to re-advertise the positions at any time