Jobs at MultiChoice South Africa - Decoder Product Development Administrator Job Vacancy

Job Title: Decoder Product Development Administrator
Company MultiChoice
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Johannesburg
Job Type Fixed Term Contract
Equity Status African candidates
Number of Positions 1
Special Requirements N/A
Job Title Decoder Product Development Administrator
Company MultiChoice
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Johannesburg
Job Type Fixed Term Contract
Equity Status African candidates
Number of Positions 1
Special Requirements N/A
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Context Internal and external factors which influence the work environment, taking future conditions and strategic requirements into account

Leading edge, rapidly developing technology
Dynamic ever changing environment
Complex products and standards
Research and recommendations
Interface to technology partners
Deadline driven
Customer focus
Customers Internal and external individuals or groups to whom products, services, programs and information must be provided

External customers
MultiChoice Suppliers/Vendors
Financial Consultants

Internal customers
MultiChoice DPD Management
MultiChoice Project Management Team
MultiChoice Finance Department
MultiChoice Purchasing Department
BTD Purchasing Department
Outputs Products, services, programs and information which the individual must provide to external individuals or groups, or one another to accomplish the organisation’s mission and strategy

Administrate DPD project budgets
Administrate DPD department budgets
Provide monthly updates to DPD Management on budget usage
Advise Snr Manger DPD and Head: Decoder Hardware Strategy of any circumstances that would result in over spend on a budget
Adhere to MultiChoice Financial and Purchasing processes for Capex and Opex
Purchase all DPD department requirements
Send PO’s to suppliers
Ensure invoices are submitted to Finance timeously for payment
Manage Vendors payment age analysis statements
Manage an Asset register for DPD and ensure it is always up to date
Assist Head: Decoder Hardware Strategy with special projects
Assist with travel arrangements for DPD department management
General department administration function
Manage head count reporting to finance
Minute taking at DPD management meeting
Assist with function organization
Administer DPD documents on Sedibeng knowledge database where required
Competencies FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
Expert knowledge in stock/inventory management
Basic knowledge of decoders & peripherals
Understanding of consumer electronics
PC literacy: High level of competency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint


BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
Ability to work under pressure
Analytical thinking
Problem analysis and solving skills
Management skills
Customer orientated
Communication (written and verbal)
Strong Presentation skills
Strong Interpersonal skills
Initiative
Self-motivated
Creative and forward thinking
Innovation (to modernize or improve on existing ideas, processes, etc.)

Qualifications/Experience
Minimum 5 years experience in budget management and administration
Experience in consumer electronics industry an advantage
Engineering background an advantage
Equity Statement
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal applicants will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.

To Apply:
http://careers.multichoice.co.za
Deadline:1st June 2012