The position of Senior Manager: Strategy is vacant. The Senior Manager: Strategy will report directly to the Executive Manager: Office of the Principal Officer and forms part of the Office of the Principal Officer Division of the Scheme based in Pretoria.
The total remuneration package will be market related and is negotiable, based on qualifications and experience.
The Senior Manager: Strategy will be required to support the Executive Manager: Office of the Principal Officer to execute the following functions:
Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
- Facilitate the planning, development, execution, monitoring & evaluation and communication of the GEMS strategy including the annual strategy review process and Annual Performance Plans
- Analyse market dynamics, maintain an overview of emerging trends, constantly remaining alert and forward-thinking about opportunities and risks in the industry impacting the Scheme
- Provide strategic insights, scenario planning, modelling, forecast to drive the Scheme’s competitive intelligence and ensure the Scheme maintains competitive edge and drive sustainable growth
- Act as a key advisor on critical changes in the competitive landscape, global marketplace and external business environment and facilitate strategic dialogue across the Scheme to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to strategy execution
- Ensure that the strategy is cascaded down through continuous engagement and collaboration with Scheme divisions to align divisional strategies, operation plans and projects to the overall Scheme strategic objectives and direction
- Maintain a birds-eye view of ongoing strategic initiatives/programmes to ensure integration and alignment with the Scheme’s strategic direction and objectives
- Ensure suitable metrics and key performance indicators are in place and continuously reviewed to measure performance and progress towards the Scheme’s strategic goals
- Continuous monitoring and reporting of the performance of the Scheme strategy against targets
- Develop, implement and embed an integrated Strategy Management Framework to foster integrated thinking across the Scheme
- Develop and implement integrated, automated processes to manage the flow of documents and information to and from the Office of the PO, focusing on lean operations and efficiencies
- Oversee the implementation of the Office of the PO stakeholder and strategic partnership plan in line with Scheme Stakeholder Management Strategy
- Manage all associated risk elements in line with the Scheme’s risk management methodologies and frameworks
- Participate in various Scheme committees, forums, work-streams, work-group meetings to drive alignment of activities to the Scheme’s strategic objectives
- Oversight of the operational activities of the OPO including effective management of associated projects and initiatives.
Qualification requirements are:
- A degree/or professional qualification in Strategy Management/Business Management/Financial Management/ Clinical Sciences or equivalent at NQF 7
- A post graduate qualification in business would serve as an added advantage
- At least 8 years relevant work experience, 5 of which should be at management level
- In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in strategic modeling and scenario analysis
- Strong understanding of consultation principles and tools and the ability to apply these effectively
- A good level of Financial and Project Management experience/skills
Behavioural Competencies
- A diligent leader with strategic insight, excellent business acumen and strong understanding of how operational functions work in synergy
- Excellent people management, coaching and mentorship skills
- A skilled communicator, who is adaptive to change, engender a positive culture and implement a dynamic approach to communications and stakeholders relations
- Strong problem-solving skills, comfortable tackling complex problems and breaking these down into manageable pieces
- Superior multi-tasking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, often deadline-oriented and dynamic environment
- Conceptual and practical thinking and implementation skills
- Research, analysis and judgment skills
- Strong PowerPoint skills, intermediate Excel skills
- Collaborative;
- Ethical;
- Resilient;
- Innovative; and
- Member centric
- Strong understanding of the Healthcare and Medical Scheme Industry(highly advantageous)
All external candidates, please apply via Career Junction using the following link :
https://www.careerjunction.co.za/companies/35144/government-employees-medical-scheme
The closing date for applications is 24 February 2023. Should you not hear from us by 30 April 2023 please consider your application unsuccessful.
*** GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.
*** Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.
*** Kindly note that information is required for Employment Equity Purposes and information gathered is strictly used according to the intended purpose of collection, unless there is a legal need or permission is granted from the applicant themselves to make use of it for other purpose
*** Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.
*** GEMS adopts a hybrid work model
***GEMS is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with GEMS employment equity plan.
The position of ICT Integration Specialist is vacant. The ICT Integration Specialist will report directly to the Senior Manager: Application Development and forms part of the ICT division. The position is based at GEMS Head Office, Pretoria.
The total remuneration package will be will be based on qualifications and experience.
The ICT Integration Specialist will be required to participate in the planning, coordination, and solution development and implementation activities related to the integration of applications and technologies within the organizations application integration environment. Proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, proficiency in programming languages and data structures, and knowledge of integration best practices are critical to successful performance in this role and providing support to the SM: Applications Development through the following KPA’s:
Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
- Develop and maintain services used in application integrations.
- Design integration solutions and document the design in accordance with best practices.
- Work with development teams to architect, design, build, and implement application integrations.
- Develop and maintain data integration components such as SQL queries, stored procedures, data extraction and cleansing, and integration with system front end components.
- Write PL-SQL code to retrieve appropriate data as derived from requirements.
- Build reports and/or data extracts to support business analysis.
- Support development on resolving system defects, acting as liaison in developing solutions.
- Coordinate directly with business analyst to best understand and analyze application integration business specifications.
- Provide technical assistance to troubleshoot and resolve integration errors.
- Assist application software developers and engineers in development of Application Program Interface (APIs) to interact with the application integration environment
- Design, develop, and deploy solutions within the organization’s architectural principles, policies, and guidelines
- Continually develop skills in the integration technologies in place in the AI environment, as well as staying informed on new developments in integration technology.
- Implement audit, logging, and monitoring solutions to provide proactive operational support in the AI environment.
Qualification requirements are:
- National diploma or university degree in the field of computer science, information technology, information systems or relevant degree
- Application Integration Certification is must.
- Experience in Application Integration role is a must.
- Full systems development life cycle experience.
- Minimum of 8 years relevant work experience in Application Architect.
- Certification in Application Integration is a must.
- Systems Development Lifecycle Management is essential. Project Management is an advantage.
- Knowledge of HealthCare Solution is an advantage.
- Competency with XML constructs and schemas.
- Technically fluent in programming languages, including .Net environment/ platform
- Experience with business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling/mapping and methodology development, and data mapping
- Confidence and experience with API protocols and schemas such as SOAP and REST
All external candidates, please apply via Career Junction using the following link :
https://www.careerjunction.co.za/companies/35144/government-employees-medical-scheme
The closing date for applications is 2 September 2022. Should you not hear from us by 30 November 2022 please consider your application unsuccessful.
*** GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.
*** Information is required for Employment Equity purposes.
*** Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.
*** Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.
***Gems is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with Gems employment equity plan.
The position of ICT Integration Specialist is vacant. The ICT Integration Specialist will report directly to the Senior Manager: Application Development and forms part of the ICT division. The position is based at GEMS Head Office, Pretoria.
The total remuneration package will be will be based on qualifications and experience.
The ICT Integration Specialist will be required to participate in the planning, coordination, and solution development and implementation activities related to the integration of applications and technologies within the organizations application integration environment. Proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, proficiency in programming languages and data structures, and knowledge of integration best practices are critical to successful performance in this role and providing support to the SM: Applications Development through the following KPA’s:
Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
- Develop and maintain services used in application integrations.
- Design integration solutions and document the design in accordance with best practices.
- Work with development teams to architect, design, build, and implement application integrations.
- Develop and maintain data integration components such as SQL queries, stored procedures, data extraction and cleansing, and integration with system front end components.
- Write PL-SQL code to retrieve appropriate data as derived from requirements.
- Build reports and/or data extracts to support business analysis.
- Support development on resolving system defects, acting as liaison in developing solutions.
- Coordinate directly with business analyst to best understand and analyze application integration business specifications.
- Provide technical assistance to troubleshoot and resolve integration errors.
- Assist application software developers and engineers in development of Application Program Interface (APIs) to interact with the application integration environment
- Design, develop, and deploy solutions within the organization’s architectural principles, policies, and guidelines
- Continually develop skills in the integration technologies in place in the AI environment, as well as staying informed on new developments in integration technology.
- Implement audit, logging, and monitoring solutions to provide proactive operational support in the AI environment.
Qualification requirements are:
- National diploma or university degree in the field of computer science, information technology, information systems or relevant degree
- Application Integration Certification is must.
- Experience in Application Integration role is a must.
- Full systems development life cycle experience.
- Minimum of 8 years relevant work experience in Application Architect.
- Certification in Application Integration is a must.
- Systems Development Lifecycle Management is essential. Project Management is an advantage.
- Knowledge of HealthCare Solution is an advantage.
- Competency with XML constructs and schemas.
- Technically fluent in programming languages, including .Net environment/ platform
- Experience with business and technical requirements analysis, business process modeling/mapping and methodology development, and data mapping
- Confidence and experience with API protocols and schemas such as SOAP and REST
All external candidates, please apply via Career Junction using the following link :
https://www.careerjunction.co.za/companies/35144/government-employees-medical-scheme
The closing date for applications is 2 September 2022. Should you not hear from us by 30 November 2022 please consider your application unsuccessful.
*** GEMS employs people with the highest level of integrity – submission to the appropriate pre-employment assessment is obligatory to be considered for the position.
*** Information is required for Employment Equity purposes.
*** Kindly note that the information provided on application of the position may be shared with a third party for vetting purposes and will be stored by GEMS for a period of 5 years.
*** Should you wish to have your information removed from the GEMS database, kindly send a request in writing to jobs@gems.gov.za.
***Gems is guided by the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to groups who are underrepresented in accordance with Gems employment equity plan.
