Foundation Operations Manager: Group Brand at Sanlam Group

What will you do?

Directs and coordinates activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, and/or distribution of products. Manages both direct and matrix resources whose functions include: development of plans, process impact and redesign, change management, communication, training, delivery, implementation of financials and monitoring of performance of implemented solutions, and continuously improve implementation capability. Prepares work schedules and assigns specific duties. Reviews financial statements, sales, activity reports and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement. Determines areas needing cost reduction and program improvement. Establishes and implements departmental policies, goals, objectives, procedures and may confer with board members, organisation officials and staff members as necessary. Determine staffing requirements and oversees the human resources processes. Monitors business to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide the needed services while staying within budgetary limits.

It is a supportive role to the Foundation Head. This position focuses on assisting with the successful implementation of the Foundation’s strategic objectives and its measurement of impact, as well as managing the execution and adoption of all activities within the Foundation. The role is responsible for the day-day operations of the Foundation, including quality assurance & non-financial regulatory reporting, IT and operational risk management. The role is responsible for the management of the Project managers and project administrator/s in the Foundation to ensure that all programmes are delivered within scope, time and budget.

What will make you successful in this role?

• Comprehensive management of day-day operations and programmes of Foundation, inclusive of operational support to the Head of Foundation.
• Supportive role in terms of Foundation Policy within Sanlam - Stakeholders: (Trustees, Business Clusters, Sanlam staff members)
• Supportive role in terms of Foundation Policy external to Sanlam - Stakeholders (NGO’s, Government and Provincial Departments, beneficiaries and communities that we serves
• Measure success and Communicate progress - Assist with:
  • Creating awareness of Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Strategy
  • Updating information for Tender Purposes
  • Enhancing the Sanlam Business Strategy by aligning the CSI strategy with the Sanlam Business Strategy
• Comprehensive implementation and Administration of all CSI Projects within the Sanlam Group.
• Response to general enquiries from all stakeholders (internally and externally)
• To liaise and maintain relationships with CSI contacts in other Business Clusters and other external programme stakeholders
   

Qualification And Experience

• Bachelors Degree, and a Project Management qualification (PRINCE 2 or Project Management Practitioner (PMP)
• 5-7 years experience at management or supervisory level
• 5-7 years experience in Project and/or Programme management, preferably in the NPO/Development sector
   

The Following Will Be To Your Advantage

• 1-3 years experience in IT and/or digital channels
• 3-5 years experience in a business/financial services environment
   

Knowledge

• An understanding of Risk Management and Internal audit principles will be to your advantage
• Knowledge and understanding of King IV Report (Triple bottom line)
• Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory and fiduciary requirements (DTI codes of good practice) for Trusts and NPOs
• Knowledge of Schedule 9 of Income tax Act, as well as VAT act and other relevant financial legislation and fiduciary requirements.
• Deep knowledge of Sustainability and Socio-economic development, as well as the not-for-profit sector
• Deep knowledge and understanding of Programme and Project management principles, as well as experience managing operational teams or PMOs
• Knowledge and understanding of ERM and Operational risk management
• Knowledge of IT and digital channels , ideally those used in the Not-for-Profit sector
• Deep knowledge and understanding of M & E, Impact measurement and sustainability reporting.
   

Personal Attributes

• Interpersonal savvy - Contributing through others
• Decision quality - Contributing through others
• Plans and aligns - Contributing through others
• Optimises work processes - Contributing through others