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OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

• Drive strategic direction, trade implementation and performance objectives for the Aspen Semaglutide generic brand(s).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic direction development

• Market analysis and gathering insights to arrive at strategic intent
• Anticipate future trends in disease management and the market environment 
• Strategies need to create demand for Brands in portfolio’s by ensuring the necessary support to the sales teams with high levels of energy, motivation, integrity, and urgency to help them achieve sales targets
• Develop succinct portfolio/brand strategies with supporting tactical plans in form of a Brand Plan to drive the strategic intent

Commercial capability

• Propose sales budgets for presentation and alignment in the business. Achievement of approved budgets required
• Ability to manage the cross functional networks and channel resources for the portfolio to drive profitable growth
• Ability to interpret and implement insights drawn from a variety of internal and external data sources

Trade plan

• Development and negotiation of Trade plan by customer
• Negotiate, implement, and execute SLA’s and Logistics agreement as agreed upon and accepted by both parties. Ensure monthly services are received as per the SLA and remediated back for Audit.
• Compliance management

Tactical implementation and monitoring

• Collaborate and communicate monthly and weekly performance updates to BUH, RSM and sales reps. Participate in RSM regional meeting. Strategize and plan regional commercial initiative.

Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• Commercial / Marketing Bachelor’s degree preferred

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2- 3 years’ Commercial Management experience within Sales, Marketing, or Key Accounts, in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Relevant therapeutic area knowledge is a definite advantage.
• The suitable candidate for the position should have expertise and a proven track record in customer relationship management.
• In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance and regulatory policies is required.

SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Enthusiasm, passion, and high energy are key requisites
• Commercial acumen
• Analytical skills
• Project management abilities
• Networking ability (to develop and maintain KOL relationships included)
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Self-starter and self-motivated, with a sense of urgency
• Prioritizing and planning
• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
• Aptitude for continuous learning and coaching
• Influential and impactful presentation skills
• Adaptability and flexibility in a changing environment

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

• The applicant must be proficient in the various applications within the Microsoft Office bundle, with an advanced level of competency in MS Excel.
• The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel as per the expectations of the role.

Deadline:21st August,2025

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OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

• Drive sustainable, profitable growth of the brands in responsibility through  brand stewardship  and management aligned to business expectations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic direction development

• Develop promotional and advertising strategies that grow brand market shares against competitors
• Strategies need to create demand for Brands in portfolio’s by ensuring the necessary support to the sales teams with high levels of energy, motivation, integrity, and urgency to help them achieve sales targets
• Market analysis and gathering insights to arrive at strategic intent
• Develop succinct portfolio/brand strategies with supporting tactical plans in the form of a Brand Plan to drive the strategic intent
• Successful roll out and lead the implementation of tactical plans and monitor the roll out
• Implementation, monitoring, and measurement of the success of the developed strategies and to ensure that they are flexible to adapt to a dynamic environment
• Anticipate future trends in disease management and the market environment 

Commercial capability

• Propose sales budgets for presentation and alignment in the business. Achievement of approved budgets required
• Managing advertising budget and spend for the portfolio
• Ability to manage the cross functional networks and channel resources for the portfolio to drive profitable growth
• Ability to interpret and implement insights drawn from a variety of internal and external data sources

Sustainable business growth and profitability

• Forecasting accuracy
• Effectively manage and monitor sales as well as promotional budgets
• Effectively manage and initiate the required Advertising and promotional campaigns to support execution excellence and maximize ROI
• Initiate robust measurements for tactical execution outcomes to maximize ROI and future commitment decision making
• Assess market potential of opportunities/pipeline with NPL team to successfully implement new products once launch ready

Innovation

• Innovative way of thinking to secure a competitive advantage
• Provide creative direction for brand/ portfolios strategies

Internal and external customer interaction

• Enthusiastically communicate plans and results with the Sales force, business leadership and relevant teams within the business regularly
• Identify opportunities for cross functional efficiencies and collaboration with key stakeholders to deliver on and achieve
• Sense of urgency in resolution of customer queries
• Quality assessments of portfolio/ brand strategy and tactical implementation through customer interactions / infield visits to obtain required intelligence and insights
• Compliance

Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• Commercial / Marketing Bachelor’s/B.SC or equivalent degree preferred

 KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Successful track record and experience in Pharmaceutical Sales / Marketing
• 3-5 years’ brand/sales management experience in a specialized therapeutics category essential
• Financial literacy
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word
• Data analytics capabilities
• Applicable industry knowledge
• Oncology / Hematology therapeutic area knowledge would be advantageous
• Knowledge of the market access landscape for specialized medicines would be advantageous
• Ability to effectively operate, Microsoft office suite
• Commercial knowledge
• Previous launch experience advantageous

 SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Enthusiasm, passion and high energy are key requisites
• Commercial acumen
• Analytical skills
• Project management
• Networking ability (to develop and maintain KOL relationships included)
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Self-starter and self -motivated
• Sense of urgency
• Prioritizing and planning
• Verbal, written and presentation skills
• Aptitude for continuous learning and coaching
• Influential and impactful presentation skills
• Adaptability and flexibility in a changing environment

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

• The applicant must be proficient in the various applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) within the Microsoft Office bundle.

Deadline:21st August,2025

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ROLE PURPOSE:

• The main purpose of the role is to ensure the organisation’s compliance and manage the risk in terms of the Skills Development Act, National Qualifications Act, Skills Development Levies Act, SAQA Act, BBBEE Act, BCEA, Labour Relations Act & EEA in terms of skills development. This role is responsible for all HCIS relating to Transformation and Compliance and plays an integral part in ensuring the management, analysis, and communication of key transformation and compliance data and management information. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Skills Development Facilitation (SA BU’s):

• Act as Aspen’s Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) and primary liaison with CHIETA.
• Coordinate and compile Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR).
• Ensure compliance with SETA requirements, grant applications, and reporting deadlines.
• Maximise funding opportunities through learnerships, apprenticeships, and internships.
• Support business units with toolkits, training, and capability building.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships with CHIETA and internal teams.
• Develop SOPs, templates, and processes for skills development initiatives.

Audits:

• Empowerdex - Prepare for Empowerdex audit, completing all required templates and collating supporting documentation
• Sustainability - Champion the Sustainability Cr360

Training & Development:

• Oversee and assess employee and departmental training needs, partnering with managers to create training plans in accordance with the employee and business requirements.
• Ensure training needs are met in accordance with employee and business needs in a timely and effective manner.

OAO and Group Communication:

• Champion the Group HC OAO page, working closely with COE”s to ensure that all information is easily accessible, sequential, and current
• Prepare communication for social media sites.

Transformation Compliance:

• Lead policy reviews to ensure compliance with government regulations
• Oversee sustainability reporting (CR360) across global business units, ensuring data accuracy and timely submissions.
• Drive B-BBEE skills development initiatives, scenario planning, and mini audits to improve scorecard ratings.
• Manage employment equity plans, reporting, and committee engagements to exceed transformation targets.

Projects:

• Devise and own the HC project plan, ensuring key milestones are identified and communicated to key stakeholders;
• Working with the Business Partners, COE’s key stakeholders, and project team (where applicable) to ensure the delivery of key project milestones on time and within budget, resource, and policy;

HC Information System:

• Serve as superuser for the Group Internal Training System (GITS) and champion the LMS.
• Develop SOPs for consistent data capture and reporting across business units.
• Provide troubleshooting support, manage vendors, and oversee system updates.
• Ensure integration between learning systems and other HC platforms

Training Budgets:

• Collate, review and consolidate the budgets for presentation to Group HC Exec
• Review and make recommendations based on requests for budget spend outside of approved budget

Reporting and Analytics:

• Analyse and present national and global training, transformation, and compliance data.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports for internal committees, highlighting risks and recommending improvements.
• Monitor progress on transformation initiatives and escalate business risks where necessary.

Training Admin:

• Ensure effective internal communication to meet the objectives of the Ethics & Compliance function.
• Assist in adapting certain business procedures to local rules, industry codes, and regulations.
• Monitor implementation of the policies and business procedures issued and ensure that all communication at the local level is in accordance with these.
• Monitor and manage the HR department'snt Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

Customer Service:

• Develop SLA’s for key areas of accountability; 
• All queries are followed up and resolved in the shortest possible timeframe within the policy/SLA framework.
• A professional attitude is displayed when responding to a customer’s needs.
• Methods for improving customer services are proposed, developed, and continuously updated; 
• Internal and external customers are constantly updated as to the progress of their queries.

Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in HR, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, or a related field; SDF qualification essential.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in training, organisational development, or transformation compliance.
• At least 3 years’ experience engaging with SETAs as a qualified SDF and compiling WSP/ATR.
• Strong project management skills with advanced MS Excel and Office 365 proficiency.
• In-depth knowledge of SA transformation legislation, B-BBEE (Skills Development & Management Control), and Employment Equity.
• Experience managing SETA grants, budgets, and reporting at a group/global level.
• Exposure to implementing and managing learning systems (LMS/HCIS).

Skills & Attributes:

• Advanced communication skills (oral & written) and strong stakeholder engagement from junior to senior levels.
• Skilled in planning, organising, and managing multiple projects at a global scale.
• Strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and business acumen.
• Independent, innovative, and deadline-driven with proven ownership of deliverables.
• Proficient in navigating social media campaigns and managing customer relationships.

Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of Skills Development Act, Employment Equity Act, and B-BBEE.
• Expertise in training and development reporting processes and metrics.
• HC generalist knowledge with strong senior-level report writing skills.
   

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Overview

• Manage utility operations to achieve operational objectives
• Develop, manage and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance for utility operations
• Lead improvement and optimisation strategies for utility operations
• Ensure environmental suitability of Plant for production

Responsibilities

Planning and Operational Support

• Independently implement and coordinate systems and procedures
• Provide work guidance for accurate and timely completion of tasks
• Determine, request and monitor use of required assets and resources
• Identify gaps in current policies, procedures and legislation
• Facilitate implementation of processes and train and assist junior staff
• Propose process, tool, technique, and product changes/improvements

Asset Management

• Manage implementation of Assets policy and procedures
• Manage asset register within the Plant
• Present all utilities [HVAC, RO, WFI, PS] design and capability to regulators for compliance certification
• Implement/ recommend best in class predictive maintenance techniques

Site Utility Maintenance

• Ensure HVAC equipment is maintained and operational at all times
• Perform regular condition monitoring of HVAC & refrigeration equipment
• Maintain refrigerators & incubators to meet product quality and preserve shelf life
• Ensure generation and supply of purified water & WFI, plant steam, pure steam, high pressure air, condensate return, hot water, heat pumps
• Ensure Central Dust extraction and Central House Vacuums are kept operational
• Ensure wastewater plant complies with environmental legislation
• Perform tests and checks as required by regulation and standards to ensure quality and integrity of utilities
• Facilitate the successful execution of site requalification programme
• Develop and manage risk mitigation plans
• Ensure availability of spare parts for new equipment
• Review completed work by contractors is to engineering standards
• Track progress of open requisitions and review work orders for completeness
• Ensure workshop tools and assets are maintained within agreed standard

 Installation, Commissioning and Validation

• Develop and execute utilities validation protocols
• Ensure new, modified and reconditioned equipment is fit for purpose
• Responsible for installation, testing, commissioning & validation of equipment

Reporting and record-keeping

• Ensure availability of maintenance documentation
• Compile monthly, quarterly & annual equipment maintenance status reports
• Compile detailed and standardised reports, analyse and interpret data
• Monitor and control access to and set-up of electronic databases
• Retrieve supporting documentation and records to facilitate and support query resolution

Requirements
Background/experience

• National Diploma or BSc in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics with 6+ years’ related experience
• Relevant Trade Tested preferred
• Experience in factory maintenance and fault finding in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

 Specific job skills

• Advanced knowledge of maintenance and monitoring programs, tools, techniques and systems
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, standards and compliance requirements
• Advanced technical background in Good Engineering Practices
• Ability to interpret and implement policies, processes and objectives

 Competencies

• Interrogating Information
• Offering Insights
• Meeting Deadlines
• Finalising Outputs