An exciting and challenging opportunity exists for the position of ADMIN Manager based in Houghton Estate, Johannesburg.
The company recruiting is a member driven Association representing member companies, operating buses, and coaches, within various sub-sectors, across South Africa. It is focused on creating a transformative and sustainable bus and coach industry in South Africa. It plays a key role in the transport policy formulation process and is an active and credible participant in the consultative platforms of Government. The association is committed to representing the interests of its members through lobbying, research, education, and empowerment initiatives. Through its long-standing involvement in public transport, the association has become known as the Voice of the Bus and Coach Industry in South Africa.
JOB OUTPUTS
As Admin Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the affairs of the Association, including but not limited to:
- Co-ordinating support to all the structures and branches of the Association and executing the resolutions of the National Council and Executive Committee as well as overseeing and monitoring the activities of various sub-committees.
- Providing and coordinating industry comments and inputs on draft legislation, government policies and reports affecting the bus industry.
- Marketing and growing the membership of the Association and dealing with the range of membership and industry issues that arise.
- Managing the branches, operations, finances, staff, procurement, suppliers and contracts of the Association.
- Ensuring compliance of the Association with its constitution and by-laws as well as all statutory requirements.
- Managing media liaison, corporate communication, social media and reputational management of the Association across various platforms.
- Compiling the Annual Report of the Association and presenting the monthly financial reports to the National Council and Executive Committee.
- Compiling the Annual Budget and presenting to the National Council and Executive.
- Project management of the Annual Conference and Strategic Planning Sessions, Annual General Meeting and Day events.
- Manage the Head Office and Secretariat team
JOB REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES
- The ideal candidate for this strategic decision-making position will be an experienced manager with a proven track record and at least 8 years' experience in a senior managerial position, ideally holding a tertiary qualification in Business Administration/ Commerce/ Transport Management or equivalent.
- A sound knowledge of the transport industry {especially the bus and coach sector}, applicable legislation, bus contracts and business management principles are important requirements but not limited to.
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with excellent presentation and reporting writing skills.
- A sound knowledge of financial management and budgeting.
- The industry seeks a well-balanced generalist, possessing strong administrative and excellent communication skills, coupled with a sharp business acumen (including the ability to assist and empower small, medium and micro enterprises), to function at an executive level.