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CORE PURPOSE OF JOBProvide visionary leadership, innovative strategy development, agile execution, and continual renewal to positioning the Mandela University Africa Hub as a dynamic, adaptive, and sustainable catalyst at the heart of fostering a self-reliant, creative and enterprising generation of entrepreneurs, social innovators and change-makers..KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Strategic Thinking: Develop, mobilise and deploy creative and innovative knowledge and thinking to position the MUAH at the core of the living ecosystem for entrepreneurship development and social innovation.Strategic Management: Develop and recommend the HUBs long-term strategy, vision, and performance targets, supported by annual implementation plans and budgets that drive sustainable growth.Entrepreneurship Development and Social Innovation Promotion: Develop and implement programmes that promote entrepreneurship and social innovation, recruit students, the youth and entrepreneurs to grow the MSMEs in key economic sectors.Governance & Compliance: Ensure effective management structures, sound policies, and robust governance systems while monitoring compliance with legal, regulatory, and applicable standards.Operational Effectiveness and Optimisation: Oversee capital and operational expenditure, ensure efficient resource allocation, and monitor HUBs performance against agreed objectives.Organizational Development: Establish effective structures, systems, teams, and operating models that enable execution of strategy, excellence and realisation of the imperatives of sustainability of the MUAH.,Resource Mobilisation and Partnerships: Design integrative collaborative ecosystems for resource mobilisation and programme or project-based partnerships.Core Competencies:Advanced level of competencies required:Leadership & StrategyStrategic LeadershipStrategic ThinkingProgramme and Project ManagementCreative and innovative thinkingBusiness & Financial AcumenEntrepreneurship DevelopmentRisk ManagementFinancial ManagementMonitoring and EvaluationAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingPeople ManagementCommunication & Stakeholder Relationship Managementhttps://www.jobplacements.com/Jobs/D/Director-Mandela-University-Africa-Hub-for-Youth-E-1257332-Job-Search-1-30-2026-4-16-20-AM.asp?sid=gumtree
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The Category & Shopper Marketing Team aims to be a trusted expert group central to driving both short-term and long-term category growth in confectionery by providing strategic solutions rooted in a deep understanding of consumer and shopper needs. The team assists Revenue Growth Management (RGM) initiatives, including strategic pricing and promotional analysis, to maximize revenue, profitability, and market share. By leveraging data-driven insights and advanced analytical tools like MS Excel, Power BI, and Circana/Nielsen, the team optimizes category strategies and collaborates cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to ensure alignment with business goals. With a results-oriented approach, the team drives innovation, influences key stakeholders, and ensures sustainable growth through effective pricing, promotion, and category management strategies.Responsibility:Key Responsibilities
• Shopper & Category Insights Leadership
Lead initiatives from development to completion, aligning with category vision and driving shopper conversion.
o Lead Category Vision & Drivers to influence retail partners.
o Develop category & shopper insights for GPD planning and segment challenges.
o Lead workshops to align Marketing, Customer Marketing, and Sales teams on seasonal plans.
• Cross-Functional Projects
Elevate retail influence by leveraging research and insights.
o Manage research and insights for category development.
o Collaborate on in-store activation initiatives with customer marketing.
• Annual Planning Contribution
Provide shopper insights for new product strategies and long-term planning.
o Support Marketing with strategies for new products and brand initiatives.
o Ensure strategies are integrated into long-term category and brand plans.
o Develop category & shopper insights for SPD planning and segment challenges.
• Pricing Strategy
Execute pricing strategies to optimize revenue, profitability, and market share.
o Conduct regular reviews of price elasticity, competitive pricing, and customer segmentation.
o Collaborate on OBPPC and continuously refine pricing strategies through innovation.
• Promotion Effectiveness
Optimize promotional strategies and ensure alignment with cross-functional teams.
o Develop optimal promotion strategies for key customers/channels.
o Align with sales, marketing, and finance on promotion KPIs.
o Conduct post-promotion analysis and refine plans using a test-and-learn approach.
• Gross to Net Spend Analysis
Guide RGM analysts in tracking trade promotion policies and evaluating event ROI.
o Provide guidance on trade spend evaluations and help project sales trade spend liability at key milestones.
• Merchandising Strategy
Optimize shelving initiatives through planograms, guidelines, and training.
o Oversee space management, product image libraries, and Circana data updates.
• Collaboration
Work closely with field sales, marketing, and finance to ensure cohesive strategy execution.
• Team Leadership
Foster cross-functional collaboration and data system training to drive category growth.
o Build effective relationships with Sales and Marketing teams.
o Lead team alignment to business objectives and streamline processes.
Requirements
• Proven expertise in Category Management and shopper/consumer/market insights.
• Strong financial acumen and data interpretation skills.
• Revenue Growth Management (RGM) experience within the CPG industry (advantageous).
• Deep understanding of competitor dynamics, brand strategies, and category growth drivers.
• Demonstrated leadership with a results-driven approach.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence at all levels, internally and externally.
• Ability to inspire change and create a new vision within the sales organization.
• Lead complex quantitative analyses to drive decision-making.
• Ability to develop customized category plans and evaluate them in-store.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to manage competing priorities.
• Proven ability to work across departments and collaborate effectively.
• Self-starter with high initiative, able to drive projects independently under pressure.
Qualifications/experience
• BComm Degree or suitable tertiary qualification
• Previous experience in a customer-facing Category Management role, FMCG environment (minimum 5 years)
• Prerequisites include advanced skills & working knowledge of external market data software and space planning software (DotActiv)
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI, Circana, and Nielsen
Email cv to marlene@servicesolutions.co.za
Consultant Name: Marlene Smith
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Our client a national truck rental company is seeking to employ a General Manager to lead the team
The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of daily and strategic operations, including leading staff, managing the fleet, ensuring customer satisfaction, and overseeing financial performance and compliance. Key duties include business development, operational efficiency, risk management, and implementing strategies to drive revenue and profitability for the business. Consultant Name: User User
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Duties:Proactive selling of products, new and existing using solid presentations.Expose the cost-benefit analysis to potential and existing customers.Establish, develop, and maintain strategic long-term relationships with customers.Cold calling â?? minimum of two new customers every month.Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximise satisfaction â?? follow through on the entire process and do not pass the problem on.Maintain a consistent presence at the customer to ensure roll out of strategies and loyalty.Meet / exceed budget guidelines.Co-ordinate sales efforts with team members and other departments.Analyse market needs and develops strategies with customers key contacts to ensure all goals and targets are achieved.Keep management informed of competitors actions and movements in the marketplace.Creative thinking â?? strategies, plan and implement monthly promotions.Management reporting.Prepare and present strategic reports for the customer based on information that will elevate their business. Implement strategies to achieve the customers goals.Educate yourself as well as all customers, new & potential on the companiesâ?? entire product ranges.Keep up to date on all product training and specifics in order to become your customers knowledge base. Give customers relevant training to maximise efficiency.Attend all training regarding products, service, company policies, software, and any other training requirements.Inform your line manager of any training required.Carry out any reasonable instruction given to you by your line managerRequirements:Grade 12.3-5 yearsâ?? experience in the automotive industry.Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications as well as CRM software.Driverâ??s license and own transport
https://www.jobplacements.com/Jobs/E/External-Sales-Rep-1193568-Job-Search-01-28-2026-00-00-00-AM.asp?sid=gumtree
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