0001 Portfolio & HC Steering (Senior)

Reference: JHB001529-NS-1

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams) - advanced.
• Business administration end-to-end (offers, resource planning, sourcing process etc).
• Organisational skills and the ability to focus on multiple tasks at the same time.
• Strong ability to understand and interpret Business needs and requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and
• written) with both technical and non-technical colleagues / users.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• High stress tolerance levels.
• Flexibility to take up different tasks.
• Ability and willingness to guide and give training to fellow colleagues and users when required.
• Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS

• Strategic and analytical thinker with strong business acumen
• Influential stakeholder engagement skills
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to inspire and develop talent (youth programs)
• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic and evolving environment
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on driving results

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Headcount & Portfolio Management
• Administrating the Headcount planning related to the sourcing process
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to provide insights and recommendations on workforce planning and portfolio prioritization.
• Drive the development and continuous enhancement of frameworks, tools, and dashboards to enable
• transparent and data-driven decision-making.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to capacity, budget, and delivery within the portfolio.
• Lead cross-functional forums and workshops to ensure alignment on headcount demand, supply, and portfolio progress.
• Champion process improvements and automation to increase efficiency and accuracy in headcount and portfolio tracking.
• ZAHub Graduate Tech Academy
• Own the strategic direction and operational management of the ZA ITHub Graduate Tech Academy, ensuring it
• delivers impactful development programs aligned with business needs.
• Partner with senior stakeholders, business units, and external partners to design, enhance, and scale the graduate curriculum and development initiatives.
• Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing engagement of graduate talent, fostering a supportive and high-performance culture.
• Monitor and analyse program outcomes, graduate performance, and retention metrics to inform continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop graduates, providing career guidance and supporting their integration into the organization.
• Represent the academy in relevant forums, advocating for talent development as a key driver of business success.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related disciplines
• At least 5 years relevant experience
• Experience managing or leading graduate or early talent programs is highly advantageous
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

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