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Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us! Job Description Position Summary The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, control, and closeout of large, complex automation and digital transformation projects across the Africa region. This role serves as the primary point of accountability for project delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction, financial performance, schedule adherence, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle. The Senior Project Manager leads cross-functional teams, manages stakeholder relationships at all organizational levels, and ensures projects are delivered in accordance with Rockwell Automation's processes, quality standards, and strategic objectives. About The Role As part of the Africa Project Management organization, you will manage high-value, multidisciplinary projects involving control systems, industrial automation, digital transformation, and software solutions. You will work closely with customers, engineering teams, procurement, finance, sales, and third-party partners to deliver outstanding business outcomes. This position requires strong leadership, business acumen, customer engagement skills, and the ability to navigate complex technical and commercial environments. Key Responsibilities * Lead multiple large-scale projects from order receipt through final customer acceptance. * Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans. * Manage project financial performance, including revenue recognition, margin delivery, billing milestones, cash flow, and change management. * Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while maintaining effective issue resolution processes. * Build and maintain strong customer relationships, serving as the primary escalation point for project-related matters. * Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams including engineering, procurement, subcontractors, and commissioning resources. * Drive compliance with Rockwell Automation project management methodologies, governance requirements, and quality standards. * Lead project reviews, status reporting, executive communications, and customer steering committee meetings. * Manage contract execution and commercial obligations to ensure delivery within scope and budget. * Mentor and guide junior project managers and project administrators while promoting best practices across the organization. * Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to organizational project management maturity. The Essentials – You Will Have Basic Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related discipline. * Minimum of 8-10 years of experience managing complex industrial automation, controls, or engineering projects. * Demonstrated experience managing projects with significant commercial value and cross-functional teams. * Strong understanding of project management methodologies, financial management, risk management, and contract administration. * Experience working directly with customers and senior stakeholders. * Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills. * Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required. * Legal authorization to work in the country of employment. The Preferred – You Might Also Have * PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification. * Experience delivering PlantPAx, SCADA, MES, Information Solutions, or Digital Transformation projects. * Experience managing EPC, mining, manufacturing, oil \& gas, water, or process industry projects. * Knowledge of Rockwell Automation products, systems, and project delivery processes. * Experience leading geographically distributed and multicultural project teams. * Strong commercial and contractual management experience. * Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or related discipline. * Experience coaching and mentoring project management professionals. Success Measures * Consistent achievement of project margin, revenue, and cash flow objectives. * On-time delivery of project milestones and customer commitments. * High levels of customer satisfaction and successful project acceptance. * Effective risk management and issue resolution. * Positive contribution to team development and organizational capability growth. What We Offer Our benefits package includes … - * Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees * Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation. * On-demand digital course library for professional development. * Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm * Employee Assistance Program * Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program * and other local benefits! At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles. Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.
The Digital Content Producer will use data to make decisions about audience interest trends. The DCP will be able to reach out to contacts, source the web and find information on social media to build stories that will be high performing across multiple websites. While the producer will largely work from a single space, the ability to take photos and create video is a plus. A strong knowledge of social media platforms is expected. * Be the first to report breaking news stories; monitor analytic tools, RSS feeds, social media, alerts, all regional media for interesting and/or trending stories * Write daily “flip” stories (avg. 3-5 stories+/day) that are packaged in a way that grows pages per session and time on page while utilizing SEO best practices to grow website search traffic * Constantly monitor competition to ensure no “flip” stories across the DMA are missed * Post, package, and promote stories from third-party feed partners (Nexstar, AP, NBC, etc.) * Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories * Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial AP style and formatting guidelines * Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details * Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly * Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information * Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions * Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas * Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts * Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality * Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites * Performs special projects and other duties as assigned SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: * Proficiency in AP Style writing and SEO best practices * Clever headline writer that gets readers to click * Works with urgency, minimum 60 words-per-minute typing speed * Ability to generate high engagement social media posts with link click-throughs * Familiar with Google Analytics, Chartbeat, Social Flow, and WordPress * Excels in fast-paced, sometimes high-pressure, work environment with accurate, visual, in-depth, digital coverage * Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required * Comfortable with cold calling to develop stories * Highly detail-oriented with excellent judgment * Ability to multi-task; flexible with schedule in times of breaking news, severe weather, etc. * High digital aptitude in respect to latest CMS and social media updates and trends * Takes initiative to seek out and understand new digital news applications and resources * Possesses journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations * Can communicate, coordinate, and collaborate with other members of the office * Maintain positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments * Responds positively to feedback EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE : Two years of experience in digital or print newsroom. Achieved a Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Marketing, Journalism. Equivalent experience may substitute. WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : High stress, high energy environment with deadline pressures. Some travel may be required on rare occasions.
Responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION * Driving turnover to ensure the achievement of targets * Controlling expenses * Managing stock losses to ensure shrinkage is in line with the Company standard * People management, including recruitment, development of staff, employee relations, performance management * Executing in-store merchandising strategy and standards * Ensure customer satisfaction by executing our customer service strategy and fulfilling the demands of our customers Qualifications \& Exprience * A Matric certificate. * Minimum 3 years retail experience with a minimum of 1 year store leadership experience. Skills * Builds Customer Loyalty * Customer Service Delivery * Customer Value Management * Customer-Focused Approach * Effectively Presents Solutions * Initiates Compelling Sales Conversations * Knows the Buying Influences * Leverages Digital Communications with Customers * Manages Resistance * Managing the Sales Process * Navigates Customer Challenges * Negotiation \& Selling * Planning \& Organizing * Policy \& procedures * Strategic Sales Planning * Leadership Behaviors * Action Oriented - readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness * Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships * Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers * Directs work - effectively plans, organises and directs the activities of individuals or teams to achieve desired outcomes * Drives Engagement - inspires, motivates and empowers individuals to go above and beyond for the benefit of the team and the organisation * Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets * Optimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes * Values differences - recognises, respects, and appreciates the diverse values, beliefs, and perspectives of others Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. About Us Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry. We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes. Are you with us? About The Team At Totalsports we’re all about PERFORMANCE, we INSPIRE, we’re AUTHENTIC, we’re MOTIVATING, we INNOVATE, and we are REAL. We are looking for a team player who embodies a passion for sports and keeping fit and healthy, as well as an individual who develops, inspires, motivates and drives a high-performance. We’re the #HomeofSport, join our commitment to inspire \& unlock potential by making sport \& fitness accessible to everyone.
The Data Office is responsible for developing and implementing an enterprise-wide data strategy for BDO. Within the Data Office, the Data and Analytics team builds value-focussed data products strategically on the Enterprise Data and Analytics Platform (EDAP), internally for the firm. The Data Analyst sits within this growing team to build, develop, and support the growing catalogue of data products offered by the Data Office and will play a vital part in the execution of the data strategy. Reporting to the Data Analytics Lead, the Data Analyst will be a key role in the translation of data into meaningful and actionable insights. It is also their responsibility to provide value from the wealth of data available by understanding, not only the business, but also the technical aspects of the data. They will be curious and grow their knowledge of the business and systems to get to the bottom of what stakeholders are really asking for, providing the best product to suit their needs. The Data Analyst will support continuous improvement with developing value-adding products as well as by highlighting any data risks found through thorough testing and analysis. The Data Analyst will analyse and interpret data from multiple sources, creating models, reports, dashboards, and recommendations that help BDO to make decisions on its growth analytics strategy and beyond. Principal Accountabilities * Strives for excellence in data analytics by designing and building data analytics products. * Delivers products with the right tool, considering security, sensitivity, and a strategic versus tactical approach. * Works closely with the Data Engineering counterparts to develop the building blocks to analytics by understanding and contributing to the ETL processes with knowledge of project required analytical outputs. * Possesses foresight in builds of curated datasets to allow for further use cases than the original ask to support Data Engineering with information on what would be required to enhance curated datasets. * Identifies trends, patterns, and opportunities through statistical analysis and data exploration. * Provides expert guidance and recommendations to the business on analytics, inclusive of advanced analysis, modelling and performance measurement. * Understands BDO’s analytical issues across streams and utilises this knowledge to maximise value from BDO’s internal data as well in conjunction with external data sources. * Collaborates with both business and technical subject matter experts to provide products which focus on a holistic approach. * Reports to the Data Analytics Lead with clear communication and leads projects with autonomy. Capabilities Technical Knowledge, Professional, Qualifications and Experience * At least 1 years’ experience of working in the fields of data analysis, data science, or business intelligence. * Proficiency in SQL and, preferably, Python. * Extensive experience in data analytics and data visualisation, preferably beyond descriptive and diagnostic analytics. * Understanding of statistical concepts and analytical techniques. * Experience working with large datasets and relational databases. * A track record in making data solutions accessible for end-users. * Experience of working with stakeholders to deliver a data-driven approach to decision making. * Experience in building data products which transition away from manual and heavily Excel based analysis towards automated or semi-automated solutions. * Knowledge of star schema modelling including dimensional data modelling, the identification of dimensions, facts, measures and hierarchies. * Experience developing analytics using Microsoft Power BI, Power Automate and/or other data visualisation tools. Competencies/Characteristics * Ability to look beyond the original requirement to bring value via additional analytics. * Ability to apply multiple analytical solutions to business problems. * Proven ability to work well with others. * Displays intellectual curiosity and integrity. * Motivated and driven to continuously improve both self and team. * Demonstrate ownership and responsibility for deliverables/services. #MM
We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-driven Data Analyst to join a dynamic business environment with our client in Port Elizabeth, where accurate information and meaningful reporting are central to effective decision-making. This role will suit someone who enjoys working hands-on with data, building reporting solutions, investigating discrepancies, and translating large or complex datasets into practical business insights. You will work across different departments and systems, supporting stakeholders with reliable reporting, dashboards, analysis, and data-driven recommendations. Responsibilities: * Analyse operational, financial, and retail data to identify trends, patterns, exceptions, and opportunities. * Build and maintain SQL queries, reporting views, and structured data models used for business reporting. * Create, enhance, and manage interactive Power BI dashboards and reports. * Conduct ad-hoc analysis in response to business and management requirements. * Compare and reconcile information from multiple systems to ensure reporting is accurate and consistent. * Investigate data irregularities and work with relevant stakeholders to resolve discrepancies. * Develop and maintain recurring reports using SQL, Power BI, and Microsoft Excel. * Translate business requirements into clear, practical reporting solutions. * Work closely with stakeholders across different departments to understand their information and reporting needs. * Assist in strengthening data quality, reporting standards, documentation, and governance practices. * Continuously identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, efficiency, and accessibility of business information. Requirements: * Diploma or Degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems or related. * 3+ years experience in Data Analysis. * Strong SQL experience. * Understanding of Developing dashboards and reports with Power BI. * Strong MS Excel skills. * Prior experience working with ERP, WMS, POS or similar systems. * Valid Drivers License.