Principal Program Manager , B-BBEE at Amazon Web Services

Key job responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, managing resources, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful outcomes.

This will include:

• implementation of the set B-BBEE strategy for Amazon Web Services
• implementation of Amazon Web Services’ B-BBEE policy, drafting and implementing annual plans and managing and of the business’ annual B-BBEE audit,
• contributing to the development of the business’ B-BBEE strategy in line with the overall organisational objectives and business planning,
• coordinating monthly and quarterly committee meetings, as well as monitoring B-BBEE Scorecard & Reporting to senior and external stakeholders,
• keeping abreast of changes, developments and inputs in B-BBEE legislation and regulations,
• Coordinating internal audits across all B-BBEE pillars to ensure proactive gap closing and preparation for the annual B-BBEE audit, and
• coordinating and managing annual external B-BBEE audit across all B-BBEE pillars, and
• managing the relationship with the appointed B-BBEE Verification Agency.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 10 years relevant work experience:
• BEE Experience in Consulting
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in BEE, including DTI Codes of Good Practice,
• Sector Charters, detailed reporting, policy review and verification
• Superior technical expertise in the interpretation and application of BEE legislation, including all elements of the DTI Codes
• Experience with B-BBEE systems analysis and strategy creation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant business, Masters or Honours degree or, including Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting and/or Economics
• Personal attributes:
• Drive and motivation,
• Commitment, dedication and pro-active approach,
• Potential for Leadership, organisational, administrative and management skills,
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills, with a focus on problem solving,
• Technically sound with focus on accuracy,
• Numerate with strong attention to detail critical,
• Ability or potential to think strategically,
• Ability or potential to distil complex concepts and issues into simple, well-communicated solutions,
• Ability to research, develop and present key insights, findings and recommendations clearly and concisely,
• Excellent written and verbal communication,
• Ability to manage self with minimal oversight,
• Ability to exercise good judgement to determine when escalation is required relating to matters of conflict, and
• A strong resonance with and personal alignment to the company's vision