Business Development Specialist – Vodacom

Role purpose: 
•Support the strategic and business development initiatives within Vodacom Business
•Support business analysis to identify opportunities and challenges.
•Manage administrative tasks for the Executive office and the rest of departments to ensure smooth operations.
•Coordinate VBU employee engagement.
•Coordinate team activities to foster collaboration and synergy across departments.
•Contribute to the achievement of organizational objectives through effective support and coordination.

Key responsibilities

•Support the analysis new business initiatives results, identify issues, and recommend solutions through insights:
•Collaborate with Heads of Departments on key actions and agreed action points: This involves working closely with department heads to implement key actions and ensure that agreed-upon action points are being followed through effectively.
•Assist in preparation of regular engagement activities such as monthly and quarterly reviews or meetings by collaborating with relevant stakeholders to gather necessary information and insights.
•Coordinate operational matters, This involves engaging with senior management on both administrative and operational matters, and following up on action items
•Tracking action items for each department head within the Vodacom Business team, regularly updating the status of these actions.
•Additionally, the role may require undertaking other duties as assigned by VBU leadership demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to fulfil the needs of the business.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience 
•Excellent analytical and logical reasoning skills translated from customer insights both internal and external.
•Excellent communication skills
•Strong stakeholder management skills
•Ability to anticipate customer, competitor, and market dynamics.
•Able to challenge the status quo.

Must have technical/professional qualifications:
•Degree in Economics /Actuarial Science
•A minimum of at least 3 years’ experience of administrative and coordination experience within a commercial environment.
•Telecommunications experience would be advantageous.