11/11/2022
VACANCY: CENTRE MANAGER
Our Client, situated at the Zululand Chamber of Business Foundation Community Park, in Alton Richards Bay, has a vacancy for a Centre Manager. The organisation is a registered Section 21 Company, and partly funded by National Government to develop and mentor entrepreneurs in the aluminium casting and metal fabrication industry. Reporting to the Board of Directors and to the various funders, the position requires a hands-on strategic thinker with good interpersonal skills and experience in a donor driven environment. Internal & external applications from suitably qualified candidates are invited for this full-time position.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to
o To provide strategic leadership together with the board of directors, for the organization
o Responsible for compliance to all statutory regulations, including the Public Finance Management Act, Governance and King III, Basic Conditions of Employment, Health and Safety, POPI acts, as well achieved ISO 9001:2015 standards.
o To effectively liaise with external stakeholders, funders, the board of directors, service providers and suppliers, staff, clients and tenants. This includes management of key strategic alliances, representation on national and or international levels and affiliated organizations or umbrella bodies.
o Responsible to secure effective income streams for the organization. This could be by providing business services and or securing funding and or contractual agreements and or any other income generating strategy within the framework of the business’ purpose.
o Responsible for the operational implementation of board decisions
o Develop and adjust company policies and procedures according to strategic decisions. Responsible to motivate budgets, compile, approve and monitor expenses within the guidelines of GAAP, PFMA and funding requirements.
o Ensuring a pipeline of new clients and all contracts and obligations pertaining to them. Also to monitor their performance and ensure donor’s performance targets are attained.
o Implement marketing strategy for the Centre to become an incubator of excellence
o Chair various meetings, managing all operations, including human resources, marketing, production, administration and reporting, provision of services and finances in the incubator.
Competencies required:
o Must be competent in a donor-driven environment with stringent reporting requirements
o Exceptional verbal communication skills. Able to communicate fluently in English – both written and spoken; isiZulu will be an advantage.
o Good interpersonal skills, able to establish long-term working relations with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.
o Must be au fait with funding opportunities for small businesses by National Government and its agencies.
o Driver’s licence.
Experience required:
o Experience in an ISO Implementation environment is an advantage.
o Minimum 5 years’ experience at a senior supervisory level in a production environment is required while experience at senior management level is recommended.
o Good working knowledge of MS Office suite, Quickbooks or Pastel or similar.
o Experience at running their own business will be considered.
o Able to write a sound business plan.
Qualifications:
o A Baccalaureus degree or diploma in Business Management or similar or equivalent experience, minimum academic requirement is grade 12.
o Knowledge of light engineering industry, welding, or the aluminium and or casting industry would be advantageous.
Please email a detailed CV, all relevant certified qualifications, certified relevant certificates, certified Driver’s License, and certified ID Copy (front and back if it’s a smart card) to [email protected] with the subject line “Centre Manager” or hand deliver to CSG Resourcing, Unit A2 Alumina Centre, Alumina Allee, Alton, Richards Bay.
• By applying for this position, you hereby give consent for your personal information to be retained on our database for future employment opportunities. Furthermore, you consent that the information you have provided us is true, correct and up to date.
• Vacancy to be filled in accordance with EE.
• Closing Date for this position is 16 November 2022. If you have not heard from us by 20 November 2022, please consider your application unsuccessful.
