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Cape Town, Wc, Za

Cape Town, Wc, Za

South Africa

Product Strategy Development: Collaborate with senior leadership to define and refine the product strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and market demands. Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and customer feedback to identify opportunities and drive product innovation.Team Leadership and Management: Lead and mentor a global team of product managers and specialists. Provide guidance, support, and feedback to foster professional growth and ensure high… Show more Product Strategy Development: Collaborate with senior leadership to define and refine the product strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and market demands. Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and customer feedback to identify opportunities and drive product innovation.Team Leadership and Management: Lead and mentor a global team of product managers and specialists. Provide guidance, support, and feedback to foster professional growth and ensure high performance.Product Roadmap Planning: Develop and maintain product roadmaps that prioritize feature development and enhancements based on customer needs, market trends, and business goals.Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, marketing, sales, and customer support, to ensure successful product delivery.Market Analysis and Competitive Intelligence: Conduct ongoing market analysis and competitive intelligence to stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive offerings.Product Launch and Go-to-Market Strategy: Lead the planning and execution of product launches, working closely with marketing and sales teams to develop go-to-market strategies, messaging, and positioning. Show less

Cape Town Area, South Africa

The Outsource Consulting Firm specializes in assisting client companies in optimizing their internal processes and software solutions. The primary role of an Outsource Consultant is to examine current processes and software, identify areas for improvement, and provide expert advice and solutions to enhance the client's operational efficiency. The consultant works closely with the client's business and IT teams to design and implement viable solutions, while also offering ongoing support and… Show more The Outsource Consulting Firm specializes in assisting client companies in optimizing their internal processes and software solutions. The primary role of an Outsource Consultant is to examine current processes and software, identify areas for improvement, and provide expert advice and solutions to enhance the client's operational efficiency. The consultant works closely with the client's business and IT teams to design and implement viable solutions, while also offering ongoing support and acting as a point of contact for any future needs. Process and Software Evaluation: Conduct a thorough examination of the client's current processes and software solutions. Identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.Solution Presentation: Present findings and recommendations to clients, offering tailored solutions to address identified areas for improvement. Communicate the benefits and potential outcomes of implementing the proposed changes.Solution Design: Collaborate with the client's business and IT teams to design a viable solution that aligns with their specific needs and objectives.Implementation Assistance: Provide support during the implementation phase, working closely with the client's team to facilitate a smooth transition.Ongoing Support: Remain the primary point of contact for the client, offering ongoing business support and addressing any questions or concerns that arise. Maintain a strong working relationship to foster trust and long-term partnership.Transition Follow-up: Follow up with the client during and after the transition period to ensure the effectiveness of the implemented changes. Address any issues or challenges that may arise, providing timely solutions and support.Service Outsourcing: Facilitate outsourcing of certain services when appropriate, coordinating with specialized service providers to optimize the client's operations and achieve desired outcomes. Show less

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Product Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy aligned with the company's vision and goals.Market Analysis: Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and user feedback analysis to identify opportunities and make data-driven decisions. Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance the product's value proposition.Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as executives, sales, and marketing… Show more Product Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy aligned with the company's vision and goals.Market Analysis: Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and user feedback analysis to identify opportunities and make data-driven decisions. Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance the product's value proposition.Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as executives, sales, and marketing teams, to gather input, align on priorities, and communicate product updates. Effectively communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap to ensure alignment and buy-in.Product Launch and Adoption: Develop go-to-market strategies and launch plans for new product releases. Product Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative product culture. Set clear goals, track progress, and ensure product milestones and objectives are met. Show less

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Portfolio Research: Conduct research to identify project combinations that align with the organization's target business objectives. Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitor offerings to inform portfolio decisions.Portfolio Balancing: Ensure a well-balanced project portfolio by considering critical factors, including short-term vs. long-term goals and risk vs. reward. Optimize the allocation of resources to maximize portfolio performance.Project Monitoring:… Show more Portfolio Research: Conduct research to identify project combinations that align with the organization's target business objectives. Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitor offerings to inform portfolio decisions.Portfolio Balancing: Ensure a well-balanced project portfolio by considering critical factors, including short-term vs. long-term goals and risk vs. reward. Optimize the allocation of resources to maximize portfolio performance.Project Monitoring: Continuously monitor project progress and implementation within the portfolio. Identify and address any issues or risks that may impact project success. Provide guidance and support to project teams as needed.Portfolio Assessment: Assess the performance of the product portfolio, including individual projects and the overall portfolio. Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance portfolio performance.Opportunity Evaluation: Evaluate potential opportunities in relation to the existing portfolio. Analyze their alignment with business objectives, market potential, and resource requirements. Make recommendations for portfolio adjustments or new project initiatives.Capacity Analysis: Analyze, evaluate, and compare the organization's capacity to implement projects within the portfolio. Consider factors such as available resources, expertise, and technological capabilities. Provide insights and recommendations for portfolio optimization.Decision Support: Assist decision-makers at different management levels in making informed choices regarding the portfolio. Provide comprehensive analysis, insights, and recommendations based on portfolio performance and market dynamics. Show less

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Project Scope and Objectives: Determine and define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. Ensure clarity and alignment with organizational goals.Resource Management: Predict and allocate the necessary resources to achieve project objectives. Efficiently manage resources to optimize productivity and minimize waste.Budget Preparation: Prepare project budgets based on the defined scope of work and resource requirements. Identify cost… Show more Project Scope and Objectives: Determine and define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. Ensure clarity and alignment with organizational goals.Resource Management: Predict and allocate the necessary resources to achieve project objectives. Efficiently manage resources to optimize productivity and minimize waste.Budget Preparation: Prepare project budgets based on the defined scope of work and resource requirements. Identify cost estimates, expenses, and funding sources.Cost Tracking: Track project costs and expenditures throughout the project lifecycle. Monitor expenses to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.Project Schedule and Work Plan: Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan, considering task dependencies, timelines, and resource availability. Ensure a structured and realistic approach to project execution.Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular project updates to stakeholders, including strategy, adjustments, and progress reports. Foster effective communication channels and address stakeholder concerns promptly.Best Practices and Standards: Apply industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the project lifecycle. Incorporate lessons learned and leverage proven methodologies to optimize project outcomes.Progress Monitoring and Adjustments: Monitor project progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and make timely adjustments to mitigate risks and ensure project success. Show less

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Project Documentation: Produce essential project documents, including Project Initiation, Project Plan, Sprint, and Status Reports. Ensure accurate and timely documentation to facilitate effective project execution and communication.Internal Team Collaboration: Collaborate with and manage the internal delivery team, including the Implementation, Training, and Development functions. Foster a cohesive and efficient team environment to drive project success.Business-Technical… Show more Project Documentation: Produce essential project documents, including Project Initiation, Project Plan, Sprint, and Status Reports. Ensure accurate and timely documentation to facilitate effective project execution and communication.Internal Team Collaboration: Collaborate with and manage the internal delivery team, including the Implementation, Training, and Development functions. Foster a cohesive and efficient team environment to drive project success.Business-Technical Translation: Translate technical concepts into business terms and enable clients to prioritize and define functional requirements. Work closely with the Business Analyst to facilitate clear communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.Stakeholder Management: Engage with clients across multiple business units to identify key dependencies and stakeholders required for successful project implementation. Maintain open lines of communication and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.Project Management: Manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables. Empower the team to meet project goals by removing blockers, mitigating risks, and proactively addressing challenges throughout the delivery lifecycle.Resource Planning: Maintain ongoing communication with project managers to plan resource requirements and allocations for current and future project tasks. Ensure appropriate resource allocation to optimize project execution. Show less

Pretoria Area, South Africa

• Manage a team within South Africa, East & West Africa.• Manage an Annual team budget and with quarterly review process.• Provide Sales Engineering support to new and existing customers as key member of the Data Lifecycle & Protection field sales team.• Liaise with C-level executives, Business & Technical leaders (e. g. CISOs, CIOs, Chief Data Officers, Architects, DBAs, etc.) during pre-sales engagements.• Manage the successful design, execution, and presentation of results… Show more • Manage a team within South Africa, East & West Africa.• Manage an Annual team budget and with quarterly review process.• Provide Sales Engineering support to new and existing customers as key member of the Data Lifecycle & Protection field sales team.• Liaise with C-level executives, Business & Technical leaders (e. g. CISOs, CIOs, Chief Data Officers, Architects, DBAs, etc.) during pre-sales engagements.• Manage the successful design, execution, and presentation of results for highly technical POCs.• Convey solutions, customer stories, and architecture vision using excellent verbal and written communication skills.• Assist in the responses to RFIs and RFPs.• Provide feedback internally to enhance the product, processes, solutions and knowledge base including authoring papers and creating technical materials as needed.• Build authentic relationships with prospects, customers, partners, and the internal team.• Work with partners including global systems integrators as a mentor and subject matter expert advisor.• Consistently documenting and updating processes throughout the engagement process with prospects, customers, and partners. Show less

Pretoria Area, South Africa

• Plan my schedule in advance• Implementation of payroll & HR systems• Need analysis and improving business processes• Data clean up• Advising clients’ on tax queries • Data Migration of fixed and Financial information• Managing the delivery of high quality systems projects which span over multiple areas• Ensuring that the project objectives and business requirements are met• Applying to the Project Management principles and processes • Identification… Show more • Plan my schedule in advance• Implementation of payroll & HR systems• Need analysis and improving business processes• Data clean up• Advising clients’ on tax queries • Data Migration of fixed and Financial information• Managing the delivery of high quality systems projects which span over multiple areas• Ensuring that the project objectives and business requirements are met• Applying to the Project Management principles and processes • Identification and management of risks and opportunities• Communication of project progress to management and project stakeholders• Finding solutions and providing detailed and prompt feedback to business partners and clients• Responsible to stay up to date with country specific legislation• Advance SI\Excel\BIM report writing Show less

Bloemfontein Area, South Africa And Pretoria Area, South Africa

Product Focus: Sage VIP Classic & VIP Premier• Implementation of payroll system• On-Site Consulting• Assisting Clients with payroll• Mid and Tax year end submissions• Writing reports• Telephonic support• Equity and Skills Implementations and Support• Leave Management of employees

Pgdip In Project Management, Project Management

Post Graduate Program In Advance Tax, Individual & Business Taxes, Taxation

Graduate Program In Advance Tax, Individual & Business Taxes

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom) Honours, Financial Economics And Asset Management

No completed - Outstanding subjects

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Law

Grade 12 Certificate