SENIOR SPECIALIST: IOT SMART METERING DELIVERY SUPPORT

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Role Purpose/Business Unit.
An experienced delivery support resource to join our dynamic team for a smart metering project.
This role entails the procurement, installation, and commissioning of smart meters, requiring a deep understanding of project challenges within municipalities and government sectors.
The ideal candidate is not in a management role but brings substantial experience in delivering similar projects and supporting various aspects of project execution.
Your responsibilities will include.
Project Support and Coordination Assist in the procurement, installation, and commissioning processes of smart meters.
Support the delivery of the project, ensuring alignment with project timelines and objectives.
Sales and Proposal Development Contribute to the sales and proposal development processes to secure project opportunities.
Participate in the development of project commercials, ensuring alignment with client and commercial requirements.
Financial Management Generate client invoices and process credit notes.
Align manual billing and reconcile client accounts.
Drive payment collection for outstanding client invoices, supporting revenue collection.
Reporting and Documentation Develop and maintain project status reports for internal and client stakeholders.
Create impact reports for senior executives and national treasury, showcasing the project's benefits and progress.
Client Relationship Management Build and maintain strong rapport with clients Driving actions to ensure timely payment.
Support clients in bill correction processes Enhancing the value of smart metering solutions.
Networking and Collaboration Leverage a comprehensive network to facilitate project delivery and resolve issues efficiently.
Collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to ensure project success.
The Ideal Candidate for this role will have.
Must have technical / professional qualifications.
Matric essential Relevant 3-year degree / diploma with minimum of 5 years Project Management relevant experience.
Core competencies, knowledge, and experience.
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, SharePoint, MS Project, Primavera.
Understanding ERP platforms Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently.
Experience in smart metering installation projects Experience in delivering within municipalities.
Familiarity with project challenges and solutions in government-related projects.
We make an impact by offering.
Enticing incentive programs, competitive benefit packages, and an exclusive 13th cheque Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies   Closing date for Applications.
10 October   The base location for this role is, Vodacom Campus Midrand The Company s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values diversity & inclusion.
Commitment from Vodacom Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded.
We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences - we are not only multinational but multicultural too.
At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.