BBBEE Transformation Manager

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for taking the Lead in supporting BBBEE Transformation with the execution of all BBBEE transformation interventions across all pillars across the Company - ensuring that Company complies with legislative requirements and aligns to the business strategy. The key focus for the individual is to monitor implementation of various BBBEE initiatives in areas of ownership, management control, employment equity (EE), skills development and preferential procurement (PP). Responsible for supporting development and implementation of the EE plan.

KEY RESULTS / ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensuring Legislative and internal compliance with BBBEE Act and Codes, including BEE Scorecard

• Monitor transformation and BBBEE legislative changes and updates

• Assist with compilation of responses to draft legislations relating to transformation

• Ensure audit and verification processes of Company's BBBEE contributions and compliance are successfully conducted timeously on an annual basis

• Draft and develop transformation strategy and execution thereof

• Draft BBBEE Transformation Policy and implement internally through consultation and training across the business

• Support development and implementation of transformation action plans

• Execution of detailed BBBEE transformation implementation plans and initiatives

• Co-ordinate the execution of transformation strategy and communication for all related projects

• Improve BEE transformation scorecard to Level 4 minimum

• Build strategic relationships with relevant stakeholders, internally and externally

• Track Company's BBBEEE contributions and ensure the integrity of data and documentation of elements

• Co-ordinate the company BBBEE process

• Help develop EE reporting and monitoring tool

• Support project management of transformation initiatives/projects Preferential Procurement

• Support development and implementation of a Procurement Equity Strategy for Company

• Liaise with Procurement to identify existing gaps and optimise services to be set aside for BEE Suppliers

• Report on current status of suppliers and future initiatives

• Provide guidance on how suppliers should be evaluated and improved

• Provide support to existing suppliers to increase their BBBEE credentials

• Encourage suppliers to get independent ratings of their BEE credentials

• Facilitate the creation of new suppliers where applicable

• Develop relationships with Black Business groups to identify potential new Equity suppliers to Company

• Participate and drive discussions with internal and external stakeholders about progress in implementing the Company Transformation plan

• Participate in stakeholder transformation forums

• Participate and drive information sessions to highlight major changes, challenges, strategies and action plans

• Identify transformation risks and develop risk mitigation plan

• Track and monitor identified measures to improve EE

• Participate in BBBEE communication meetings

·  Leadership

• Foster an enabling work environment and culture for optimum staff performance

• Contribute to team success through driving a collaborative work environment

• Drive transformation in the workplace

·  Financial

• Support with preparation of the BBBEE Transformation budget

• Support in tracking budget spending against targets Core Competencies

·  Familiarity with the following Legislation and Practices:

• BBBEE Codes of Good Practice and amendments

• Business Acumen

• ICT Policy and Legislation

• Employment Equity Act

• BEE Scorecard and verification process

• Preferential Procurement Policy Act

• Stakeholder Management

• Corporate Governance Codes

• Corporate Governance Practice

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

INTERNAL

Cross Functional Collaboration with:

·  Country Council
·  Gems, Pasteur, CHC GM
·  HR
·  Finance
·  Procurement
·  Compliance
·  Legal
·  Communications

Occasional Contact with :

·  BU Heads

EXTERNAL

Would be expected to be involved with :

·  Relevant External Stakeholders, including government officials, NGOs, HCPs and communities

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

·  Education Level:
·  Relevant degree/ diploma (NQF level 7 – Management Development Programme)
·  Experience:
·  7 years of relevant experience in a Transformation role
·  A minimum of 2 years experience in a Transformation role at management/EXCO level.
·  Experience with EEIP preferred
·  Extensive experience with the BEE Scorecard requirements mandatory
·  Skills:

• Project Management

• Report Writing Techniques

• Assertiveness

• Presentation Techniques

• Effective Communication

• Work Transversally

• Change Management

• Influencing Techniques

• Business Leadership

• Market Leadership

• People Leadership

• Personal Leadership

• Values Aligned with Company Values

·  committed to substantive transformation and diversity in the workplace and externally

Must be very fluent in English. MS Excel , Powerpoint and Outlook

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS LEVEL

·  Act for Change

Advanced

·  Cooperate Transversally

Advanced

·  Develop People Self / Other

Advanced

S anofi IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER If you are interested in applying for this vacancy and you are confident that you meet the criteria set out in the advertisement kindly click on the link below

https://sanofi.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SanofiCareers

At Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.