Solution Executive (Mining & Metals) Job in Johannesburg, South Africa

Brief Overview:

A company is seeking a Solution Executive - Mining & Metals reporting to the Vice President Solutions at the corporate head office in the USA. 

The Solution Executive – Mining & Minerals is a leadership role responsible for developing a software solution strategy and execution plan for the global mining industry and for benefit to our client. 

It requires a deep understanding and expertise of the industry and the technical systems that support the lifecycle of mining. 

The Solutions Executive works with other peer managers to help them leverage the solution in their markets, and is also actively engaged with critical users and with key business development opportunities. 

This means the role demands ability to engage with industry executives and practitioners to assess their technology needs and challenges, derive solutions and engage our client’s software engineers to improve the existing software portfolio for the benefit of the industry as a whole.
 

Responsibilities:

• The Solutions Executive develops the strategy for the solution, defines the market requirements that the solution needs to be enhanced to address, and provides the leadership to grow the solution business in its principal markets.
• Identifying opportunities for business growth through partnerships and/or target acquisitions. This requires investigating the options and the derivation of a business case(s) where appropriate.
• Engaging with our client Territory Executives and Sales Directors - advising them on how to take the mining and metals solution to market. Well-devised value propositions and implementation strategies are typical outcomes.
• Engaging with research bodies and mining publications, active participation in industry bodies with the view of improving mining productivity and safety through the use of our industry leading software.
• Presenting our client’s mining technology at industry forums and colloquiums and setting up roundtable discussions with industry thought leaders

Essential Skills/Knowledge/Qualifications:

• Reputation in the Mining industry with significant industry experience
• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, technology, business or related discipline.
• An MBA is desirable.
• Highly effective leadership skills
• Strategic thinker
• Ability to lead and develop business opportunities on a regional and global level.
• Stakeholder engagement and highly effective communication /influencing skills
• Passion for innovating and leading the industry and its related markets
• Willingness to travel

As a member of the team, you are:

• A dynamic, energetic high achiever, self motivated and results orientated professional
• An exceptional communicator
• Confident working in a global industry and at senior levels in a multinational organisation
• A true solutions professional
• Prefer an exciting, driven work environment that rewards high achievers
• Confident in dealing with a range of professionals from technical, to managerial and executive.

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
 

Note:
 

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
 

Please send you CV and remuneration package to therecexpert@gmail.com by the 8th June 2012
 

Please indicate in the subject matter what position you are applying for.

AMREF - Southern Africa Regional Director Job Vacancy

Position: Southern Africa Regional Director

Reference Number: CO 01

Duty Station: Southern Africa

Closing Date: Open Until the Position is filled

AMREF is the largest indigenous health development nongovernmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health. 

With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.  

For more information visit our website www.amref.org.

AMREF is recruiting for Regional Director, Southern Africa to provide leadership and strategic direction to the respective office.  

The incumbent will be in charge of country performance and programme growth; S/he will ensure that adequate monitoring, evaluation and accountability mechanism are in place.  

The position is key and part of AMREF’s senior management team, reporting to the Director General with a critical role to play in the accomplishment of AMREF’s mission and strategy. 

Please visit the AMREF website at www.amref.org to view the job specifications and application process. 

If you are looking for growth and new challenges and have a passion for improving the health of disadvantaged communities in Africa, you are welcome to join us.  

Complete the online application form attaching your CV.  

We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by Friday 25th May 2012 although the search will remain open until the position is filled.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

Wildlife Works - Puma Production Coordinator Job in SA

Employer: Puma Sports Distributors (Pty) Ltd World Cat- South Africa Branch)
Position: Puma Production Coordinator Wildlife Works (Epz) Ltd
Reporting To: World Cat South Africa Branch Manager

Mission of the Job:

• Support the RUKINGA factory team with structural and technical know-how and ensure that PUMA production- and PUMA quality standards are met.
• Ensure on time delivery through follow up on production status.
• Supply guidance to enhance the factory’s skills and capabilities and to increase efficiency and expand capacity.
• Ensure that the GBS order data is maintained correctly and timeously.

Core Accountabilities:

• Support and guide the WILDLIFE WORKS team in setting up the new factory equipment
• Support and guide the daily production routine in the RUKINGA garment factory.
• Train an guide WILDLIFE WORKS team on PUMA’s quality standards and exercise final inspections on PUMA orders.
• Support and guide the development process of PUMA styles.
• Support and guide RUKINGA team in planning and follow up of pre-production process (fabrics, trims, accessories).
• Establish smooth cooperation with PUMA’s international (and national) nominated trims-, accessories- and fabric suppliers.
• Monitor and submit weekly WiP reports to WCZA office and verify production status at the factory to ensure on time delivery
• Support RUKINGA team in managing P0’s in GBS System (PUMA internal order system)

Requirements/Qualification.

• Extensive experience as Production Manager (or Consultant) in garment manufacturing industry.
• Good know how in screen-/pigment printing.
• Structured way of thinking and very good organizational skills.
• Excellent team worker with good social networking skills and very good communication skills.
• Good computer knowledge in Excel/Word, ability to quickly adopt new skills on company internal programs (GBS).
• Open minded and positive personality, strong will with ability to get things done.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, advantageous to speak Kiswahili and/or more Kenyan languages.

All applicants should send an application letter (explaining relevant experience and motivation), CV,
recommendation letters and a relevant certificate to:

The Human Resource Coordinator, Wildlife Works,
P.O BOX 310-80300, Voi

or per email:cara@wildlifeworks.com or lenjo@wildlifeworks. com
 

The deadline for the application is 4th May 2012. 

Only the shortlisted applicant will be contacted.