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Project Management of enterprise and supplier development projects in the regionPromote sustainable, empowered SMMEs in the regionAssist emerging SMMEs with the management and growth of their businesses (profitability and sustainability)Consolidate SMMEs in line with business requirementsFocus on improving the SMMEs performance in their operationsEngage with SMMEs and encourage them to take ownership of their businesses and comply with legislative requirementsMonitoring and evaluation of projectsParticipate in strategic debates at senior management and board levelResponsible for leading and driving projects in the regionTake ownership of projects that support the development plans of SMMEsDevelop detailed development plans for SMMEs and establish performance tracking for implementationManage required involvement and engagement of relevant stakeholdersPerform progress reviews for SMMEs and attention directing on growth initiatives being implementedEnsure project implementation and monitoring are in placeResponsible for ensuring project control measures are in placeManage Service Level AgreementsContract management in line with project plansAccount Management.Advise clients on B-BBEE services (Employment Equity Services, Skills Development Act)Advise clients on improving B-BBEE Scorecard

Responsible for the direct managing of a Franchise /Street Sales network to ensure optimal sales and financial control for all publications (newspapers and magazines).Responsible for appointment of service providers (streets posters contractors) in the region.Responsible for managing vendor / service provider agreementsResponsible for monitoring of service provider performance / service deliveryEstablish a well-managed footprint for our publications in commuter networks through hawkers, kiosks, sellers and newspaper sales agents.Manage and ensure a specific set of control procedures over supply;Manage and reconcile returns and payment for stock buy the informal trade operators such as Franchise contractors, street sales contractors.Provide professional and exceptional client service in all interactions with product Circulation Managers and other channel managers to ensure product focus within department.Implement and coordinate product-related project plans;Proactively and timeously identify and resolve supply chain issues, addressing problems and opportunities central to business success;Prepare relevant reports to management as required;Manage various projects simultaneously and ensure deadlines are metKeep all administrative work updated;Perform trend analyses and interpretations and utilize business intelligence effectively to optimise sales opportunities in terms of availability, footprint and visibilityEfficient reporting to departmental clients, (i.e. Circulations Managers, Operational Managers, Revenue Control Department and Demand planning departments.Establish and maintain relationships with other departmental clientsBudget managementPrepare daily sales and monthly infrastructure reportsPrepare weekly and monthly payment schedules for contractors

Responsible for efficient and effective running of this Business Unit, Staff management, Client liaison, Budget management, Setting of business unit's targets, Follow up on business leads and enquiries, Business development

Dealt with rolling out of Enterprise Development programmes, recruit SMMEs into the ED programmes, assist SMMEs with funding applications, Liaise with clients, Business development, Management of budgets, Liaise with SMMEs and various service providers, Management of SLAs

Managed the business, Liaise with clients, Staff Management, Financial management,