SOUTH AFRICAN WEATHER SERVICE (SAWS) - EXECUTIVE: CORPORATE SERVICES

 
Stakeholder Relations 
Develop Stakeholder strategy and performance framework. Develop and implement Corporate social responsibility strategy. Profile and segment all stakeholders’ needs/requirements and establish strategic partnerships plan. Interface with the Regulators, Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF), Portfolio Committee, ACSA, Auditor General, National Treasury and other stakeholders. Build Stakeholder relationship and co-ordination of stakeholder needs and management thereof. 
 
Corporate Communication and Internal Communications 
Develop Corporate communication strategies to ensure employee engagement at all levels of the organisation. Developing the strategy and execution of a holistic communications and  corporate affairs capability, to enhance the brand and positioning of the SAWS. Implement the company’s external and internal communication strategies including media relations, branding and reputation management. Ensure visibility of SAWS nationally and internationally in line with World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) expectations. Foster close relationships and engagement with all stakeholders including government departments. 
 
Marketing and Branding 
Conduct market research and constantly review the environmental trends, brand awareness and competition initiatives. Review existing marketing channels and make recommendations to maximize these resources. Review current in-house marketing collateral – website, e-resources and printed material and make recommendations to coordinate with proposed marketing strategy to drive increased revenues. Develop and execute marketing strategies focused on increasing revenues. 
 

 
Human Capital Management 
Revise and implement human resources planning, recruitment, and succession planning and retention strategies. Develop and implement integrated human capital and development strategies to attract and retain talent. Provide direction and guidance to Management and Employees to ensure maintenance of sound human resources policies and practices. Influence management and the operations of the ongoing need for transformation and drive it throughout the organisation. Monitor the Employee Relations climate and provide advice on the appropriate action to be taken to maintain harmonious climate. Development and implementation of learning and development strategy and policies. 
 
Financial Management 
Prepare, manage and monitor the capital and operational budget of the Corporate and Regulatory Services Division, including total employee costs of the organisation to ensure effective and efficient functioning and cost control. Analyze trends, operating requirements and prepare capital and operating plans/estimates to determine funding for the financial year. 
Evaluate the HR/Corporate Affairs/ Facilities departments’ performance against the approved budget and addressing deviations/variances. Monitor, recommend and implement corrective measures to rectify deviations/acts contrary to budgetary provisions, financial regulations, audit requirements and departmental procedures. Authorize payment requests, requisitions, etc. regarding expenditure as delegated. 
 
Business Continuity Management 
Develop and implement business continuity strategies and plans. Conduct organizational business impact analysis and risk assessments. Manage and maintain a robust monitoring, controls, business continuity, governance and risk management environment. Maintain proactive oversight in ensuring adherence to external and internal statutory and regulatory standards, risk and compliance management. Provide, manage and maintain comprehensive business status reporting with robust key performance / risk indicators. Advertisement 
 
Minimum Requirements and Attributes: 
Minimum post-graduate degree, four-year qualification, recommended qualification: MBA or Masters equivalent with 10+ years senior management experience in corporate experience. The preferred candidate must be an innovative and resource driven leader who has a proven record of overall corporate management.
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Enquiries for the above-mentioned positions must be directed to: Mr. Tebatso Kekana, at Tel. (012) 367 6000. 
 
Complete the E1 form (can be downloaded on www.weathersa.co.za) and forward your application (Comprehensive CV with copies of qualifications) stating the name of the position & the reference number to recruitment1@weathersa.co.za. No faxed or posted applications will be accepted. 

Closing Date: 09 October 2020 
 
Preference will be given People living with disabilities in line with SAWS EE targets Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Candidates who have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The organisation reserves the right not to fill this position. South African Weather Service is an equal opportunity employer.