BEE Advisory Consultant

Core purpose: 

The B-BBEE Advisory Consultant is responsible for collaborating with various stakeholders to develop and implement transformation strategies that align with B-BBEE legislation and best practices. This role focuses on providing tailored advice and support to clients resolving any challenges they face in understanding or applying B-BBEE regulations and routinely managing client expectations. 

Key responsibilities include drafting and maintaining strategic plans and data ensuring adherence to project timelines and service-level agreements and producing relevant reports to inform management decisions. The position requires frequent accurate and data-driven communication across different management levels. Where necessary the Consultant may coordinate with third-party service providers but typically operates in a purely advisory capacity. 

By overseeing multiple engagements at once the B-BBEE Advisory Consultant must exhibit strong legislative knowledge meticulous time management attention to detail and consistent problem-solving abilities. Their primary objective is to guide clients in effectively understanding and leveraging B-BBEE principles rather than achieving a specific level or undergoing formal verification processes. 

Core metrics: 

• Client Retention  

• Professional development  

• Strategy and solution development  

• Recordkeeping  

• Project Management  

Experience required: 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Basic) essential  

• 2 years previous experience in B-BBEE consulting  

• 2 years previous experience in B-BBEE verification services advantageous  

Qualifications :

• BA/BCom Degree in Law/HR/Business Management/Financial Management or related field  

• Valid drivers license and own vehicle.  

Personality: 

• Propensity to own: The habit of taking ownership of a task. When faced with a challenge the individual steps up to such a challenge by working towards a positive outcome as a result of self-working on the activities  

• Resilience: The habit of overcoming challenges despite difficulties experienced. Stick with the task and finish it even if serious set-backs have to be faced. The person needs to complete the task and have the habit of doing whatever is necessary to finish.  

• Propensity To Change: One of the habits necessary for success in this job is that of being comfortable with anything new be it a new job new ways of doing things new technology and so on. The individual should not be afraid of taking on new challenges new methods of work and even new strategies in business and/or his/her personal life.  

• Problem Solving: A strong habit in engaging with challenges on a conceptual social and practical level; and successfully managing these difficulties/challenges towards resolving them.  

• Discipline: The habit of working under extreme levels of discipline in a highly disciplined working environment where adherence to structure rules and regulations and time-frames are imperative.  

Competencies required: 

• Data Management  

• Business acumen  

• Project management  

• Strong communication skills  

• Professional writing etiquette  

• Analytical thinking  

• Time management  

Reporting: 

• Reports to BBBEE Team Leader  

• Direct Reports: Not applicable 

• Works closely with: 

• BBBEE Product Owner 

• Product Managers 

• Skills Development and Employment Equity Consultants 

• Verification agencies  

• Learning and Development Department 

Core responsibilities:  

• Professional development: Ensure that own competence and product knowledge is constantly developed and up to date  
• Ensure legislative requirements and changes are constantly monitored updated and maintained  
• Ensure self-development and career development are constantly maintained  
• Standardization: Ensuring all client information and data are accurately captured and stored across all technology platforms  
• Implement and follow standardization protocols related to the use of B-BBEE file templates documentation and reporting requirements  
• Recordkeeping and Referencing: Safely and securely working with all client information  
• Regular data backups of client information done on various software platforms  
• Detailed recordkeeping of all relevant emails reports action plans and next steps  
• Service Value and Quality: Embody LabourNet values across all aspects of work  
• Ensure all communication (written and verbal) is accurate clear easy to understand  
• Ensure client retention and client satisfaction through high quality service delivery  
• Provide a broad range of consulting services to facilitate compliance within the QSE Generic and sector- specific B-BBEE Scorecards for relevant clients in line with the LabourNet B-BBEE Consulting service offering  
• Delivery of services as per the dedicated Service Level Agreement signed with each individual client  
• Time Management: Pro-actively arranging meetings with current and prospective clients in line with SLA and the agreed B-BBEE action plan  
• Project Management: Planning and executing own processing time and activities  
• Updating or amending client reports action plans and next steps  
• Knowledge and information sharing with clients and all relevant stakeholders  
• Ensuring that client objectives are met  
• Operating within client deadlines  
• Various other responsibilities including but not limited to those specified herein and other requests and instructions from time to time.  

Additional Information :

In return we offer you

Culture

We pay attention to output rather than time spent and we offer a flexible working environment.

Employer of choice

Our managers believe in putting their people first and are devoted to their growth and development hence we practice servant leadership (inverted pyramid).

Flexibility

You must look after yourself; you cannot pour from an empty cup and we prefer work-life integration to work-life balance.

Passion

Bring a sense of purpose to work and depart with a sense of success.

How we work at Labournet

Gone are the days when you had to sit in traffic to go to work! Our hybrid working approach enables employees and their supervisors to agree on a working environment that promotes productivity while also allowing them to balance their professional and personal lives. We can now create an office environment wherever we are while sustaining virtual cooperation between our employees and teams thanks to technology.

Why should you join Labournet
Its more than just a job with Labournet. Its a mission to make our clients compliant by doing meaningful work that focuses on cutting-edge customer-centric services and technology solutions. Every year you can help us by facilitating HR best practice by securing our companys ultimate compliance across the whole employee life cycle! In the end youve created a profession that no one could have predicted.

Who are we

Your Strategic Partner in Human Resource Solutions

Our dedicated team of highly trained and educated consultants are passionate about taking workplace issues and translating them into HR Solutions that are accessible flexible affordable comprehensive and motivated by the goals and objectives of your business. Labournet strives to become an extension of your HR department to fulfill your compliance needs allowing you to keep a relentless focus on core activities.

The trusted compliance partner to employers solving their evolving compliance needs.

What do we do

We provide leading compliance solutions through-out South Africa that implement best practices within the businesses we partner with.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time