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Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2024.Role Purpose/Business Unit: Vodacom Innovation is a Vodacom Group function supporting all Vodacom OpCos.
To drive the quality of innovative ideas presented, and subsequently developed within the Innovation Framework, a need has been identified to develop and implement a full Innovation training, coaching and mentoring programme that will enable all stakeholders, including staff, contractors, idea originators, innovation champions, and relevant business units to understand the need for innovation, and learn and apply the relevant models, methods, techniques, and tools to deliver innovation value to the organisation.
In totality, this concept is known as the "Innovation Academy".To develop and deliver the Innovation Education programme, the following functions will be implemented.Learner – develop the models, content, and delivery channels for an introductory set of training modules on Innovation, aimed at stakeholders who want to familiarise themselves with the relevant concepts.Practitioner – develop the models, content, and delivery channels for a practical, how-to, set of training modules on taking an innovative idea from ideation through to the end of the incubation process.
This module is aimed at stakeholders who want to practically apply the innovation methods and models, learned in the Learner level, to an actual project, via a lecturing and coaching methodology.Expert – develop the models, content, and delivery channels for a practical, hands-on, set of training modules on taking an innovative idea from ideation through to the end of incubation and/or acceleration.
To ensure faster time to market of new, innovative ideas, there is a key requirement in the Group Innovation function to support Vodacom Business Units with idea validation, development, and implementation skills in a practical and pragmatic way.
A pool of experts must be developed and led to provide skills to the business units such as defined in the Vodacom Innovation and design thinking frameworks.
The Education Manager will develop the pool of experts and lead them in providing these services to the relevant business units.
.Design, build, deliver and develop the models, content, and delivery channels for an Introductory set of training modules on Innovation to allow learners to:Gain an understanding of Innovation in VodacomGain an understanding into Vodacom Innovation programs, tools and events Design, build, deliver and develop the models, content, and delivery channels for a Practioner set of training modules on Innovation to allow learners to:Gain practical understanding into innovation models and methodologies to build the feasibility, viability and desirability of their ideas,Practically take those ideas from conception to completionDesign, build and deliver the expert implementation framework and training modules to enable Vodacom Business units to: Identifying opportunities to design and build and take to market core innovationsSupport business units to design, model, test and launch core innovations operationally, commercially, and financially,Develop market Awareness, Acquisition, Activation and Retention strategies and plansAssess build, buy, and Partner options to accelerate implementation plansBuild quality business plans, go-to-market and growth plans for ideas to be implemented, Ensure human-centric focus to idea implementation and user experience designs.Develop best practices, processes and innovative procedures to improve the quality of idea implementationDevelop, train and manage a virtual pool of Implementation Experts to provide the above services to the relevant business unitsUnderstand Design Thinking principles, the lean start-up methodology, the Agile Project Management framework and other Innovation frameworks and methodologies with an ability to transmit these competencies to the business in a practical and pragmatic way Core CapabilitiesRelevant experience as related to innovation, learning and development and trainingStrategic thinkingBusiness planningStorytelling and pitchingProactive problem solvingEnd-to-end problem and solution assessmentReengineering and radically simplifying operational modelsYour responsibilities will include:Designs the operating model for Innovation Education including Learner, Practitioner and Expert to increase idea implementationImplement and operationalises the operating model for Innovation EducationDevelop Vision and strategy for the Innovation Education functionDesign the operating model for the Innovation Education functionImplement and manage the operating model for Innovation EducationDevelop best practices, processes and innovative procedures to improve the quality of idea implementation across the business Manage the trained pool of virtual Implementation expertsProvide written documentation (incl.
reports)The ideal candidate for this role will have: Bachelor's degree in commercial or engineering disciplines or equivalent degree is a requirement.
MBA or another post-graduate qualification is advantageous.
Relevant learning and development (training) experience (preferably Innovation training)Demonstrated innovation and entrepreneurial experienceExperience incubating new businesses and/or establishing new businesses or markets Strong preference for candidates with entrepreneurial/intrapreneurial and consultancy industry experience5 years of Business Management hands-on experienceAbility to apply a disciplined experimental and design thinking approach to solving problems and modelling businesses using data and current technology toolsSkillsTraining content development and delivery Strong interpersonal and communicationCritical and Creative ThinkingEnd to end problem and solution constructionBusiness ManagementIn-depth knowledge of business design, Ideation, Incubation, and Acceleration Business Modelling – financial and commercialBusiness Plan development and executionStrong knowledge of design thinking methodologiesNetworkingAbility to influence and get stakeholder buy-inTime Management and Organisational We make an impact by offering:Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packagesRetirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefitsCell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companiesClosing date for Applications: 08 November 2024.
The base location for this role is Vodacom Midrand Campus.The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.