Title: Technical Sales Engineer-(optical transmission)

Code: S020002-14 Expiry Date: 2010-06-01

Category: MARKETING SubCategory: PRODUCT

Description:

•Be responsible for market analysis for particular products and identifying market opportunities, products sales, promotion activities, planning and implementation.

•Ensure the business targets of products are successfully met.

•Be responsible for planning and support of projects, ensuring market penetration and achievement of sales objectives.

•Support on all sales management related issues. Management of day-to-day technical sales requests from key customer accounts

•Involvement in technical presentations to new and existing customers to promote existing and new products

•Collect information of market, competitors and customers for marketing development, preparing monthly reports

•And any other reasonable tasks/assignments that may be required from time to time.

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­The incumbent will be part of a team of coordinators on a job rotation schedule and will execute one or several of the following functions:

­  1) Equipment Control:
­  Plan and monitor stock levels and turn-over times
­  Drive depot performance in preparing equipment
­  Control supply to customers, initiate re-supply or evacuation of stock to meet target levels
­  Maintain accurate and timely equipment tracking
­  Minimise cost of local equipment movements
­  2) Rail Transport:
­  Secure transport capacity from TFR and monitor execution (time, volume, location)
­  Handle manual and electronic documentation process
­  Maintain internal operational systems
­  Ensure data quality is maintained between all entities involved
­  Maintain acceptable transit times as advised from time to time
­  3) Rail Execution:
­  Liaise with and represent the company towards TFR staff and management
­  Plan, order and monitor the railing of containers
­  Plan and monitor stock at TFR facilities
­  Assist truck operators
­  Inspect and classify containers for different purposes
­  Liaise with government agencies such as SARS and Boarder Police on occasion
­  4 )Road Transport:
­  Arrange local trucking moves
­  Assist customer service agents with longhaul and local delivery truck moves
­  5) Finance & Systems:
­  Maintain all services ordered on operational financial systems
­  Ensure 100% accuracy and timeliness of financial system updates
­  Resolve queries and mismatches against thight deadlines
­  6) General:
  Participate in process improvement projects (e.g. cost saving, service delivery)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• ­Equipment Control
• ­Rail Transport
• ­Rail Execution
• ­Road Transport
• Finance & Systems

KEY MEASURES AND TARGETS

• Tracking Accuracy
• Rail & truck execution
• Equipment stock & evacuation targets
• Adherence to procurement splits
• Cost recovery
• Operational financial systems data quality

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Local imports and exports departments
• National operations desks
• National finance desks
• Transnet
• Trucking companies (incl. sister company Roadwing)
• Depots (including sister company Sati)
• Other local operations departments across the country

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Numeracy
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to win over and convince
• Ability to deliver under pressure and against deadlines
• Knowledge of internal systems (RKEM, Navis, SAP, Mets+) advantageuos
• Knowledge of equipment types advantageous
• African vernacular advantageous 
• Contact information:

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Close Date: 22-Apr-2010
Background / General description:

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is a global investor and advisor committed to promoting projects in its developing member countries that are economically beneficial, financially and commercially sound, and environmentally and socially sustainable
 IFC finances private sector investments, mobilizes capital in the international financial markets, helps clients improve social and environmental sustainability, and provides technical assistance and advice to governments and businesses in the developing world. The Global Financial Markets Department s Housing Finance Group aims to increase the availability and affordability of residential housing in developing countries. It does so by introducing a steady source of new housing finance product ideas, technical assistance, strategic formulations, policy, procedures and effectiveness measures to better meet client requirements and leverage the IFC s own resources. The IFC employs a broad range of financial and non-financial tools to develop and improve primary and secondary mortgage markets and their financial mechanisms.
Duties and Accountabilities:

# Among other duties the specialist will be called upon to: Lead/support the appraisal, structuring, negotiation and processing of housing finance projects

# Lead/support the growth of the housing finance investment portfolio in the region by taking a pro-active role in both developing new business and processing and closing of housing finance investment transactions;

# Lead the supervision of projects, including client interaction, analytical assessments, on-site reviews and the preparation of internal report documentation

# Manage/support client relationships, particularly with respect to advisory services

# Contribute to the evaluation of mortgage markets and to IFC s regional strategy of mortgage markets and their implementation;

# Lead/support the fundraising process for housing finance advisory interventions

# Provide best-practice and technical advice to IFC staff and external clients

# Maintain good relationships with clients and government officials, develop marketing and training tools for housing finance;

# Mentor and coach less-experienced investment staff; and

# Build best-practice and participate in knowledge dissemination.
Selection Criteria:

# Master s degree in finance, economics or other related areas; accreditation as a CFA or CPA is considered a plus;

# 8+ years of experience in the housing finance business, with evidence of growing expertise in a variety of housing finance related disciplines : origination, servicing and operations of primary and secondary market activities; project and institutional risk management; real estate based lending; and credit underwriting; portfolio supervision; regulatory work in banking supervision of commercial or specialized mortgage lending institution. Experience in mortgage-backed securitization will be considered a plus.

# Strong analytical and problem solving skills to identify issues and present creative, practical solutions;

# Capacity to deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high quality work on schedule; facility to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries;

# Ability to build and maintain relationships with the business community and governmental authorities; and

# Excellent presentation skills in English (oral and written); French is highly desirable. IFC offers a highly challenging and rewarding working environment with outstanding opportunities for professional growth, as well as attractive conditions. All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
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The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, promotes sustainable private sector investment in developing countries as a way to reduce poverty and improve people’s lives and
in doing so offers a unique combination of investment and advisory services to its clients.

IFC AS in Sub-Saharan Africa are implemented through four management units: IFC PEP Africa; the Infrastructure Advisory Unit, the SME Unit, and the Investment Climate Advisory Services of the World Bank Group. IFC PEP Africa provides the administrative backbone and coordinating function across all of IFC AS management units in Africa.
Established in July 2005 as a multi-donor partnership, IFC PEP Africa has experienced significant growth and this is expected to continue as IFC PEP Africa expands its reach into more countries and more sectors, especially frontier markets.
Job description

IFC Private Enterprise Partnership for Africa (PEP Africa) works in partnership with multilateral agencies, governments and the private sector to deliver programs and advisory services that improve the investment climate, mobilize private sector investment, and enhance the competitiveness of private enterprises in Africa. The General Manager PEP Africa will lead a team of 130 staff managing over 100 Advisory Services (AS) projects in 36 countries, and ensure that a balanced portfolio of AS business line products and services is delivered at the highest quality level. As a member of the Africa region management team, he/she will contribute significantly to IFC’s global strategy in the region.)

Who we are looking for

An advanced university degree and at least 10 years’ experience effectively executing complex projects with multi- dimensional stakeholders and leading large, diverse teams
Successful track record in performing advisory activities, managing donor relationships, and raising and managing funds
Superior client relationship management skills
Excellent knowledge of Sub-Saharan African economies and their business context
[scholarships]

What’s on offer

Competitive US Dollar Tax Free Package
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For further info, apply or phone on +27 (0)11 303 8300. Job Ref: 3880

Your application will be sent to Craig Thompson (South Africa office) – .
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Your application will be sent to Paul Mercier
Reference : QPM568798
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Title: Technical Sales Engineer-(optical transmission)
City: Johannesburg
Code: S020002-14 Expiry Date: 2010-06-01
Category: MARKETING SubCategory: PRODUCT

Description:
•Be responsible for market analysis for particular products and identifying market opportunities, products sales, promotion activities, planning and implementation.
•Ensure the business targets of products are successfully met.
•Be responsible for planning and support of projects, ensuring market penetration and achievement of sales objectives.
•Support on all sales management related issues. Management of day-to-day technical sales requests from key customer accounts
•Involvement in technical presentations to new and existing customers to promote existing and new products
•Collect information of market, competitors and customers for marketing development, preparing monthly reports
•And any other reasonable tasks/assignments that may be required from time to time.
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The Duty Station Manager is responsible for the economic and service orientated planning, execution and development of the various services at the station. During the shift, he/she deputizes for the Station Manager in
all concerns which may arise during the course of station work and which require an immediate decision. He/she supervises all operational aspects at the station and coordinates the work routines with internal and external parties incl. crews. He/she manages the entire handling operation and coordinates all flights allocated to his/her shift with the aim to ensure safety, punctuality and an appropriate customer service.

Dependent on the assignment-focus the tasks include the following:

    * Responsibility for the supervision and management of all work routines
    * Responsibility for the optimisation of work processes and resources (incl. IT)
    * Planning and supervision of the implementation of necessary measures in connection with flight irregularities and to take necessary decisions
    * Supervision/training/induction of handling agent incl. inspecting their appearance and adherence to safety- and service standards, where appropriate in cooperation with the supervisor
    * Supervision of adherence to regulations and instructions and to ascertain weak points
    * Evaluation of current shift reports and other codes and the issuing of reports for various customers and the superior
    * To build relationships with authorities and external customers/suppliers (e.g. the police, customs, AOC) and deputizes the station manager in his absence
    * Representing LH to passengers
    * To take care of employees in terms of personnel matters (i.e. shift-/holiday-/training planning, individual measures, involvement in personnel assignments) and to resolve issues in this area

Your profile

    * South African citizenship or valid workpermit required
    * A motivated airline professional with leadership experience, a high sense of responsibility and social competence
    * An excellent service orientation
    * Interest in and flair for sales aspects as well as an understanding of the service culture in a leading company within the service industry
    * Systematic, well structured working method, self-driven personality and a confident attitude
    * Strong communication and negotiation skills in English
    * Knowledge of German is a plus
    * Experience in instructing employees and possess personnel management and motivation skills
    * In addition, computer literacy is required
    * Willingness to work shifts, app. 80 hours per month (20 hours per week)

Lufthansa German Airlines is one of the world`s leading airlines. As an internationally-operating aviation Group Lufthansa is active in five business fields: Passenger Transportation, Logistics, MRO, Catering and IT Services. More than 400 subsidiaries and holding companies also belong to the Group. The airline offers more than 200 destinations in approximately 80 countries using around 534 aircraft, 280 of them belong to Lufthansa Passage Airline. More than 70 million passengers worldwide place their trust in us each year. The dedication, skills and excellent service of our employees is one of our greatest strengths.
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Africa Associate – Investment – Johannesburg
Reference: ED399
Salary: R750K neg plus benefits
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Our client is a leading, independent private equity investor in emerging markets. We are looking for an Associate for our South Africa office (based in SA Office) to support the team in structuring, evaluating, originating, executing and monitoring investments by performing financial, statistical, business and investment analyses, conducting research, preparing support documentation and assisting in due diligence efforts, and portfolio management.

Key Responsibilities

· Assisting in the assessment & evaluation of potential investments to include:

o Quantitative
§ Historical financial analysis
§ Commercial analysis of companies
§ Financial modelling/ projection/ valuation analysis (Very important)
§ Measurement of investment returns analysis

o Qualitative
§ Business/ investment analysis & research
§ Deal issues/ risk/ term/ structure analysis
§ Environmental analysis

o Investment management
§ Assist in transaction structuring and execution
§ Assist the investment manager in portfolio management and analysis
§ Assist the investment manager in disinvestment management and analysis

· Practical use of different financial instruments in deal structures
· Sourcing and analysing relevant sectoral information
· Modelling proposed transactions and writing sections of internal investment papers
· Generating performance and valuation reports on existing investments and presentations for specific opportunities

Skills Required

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Strong commercial judgement & understanding of financial concepts.
· Outstanding team player.
· Self motivated with a high level of energy and adaptability.
· Hard working, enthusiastic and committed.
· Honesty & integrity, open & flexible attitude.
· Cultural sensitivity & awareness.
· Genuine interest and knowledge of emerging markets.
· Strong excel skills and proficiency in MS office suite.
· Excellent technical & modelling skills, strong analytical ability.

Experience and Knowledge Required

· Graduate in economics, finance, accounting, business or similar.
· Accredited MBA or CA essential.
· 3 – 4 years work experience in the financial sector.
· Additional relevant qualification / some progress in CFA, ACCA beneficial.
· Corporate Finance/Investment Management, emerging markets focus beneficial.
· Strong financial modelling, research, due diligence and business analysis experience.
· Strong corporate finance and transactional experience.
· Good understanding of investment culture.
· Strong marketing and business development experience would be beneficial.
· Good exposure to direct liaison with clients.
· General Africa knowledge beneficial and regional network a plus.

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Operations Analyst – Leasing Facility Program, Johannesburg – 091256

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Job #: 091256
Title: Operations Analyst – Leasing Facility Program, Johannesburg
Job Stream: Technical Assistance & Advisory Services
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Close Date: 03-Aug-2009

Background / General description:
# The mission of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is to promote sustainable private sector investment in developing countries,

helping to reduce poverty and improve people’s lives. IFC has launched the Private Enterprise Partnership for Africa (PEP Africa), a new approach to technical assistance in Africa. The Africa Leasing Facility aims to stimulate the development of a healthy leasing industry in West and Central Africa. Financial leasing enables small- and medium-sized businesses to acquire funding for their operations without the significant holdings or collateral required by banks. The goal of the Program is strengthening the leasing market to positively impact economic development in this region. This goal will be achieved by: Facilitating the creation of an appropriate legislative environment;
# Providing training and consulting services to the leasing industry;
# Conducting a public education campaign to educate private enterprises, financial institutions and regulatory agencies about leasing; and,
# Proactively mobilizing IFC and other investment resources. The Africa Leasing Facility is looking for a dynamic, outgoing and organized Operations Analyst who would contribute to the set up and launching of this new PEP Africa advisory services program. Candidates will assist the program management team in developing the program s overall implementation strategy to promote financial leasing development in West and Central Africa. He/she must be eager to demonstrate adaptability, while being able to provide support to various program development staff and help out with the Initiative s administrative tasks. Previous leasing experience including IFC advisory services work will be considered as strength. This position is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Duties and Accountabilities:
Assist the Africa Leasing Facility program team with 1/ the development of an implementation strategy and detailed work planning; 2/ the development of selection procedures for leasing technical partners; 3/ the development of relevant program policies and processes; 4/ the development of program materials and tools such as M&E framework; 5/ the development of a communication plan to promote effective external and internal communications for the program and to help strengthen the program s image and relations with various key partners/clients (media, international institutions, business community, IFC staff, etc.). Assist the program team with internal supervision and donor reporting documents Develop, organize and coordinate public relations events (e.g. press briefings, conferences and seminars, etc) to support strategic and timely flow of information and messages about the program to key internal and external audiences; Provide a variety of documents, including tables, charts, graphs and slide presentations; Assist the program management in any other duties that may be required.

Selection Criteria:
Master s or equivalent, with a minimum of two years relevant working experience in a related field such as business management, finance, or accounting; Excellent written, oral and communication skills; Strong analytical, presentation and drafting skills; Excellent organizational and administrative skills; Fluency in English and French; Strong interpersonal skills, excellent team player with ability to interact tactfully and effectively with clients and staff in a multi-cultural environment; Desire to actively contribute to the program s objectives; Ability to function independently under time pressure and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment of changing priorities; Good knowledge of IFC/World Bank group policies and procedures (knowledge of IFC project and portfolio processing is a plus

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The FirstRand Bank TOPP Programme

The FirstRand Bank TOPP Programme has been a SAICA registered ATO (Approved Training Organisation) since 1998 and has established a solid ATO reputation. Trainees who have graduated from the Programme are to be found working in a variety of challenging positions within the Group where their qualification and training is highly valued.

The TOPP experience at FirstRand Bank is not purely a training experience. First and foremost, it sets out to select and recruit aspiring CA’s who are self-starters, will challenge and seek challenge, who display entrepreneurial ability and add value, and who ultimately see themselves establishing careers within FirstRand.

In return, the FirstRand Bank TOPP Programme offers trainees three years of articles in a banking environment where they will be exposed to the five core category areas of experience prescribed by SAICA that are:

* Financial Accounting
* Management Accounting and Financial Management
* Taxation
* Internal Audit and Corporate Governance
* Professional skills

Three years of articles where trainees, in addition to the prescribed experience, will be exposed to the many essential and life skill building experiences to be found in a highly energized and innovative Bank.

Trainees will gain their experience by being placed on rotations within the various business entities of FirstRand Bank, thus giving them hands-on experience and a good overview of banking. Examples of some of the rotations where training takes place are:

* FirstRand Bank Group Finance
* FirstRand Bank Internal Audit
* FirstRand Bank Tax
* FNB Retail Bank:
o FNB HomeLoans
o FNB Investment Product House
o FirstCard

* RMB Asset Management
* RMB Private Equity
* RMB Investment Banking Division

In addition to the support trainees receive from the TOPP Programme management team, each trainee is appointed a trained mentor, who is a CA. The rotation line management and the teams of the business entities in which trainees are placed, are keen supporters of the Programme and this ensures integration and quality training for the trainees.

The FirstRand Bank TOPP Programme aims to make the Programme experience one where learning, development and achievement of career goals, are balanced with job satisfaction and enjoyment.

How to apply

The TOPP Programme is open to applicants who have completed a BCom Acc (Hons)/CTA degree. Applicants who are in the final year of BCom Acc (Hons)/CTA, may also submit applications which must be received prior to the closing date of 31st May. These applicants, in the event that they are successful in the recruitment and selection process, and have passed their BCom Acc (Hons)/CTA examination, will be made offers to commence training at the beginning of the following year.

A well-prepared curriculum vitae, together with available academic results should be forwarded to:

The TOPP Programme Manager
FirstRand Bank Limited
Banking Group Support Services
P O Box 650149
Benmore
2010
Telephone: 011 282 1664
Fax: 011 282 4047
e-mail: [email protected]

Interested applicants should note that trainees are required to serve their articles in Johannesburg.

The closing date for applications is 31st May of each year. Applicants are encouraged to lodge their applications well in advance of the closing date.

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