General Manager – Telone Centre For Learning (TCFL)

The incumbent will report to the Managing Director and will develop and implement TelOne Centre for learning business strategy and build the institution into a renowned ICT and business college in Zimbabwe and beyond.

Strategic Planning

Formulates Strategic Plans For TCFL By Setting The Vision, Mission And Objectives Of The Division.
Spearheads The Formulation Of TelOne Centre For Learning Strategy And Business Case.
Develops And Review TCFL Policies And Strategies In Line With College Mission As Guided By Economic Environment.
Scans The Operating Environment And Develops Business Strategies That Mitigate Threats And Takes Advantage Of Opportunities.
Management of TCFL & Support

Defines Issues Requiring Policy Decisions And Propose Solutions To The Managing Director And Relevant Committees Continuously.
Devises Strategies To Exploit Opportunities Given Available Strengths And Mitigatory Measures For Weaknesses And Threats Identified.
Liaises With National, Regulatory Bodies Such As HEXCO And ZIMCHE On Education Legal Issues When Required.
Reviews And Revises TCFL Policies In Compliance With Policy Changes Or Legislation
Research & Development

Coordinates And Recommends To The Executive Committee Development And Implementation Of Research And Development Plans Annually.
Negotiates Contracts With Consulting Firms To Perform Research Or Other Applicable Studies Or Support.
Plans And Formulates Aspects Of Research And Development Proposals Such As Objective Or Purpose Of Project, Applications That Can Be Utilized From Findings, Costs Of Project, And Equipment And Human Resource Requirements.
Evaluates Technical Viability Of Research & Development Concept, Manage Product Development, And Successfully Bring The Concept To Commercialization By Partnering With Suppliers, Co-Manufacturers, And Internal Team.
Performance Management

Implements Performance Management For TCFL In Line With TelOne Corporate Goals.
Cascades Performance Objectives To All Subordinates And Review Performance To Meet Key Business Objectives Of Revenue Generation, Revenue Collection, Profitability And Customer Satisfaction As And When Necessary.
People Management

Implements All Aspects Of HR Functions Within The Department With Respect To Recruitment Needs, Training, Review, Personal Development, Performance Monitoring And Team Building.
Takes Responsibility For Absence, Disciplinary And Grievance Policies For The Department.
Undertakes All People Management Related Activities In Accordance With The TelOne’s Standards.

Qualification And Experience:
Business Management / Social Science Degree Or Equivalent.
MBA / MBL Degree A Must.
PHD Will Be An Added Advantage.
5 Years Training Experience At Dean Level Or Equivalent With Similar Institutions.
Competencies

Strong Business Acumen, Management And Analytical Skills.
Good Communication And Interpersonal Skills With Employees And Stakeholders.
Ability To Think Strategically And Translate Insights Into Action.
Ability To Multi-Task And Manage Multiple Priorities.