CSI Specialist at AVI Limited

Company Profile    
AVI Limited is a JSE listed company and is home to many of South Africa's leading and best-loved brands including Five Roses, Frisco, Ellis Brown, Bakers, Willards and I&J to name a few. Great international and local Fashion Brands in the AVI stable include Yardley, Lenthéric, Coty, Spitz, Carvela, Kurt Geiger, Lacoste, Gant and Green Cross Shoes. AVI's brands are a household name in South Africa and growing every day.
An opportunity exists within AVI Limited for a CSI Specialist. The role will be based in Bryanston and report directly to the HR Services Executive.

Duties and Responsibilities    
The successful candidate, will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following HR services functions:

• Administration of the AVI Community Trust
• Scheduling of Trustee Meetings
• Preparation of the packs for Trustee meetings
• Compilation of minutes and agendas
• Oversight of the financial reporting and liaison with Finance Shared Services
• Administer all payments including correspondence
• Assist with the annual financial audit
• Ensure compliance with all governance requirements by potential and existing beneficiaries
• Manage all requests for funding
• Ensure the keeping of full and proper records in respect of all Trust activities and beneficiaries
• Draft reports as required

Monitoring and Evaluation of Community Social Investment projects

• Ensure proper due diligence is completed for all new beneficiaries
• Conduct regular site visits to beneficiaries
• Manage and co-ordinate monitoring and evaluation of material projects
• Ensure full and proper partnering with beneficiaries

Management of the Employee Volunteer Programme (EVP)

• Annually plan and implement the EVP programmes for AVI businesses
• Implementation of the communication plan for the EVP
• Record and report back on the activities and outcomes of the EVP

Competencies    
The successful incumbent will be required to have the following key competencies:

•  Excellent administration and management skills and the ability to cogently share information
•  On-going development and application of appropriate technical expertise
•  Ability to build, maintain and use key internal and external relationships
•  Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
•  Ability to work with a large and diverse range of persons
•  Excellent composure and resilience, particularly when under pressure
•  Ability to take the initiative and achieve results

Experience Required    
It is essential that the individual have a least two years’ experience, gained in a similar role, and at least five years’ experience working in a corporate environment

Minimum Qualifications Required    
As a minimum the position requires a university exemption matric with either relevant experience or a relevant tertiary qualification.

Knowledge Required    
The individual will require knowledge and expertise in, at least, the following:

•  Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act and Codes
•  Community social investment trusts or similar entities
•  Non-governmental organisations
•  High level of numeracy
•  High level of attention to detail and thoughtfulness in performing all functions
•  Financial understanding for the purposes of understanding the financials of the CSI Trust
•  Sound judgment - able to review multiple data sources and make good assessments and recommendations
•  Project management skills
•  Advanced proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office

Closing Date    
2020/01/19

Reference Number    
AVI191118-1

Job Title    
CSI Specialist

Company    
HR Services

Location - Country    
South Africa

Location - Province    
Gauteng

Location - Town / City    
Bryanston