Organisation/ Department: NRF Vacancies ZA Vacancy/ Position: Business Manager Eligibility: BCom. degree Salary/ Compensation: R 660,000.00 Per Year Location: Grahamstown, Eastern Cape |
Duties & Responsibilities
The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the
provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of
science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities.
The South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB), based in Grahamstown, is a National Research Facility of the National
Research Foundation. SAIAB is world-renowned centre for the study of African aquatic biodiversity.
Purpose: Assist the Managing Director to ensure that SAIAB functions effectively and efficiently to deliver against performance targets.
Formulate SAIAB·s strategy together with SAIAB·s Executive members. Prepare SAIAB·s Business Plan and Key Performance Indicator
targets together with the Managing Director. Oversee and manage all operational aspects of the Institute and their links with the
Corporate office of the National Research Foundation, including but not limited to Governance, Risk and Occupational Health and Safety,
Finances, Human Resources, Communications, Science Engagement, Information Technology, Technical Services and Administration.
Key Responsibilities:
* Primary driver of good corporate governance
* Assist Managing Director with rolling out organisational strategy.
* Deputise for Managing Director
* Participate in business process analysis, functionality and process changes
* Policy and procedure development
* Prepare SAIAB’s Business Plans and quarterly reporting together with the management of SAIAB’s KPI targets and performance.
* Ensure achievement of operational performance requirements
* Manage infrastructure reporting
* Represent SAIAB at relevant leadership meetings and workshops.
* Manage SAIAB’s contracts
* Provide information to NRF corporate structures for reporting purposes as well as to our Stakeholders.
* Provide high level financial and management expertise and insight
* Oversee effective functioning of partnership between management dimensions
* Provide overall support and leadership to the Support teams and their functions[Risk and Occupational Health and Safety, Finances, Human Resources, Communications, Science Engagement, Information Technology, Technical Services and Administration]
* Manage section heads within Support Services
Desired Experience & Qualification
Key Requirements:
Qualification:
‡BCom. degree (or equivalent) in Accounting/Financial or Business degree or postgraduate diploma combined with relevant experience at a senior management (leadership) level
‡Minimum of 10 (ten) years·working experience
‡Of the 10 years working experience a minimum of 5 (five) years·experience at a senior management level (demonstrated and proven)
Experience:
Skills & Experience Requirements:
‡All-round capabilities: Strong leadership with excellent track record of successful management including providing advice on complex matters.
‡Demonstrable experience in Strategy and Business Plan formulation
‡Effective Communicator: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written ²especially report writing skills)
‡Advanced computer skills
‡A comprehensive understanding of internal controls
Knowledge:
‡Financial knowledge and experience (clear track record of financial management at the senior level)