Job Purpose
GSK is deeply committed to Transformation and has embedded the strategy as part of its Modern Employer endeavour. Our modern employer plan represents the modern world that we live, work and compete in so every single employee can feel supported when they come to work at GSK, and give the best of themselves every day and we can achieve this by making GSK a great place to work underpinned by fairness.
The Transformation Manager uses our values and expectations to drive actions and decisions and role models values and expectations.
And is responsible for ensuring compliance as per South Africa’s Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) legislation, drive the Transformation strategy for GSK South Africa and GSK Consumer Healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
Must enable South & Southern Africa Team to create solutions that unlock the 5 pillars of the BBBEE framework.
Compliance to legislation and B-BBEE codes – compiling the BEE tracking scorecard. Communicate, co-ordinate and monitor progress and activities in all scorecard elements.
Support, monitor and improve the B-BBEE compliance of all GSK entities (Consumer Health, Supply Chain Cape Town & Pharma division). Will be required to travel or be based in Cape Town to provide close monitoring and support of the site.
Compiling and reviewing B-BBEE submissions to the verification agency and project managing the verification process.
Risk Monitoring and Management. Design monitoring and reporting on Transformation agenda, conducts Management Monitoring. Development of tools and methodologies to track and measure effective B-BBEE performance for each Chain/BU.
Support and effectively communicate the company’s Culture Strategy in various platforms such as the Transformation & Change Champions Committee (formerly known as Employment Equity Committee).
Together with the Transformation Lead must monitor progress against the Employment Equity plan.
Stakeholder Relationship Building, Networking and Management. .
Identify, develop and maintain relationships with key strategic partners according to the Transformation strategy. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on relevant issues supporting the transformation strategy. Participate in relevant forums both internally and externally. Network with relevant government department, NGO's, associations and business partners on the Transformation strategy and share learnings.
Support manage flagship transformation projects, managing risks and opportunities associated with transformational change and business process reengineering, taking all steps to mitigate/exploit these to ensure that the transformation programme is successfully delivered. Examples of flagship transformation project include the Graduate program.
Knowledge/Education Required
Minimum Level of Education Required
Bachelor’s degree
Area of Specialization
Project Management
Why is it required?
The role involves monitoring and managing of various B-BBEE initiatives (such as Enterprise/Supplier development initiatives, Employment equity plan, Skills development).
Preferred Level of Education
Economics/Accounting background
Area of Specialization
Finance
Why is it required?
Budgeting for the company’s B_BBEE initiatives require a solid understanding of GSK financial processes
Minimum Level of Job-Related Experience Required
Managing and overseeing smooth B-BBEE verifications.
Strong relationships with major players in the Transformation space ie SANAS (South African National Accreditation System), the Dti Department of Trade & Industry and CHIETA The Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority – SETA)
B-BBEE Codes are constantly changing and input from various stakeholders is at times required. Strong established relationship with these stakeholders is therefore required.
Knowledge & Application
B-BBEE compliance
Ensuring that Transformation is aligned to GSK’s Financial process (from a budgeting perspective)
Problem Solving & Innovation
One is constantly expected to think out of the box and be innovative regarding initiatives linked to the company’s B-BBEE compliance.
Interaction
Build and manage strategic partnerships both locally and internationally to position GSK as a leader in Social & Enterprise Development in South Africa.
Oversee a framework for Sustainability, CSI & ED roll out in Southern Africa.
Multi-CulturalRequirements
Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment is a unique South African legislation.
However, from a Diversity & Inclusions point of view this role might require engagement with other regions.
Impact
Globally GSK has made a commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and this role is expected to be a champion in advancing this commitment.
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