Senior B-BBEE Consultant
Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg
Terms: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Market-related
About the Company
The Company is a B-BBEE Consulting and Advisory company which focuses on assisting companies to achieve their B-BBEE objectives. This includes but is not limited to monitoring the B-BBEE status levels/scoring achieved by our clients, reviewing and implementing B-BBEE initiatives and developing B-BBEE transformation strategies.
About the Role
A B-BBEE consulting company is looking for a Senior Consultant with at least 8 years of experience in the BEE industry to join its team. As a Senior Consultant, you will play a crucial role in strategically advising clients from various sectors in accordance with their applicable B-BBEE legislation. Proposed solutions must be value-adding and deliver a high impact for clients. Alongside managing the relationship with key contacts, you will be required to collaborate and manage Thrive members working with you on a project.
Responsibilities
- Lead project teams in the successful execution of client engagements, ensuring timely deliverables that meet the budget and scope of the project
- Problem-solving: Utilising a combination of experience, innovation, and analytical skills to address a client’s needs
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients
- Client retention and seeking opportunities for additional value-adding services to offer clients
- Monitor market trends to develop and improve existing products and services
- Develop annual B-BBEE plans for clients
- Design, deliver and implement BEE policies, procedures, and initiatives in line with legislative and compliance requirements, as well as strategic business objectives
- Manage and coordinate data collection processes
- Participate and drive discussions with internal and external stakeholders regarding the progress of achieving the transformation strategy
- Manage and populate the B-BBEE scorecard
- Compile quarterly progress reports
- Manage client annual audit processes
- Keep updated with changes and developments in B-BBEE legislation and regulations
- Keep updated with various Sector Charters and guidance notes
- Work closely with Verification Agencies to understand interpretation issues on client matters
Candidate Requirements
Qualification
- Completed BCOM degree in Accounting, Finance, Law or relevant qualifications (Focus is on completed degrees or diplomas that allow for a strong understanding of financial statements)
- Proven track record as a B-BBEE Consultant or Technical Signatory with at least 8 years of experience in the B-BBEE industry
Competencies
- Valid Driver’s License and own Transport
- In-depth knowledge and application of B-BBEE legislation, related sector codes and related Laws
- B-BBEE technical knowledge/understanding
- Strong administration skills
- MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook – Crucial
Attributes
- Ability to work under pressure and according to tight deadlines
- Ability to prioritise and multi-task
- Exceptional time management skills
- Ability to work independently and have a growth mind approach
- Diplomacy and exceptional people skills in engaging at various levels of the organisation as well as with the Thrive Team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, including executives, managers, and subject matter experts
- High-level project management skills
- Strong analytical B-BBEE skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Detail orientated