Job Openings at Human Capital Synergies Africa Limited

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Introduction

Our Client, a market leader in the provision of integrated Financial services seeks to recruit a Chief Technology Officer.

He/she should have strong business acumen, and will lead the company’s technology vision and strategy for growth. A strong understanding of current and emerging technology trends, strategic thinking and excellent communication skills are essential.

Industries

Financial Services

Specification

• Developing strategic plans and setting timelines for evaluation, development, and deployment of all technical, web, and mobile services
• Collaborating with department heads, finance, business development, and operations as advisor of all technologies involved with company
• Ensuring technology standards and best practices are met
• Monitoring web analytics and making recommendations that align to business goals
• Supervising quality assurance processes, integration, and system tests
• Establishing software development process and set objectives for process
• Mentoring team members
• Identifying company web user needs
• Monitoring performance profiling tools and procedures
• Maintaining network security with IT team
• Reviewing timeframes and budgets
• Developing and implementing disaster and emergency recovery plans
• Supervising workflow of IT department
• Defining company standards for systems, equipment, and software
• Sharing technological visions, opportunities, and risks company-wide
• Staying abreast of current and new industry trends, technologies and software development
• Staying abreast of processing systems to evaluate effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement
• Representing company at conferences and networking events
• Ensuring company’s technological processes and service comply with all requirements, laws, and regulations

Requirements

• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field; MBA or other relevant graduate degree is a plus
• At least ten years’ experience in software development role, information technology role, or related field; five years in senior management or leadership role
• Aptitude in decision making and problem solving.
• Work experience with a multinational that deals in Technology development.
• Preferably 10-15 years’ work experience
• Prior expertise in leading a team of developers/engineers at a management level and is now looking for the next move upwards. Proven track record of managing teams is a must
• Proven track record of managing and executing on projects. This is also a must and evidence of the same is required
• Strong references
• Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply

Required Competencies

• Strong management and communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills
• Encouraging to team and staff; able to mentor and lead
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High energy, can-do attitude, strong desire to succeed.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Visionary and strategic thinker.
• Able to align multiple strategies and ideas
• Problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent analytical and time-management skills
• Proven experience as a Head of Engineering/CTO or similar leadership role
• In-depth understanding of the industry
• Understanding of budgets and business-planning
• Ability to conduct technological analyses and research
• Confident in producing and presenting work

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Introduction

Our Client in the FMCG Industry seeks to recruit a Territory Leader. He/she will be responsible for guiding the sales force to achieve respective route targets both Volume and Numeric Distribution.

Build a strong route to market network and provision of efficient customer service so as to attain sustainable, profitable sales volume growth and to maximize sales opportunities presented in the market for all our products.
A background in FMCG knowledge / experience would be preferred

Reports to: Sales & Distribution Manager

Industries

Fmcg (Fast Moving Consumer Goods Sector)

Specification

• Ensure the territory achieves given sales targets (Volume and numeric distribution) through hands on supervision of given accounts/ territory in line with the sales and distribution plans, providing weekly and monthly reports of the same.
• Ensure adequate Company portfolio brand listings within assigned territory.
• Provide on -ground supervision and ensure the Territory Sales Representative within assigned territory visits all listed outlets and effect 100% journey plan compliance.
• Liaise with Marketing Manager and assist in the execution of the merchandising and promotional activities as per approved plans in assigned territory.
• Create value adding marketing/ business relationships, within the territory clients by resolving customer concerns and feedback.
• Collect information on market intelligence, analyze market competition within the territory and prepare reports on market trends, competitor to support decision making.
• Ensure adequate product listings and product visibility in outlets and monitoring brand trade performance through client call cycle schedules.
• Assist any Company regional budgeting activity assigned and drawing up of budgets for market activity recommendation.
• Supervise, motivate and develop the territory Sales and Distribution Representatives assigned in their areas to ensure maximum returns for the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in a business-related field.
• A minimum of 5 years in sales and distribution within the FMCG Industry.
• Working knowledge in the respective area will be an added advantage.
• Possession of a clean and valid driving license.
• Practical experience in use of MS packages.

Competencies/Attributes

• Ability to grow and develop new markets.
• Ability to coach, develop and lead a sales team.
• Highly developed stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent verbal and oral communication skills.
• Excellent persuasion, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and problem-solving skills

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Introduction

Our Client in the FMCG sector seeks to recruit a Marketing Manager.

He/she will be expected to monitor market trends and oversee advertising and marketing activities to ensure the appropriate brand message is delivered to the target customer.
He/she will report to the GM, and work closely with the MD and Country Sales and Distribution Managers to make sure the company brand values for the various products brands and image are followed. You will therefore be responsible for formulating and ensuring the implementation of world class marketing strategies to maximize brand equity, profitability and growth

Industries

Fmcg (Fast Moving Consumer Goods Sector)

Specification

• Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising and promotional activities.
• Analyze how the Company product portfolio is positioned in the market.
• Conduct market research to determine market requirements for existing and future products.
• Analysis of customer research, current market conditions and competitor information.
• Develop and implement marketing plans and projects for new and existing products.
• Expand and develop marketing platforms.
• Manage the productivity of the marketing plans and projects.
• Monitor, review and report on all marketing activity and results.
• Monitor Company product distribution and the consumer reactions.
• Determine and manage the marketing budget.
• Deliver marketing activity within agreed budget.
• Report on return on investment and key performance metrics.
• Create marketing presentations.
• Liaise with media and advertising.
• Align the company around the brand’s direction, choices and tactics

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and Three (3) years of experience in either sales or Distribution or marketing fields.
• Computer experience (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Internet) with good analytical skills and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Effective oral and written communications
• Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with company
• Must be willing and able to travel extensively.
• Ability to work closely with the sales team and people from other departments. Teamwork, excellent business acumen and independent judgment is required.
• Have an instinctive feeling about future product concepts
• Be a good listener, able to respond to results and consumer research
• Ability to manage different projects at the same time
• Be energetic and passionate about their product specialty
• Be organized and methodical
• Be able to work well under pressure

Essential Responsibilities:

• Achieve and exceed monthly & annual quota
• Build brand Equity for all the products.
• Quickly qualify opportunities and key strategic positions for each new prospect
• Demonstrate a solid approach to the sales process with creativity and vision
• Continue to develop your knowledge of the retail market and the products that Company provides