Are you an experienced Principal Risk Manager in the field of Economic Transformation in South Africa? Have you led and delivered Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Program(s) for multinationals and/or Johannesburg Stock Exchange listed companies? Are you excited about an opportunity to take actionable steps to drive inclusion, equity and diversity initiatives for a multinational? If these things excite you piques your interest; then the Principal Risk Manager – B-BBEE for AWS South Africa may be the right opportunity for you!
We are looking for someone who possesses deep technical skills on the strategic implementation of the B-BBEE legislation, with a specific focus on the information and communications technology and/or financial services sector. Demonstrable B-BBEE consulting experience is highly preferred.
The successful candidate in this role will plan, execute, and deliver work products in multiple formats including frameworks, self-service tools, in-person development activities, and specific consultation based on company’s needs. This candidate’s ability to access and analyse quantitative and qualitative data, assess risks, anticipate and manage bottlenecks, address customer concerns, make necessary trade-offs, and balance the business needs as they implement centralised guidance around the economic transformation program execution is critical. This role requires the ability to be a thought leader, customize solutions to the Amazon South African organization and the unique Amazon culture, educate and influence a team of passionate and engaged leaders, and the ability to translate strategies or prior practices into practical and actionable solutions.


Key job responsibilities
 Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, managing resources, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful outcomes.
 This will include:
o implementation of the set B-BBEE strategy for Amazon Web Services
o implementation of Amazon Web Services’ B-BBEE policy, drafting and implementing annual plans and managing and of the business’ annual B-BBEE audit,
o contributing to the development of the business’ B-BBEE strategy in line with the overall organisational objectives and business planning,
o coordinating monthly and quarterly committee meetings, as well as monitoring B-BBEE Scorecard & Reporting to senior and external stakeholders,
o keeping abreast of changes, developments and inputs in B-BBEE legislation and regulations,
o Coordinating internal audits across all B-BBEE pillars to ensure proactive gap closing and preparation for the annual B-BBEE audit, and
o coordinating and managing annual external B-BBEE audit across all B-BBEE pillars, and
o managing the relationship with the appointed B-BBEE Verification Agency.


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