To conduct best practice research to promote industry knowledge development and dissemination, generate ''Industry and Customer Intelligence'' towards business growth and transformation, and to facilitate the end-to-end process, from, inception to the final merger / acquisition / disposal of a commercial entityQUALIFICATIONS:
• Matric
• Relevant degree at NQF level 7 (B.Comm Finance / Business Science / Risk Management / Law, CFA, B.Sc Engineering or equivalent)
• Project Management qualification
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• At least 10 years experience in Research and Analysis environment
• 5 years in an ICT environment
• 7 years experience in merger and acquisition management
• Proven track record implementing six sigma (green or black belt)
• Experience in Revenue Portfolio Management

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Research market conditions and developments
• Identify specific market and customer needs and requirements, gaining an understanding of the financial and commercial state of companies
• Liaise with internal stakeholders on best practices services and solutions, highlighting strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
• Define the RD agenda and key priorities, and facilitate the required approval process
• Take accountability of business case development from planning, authorisation, change management revision and benefit management
• Ensure the viability of the project and business case throughout the duration of the project, as well as the management of the business benefits
• Ensure that there is no negative customer, customer service or operational impact
• Take the lead in project initiation, planning, and coordinating the required resources (internal and external) to be involved
• Complete the Business Implementation Plan
• Recommend a transition plan for moving from the As-Is to the To-Be environment
• Monitor and manage inter/intra departmental or cross-functional dependencies
• Monitor project budget and recoveries
• Assess business risk, identify mitigating actions, and monitor on-going management of potential business risk
• Deliver the project on time and within budget and scope
• Manage the involvement from the business community in all research and development initiatives;
• Contribute to the post implementation benefit realisation evaluation and reporting; and
• Determine and report on the return of investment achieved