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CSI Manager Functions include:•Develop a CSI business unit within the Edutrade division with the aim of accessing funding from Corporates and funding agencies and donors.•Identify and develop a client base of funders for both short term (1 year) and long term (2/3 years) funding opportunities to ensure sustainability and growth of the business unit.• Research and development aimed at increasing the client base of funders, developing strategy in line with emerging market trends and… Show more CSI Manager Functions include:•Develop a CSI business unit within the Edutrade division with the aim of accessing funding from Corporates and funding agencies and donors.•Identify and develop a client base of funders for both short term (1 year) and long term (2/3 years) funding opportunities to ensure sustainability and growth of the business unit.• Research and development aimed at increasing the client base of funders, developing strategy in line with emerging market trends and opportunities.•Implement strategy to ensure there is always maximum return on investment.•Develop strategic partnerships with Department of Education, provincially and nationally to ensure that required information on leaner achievement, school performance, and project endorsements becomes easily accessible. Ensure that DOE are key Project stakeholders when required by corporate funder.•Develop strategic partnerships with NGO’s and Institutes of Higher Learning, (UKZN, MUT), to ensure they form part of the project stakeholder relationship on long – term projects.•Re- engineer the Edutrade brand in line with the launching of the new CSI business unit. Upgrade the website to include project testimonials from corporate clients, DOE, NGO partners, Educators and other stakeholders.•Develop a project proposal template that can be ‘tailor – made’ to suit the requirements of potential funders.•Develop a data base of corporate clients and funders with the aim of securing medium to long term project funding. •Manage the CSI team comprising of sales and marketing, training, monitoring and evaluation. 4.1.2 Key Performance Areas: Strategic Management; Financial Management; Marketing Management; Operations Management; Human Resources Management; Information Management; Project Management; Policy Formulation and Research; Presentation Skills. Show less

Provincial Co – Ordinator functions include: Manage Sales and Marketing Team and Provincial Trainers. Sales, Marketing, Information Management and Training and Development within the province (2008), Eastern Cape and KZN (2006/7). Member of the Group Leadership Team (GLT), responsible for developing and driving the strategy and business plans, evaluating and reviewing business performance.Conduct Market Research to ascertain the current market needs/trends and changes… Show more Provincial Co – Ordinator functions include: Manage Sales and Marketing Team and Provincial Trainers. Sales, Marketing, Information Management and Training and Development within the province (2008), Eastern Cape and KZN (2006/7). Member of the Group Leadership Team (GLT), responsible for developing and driving the strategy and business plans, evaluating and reviewing business performance.Conduct Market Research to ascertain the current market needs/trends and changes with regard to curriculum, assessment, teacher/learner support material, in order to align current business strategies to the needs of the Department of Education, focusing on the CSI pillars of Education, Safety and HIV & AIDSForm strategic partnership with key role players that are involved in Special Projects within the Department of Education, NSLA, Dinaledi Schools, Quid’s Up, ECD, Maths / Science and Technology Development and Teacher Unions.Develop partnerships with NGO’s such as ELET, Olset, Zennex Foundation and Umbele Wolwazi Education Trust (UWET). Align product offering, support workshops, to the needs of projects undertaken by NGO’s. Monitor and evaluate all projects and provide feedback to all stakeholders.Corporate Social Investment (CSI) – identify CSI funding opportunities. Manage CSI projects, ensuring maximum return on investment through strategic marketing and brand exposure. Projects managed to date include ABSA, Rotary Durban Bay, Toyota, eThekwini Municipality, Edison Power, Willowton Oils, Iqraa Trust, Albaraka Bank. Show less