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It takes a high-powered network of internal support professionals to keep Deloitte going strong. The internal services function provides a wide variety of support services to our organisation and people. Rewarding career opportunities are available in: 
- Human resources 
- Information technology 
- Marketing and Communications 
- Financial support services, and much more.   

As with all the functions in Deloitte, a core set of competencies is associated with each internal service area. An overall understanding of value-added client service, the experience to work in multifunctional and cross-border teams, strong

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Main Purpose of Job

Works with the Audit & Assurance Africa Talent Partner in defining and executing on the Africa Talent Strategy. Responsible for a consistent implementation across the AMF and driving as an outcome, a consistent talent experience for all Audit & Assurance practitioners. Link into Global and GAATC for further key priorities that need to be embedded in the AMF.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

Honours Degree

10+ years’ experience within relevant function

Basic knowledge of HR value chain with extensive project management and analytics experience required

Preferred

Postgraduate qualification (relevant to Service Area / Business Management, etc.)

3 - 5 years at manager level

Similar role in professional services

Key Performance Areas:

Strategic Impact

Contributes to input on strategy for AMF based on area of expertise

Leads implementation of strategy plans agreed by Africa Talent Partner

Budgets / Profitability

• Provides annual budget input for area of responsibility for approval and integration into Service Area budget

Differentiators for this specific role

• Customisation of delivery of local and global projects – arising from GAATC, Audit Exco, Africa Exco, Transformation, and other ad hoc requirements (eg. African Member Firm specific)

• Global specific reporting – driven by Global outputs. Should be managed proactively and be relationship based. Consolidation of all projects/reporting/implementation across AMF for a view at A&A Exco

• Deep data analytics needs across AMF with an ability to recommend outcomes required and suitable implementation plans.

• Take business imperative and translate into a strategy and manage the supporting change

• Support the Talent partner in execution of the Audit & Assurance Talent strategy and ensure alignment across the continent

• Ensure action items coming out of Audit & Assurance are actioned

• Work in close collaboration with the T&T team across the value chain to ensure comprehensive and seamless implementation, tracking and reporting

Key Competencies required / Talent Standards Capabilities:

Leadership Capabilities

Living our Purpose - Acts as a role model and inspires others to embrace and live our purpose and values

Competitive Edge - Applies deep knowledge of disruptive trends and competitor activity to drive continuous improvement

Influence - Builds deep relationships across a diverse network and uses a flexible influencing style to gain buy-in and drive impact

Performance drive - Creates opportunities to drive impact; anticipates client needs and delivers superior results by leveraging each person’s strengths to build high performing teams across businesses and borders

Strategic direction - Translates broader strategy into a compelling team vision and goals; aligns the team and sets priorities to achieve objectives

Talent development - Actively contributes to building the talent pipeline; creates a talent experience that attracts, develops and retains top talent and high performing teams

Inspirational leadership        - Establishes a strong leadership brand and inspires followership through passion, integrity, and appreciation of others

Professional Capabilities

Knows the business and industry - Knows how member firm business works and keeps up-to-date on industry activities, marketplace trends and leading practices

Manages to results - Takes responsibility for assigned areas and contributes to the successful realization of common goals

Manages and executes projects - Prepares and manages work plans to ensure efficient and timely completion of work

Solves problems - Identifies and solves problems objectively using analysis, experience and judgment

Manages quality and risk - Understands and applies quality assurance and risk management procedures in all areas of work performed

Manages change and ambiguity - Is adaptive and flexible in the face of change and ambiguity

*Please note that this job advertisement provides a summary of the capabilities required and all candidates shortlisted will receive a full list of capabilities.