Current Opportunities

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT

 

Are you highly analytical and entrepreneurial? Are you a well-rounded, out of the box thinker? Would you like the chance to gain experience and insight in areas such as: corporate and business unit strategy; industry dynamics and game theory; branding, marketing and consumer insight; and organisational effectiveness? Would you like to take on an excellent opportunity for individual growth and global learning in an exciting and stimulating environment?

 

Responsibilities:

•        Interact with case teams and clients at multiple levels;

•        Design qualitative and quantitative research tools;

•        Understand the client's market and customer base using online and offline tools (industry reports, annual reports, etc.) and synthesize findings;

•        Manage and oversee outsourcing of the research process;

•        Analyze and model market data sets;

 

Skills & Abilities:

•        Must be very comfortable with quantitative analysis

•        Prior professional experience (2 years minimum)

 

 Education/Qualifications:

A degree (Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Science) majoring in any of the following - Health, Law, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics

MBA would be a strong advantage

Only exceptional candidates will be considered (those with a very strong academic background)

 

If you are up for a rewarding challenge and would like more information – send us a detailed CV via email to info@sapientissouthafrica.co.za

Email: info@sapientissouthafrica.co.za

REGIONAL CONSUMER MARKET INSIGHTS DIRECTOR

We are currently recruiting for a CMI Director to provide superior consumer and customer insight to guide innovation and communication for a leading FMCG Conglomerate. The incumbent would also develop and implement regional Strategic Understanding Plans for the categories and ensure local consumer intimacy at a regional level.

 

Minimum Requirements/Criteria include:

· Relevant Degree - preferably in Marketing/Sales/Strategy/Management (essential)

· Experience in global/regional roles within the Brand Development  and Brand Building and/or Customer Development (essential)

· Strong strategic thinking and an ability to provide superior consumer and customer insight

· Proven track record of project management

Exceptional leadership and communication skills (written and spoken)

 

To apply or for more elaborate details send us a detailed CV (in MS Word format) via email to info@sapientissouthafrica.co.za

SENIOR MANAGER, BRAND DEVELOPMENT  (Durban)

Our Client is a leading international Consumer Goods conglomerate known for their excellent culture. Within their Branding Team they are currently looking to fill a Senior Brand Development Manager vacancy. As the brand custodian, the successful applicant will be responsible for managing the client's brand strategy and hence will be responsible for the brand vision, mission, value propositions, communication strategies and development of the overall architecture.

 
We are looking for a candidate who satisfies the following Minimum Requirements/Criteria:

· Degree in Marketing or Brand Development or similar (essential)

· Minimum of 6 to 7 years of Brand Building/Development and/or Customer Development experience in a consumer products (FMCG) (essential)

· Proven track record of managing multiple brands, strategy and concept development (essential)

· Adept at business planning and implementation (essential)

· Business process understanding is crucial (market data analysis and management, project management)

· Exceptional communication skills (written and spoken)

 

Travel: 3 - 4 times per year

 Offer: Market related salary plus benefits (including Medical Aid, Housing, Car, Pension, Travel Allowance, Mobile Phone allowance)

 To apply or for further details send us an detailed CV (in MS Word format) via email to info@sapientissouthafrica.co.za

JUNIOR PROCESS ENGINEER (Boksburg)

 Key Role Description
To evaluate, propose and design processes, plant, operations and technology to deliver product and process innovation and increased volumes, while ensuring that capacity, quality, safety and environment standards are maintained.

 Minimum Requirements

• B Tech Degree or Bsc Degree in Chemical Engineering

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Factory Environment

  

ASSISTANT MECHANICAL ENGINEER (Kwa Zula Natal)

 Key Role Description
To ensure that engineering services are provided to facilitate efficient plant functioning and to achieve factory performance targets.

 Minimum Requirements
• Relevant B Tech/BSc Mechanical Engineering Degree or relevant Diploma and Government Tickets.
• 2-5 years engineering experience in a manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of Excel, MS Projects, Project Schedule, SAP (Plant Maintenance and Purchasing), e-mail and spreadsheets.
• Understanding of OSH Act.
• Coaching skills.
• Problem Solving skills.
• Project Management skills.

 

INNOVATION PLANNER (Durban)

Key Role Description

Support the Innovation Manager in managing the critical interface between the Supply Chain, Category, Brand and Development groups to ensure that conceptual Innovation is developed in accordance with the strategic goals of both the Business Teams and the Supply Chain.

 

Minimum Requirements

 • Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management or similar 3+ years of relevant planning /manufacturing/development experience

 • A working knowledge of the Operation Planning processes, Project Management, and the Logistics software system.

  

If you are up for a rewarding challenge and would like more information – send us a detailed CV via email to info@sapientissouthafrica.co.za

TECHINCAL MANAGER (HOME & PERSONAL CARE) - DURBAN

 

 

Key Role Description

Support the delivery of the Company Home and Personal Care R&D program into South Africa ensuring that consumer and customer needs are met. The R&D program delivery includes new product innovation, existing product renovation and cost improvement projects. This responsibility requires interaction and influencing of senior stakeholders as well as the ability to manage a high level of complexity.

 

 

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. BSC, BSc Chemical Engineering, BTech with relevant majors  chemical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry,microbiology, biotechnology).

• Minimum 2 years experience in FMCG business, ideally with previous management experience

• Minimum 3 years experience in Home & Personal Care products

• Minimum 3 years product development and/or process development experience

• Business awareness (including experience in multiple product categories and/ or roles)

• Business process understanding (data management, project management, innovation process management)

 

 

If you are looking for a rewarding challenge in a fast paced environment, and for more information, send a detailed CV to info@sapientissouthafrica.co.za