Senior Productivity Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Source and Select Full time

About Productivity SA
Established i.t.o. s31 of the Employment Services Act, No.

4 of 2014 as a schedule 3A Public Entity of the Department of Employment and Labour, with the mandate to promote employment growth and productivity thereby contributing to South Africa's socio-economic development and competitiveness.


About the Position - _Contract Role for 12 months_**The Senior Productivity Practitioner - Region - BT&R is to promote and implement the implementation of turnaround strategies, productivity-related interventions and provide a productivity improvement focused consulting and training service to existing and new clients that results in improved operational performance and competitiveness of participating enterprises.

  • Contract Senior position (12 months)
  • Programme: Business Turnaround & Recovery
  • Gauteng
  • Up to R61 104 pm cost to company

To be considered you need the following - Education Qualifications:

  • Minimum_:
  • Tertiary qualification in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or Business Management. Field of study must include statistical analysis, financial analysis/ management and business performance analysis
  • Advantageous: _
  • Postgraduate qualification in Industrial Engineering and Business Management
  • Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification

You will be a great fit if you meet the following requirements - Professional Experience:

  • At least 5 years operational business-related experience in preferably a Manufacturing environment
- _ Preference will be given to_ 5 years+ in general industry at a consulting level (Exposure to managerial and project management will be beneficial)

What will you be doing:

  • Investigate and analyse client operations in order to identify needs.
  • Liaise and communicate with client employees.
  • Make decisions relating to the selection of appropriate techniques and interventions to be implemented in order to address operational efficiency challenges.
  • Develop recommendations and proposals to achieve operational performance improvement.
  • Develop and implement project plans for the improvement of operational level business performance at client companies.
  • Manage the implementation of performance improvement projects.
  • Provide a technical consulting service to clients during the implementation of projects.
  • Provide technical / functional assistance (mentorship) to clients involved in the implementation of performance enhancement initiatives.
  • Conduct training at client companies where such training is aimed at developing the capacity of shop floor
- and management level staff to successfully implement revised work methods.

  • Advise on and manage change processes underpinning operational performance improvement initiatives.
  • Train business owners/managers and supervisory staff in business skills and productivity improvement programmes.
  • Develop and implement systems and related documentation to ensure the effective implementation and sustainability of revised and improved work practices.
  • Maintain contact with and manage the relations with existing clients.
  • Assist in implementation of projects according to timeframes and budget.
  • Design and develop models and frameworks to measure and evaluate the impact of performance improvement initiatives over time. (Conduct impact studies).
  • Develop training material according to client needs
  • Train trainers and provide support to participants where applicable
  • Coordinate and successfully implement Business Turnaround Projects
  • Prepare and conduct presentations, where necessary, to specific and general audiences
  • Manage conflict among interest groups
  • Identify client needs
  • Promote Productivity SA supported programmes
  • Conduct industry studies
  • Serve as a project resource to consistently achieve a project ROI
  • Assist with the formulation and execution of strategic projects by providing the necessary operational expertise and best practice
  • Processes: Capture, critique, analysis, redesign and implementation of processes
  • Problem solving: Identifying the key levers to performance improvement, overcoming project challenges, identification and execution of solutions to operational challenges
  • Analysis: The capture, analysis presentation of data and information regarding operational performance.
  • Contribute to the achievement of the business plan objectives of the region.
  • Stay in touch with the latest thinking on productivity and related issues.
  • Stay abreast of latest advancements in field of work.

TECHNICAL / FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Computer literate in MS Office, statistical package and process mapping software.
  • Ability to diagnose technical and business needs of customers
  • Ability to conduct training.
  • Ability to provide a consulting service to clients.
  • Ability to understand and interpret financial data.
  • Ability to draft proposals.
  • Ability to use productivity measurement systems.
  • Ability to manage client relationship and provide a


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