Position overview:

• The Accounting & Tax Associate for the Company's SASSA will be responsible for accounting, financial reporting, controls and compliance related to the Animal Health business which the Company is expecting to acquire in mid-2020.  
• The role will include collaborating with the affiliate operations finance team, the regional/corporate accounting team, as well as personnel from consulting firms providing outsourced financial reporting and tax services. The Accounting & Tax Associate will assume the stewardship of key accounting processes (O2C, S2P, R2R) for the acquired business, acting as the point of contact for the business process outsourcer, performing monthly closing entries, supporting outside statutory and tax service providers, preparing and supporting internal and external audits, as well as working capital management.

Primary responsibilities:

Accounting & General

• Provide local stewardship for accounting and tax processes to be implemented for the business that will be newly acquired, based on the Company's policies and processes
• Perform local legal entity accounting related to the tax and accounting impacts of an anticipated acquisition
• Provide accounting guidance to the local business partners (from the FP&A and controlling teams) on the treatment of transactions that arise during the period
• Prepare necessary monthly closing entries by working closely with the business partners to determine what, if any, activities occurred during the month that require manual journal entries
• Work with the business process outsource team (responsible for the transaction accounting for O2C, P2P, product costing and R2R) to answer questions, elevate issues, etc.
• Execute all local legal entity transformation activities as directed by Corporate Tax team and by the third party Tax Partner.
• Evolve into the local SuperUser (key user) for key accounting processes impacting financial reporting including but not limited to O2C, S2P and R2R for the acquired business
• Act as key subject matter expert on Local GAAP policy/procedures interpretation.
• Participate in any data migration and/or management activities, related to financial accounting processes, in preparation for the integration of IT systems at the time of full IT integration

Controls

• Demonstrate a strong compliance oriented mindset & help to build a strong compliance culture.
• Awareness of all applicable financial/taxation standards, process documentation & training materials to ensure compliant execution of daily operations.
• Ensure ownership for all applicable financial reporting and operational controls as well as broader oversight for all controls that influence the financial statements.
• Engage with External/Internal Audit/Taxation authorities to ensure full ownership and excellence in all Group/Statutory/Internal/Taxation/Regulatory audits.
• Tax    
• Responsible for local tax compliance activities and management of associated of payments as coordinated with corporate tax and with third party tax providers
• Support the provision of information to third party providers to assist in the preparation and filing of withholding tax and customs reporting

Treasury

• Conduct review and approval of cash flow forecasts
• Review and validate monthly FX forecast
• Support the Company's development of working capital reporting and assist the business in establishing its working capital management rhythm

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent Degree in Finance or Accounting
• CPA certification, CA or equivalent preferred
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Proven analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
• Proven compliance orientation based on prior operational business roles
• Ability to work in local/regional/global team environment and communicate effectively with both internal business partners of all levels & disciplines as well as external stakeholders such as auditors and tax authorities
• Ability to travel globally as required

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via our vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccesful.

Customer Portfolio

• Well established existing customer relationship is essential
• Strong direct sales experience is essential
• Scripting doctor/dispensing doctor/retailing pharmacy and independent pharmacy
• experience is essential
• Wholesaler interaction and dealings is an advantage
• Management of Corporate client exposure is essential (e.g. Clicks/Dischem)
  Good track record of consistent performance in terms of 100% above budget vs achievement is essential.

Product Portfolio

• Scheduled pharmaceutical product experience is essential (preferably not OTC experience)
• Anti-infective, CNS, CVS, Respiratory, Anti-Diabetic, Anti-inflammatory

Candidates that meet the criteria is welcome to apply via this portal or via www.mnarecruitment.com/vacancies

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful

The Territory Manager position is responsible for the medical and retail operations within the defined portfolio of customers. The core purpose of the position is to achieve the territories sell-in and sell-out objectives by maintaining and recruiting consumers, through building strong relationships and influencing both health care professionals and retail staff.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Achievement of territory sell-in and sell-out objectives
• Achievement of set quantitative objectives including call rates, coverage, adherence to call cycles and reports
• Call on and develop strong relationships with Health Care Professionals (GP’s, Dermatologists, Paediatricians, Oral care practitioners) and retail pharmacy through maintaining and imparting superior levels of product knowledge and translating product features into benefits that meet the specific customer’s needs
• Defining and analyses of targeted HCP;s and stores and focus points to adapt to market and business needs
• Ensure the brand’s equity and representation in both the medical and retail channels meet international standards
• The position is field based and in a highly results driven environment, critical success factors include influencing and motivating HCP’s and retail staff to promote the company products.
• The position requires a highly structured and motivated individual who is able to plan and coordinate activity to ensure maximum efficiency of calls and time

CORE COMPETENCY & SKILLS

• Selling skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Ability to convince and influence people
• Relationship building
• Experience in a pharmacy and medical environment
• Able to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work within a team
• Accuracy & attention to detail
• Ability to organise and prioritise a variety of tasks & projects
• Possess a strong work ethic
• Effective written and verbal skills
• Basic Microsoft Office

REQUIRED TRAINING, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary qualification (diploma) – cosmetic, pharmaceutical or related field preferred
• Three years medical/pharmacy representative experience with a proven track record 
• Demonstrating top sales accomplishments strongly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of skin health and skin conditions or dental knowledge
• Must have valid drivers’ license

Candidates that meet the criteria is welcome to apply via this portal or via www.mnarecruitment.com/vacancies

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of Professional Sales Representatives to achieve regional sales targets and market share
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with Key Opinion Leaders
• Coach and develop PSR’s
• Implementation of division sales and marketing strategies
• Analysis of regional sales, competitor and market share data
• Management of resources.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a line-management role is essential – witih the Pharmaceutical industry 
• Atleast 4 years experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Previous Management training or qualification would be  advantagous
• Computer literacy: MS Office (proficient in Excel, Word & Power Point)
• A valid driver’s license
• Proficient in data analysis and the ability to translate these to segmentation and targeting model for representatives
• Must have a business degree / diploma
• Thorough knowledge of the pharmaceutical market

Skills:

• Leadership;
• Strong coaching skills;
• Proactive;
• Team Player;
• Strong Negotiation Skills;
• Achievement Orientated;
• Project Management Skills;
• Customer Service Orientated;
• Ability to analyse information;
• Strong financial and numeric skills;
• Problem Solving and decision-making skills;
• Commercial awareness and understanding.

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the successful launch, promotion and sales of all products to the Medical, Nursing and Paramedical professions.Responsible for the achievement of company objectives and management of their territory.
• Responsible for attaining and exceeding sales targets
• Creating and up selling new products with existing customers and establishing new relationships.
• Ensuring that all key customers are educated and fully cognizant of the product range.
• Monitoring competitive activity in the marketplace, and maintains a constant awareness of potential new customers.
• Maintain current product knowledge as well as competitive brands.
• Communicate with all levels of the medical profession
• Compile and produce reports on customer visits and performance of the brands.
• Actively monitor stock levels and order forecasting to maintain a healthy sales pipeline.

Requirements:

• Must have a post matric qualification in Sales or Marketing or Medical related field (Diploma / Degree)
• A minimum of 2-3 years experience in health care / medical device sales
• A strong preference will be towards experience in Hospital medical sales with knowledge of woundcare products
• Proficient use and knowledge of Microsoft Office package
• Must have a valid South African driver's licence

Competencies:

• Must be a motivated self starter who is able to work independently
• Must have a persuasive nature with good selling and negotiation skills
• Must be able to establish and maintain relationships
• Must be a team player who is also adaptable to change

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no response within 7days, please consider your application unsuccessful

Key Responsibilities:

• Selling the company’s range of Spinal equipment to both Neuro as well as Orthopaedic surgeons;
• Attend and assist surgical cases where needed in order to assist the theatre staff and Doctors with vital product information;
• Grow, Achieve and maintain annual sales budgets set out on an annual basis for the territory.
• Maintaining and growing current Customer basis.
• Arranging appointments with doctors and hospital medical teams, which may include pre-arranged appointments or regular 'cold' calling;
• Presentations to doctors, practice staff and nurses in surgeries, hospital doctors and pharmacists in the hospital purchasing department. Presentations may take place in medical settings during the day, or may be conducted in the evenings at a local conference venue;
• Organising conferences, CME meetings for doctors and other medical staff;
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with medical staff and supporting administrative staff;
• Keeping detailed records of all contacts, making this available on request of the company;
• Planning work schedules and weekly and monthly timetables. This may involve working with or discussing future targets with the area sales manager.
• Provide all required reports to the regional manager on a timeous and professional format;
• Regularly attending company meetings, technical data presentations and briefings, this may be local as well as international;
• Where required attend industry specific congresses which may take place in areas outside of your territory and would require one to spend time away from home;
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest clinical data supplied by the company, and interpreting, presenting and discussing this data with health professionals during presentations;
• Monitoring competitor activity and competitors' products, providing feedback to the management team on a regular basis;
• Maintaining knowledge of new developments in the reimbursement climate, anticipating potential negative and positive impacts on the business and adapting strategy accordingly;
• Developing strategies for increasing opportunities to meet and talk to contacts in the medical and healthcare sector;
• Staying informed about the activities of health services in a particular area.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years Sales experience in Medical Devices.
• Knowledge of Orthopaedic, Neuro and Clinical Theatre Environment.
• Must be prepared to work on call.

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no response within 7days, please consider your application unsuccessful

Job Summary

• Business support and co-piloting – Business partner to General Manager South Africa and Regional Leader for Africa
• Statutory and US GAAP - Accounting Books and related reporting for South Africa; US GAAP reporting for Africa region
• Financial planning and analysis - Africa
• Tax filings
• Ensuring Internal controls and SOX compliance
• Credit management, close communication with sales agents/distributors 
• Legal matters

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• To manage the month end/year-end financial reporting function.
• Preparation of Income tax computation. Provision of information on tax issues to corporate tax/treasury group.
• Long Range/Strategic Plans
• Regular monthly management reports identifying areas of variance to budget/projection and where necessary take appropriate action to correct.
• Preparation of Income tax computation. Provision of information on tax issues to corporate tax/treasury group.
• To ensure that the accounts are closed in accordance with:

1. Local accounting procedures
2. US GAAP
3. Company accounting procedures

• Timely and accurate monthly financial reporting to Company Head Office, including P&L, Balance Sheet, DSO and MOH.
• Cash Flow reporting and forecasting.
• Preparation of annual financing plan.
• Ensure that all Tax Returns are completed on a timely basis.

Internal Controls

• To ensure that the effective controls are in place as well as systems monitoring against the requirements of:

1. Internal controls standards
2. Company Accounting Procedures
3. Statutory requirements
4. Other Company Operating Procedures

• To report on any deviations from the above and recommend corrective action where appropriate.
• Ensure that all-financial procedures are updated to reflect current practice and internal control standards.

Costing / Inventory / Safeguarding of Assets

• To maintain the integrity of all inventory accounting, assist with inventory reconciliations.
• Organise and reconcile physical inventory counts according to policies.
• Maintain up to date registers of the company assets (mainly instruments) and ensure regular controls and counts

Credit Control

• To ensure that all debts are collected on a timely basis, that effective controls are maintained, and that outstanding receivable balances are minimized. Close contact and good communication with sales agents.

General

• Drive profitability improvements in Africa.
• Provide leadership in the Johannesburg office and South Africa business when the General Manager is not present.
• To manage all systems development within the finance function.
• To co-ordinate all requests from Regional/ Europe / Corporate.
• Co-ordination of insurance policies.
• To coordinate legal matters

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of the "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

Expected Areas of Competence (i.e. KSA’s)

• Operating Profit
• Cash flow
• Working capital statistics
• Audit ratings
• Planning accuracy

Education /Experience Requirements

• Recognised Professional Accountancy Qualification
• 10+ Years’ experience Post Qualification
• US multinationals working experience (International and within the country)
• Management Accounting

Technical Skills 

• Team player, good inter-personal skills
• Problem solving / decision making
• Work on own initiative
• Leadership.
• Multinational Organization
• Financial Accounting
• Fluent English
• Good Communicator – Oral / Written 
• Strong Technical Accounting (IFRS/ US GAAP)
• Auditing experience, would be an advantage
• Familiarization with SAP, would be an advantage

Core Competencies 

• Good cross-functional team worker
• Customer focus
• Industry knowledge
• Driving results
• Managing projects and processes
• Leading with Vision 
• Strategic thinking
• Interpersonal/intercultural skills
• Analytical
• Continuous learning

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Purpose of this role:

• Recruit, train, manage, evaluate and support coaches in the field.
• Create and manage monthly deployment schedules and co-ordinate all aspects of in-field operations.
• Build and manage effective relationships with Teachers and Principals.
• Communicate effectively with Coaches, Educators and Funders.

Principal Duties:

Program Management Functions include:

• Overall responsibility for the in-field operations of the KZN education program
• Oversight and facilitation of coaches in the field; ensuring they’re adequately supported
• Monitoring and evaluation of coaches and learner activity data
• Assist in the recruitment, training and integration of new coaches
• Oversee and carry out other logistical needs as required
• Identify areas for improvement in Coach Training material
• Identify areas for improvement in the efficacy of the programs that learners use

Coach Recruitment, Selection and Training

• Recruit potential candidates, set up selection days and administer all related functions
• Responsible for coach training - This will initially be done in partnership with the experienced Program Manage. The established process will be followed to ensure innovative, accountable and entrepreneurial coaches are produced.
• Ongoing training and reinforcement of the company's ethos and its learning processes with the objective that the team is constantly revitalized.

Program quality and effectiveness

• Monitor Coaches and ensure they maintain and follow the relevant processes and procedures at the learning centers.
• Analyse data and KPIs to identify concerns and target areas. Take appropriate action.

Communication Functions include:

• Communicate with coaches daily – through multiple mediums – in groups and individually.
• Communicating regularly with Educators – both at existing Centres and those in the pipeline.
• Run advocacy sessions for learners, parents and Educators at new centres.
• Prepare monthly written reports, highlighting key achievements and concerns.
• Assist in public relations, upholding the values and reputation of the company

Qualifications/Experience

• Tertiary qualification, with at least 5 years of management experience, preferably in education, training or related industry.
• Organizational management experience with track record of coaching and developing high-performance teams.
• Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation.
• Past success working with government bodies and the ability to cultivate relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.
• Familiarity and experience with Excel and other Office applications and general IT systems.
• High level of comfort with technology and willingness to continuously learn and master new systems.
• Valid driver’s license.

Foundation Skills

• Believe in the company's vision and values
• Conscientious, well organised and high attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptable problem-solver who is resourceful with the tools available
• Open-minded to constructive feedback and self-motivated to continuously learn
• Team player with a positive outlook
• Excellent communicator
• Service oriented
• Willing to work on weekends (Saturdays)
• Willing to travel, often to remote rural locations within KZN

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via our vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Duties:

Marketing and sales of products in the designated area

Implementing marketing strategies, achieving sales targets and growing market share

The implementation of action plans in accordance with the marketing/sales strategy of the Company.

Personally visiting and liaising with relevant targeted clients which are crucial to the performance of the Company, as agreed with the respective Regional Sales Manager/National Sales Manager.

Maintaining a data-base of all targeted clients

Liaising with the Regional Sales Manager/National Sales Manager with respect to the effective exploitation of the various business opportunities in the designated areas

Requirements:

A tertiary qualification in a scientific discipline would be advantage

Current relationships with Pharmacists within the Free State region is essential

Must have strong commercial and selling skills

Must have detailing experience

A valid Driver’s License and own transport

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their CV to jobs@mnarecruitment com

Should you receive no response within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

Key Responsibilities:

• Selling the company’s range of Spinal equipment to both Neuro as well as Orthopaedic surgeons;
• Attend and assist surgical cases where needed in order to assist the theatre staff and Doctors with vital product information;
• Grow, Achieve and maintain annual sales budgets set out on an annual basis for the territory.
• Maintaining and growing current Customer basis.
• Arranging appointments with doctors and hospital medical teams, which may include pre-arranged appointments or regular 'cold' calling;
• Presentations to doctors, practice staff and nurses in surgeries, hospital doctors and pharmacists in the hospital purchasing department. Presentations may take place in medical settings during the day, or may be conducted in the evenings at a local conference venue;
• Organising conferences, CME meetings for doctors and other medical staff;
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with medical staff and supporting administrative staff;
• Keeping detailed records of all contacts, making this available on request of the company;
• Planning work schedules and weekly and monthly timetables. This may involve working with or discussing future targets with the area sales manager.
• Provide all required reports to the regional manager on a timeous and professional format;
• Regularly attending company meetings, technical data presentations and briefings, this may be local as well as international;
• Where required attend industry specific congresses which may take place in areas outside of your territory and would require one to spend time away from home;
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest clinical data supplied by the company, and interpreting, presenting and discussing this data with health professionals during presentations;
• Monitoring competitor activity and competitors' products, providing feedback to the management team on a regular basis;
• Maintaining knowledge of new developments in the reimbursement climate, anticipating potential negative and positive impacts on the business and adapting strategy accordingly;
• Developing strategies for increasing opportunities to meet and talk to contacts in the medical and healthcare sector;
• Staying informed about the activities of health services in a particular area.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years Sales experience in Medical Devices.
• Knowledge of Orthopaedic, Neuro and Clinical Theatre Environment.
• Must be prepared to work on call.

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their CV to jobs@mnarecruitment com

Should you receive no response within 7days, please consider your application unsuccessful

Primary Responsibilities:

• Promote pharmacy and prescription products
• Calling on 7 Pharmacies and 3 Doctors per day
• Customer/ Client Relationships
• Achieve your monthly and quarterly sales target
• Training Doctors and pharmacies on products
• Implement Executive Marketing strategies for pharmacies and Doctors
• Building displays – negotiating shelf space
• Checking stock levels
• Country Trip of +/- 4 days a month

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Tertiary Qualifications in Science/ Sales and Marketing or business
• Minimum 3- 5 years Healthcare/ Pharmaceutical experience
• Strong knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, Computer Literate
• Valid Driver’s license and own vehicle
• Sales experience Pharmacy & Doctor Detailing
• Product Knowledge
• Repwise/ SSD reports/ Impact RX reports
• Excel skills

Competencies:

• Work Independently
• Professional outlook and appearance
• Respectable behaviour
• High level of Self-motivation
• Honesty and integrity
• Good analytical and problem – solving skills
• Results orientated
• Planning and organising
• Communication Skills
• Customer service skills
• Negotiating and listening skills
• Relationship Building
• Ability to persuade and influence other through strong interpersonal and communication skills

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via our vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design of key marketing elements for the product portfolio and specific brands
• Coordinate with marketers to fulfil briefs according to marketing plans and sales cycles
• Design and implement web and online media strategy according to marketing plan for product portfolio and specific brands
• Graphic design and layout of marketing material including, but not limited to, sales aids, key message and dosage cards, print and online media, internal and external presentations as required and according to marketing brief
• Website development, design and maintenance for brand portfolios and corporate according to marketing requirements and briefs
• Spearheading implementation of social media strategy, design, upkeep and monitoring for specific brand portfolios as identified according to marketing plan and in collaboration with product manager
• Manage and improve social media and brand reputation and online in collaboration with product manager
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to coordinate and design the monthly company newsletter

Minimum Requirements:

• Two or Three year Diploma in Graphic Design
• Relevant work experience in marketing and/or advertising environment
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (with focus on Word and PowerPoint)
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (with excellence in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver)
• Some experience in 3d design programs like Cinema 4d and 3d Studio Max would be recommended
• Must be Apple Mac proficient
• Proficient in HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), two of the core technologies for building Web pages
• Strong knowledge of and ability to work in Content Management Systems (i.e. Joomla, Wordpress and/or Drupal)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in graphic and web design
• Previous experience in digital publishing with knowledge of CMYK and RGB color codes and printing processes
• Previous experience in web development with strong knowledge of PHP, XHTML 1, HTML 5, cross-browser CSS (including CSS3). Some experience in creating and maintaining MySQL databases

Competencies:

• High energy individual with proven ability to work in team situations, yet self-motivated and with the ability to work autonomously on designated tasks
• Conceptual design skills to interpret briefs
• Deadline driven, with strong organisation and planning skills to prioritise and work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Readiness to learn and keep up to date  with relevant industry developments and updates necessary to fulfil the role
• Flexible orientation to assist and support others through peak times in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure and willingness to be adaptable according to business demands.

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via our vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing and overseeing the payroll to ensure that employees are paid correctly and that statutory requirements are met
• Provide remuneration reporting and analyses.
• Maintenance of HR System

Key Responsibilities:

Compensation Co-ordination and Assistance

• In conjunction with the HR Executive maintains, updates, develops, monitors, implements and manages new and revised compensation programs, policies, and procedures in order to be responsive to the Company's strategy and goals.
• Responsible for ensuring compensation programs are consistently administered in compliance with the company remuneration strategy, policies and related governing principles
• Monitors the effectiveness of existing compensation policies and procedures while recommending plan revisions or new plans consistent with company objectives or compensation trends.
• In conjunction with the HR Executive provides research, recommendations, on pay decisions.

Payroll Management

• Oversee calculations and processing of payroll information i.e. increases, earnings, deductions, perks tax, allowances, bonuses, BCEA leave, movement of staff (transfers, promotion, resignations, retirements, etc), administrative procedures and complete documentation regarding movements
• Responsible for calculating and administering short term incentives such as 13th cheques, management bonuses, retention bonuses and other variable pay schemes
• Maintain documentation relating to the Lupin ESOP scheme
• In conjunction with the HR Executive & CFO Review final pay run, print reports and pay slips and ensure backups of monthly pay runs
• In conjunction with Finance reporting team conduct and review reconciliation reports
• Support staff in understanding their pay slips including deductions
• Liaise with Finance, auditors and other third parties regarding payroll issues
• Attend to any other payroll related responsibilities as required, including confirmation of employment

Employee benefits

• Understand and interpret statutory requirements and how these impact on company benefits (e.g. pension/ provident fund, medical aid, etc.).
• Review benefit structures. Conduct annual evaluation and reviews of benefits for employees and company and provide reports to management. This includes but is not limited to medical aid and provident fund.
• Oversee Retirement Annuity /Provident Fund & Trauma Cover Administration by managing in place SLA (new members, retirement, deaths, status of dependents vs % of benefits allocation)
• Oversee Medical Aid & Gap Cover administration by managing in place SLA (members deductions, new applications, exits and payment of contributions

Business planning / budget & headcount process

• Along with the HR Executive actively participates in the manpower (salary and headcount) budget and midterm (MTP) process including preparing the project plan administering the evaluations, designing the budget sheet, executing the finalized budget, and documenting the process.
• Prepares salary analysis reports for EXCO for departmental manpower budgets
• In conjunction with the HR Executive review and maintain the manpower budget master sheet ensuring alignment with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and update the same with recent payroll information

Benchmarking and Job Evaluation

• Ensure accurate and up to date submissions for salary surveys, along with relevant fringe benefit and other surveys
• Interpret salary survey data and conduct comparisons for individual staff and job families
• In conjunction the HR Executive with internal & external benchmarking and leads efforts to develop compliant job grades, codes, and salary ranges
• In conjunction with the Talent Acquisition and Development Officer ensure that management is consulted on job specifications and requirements in line with the Company's competency framework
• Ensure the quality and integrity of job descriptions in line with the Company's competency framework
• Salary review exercise and related internal functions
• Assist the HR Executive in preparing for the annual salary review process, by collating information, conducting analysis and making internal and external comparisons (Compa- Ratios)
• Assist the talent acquisition process when needed by providing market information along with advice and guidance in this regard
• Focus on external market practices and how these affect retention strategies and employee benefits.

Employee Recognition & Wellness

• In conjunction with the HR Executive firm up the recognition framework for the Company
• Periodically review the recognition framework to ensure its relevance and alignment to organizational objectives
• Ensure national alignment of the Company's wellness, social and recognition programs
• Prepare presentations to the organization’s leadership for approval

HR Systems Development

• Key contact for HR systems and interfaces including SAGE People, ESS, Policy Passport etc.
• Create and maintain procedure documentation for new and existing systems processes, for use by HR team and internal users
• Record, update and maintain employee information in the HRIS system to ensure data integrity
• Support HR Executive with HR system upgrades and implementation including testing, vendor and employee communication and project management

General

• Manage relevant vendor and third-party relationships
• Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders (internal & external)
• Develop strong external professional networks to keep in touch with market trends
• Attend to job related administration
• Assists HR Executive with quarterly reports for Executive Management, Personnel and Remuneration Committee and others as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant HR Degree with focus on Compensation
• SARA affiliation advantageous
• SAGE 300 People payroll experience of at least two years
• Advanced compensation modelling experience of at least 3 years
• Intermediate Total rewards experience
• Computer literate on MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Advanced Excel experience
• Experience in management of Service Level Agreements

Competencies:

• Effective interpersonal and relationship skills
• Strong numerical and verbal reasoning
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Effective communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Pro-active and forward thinking
• Mature approach and highly confidential

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via our vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Calls on, develops and manages strong relationships with Oncologists (Clinical, Medical and Radiation) and Oncology Treatment Centres which includes the pharmacist/s, nursing staff, authorisation clerk and practice manager
• Acts as the “face of The Company" through contact with medical professionals and participates actively in the medical marketing campaign
• Maintains superior levels of product, market and formulary information, and translates product features into benefits that meet the specific customer’s needs.
• Builds and maintains favourable strong relationships with key opinion leaders to enhance the professionalism of the company and transfer the message of the brands
• Develop ongoing liaison with key opinion leaders (advisory board), patient support groups and other healthcare organisations to ensure that significant developments in the field are identified and monitored
• Expert on oncology indications related to the Company's products and the brands
• Adhering to the Company guidelines by transmitting all and any of the following to the relevant department
• Customer complaints  
• Participating in all annual and mandatory internal training requirements
• Marketing all marketed Oncology products driving sales through the pharmacy.
• Ensure you work closely with authorisation staff to ensure the products are approved for reimbursement through the medical insurance companies.
• Monitoring of all Section 21 Oncology products
• Consult and training on The Company's range of products and related medical condition

Core Competencies and Skills:

• Brand building among the medical professionals of the The Company's range of products
• Contributing to the annual sales targets within each division 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Entrepreneurial spirit 
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information 
• Ability to work within a team 
• Ability and willingness to move with purpose and strong sense of urgency
• Accuracy & attention to detail
• Ability to organise and priorities a variety of tasks & projects 
• Ability to work within strict timeframes and resolute deadlines 
• Flexibility to work weekends and extended days when required 
• Possess a strong work ethic, ability to develop priorities and manage time appropriately.
• Must be well organised, attention to detail, plan well and use own initiative.
• Ability to effectively collaborate within a team environment.
• Effective written and verbal skills.
• Understanding of people and their needs.
• Ability to be patient and educate effectively.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification (diploma/degree) – science/biological, healthcare or pharmaceutical preferred
• Two years pharmaceutical or relevant medical sales experience with proven track record demonstrating top sales accomplishments strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of specialised medicine i.e. oncology.
• Have an understanding of marketing strategies and the current South African Marketing Code 
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via our vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Job Purpose:

• As a Production Pharmacist, you will be responsible for the design, maintenance and execution of packaging controls within the Integrated Process Team (IPT). You will also be responsible for executing compliance-related tasks such as Process Checks, Line Clearance, Line Opening and the review of Packaging Tickets. You will have the opportunity to participate in the investigation of and report writing related to any deviations and customer complaints within packaging as well as accompany the Internal Auditor on walk though audits/ site audits.
• The Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make their products. The Company works in the manufacturing plants with a “Safety First, Quality Always” mindset striving for continuous improvement. They work in the local plant connected to their global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead/participate in and write investigations related to Deviations and Complaints.
• Lead/participate in Quality Risk Management activities.
• Initiate and review new packaging protocols and packaging tickets
• Support production activities to ensure ongoing compliance with cGMP
• Support in ensuring the site is permanently inspection ready with regard to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
• Update Standard Operating Procedures and conducts training.
• Will support waste handling process to ensure compliance with Environmental Health Saftey, Finance and GMP requirements.
• Help with Management of EMS alarms
• Verification that Line Cleaning, Line Opening and the status of material received into IPT is correct.
• Review and closure of Packaging Tickets
• Follow up on on-going internal and external audit actions. Ensure that commitments are met on time.
• Conducting annual equipment reviews of equipment (consolidating data from different quality systems)

Experience required

• 2 yrs operations experience.
• Computer literacy:  MS Office, MS Excel, MS Visio, MS Powerpoint
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Communication Skills, Written, Oral and Presentation;
• Decision Making
• Self driven, self motivated and pro-active.
• Must be familiar with GMP systems and how they interlink.

Qualifications/ skills

• BPharm degree / Registration with the S.A. Pharmacy Council
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• People Management skills.
• Excellent writing / documentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve
• Excellent attention to detail required.

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via our vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Job Purpose:

To achieve total budgeted sales and individual product targets for the assigned territory and to represent the Company in the highest professional manner. To adhere to Company policies at all times. Attain proportionate regional sales targets and exceed present the Company turnover. To maintain and grow profitability by adherence to Company pricing policies.

Primary responsibilities:

• To sell on an entirely exclusive basis, the Company's range of products as directed by management strategies.
• To develop close relationships with all Spinal orthopaedic, Neuro surgeons and allied personnel on the territory.
• To provide, or arrange to be provided all of the necessary training in the use of The Company's products.
• To follow up any leads or visits, in a timely manner.
• To adhere to divisional sales strategies under the guidance of Regional Sales Manager.
• To devote adequate time to acquiring the necessary knowledge of The Company's and competitive products required for him/her to be effective.
• To undertake other duties such as attendance at sales meetings, exhibitions, staff training etc. when required.
• To adhere to divisional pricing policy, unless permission has been received in writing from the National Sales Manager
• To ensure that all samples or instrumentation assigned to the individual are cared for adequately.
• To take part in stock checks of instrumentation and consignment stocks as and when required.
• To provide a daily sales tracker to the Regional Sales Manager within the allotted deadlines
• To ensure that surgeon profiles and pre and post call planners are kept up to date and available for inspection at all times.
• To provide forecasts and market research information to divisional management as and when required.
• To commit adequate expenses and resources to cover all orthopedic hospitals within the territory on a regular basis.
• This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all of  the "essential functions"

Minimum requirements:

• Preferably business degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in healthcare industry, preferably Spinal orthopaedics.
• Preferred knowledge of designated territory, hospitals & relevant hospital personnel.
• Valid drivers licence

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrate the ability to accept and adapt to different working practices as required by surgeons and hospitals within the designated region whilst maintaining The Company's protocols
• Full knowledge of market and specific products portfolio (The Company's and competitors).
• Understanding of technical medical language to interact with surgeons and theatre staff.
• Proven organizational skills and effective time management
• Confident and engaging presentation skills
• Proven selling & negotiating techniques
• Presentation
• Communication
• Numerate & literate
  

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via our vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

• Develop and implement promotion activities according to marketing plan and sales cycle, to meet sales target and increase market share
• Development of KOL's for support of the brands.
• Participate in annual and rolling forecasting
• Manage cost to budget
• Line management or mentorship of lower level marketing personnel within department
• Develop a long-term strategic plan to develop the product portfolio and individual brands
• Develop and implement an annual promotional plan, from the strategic plan, to achieve sales targets and
• to grow market share, through the sales cycle plan and other communication options.
• Develop ongoing liaison with KOL’s in relevant fields and their professional societies
• Financial management of the marketing programme including budget planning, resource allocation and
• preparation of reports.
• Support efforts to market the brands into the Public Sector and Export Markets.
• Monitor and report external data from IMS, ImpactRx, Nielsens, AZTEC and other sources:
• Market share, total market and doctor prescription
• Sales growth vs. major competitors
• Trends
• Competitor activity and company’s responses
  • Be the “market expert”. Project that image through all levels of the organisation and communicate
  • appropriately with internal and external contacts.
  • Contribute to monthly rolling unit forecasts for supply planning
  • Monitor and report market intelligence
  • Develop close “Partnerships” with key support organisations to ensure quality programmes – Advertising
  • Agency, PR Agency. Manage projects thoroughly from briefing through to implementation on time and on cost with those agencies.
  • and overall business, with great initiative.

Skills required:

• Professional demeanor
• Must have CNS or CVS experience
• Must have brand management experience with scheduled medicine preferably in the CNS and CVS portfolio
• High energy leader with proven ability to work in team situations, and ability to manage direct reports
• Ability to work autonomously
• Pro-active in keeping abreast of industry development and customer expectations
• Self-reliant and demonstrated PC skills
• Willingness to be adaptable according to business demands
• Analyses issues and breaks them down into their component parts. Makes systematic and rational
• judgments based on relevant information
• Demonstrates a broad-based view of issues, events and activities and a perception of their longer-term
• impact or wider implications to the overall business
• Demonstrates a readiness to make decisions, take the initiative and originate action
• Understands and applies commercial and financial principles. Views issues in terms of costs, profits,markets and added value
• CVS and CNS experience will be advantageous

Should you receive no response within 7days, please consider your application unsuccessful