Job Opportunities at Senwes

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB:

• Determine size and arrangement of illustrative material and copy, and select style and size of type
• Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts, based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts
• Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and Web sites
• Review final layouts and suggest improvements as needed
• Draw and print charts, graphs, illustrations, and another artwork, using computer
• Study illustrations and photographs to plan presentation of materials, products, or services
• Mark up, paste, and assemble final layouts to prepare layouts for printer
• Maintain archive of images, photos, or previous work products
• Ensure consistency of artwork and material in line with Senwes corporate identity
• Liaise with clients to discuss and determine graphic design needs
• Liaise and confer with clients to discuss and determine layout design
• Prepare illustrations or rough sketches of material, discussing them with clients or supervisors and making necessary changes
• Research new software or design concepts
• Stay up to date with latest technology in graphic design environment
• Continuously update, alter and change all content and material to ensure latest and relevant artwork is utilized

Requirements

• Relevant diploma / advanced certificate.
• At least 2 years’ relevant graphic design experience.

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Design, implement and maintain all print, online and broadcast marketing, and communication channels (Corporate Brand and Identity Management)

• Remain innovative & competitive by actively challenging content and positioning in the market.
• Responsible for the approval of marketing and communication material produced by journalists, writers, designers and digital content specialists.
• Manage external suppliers responsible for broadcast channels.
• Attend relevant media conferences and write company press releases.
• Execution of marketing and communication material in terms of standards, principles, practices and deadlines.
• Liaise and network with relevant role-players to maintain information flow.
• Manage corporate brand reputation by actively tracking and monitoring content
• Liaise and network with operational and support units in the Group and liaise with the media and media channels.

 Align content strategy with the marketing strategy

• Develop content strategy aligned with short-term and long-term strategies and plans.
• Develop a web content strategy that encompasses the goals of a company and aligns with the company's image.
• Familiarize yourself with each business's brand ideals and website to create content that supports their objectives and desired identity.
• Ensure compliance with law (e.g. copyright and data protection).

 Manage and coordinate the marketing content team

• Collaborate with marketing and design teams to plan and develop site content, style and layout.
• Edit, proofread and improve writers’ posts.
• Liaise with content writers to ensure brand consistency.
• Manage and monitor content distribution to online channels and social media platforms to increase web traffic.
• Develop an editorial calendar and ensure content team is on board.
• Oversee a content production team's creation and management of targeted content for the company's website.
• Cooperate with the marketing team to create web content and monitor its effectiveness over time.
• Manage and supervise the daily activities of a content team composed of writers, graphic designers, videographers, and other industry professionals.

 Optimise marketing content activities

• Ensure the creation and publishing of engaging content.
• Optimise content according to the Marketing strategies and SEP.
• Use content management systems to analyse website traffic and users engagement metrics.
• Recommend amendments to strategies and SEP.
• Stay up to date with developments and generate new innovate concepts to draw audience’s attention.
• Use target keywords to write search-engine copy that is optimised for search engines (SEO) while remaining entertaining and informative.
• Stay abreast of current best practices in the industry and review competitor websites to compare their activities with those of your company.

Requirements

Qualifications: Relevant Bachelor’s degree.

Requirements: At least 3 years' relevant experience.

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Description

• Manage the reporting, processing, and reconciliation of grain stock, including import/export contracts, stock balances, facilitation contracts, differences in inventory measurements, and transfers between silos.
• Oversee the registration and reconciliation of surplus or shortage of stock, stock exchanges, and processing of commodity financing, client-specific stock reports, and external party reconciliations.
• Ensure the effective development, management, and implementation of financial systems, controls, and processes.
• Effectively lead and manage personnel, ensuring clear communication, task delegation, and support to achieve shared goals.

Requirements

• Diploma in a relevant field.
• 5 years relevant experience including at least 4 years within the Grain Industry as recommendation.
• Extensive knowledge of SAP.
• Experience and understanding of SAFEX will be advantageous.

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Compliance Management – according to ISO standards.

• Examining and researching the compliance areas across the business and industry and mitigating identified risks ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, legislation, company policies and industry best practice.
• Ensure that Compliance Risk Management/Programmes/SOPS are drafted and implemented across the Group.
• Identify applicable new legislation and amendments.
• Identifying gaps/potential deficiencies in the Group’s compliance
• The assessment of regulatory and compliance changes, the identification of impact to company policies and procedures including the amendment or compilation of such policies or procedures as may be required.
• Continued revision, review and amendment of company policies pertaining to legislation.
• Reporting on the impact of new and amended legislation on the company, including the required mitigation and remediation activities to comply. 
• Assist in the implementation and guidance of new and revised compliance controls as a result of new legislation or amendments to existing legislation.
• Provide ongoing support to divisions to maintain continued corporate governance that is lawful and ethical.
• Manage audits by Regulators and address queries/findings.
• Manage small compliance team.
• Facilitate and liaise with designated compliance officers throughout the Group. 

Management of electronic compliance platform (integrated with Risk and Internal Audit).

• Update and maintain the compliance universe.
• Periodically revise and/or manage revision of assessments and checklists.
• Create/assist with creation of compliance legislation questionnaires.
• Implement/ maintain and administer compliance systems and platforms.
• Training, assistance and advice on the use of compliance systems
• Provide oversight, support and assistance with related compliance systems.
• Report on the levels of compliance.

Providing proactive legal and compliance advice.

Translate legislation into business language and action plans for the relevant business department:  

• Drafting, reviewing and implementation of compliance controls and checklists
• Provide guidance to divisions on identifying, interpreting, assessing, monitoring and managing compliance legislation.
• Analysing and interpreting checklists and audit responses by on-site visits.

Present training and create awareness of compliance-related functions.

• Identify areas of compliance training and awareness
• Design systems/procedures for appropriate training
• Oversee compliance training.
• Formulate and/or evaluate training material where applicable.

Present training where applicable: 

• Assurance of adequate organisational knowledge and skill to enable sustainable adherence to legal and compliance requirements.
• Drive compliance awareness and encourage a compliance culture across the business.
• Promote and sustain an ethical compliance culture that values responsible conduct and compliance with internal and external obligations

Requirements

• Qualifications: BCom Law/ LLB degree (certified member of the Compliance Institute of South Africa / Admitted attorney and post graduate degree in business management preferred.
• Knowledge: Thorough understanding of FICA, POPIA and related legislation. Corporate governance principles. Basic knowledge of Statutes. Understanding of FAIS.
• Requirements: At least 3 years relevant compliance experience in a large corporate environment/financial services sector/commercial law practice.

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Strategic HR Management for Input Supply Channel  

• Develop and align HR strategy with business goals, collaborating with senior management to forecast HR needs and implement strategic initiatives supporting business growth and transformation.
• Direct the implementation of HR processes, monitoring and controlling strategies to optimise effectiveness.
• Monitor and analyse HR metrics to inform strategic decisions and enhance HR performance.

Talent Management and Succession Planning in the Input Supply Channel

• Conduct workforce analysis to identify current and future talent needs, collaborating with line management on HR planning and forecasting.
• Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with strategic business direction, staying updated on industry trends and technologies.
• Implement comprehensive succession planning to ensure ongoing talent availability for key positions, fostering internal talent pipelines.

Employee Engagement and Culture in the Input Supply Channel

• Enhance workplace culture through existing initiatives.
• Foster an enabling environment for sustained high employee satisfaction and productivity.
• Establish and maintain open communication channels for proactive employee feedback and issue resolution.
• Promote diversity and inclusion initiatives for an equitable workplace.
• Proactively manage employee relations to foster positive labor relations and a supportive environment.

HR Operations and Compliance in the Supply Channel

• Oversee efficient HR service delivery operations.
• Manage HR budgets and promote cost-effective practices.
• Implement HR technology solutions to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with HR Shared Services and HR Centre of Excellence for specialised support and compliance oversight. 

Change Management and Organisational Development for the Supply Channel

• Lead change initiatives to support business transformations.
• Develop efficient organisational structures.
• Cultivate innovation and continuous improvement culture to meet market demands.
• Implement knowledge management strategies to preserve and leverage organisational knowledge.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and teamwork to enhance organisational effectiveness.

Team Management and Development

• Lead and manage a team of HR professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
• Allocate resources effectively and delegate tasks to ensure timely and quality delivery of HR services.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.
• Identify training needs and facilitate professional development programs for the HR team.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Honours degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree in HR Management or MBA will be beneficial. Professional certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, CIPD) is an advantage.
• Requirements (South Africa): Minimum of 5 years relevant management experience. Proven track record in HR strategy development and implementation. Strong leadership and management skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency in HRIS and other HR technology systems. Knowledge of the South African labour laws and regulations.

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Provide legal advice and deal management

• Consult with clients to determine nature of advice required
• Evaluate facts and apply to legal position
• Advise accordingly
• Deal management/project management
• Analyse the commercial aspects of the transactions.
• Ensure agreements and documents are legally accurate and mitigate commercial risks
• Ensure agreements/documents are compliant with latest legal developments.
• Consult regularly with team on proposed structures, developments and legal implications thereof.
• Manage merger applications. (Competition law)
• Ensure deals are properly executed.

Draft and verify complex commercial contracts/agreements/due diligence investigations

• Attend due diligence assessments relating to company's acquisitions.
• Perform legal due diligence assessment on deals.
• Establish the nature of agreement required.
• Draft, vet and negotiate a range of complex commercial agreements and documents e.g. MOU’s, term sheets, M&A agreements, sale of shares, sale of business, security documents prospectuses, notices etc.
• Verify final draft and discuss with client.
• Advise on execution and provide guidelines.
• Evaluate existing agreements and propose changes.
• Approve final contracts/ agreements for signatures.
• Ensure application and compliance to Governance and legislative requirements.

 Negotiation and settlement of commercial disputes

• Attend to resolution of disputes by means of mediation, arbitration of litigation
• Draft settlement agreements.
• Ensure implementation.

Provide commercial litigation services

• Comprehensive preparation and evaluation of litigation/claims/applications.
• Instruct attorneys to take appropriate legal action.
• Manage process and ensure compliance to legal procedure.
• Legal cost budget management.
• Monitor and evaluate legal accounts and advise accordingly.

Ensure legal and procedural compliance

• Identify and research relevant legislation.
• Advise on requirements for laws.
• Prepare, execute and monitor compliance specific programme.
• Report to and liaise with regulators.
• Training of role players.
• Ensure that relevant policies and procedures are in line with legislation.

Requirements

• Qualifications: BCom Law/ LLB /Admitted Attorney. Candidates with experience as a practicing conveyancer and notary will enjoy preference.
• Requirements: 8 years in legal specialised commercial practice/commercial in-house counsel environment. Excellent drafting and writing skills are essential.
• Candidates drafting skills and knowledge shall be practically tested during the interview process.