IT/Computer - Other IT/Computer Centurion FULL TIME Job Summary Brief Role Description To develop and implement an integrated People Management Strategy for the Company Brands’ Network (Importers & Dealers) aligned to Group and retail automotive standards. Additionally, through business acumen, manage Company training facilities & assets which service the Brands’ Network in Africa, with a strong focus on technology/digital integration Possible Tasks within this Role * Company Network training is an outsourced business service for all Brands, evaluated every three years. * Develop the Company Brands’ Network People & Talent Strategy for retail automotive, aligned to Group standards. * Assist in the management of the services supplier through approved governance models & delivery according to contractual Service Level Agreements including annually defined Key Performance Indicators. * Oversee the delivery of targeted training solutions primarily related to new model introductions and/or technology updates, defined learning paths for key roles in Network (Group Certification), Brand special projects, Group Compliance and Group/Brand ad hoc training and talent management requests. * Design and communicate the approved catalogue of services, per Brand, and annually publish the service delivery prospectus, training schedules, pricing and standards. * Oversee the facilities, its assets viz fleet, special tools and equipment ensuring these remain in good condition and managed per Group standards and in compliance with OSHEE. * Oversee the budgets for both OPEX and CAPEX in line with Group Purchasing Guidelines & monthly financial reporting. * Maintain service delivery relevance with regular benchmarking in people and talent management, together with trends analysis in Brands’ Network to promote products & services in support of Brands’ strategic objectives through people. * Drive strong consultation and communication engagements with Brands, set annual Training Needs Analysis Plans and evaluate deliverables monthly, with a minimum of quarterly formal reporting. * Actively manage interfaces with Company departments viz Purchasing, Finance, Learning Academies, IS & Legal departments. * Supervise the procurement process for additional service delivery requirements with adherence to Purchasing Guidelines in compilation of specifications and managing all requests for quotations. * Supervise the support services to all facilities including but not limited to Security, Cleaning, Gardening, Catering, Printing third party providers as per defined Agreements post procurement process. * Ensure retention all relevant legislative accreditation criteria from various respective legal entities to deliver its services within the South African legal framework. (MerSeta, QCTO, Tuev, HPCSA) * Oversee adherence to sound practices in support of data management and data integrity Qualification requirements * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (ideally Business Management or Human Resources Management). * Experience needed * A minimum of 5 years automotive industry experience, particularly in training and development. * Minimum of 5 years’ experience at Supervisory level. Essentials * Understanding of retail environments and Importer / Dealer structures * Sound business / financial acumen. * Entrepreneurial thinking drive business & customer value-creation. * Good project management, handling volume and complexity * Cultural awareness and sensitivity * Leading teams who are specialists Added Advantage * Technical qualification – either technician, or engineering * Affinity for technology uses and application * Analytical and conceptual ability. * Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills * Understanding data, data management, data analytics * Experience with Purchasing Guidelines, procurement processes and third-party management * Understanding of managing outsourced businesses Profile Personnel Recruiter