A new five-year contract position for Divisional Head: Business Development has opened at UWS, and qualified candidates are invited to apply for this strategic role, as outlined below. REF NUMBER: DHBDO20005285/09/24 Purpose of the Job: Develop and implement marketing, sales, and revenue growth strategies for UWS by expanding and enhancing new and existing products and service offerings in water and sanitation services.
* Build and sustain a positive organizational image to strengthen Umgeni Water Services' market presence and business opportunities.
* Ensure comprehensive feasibility and due diligence assessments for all transactions, including potential mergers and acquisitions.
* Implement robust corporate governance processes to ensure all business opportunities are thoroughly evaluated.
* Formulate and execute strategies to grow revenue by increasing market share in both existing and new markets.
* Design and implement cost reduction strategies to drive efficiency improvements for Umgeni Water Services and its customers.
* Oversee all capital projects, engineering, and operational functions within UWS to ensure effective execution and alignment with strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Marketing, Sales, and Business Development.
* Operations, Engineering & Project Management.
* Customer Acquisition, Management, and Retention.
* Commercialization Strategy development and implementation.
* Stakeholder Management and Partnerships.
* Employee and Leadership Development.
* Financial and systems management.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Matric with an Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Science or Engineering.
* An MBA/MBL or higher degree will have an added advantage.
Minimum Experience:
* A minimum of 7 years' experience in the water and sanitation services industry or similar industry of which 5 years should be in a strategic executive level or business development and marketing.
* Proven business development and marketing experience.
* Proven record in operations, engineering, and project management.
Technical and Functional Competencies:
* Business development.
* Client relationship management.
* Commercial/business acumen.
* Communication management.
* Management communication.
* Flair for marketing (sales, brand and image management, promotional support).
* Networking.
* Product knowledge.
* Public relations.
* Risk management.
* Strategic planning.
* Finance / financial analysis.
* Project financing / company structures.
* Prospecting skills.
* Knowledge of the water and sanitation services sector (locally and internationally).
Behavioural Competencies:
* Creativity and innovation
* Decisiveness
* Initiative
* Perseverance
* Risk taking
* Assertiveness
* Controlled Demeanor
* Customer/client focus
* Interpersonal communication
* Negotiation Skills.
Umgeni Water Services is committed to the development of staff and promotes diversity, inclusiveness and equity within the Organisation. This appointment will be made in the context of the Employment Equity Plan. Candidates/applicants will be subjected to competency assessments and Security Clearance to the appropriate level as may be determined by uMngeni Water Services from time to time. Interested persons are requested to email the application letter, curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications for attention to: Ms. Keabetsoe Seloi at ****** clearly indicating the position applied for and the reference number. Applications without certified copies as well as those that are hand-delivered will not be accepted. For enquiries, please contact Ms. Zoliswa Ntshiqa at ******.
The closing date for application will be the 27th of September 2024 at 00:00 midnight. If you do not receive a reply within six (6) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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