Job Description

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A three year contract role has become available for a programme manager who is responsible for delivering the skills program management in line with the TFG Implementation Plan.

The role requires effective co-ordination of the programme's skills projects and management of their inter-dependencies including oversight of any risks and issues arising. The role is crucial for creating and maintaining focus, enthusiasm and momentum. The programme manager is responsible for the overall integrity and coherence of the skills programme for TFG. They will develop and maintain the programme environment to support each individual project within it.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and Plan Skills Development Activity across the plants as per implementation plan
• Manage, co-ordinate and report on the End-To-End Implementation and successful Delivery Of Skills Programs as per the implementation plan across the plants
• Ensure that all allocated projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Measure effectiveness of team activities, then prepare and implement action plans in response to feedback where change is required
• Review program change requests and project plans. Thereafter providing recommendations on improvements
• Engaging with stakeholders and working with them to overcome resistance to implementation
• Ensure Learner data management and prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly reporting is effectively managed
• Conduct data gathering and analysis to evaluate actions in line with the business strategy requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant Degree
• Relevant Project | Programme Management qualification (e.g. Prince2 | PMP | Agile experience)
• 5-10 years proven experience in Skills Development r within a corporate environment
• Proven proficiency in managing projects
• Evidence of managing complex cross enterprise and cross functional teams (including external suppliers)

Skills:

• Review and Reporting
• Managing Change
• Business Case Contribution
• Business Process Modeling (BPM)
• Enterprise Readiness Assessment
• Perform Gap Analysis
• Human resources systems and tools
• Presentation Creation
• Spreadsheet Expertise
• Employee Relations
• Learning Solutions Development

Behaviours:

• Applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
• Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
• Creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success
• Thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation
• Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people
• Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
• Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

About Us:

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

Are you with us?

About the Team: The human resources team strive to create the best experience for all employees throughout the organisation, focusing on people and culture. This team is responsible for talent acquisition, on-boarding, performance management, development, career progression, employee relations and remuneration.

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