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Deloitte has been operating in Namibia since 1959 and has grown to be recognized as a leader in professional services locally and regionally. The Deloitte in Namibia is dedicated to providing Audit & Assurance, Tax, Financial Advisory, Risk Advisory and Consulting services to clients across multiple industries in the private and public sectors. Our client service teams combine local knowledge from Deloitte in Namibia with deep expertise from Deloitte’s international network in more than 150 countries. With 125 professionals in Namibia, our integrative approach delivers keen insights and industry knowledge to clients.

Our extensive service spectrum of auditing, tax consulting, business consulting and corporate finance consulting enables us to help clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. Deloitte invests in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empowers them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we. 

About the team:

There’s no single path to driving value through HR. Not every HR initiative is transformative, however, every HR investment can point the way to value. That’s where Deloitte’s HC practitioners excel: Forging a direct path to high impact. We’re the leader today because we are always thinking about tomorrow. Join our team and be part of developing the future state of human resources.

Main Purpose of Job:

The overall aim is in delivery of services to clients on delegated engagements / projects, with a strong focus on HR Transformation, Job Evaluations and Surveying.

Key Performance Areas:

As an Assistant Manager in our Human Capital team you’ll build and nurture positive working relationships with teams and clients with the intention to exceed client expectations. You’ll be:

• Assisting the Human Capital Lead to execute the strategy through seamless delivery across the Value Proposition Chain;
• Ascertaining client needs, conducting sales presentations and developing proposals and tenders;
• Conducting project risk and independence checks;
• Planning and executing projects to deliver a superior client experience;
• Building a deep understanding of how each client’s business works and keeping up-to-date on industry/sector trends and leading practices;
• Identifying and solving problems using analysis, experience and judgment;
• Identifying and transforming opportunities into solutions that drive business value for our clients;
• Using financial information to evaluate business opportunities and make recommendations;
• Developing relationships, establish credibility with, and instill confidence in clients;
• Drawing on cross-geography insights and practitioners to enhance client service delivery; and
• Contributing to internal practice development by participating in proposition, methodology and point of view development activities and supporting knowledge capture and sharing.

Required:

• Post-graduate degree in Business, Psychology or HR (Honours/Masters)
• Minimum of 6+ years HR experience
• Prior business development experience will be an advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Preferred:

• Candidates who have good understanding of Organisational Development
• Candidates who have forged a successful career in designing and executing people strategy
• Prior Big 4/consulting experience

Behavioral Capabilities:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Good mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others
• Strong client delivery focus
• Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease
• Focus on quality and risk
• Sound problem solving ability

Technical Competencies

• Expert in field with sound industry and business knowledge
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Sales skills
• Proven ability to manage and execute projects
• Experience in drafting and presenting client proposals
• Excellent report writing skills
• Good financial knowledge
• Sound business acumen
• Job Evaluation and Grading experience

Candidates should be fluent in English and  have a valid drivers’ license. We are committed to establishing an environment of continuous learning and enriching career opportunities. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date:

2 March 2021