BBBEE Consultant at BDO South Africa

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the divisional quarterly business review and ensuring that the data presented is accurate and correct, partnering with the relevant BU Leads to collate their contribution.
• Keep abreast of trends, legislation and best practices within the transformation field in order to optimise service delivery.
• Co-create and contribute to the development of the transformation strategy for BDO in alignment with group strategic objectives.
• Continuously improve the quality, accuracy, integrity and value of the transformation data.
• Ensure all divisional data is consolidated timeously to develop internal scorecard on all scorecard elements
• Consolidate accurate group internal scorecard for inclusion in Transformation Forum and Board pack.
• Facilitate and assist in preparation for Department of Labour inspections. 
• Attend and take minutes at Transformation Committee meetings. 
• Track and monitor the Skills Development expenditure and provide leadership with and partner to drive recommendations to ensure targets are achieved.
• Drive initiatives around diversity management.
• Execute divisional Transformation Plans.
• Provide regular reporting, progress updates and measures of success to BDO EXCO and Group Head of Transformation.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on BEE to the business. 
• Provide advice regarding matters of interpretation of the codes and legislation.
• Integrate and align Skills Development and Employment Equity plans, reports, and strategies with B-BBEE.
• Continuously monitor the scorecard to ensure that the business stays on track with its targets.

Qualifications/Recognition of Prior Learning Equivalent:

• A relevant degree
• SANAS R47-03 accreditation is desirable

Work Experience:

• 3-5 years business and transformation. 
• Experience in financial services environment.

Knowledge:

• Advance knowledge of Microsoft programs
• Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Employment Equity Act, B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice, Skills Development Act, etc.
• Extensive knowledge and application of BBBEE codes.

Technical Competencies:

• Advanced skills in Microsoft programs
• Strong analytical skills. 
• Employment Equity planning and reporting.
• Skills Development facilitation, planning and reporting.
• Ability to interpret client business and financial information and translate them into BEE requirements.

Behavioural Competencies

• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels in the business.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build strong client relationships.
• Strong planning, organising and co-ordinating skills
• Excellent administration skills.
• High level of attention to detail.

BDO Core Competencies

• Relationships and Collaboration
• Exceptional Client Service
• Business Growth
• Engaging people
• Leadership
• Quality, Risk management and Operational performance

The appointment will be made in terms of the firm’s Employment Equity Policy.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.