BBBEE Transformation Manager at Publicis Groupe

ROLE SUMMARY

• The BBBEE Transformation Manager is responsible for driving and managing the implementation of the company’s BBBEE strategy and initiatives in alignment with the South African BBBEE Codes of Good Practice. This role ensures that the company achieves and maintains an optimal BBBEE scorecard, promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, and supports the organization's commitment to social and economic transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• BBBEE Strategy Development:
• Develop and implement the company's BBBEE strategy in line with the latest Codes of Good Practice.
• Collaborate with CFO & CEO to set BBBEE targets and objectives.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure the company is compliant with all BBBEE-related legislation and regulations.
• Prepare and submit BBBEE scorecard assessments and other necessary reports.
• Keep up to date with changes in BBBEE legislation and industry best practices.

Scorecard Management:

• Monitor and manage the company’s BBBEE scorecard across all elements (Ownership, Management Control, Skills Development, Enterprise and Supplier Development, Socio-Economic Development).
• Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance the scorecard. Verification Support: Assisting in preparing for and participating in BBBEE verification audits to ensure the organization's compliance is accurately assessed.
• Reporting and Documentation: Preparing accurate BBBEE documentation, reports, and verification submissions for relevant authorities and stakeholders.
• Skills Development Programs: Implementing skills development initiatives (learnerships, internships, bursaries and general training) to align with targets set out for the company.
• EE- Gathering and compiling EE reports for the DoL once a year.
• Updating BBBEE system on initiatives and employee data for BBBEE and EE tracking monthly.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, to ensure alignment and compliance with BBBEE requirements.
• Educate and engage employees and management on BBBEE strategies and their roles in achieving objectives.

Skills Development and Training:

• Work with HR and business leads to develop and implement skills development programs that support BBBEE targets.
• Monitor the effectiveness of training and development initiatives.
• Ensure the submission of accurate and complete records on all training delivered.
• Capture and check accuracy and relevance of training records and reports.
• Ensure that training costs are monitored and reported on
• Provide reports on skills development activities as required
• Administer the LMS and SETA systems
• Process payments and manage the recovery of cost associated with training expenditure.
• Preparation and submission of the WSP and ATR on an annual basis.
• Co-ordinate and monitor Learning processes and maintain all file all records
• Assist in the co-ordination and support of all activities associated with course / event administration including scheduling, travel arrangements, advertising course dates on Learning management system, material production, equipment working and available, creating and filing attendance registers, cancellations, waitlist management, keeping electronic records of all completed programs and processing and following up on the payment of invoices 
• Provide Learning information to key stakeholders as and when required
• Liaise with internal and external training providers
• Prepare documentation required for learning events as per the QMS 
• Ensure that learner support processes are implemented.
• Enterprise and Supplier Development:
• Identify and support initiatives that promote the development of black-owned enterprises.
• Work with procurement to ensure supplier diversity and compliance with BBBEE supplier development requirements.
• Socio-Economic Development:
• Develop and manage projects that contribute to the company’s socio-economic development goals.
• Partner with relevant organizations to drive impactful socio-economic development initiatives.
• Risk Management:
• Identify potential risks related to BBBEE compliance and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure the company’s BBBEE strategy is aligned with its overall risk management framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in BBBEE compliance and transformation management.
• In-depth knowledge of BBBEE legislation, Codes of Good Practice, and sector charters.
• Experience in managing BBBEE scorecards and audits.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skill