Introduction

About Productivity SA

Established in terms of s31 of the Employment Services Act, No. 4 of 2014 as a schedule 3A Public Entity of the Department of Employment and Labour, with the mandate to promote employment growth and productivity thereby contributing to South Africa’s socio-economic development and competitiveness.

About the Position

The Executive Manager: Regional Operations (Region 1) is responsible for delivering on the Entity’s mandate, strategic objectives and the Enterprise Development and Support Programmes at a regional level through effective planning and execution of its strategy and Programmes. The Enterprise Development and Support Programmes’ core objective is to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of enterprises by enhancing their productive capacity and operational efficiency throughout the business lifecycle.

Preference will be given to affirmative action candidates or designated groups in line with Productivity SA’s Employment Equity targets.

BASIC FUNCTIONS/Key Performance Areas (KPAs)in relation to s32 read together with 7 of the Employment Services Act with a focus on:

• Expand and improve accessibility of our services to all the provinces in the region, generate and increase revenue by building strategic partnerships, and making strategic business decisions.
• Translating organisational strategies and Provincial Growth and Development Strategies into Productivity SA Regional Operations Plans related to the Enterprise Develop and Support Programmes (CIS and BT&R and related Programme Interventions) .
• Monitoring implementation of the Enterprise Development and Support Programmes (CIS and BT&R and related Programme interventions) and evaluate overall impact thereof  by gathering, analysing and interpreting data and metrics.
• Financial Planning and develop plans and programmes to ensure organisational financial sustainability, including reviewing financial information and adjust operational budgets to improve service delivery and organisational sustainability.
• Human Resources Management including human resources deployment, recruitment, staff performance, training and development, employee relations, change management etc;
• Promote productivity culture and mindset, as well as accountability thereof at Provincial and sector, and enterprise level
• Establish and manage stakeholder and strategic partnership relations, including provision of support to Collaborative Enterprise-based Productivity Forums (Future Forums) to promote workplace collaboration and democratisation

• Enhancing Productivity-related programmes, tools, techniques and support infrastructure including budget, processes and resources to promote best operating practices and enterprises competitiveness through the Proactive Solutions.
• Liaise with Strategic Business Unit Executives to make decisions for operational activities and set operational goals.
• Manage procurement processes and coordinate material and resources allocation.
• Review the efficacy of Standard Operating Procedures and make recommendations for improvement and implementation.
• Design and monitor rollout of public awareness campaigns and programmes to promote the programmes and services of the entity;
• Contribute to the development and manage measurement systems to review talent acquisition effectiveness and attract and retain high performing workforce.

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Computer Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet
• Business strategy formulation
• Business Turnaround and Recovery strategy formulation and implementation
• Project management
• Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Principles and practices
• 5S / KAIZEN
• Quality Management Systems knowledge
• Business Rescue knowledge
• Sound knowledge of the interpretation and application of financial statements and ratios
• Knowledge of statistical analysis to assist in problem solving as well as in conducting impact assessments.
• Frequent travel locally and nationally to events/workshops

Desired Experience & Qualification

EDUCATION:

Minimum:

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering/ Operations Management or Master’s degree in Business Administration coupled with Honours degree in Industrial Engineering / Operations Management

Added Advantage:

• Certificate in Project Management (portfolio of evidence required)
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• Doctorate qualification in Industrial Engineering/ Operations Management

EXPERIENCE:

• Min: At least five (5) years’ experience in a Senior Management position within an economic and operational business environment, with related experience in:
  • The economic/business consulting services and implementation of socio- economic and industrialisation policies aimed at promoting decent employment and productivity, with a view to inclusive and sustainable growth and development.
  • Facilitating discussions involving stakeholders and strategic partners with diverging interests.
  • Developing and implementing business and operations strategy.
  • Developing and implementing Strategies for Business Turnaround and Recovery including measures required to save an organisation from business failure and return it to operational normality and financial solvency.
  • Developing and implementing continuous business performance improvement/ development strategies aimed at further improving the performance potential of existing enterprises.
  • Managing the allocation and utilization of resources (both people, financial and infrastructure& Equipment) within the Region and providing feedback related to the execution of all regional projects.
  • Knowledge of Business Development and Organisational Sustainability  by ensuring  organisational relevance and financial sustainability

Package & Remuneration

R 1,308,051 total cost to company per annum