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Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

To provide high level support to the CEO ensuring the efficient operation of the executive office. Communications Management, Project Management, Confidentiality and Compliance.

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Ensure alignment between the CSI Strategy and Business Strategy in South Africa and in all SADC countries where Edcon had store operations, including Ghana for the purpose of growth as it relates to social and economic trasnsformation. Collaborate with Senior Leadership teams across all Chains to identify key strategic inititiatives which are aligned to the CSI strategy. Successfully manage CSI projects and lead the development and implementation of cutting-edge project plans and oversee project progress to ensure that project outcomes yield the desired results. Monitor performance to identify areas of improvement and execute optimised performance improvement plans. Actively engaged with Edcon stores across the CSI spectrum in managing the migration of small and macro enterprises from CSI and skills development into enterprise and supplier development. Implementing integrated skills and entrepreneurship development programmes for young fashion designers emerging out of South African tertiary institutions in collaboration with with key partners in the fashion and clothing retail space. Cultivate and sustain favourable relationships with internal and external stakeholders and lead high performing teams to facilitate the achievement of organisational goals. Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and implement plans aimed at ensuring that the brand performs in such a manner that it outgrows major aligned competitors. Source and identify new business partnerships and networks to foster business growth. Successfully develop and promote Employee Volunteer Programme and engage with CSI Champions identified in the organization. Develop EVP strategy to drive participation amongst all internal stakeholders. Collaborate with Internal Communications, Marketing and PR Teams to drive internal engagement and ensure effective storytelling. Responsible for Stakeholder Engagement (internally and externally).

Effectively managed and coordinated the success of various of events from concept to execution inclusive of executive conferences, award gala dinners, national roadshows and team building events while leading the construction and execution of cutting-edge event plans. Managed all event operations to ensure alignment to event budget while tracking and monitoring inefficiencies to implement optimised solutions. Provided strategic leadership to project teams to ensure the execution of all activities for events are within required timeframe while sourcing vendors and developing as well as maintaining fruitful relationships to negotiate and achieve the most favourable terms. Maintained an open communication culture to avoid uncertainties and facilitate the attainment of strategic goals while sustaining effective relationships with key stakeholders. Actively attended events to ensure adherence to health and safety policies, identified and resolved issues to ensure exceptional experience while compiling and submitting reports on the success of events.

Spearheaded the development execution of robust project plans aimed at the achievement of organisational event goals and managed communication and the media to ensure that the message is consistent and aligned with business objectives. Directed the management of various CSI projects and events such as gala fundraising dinners, conferences, and book launches while ensuring all activities are aligned to the established budget and comply with relevant rules and regulations. Evaluated new proposals, reported on the progress of NGOs, and maintained mutually beneficial relationships with business partners. Establish socio-economic development partnership programmes and develop relationships with key business contacts.

Edcon

Assisted the HR executive of Edcon Groups with the day to day operations of the HR function, performed all administration duties, and ensured compliance with relevant HR policies and procedures. Acted as a liaison between HR and employees to ensure smooth resolution of complaints and grievances and actively participated in the sourcing of new talent that will significantly contribute to the attainment of the organisation’s strategic goals and objectives. Coordinated management meetings and directed the preparation of documents and presentations. Managed travel arrangements and built as well as maintained favourable relationships with business partners. Achievements: • Coordinated both Edcon Chain and Edcon Group projects being managed through the HR department. • The only junior member to be elected as part of the Employer of Choice Steering Committee that coordinates logistics for over 1500 stores.

Bachelor Of Commerce Degree In Marketing Management

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