SayPro Identification of 1–3 high-priority roles to fill or upskill

SayPro High-Priority Roles to Fill or Upskill

1. Role: Project Manager (PM001)

• Department: Operations
• Reason for Priority:
  • Increased project workload and demand for more efficient project delivery.
  • Lack of dedicated resources to manage high-value client projects.
• Action Needed:
  • Recruitment: Hire a skilled Project Manager with experience in coordinating multi-team projects.
  • Upskilling: Upskill current team members with advanced project management certifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2).
• Skills Required:
  • Project planning and scheduling.
  • Budget management and resource allocation.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Training/Development Needs:
  • Project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana).
  • Leadership and decision-making training.
• Priority Level: High
• Deadline for Action: 30th June 2025

2. Role: Data Analyst (DA002)

• Department: IT/Operations
• Reason for Priority:
  • Increasing need for data-driven decision-making within various departments.
  • Current data analysis capabilities are insufficient for handling large datasets and providing actionable insights.
• Action Needed:
  • Recruitment: Hire a Data Analyst with strong analytical and programming skills.
  • Upskilling: Provide advanced Excel, SQL, and data visualization tool (Power BI, Tableau) training to current analysts.
• Skills Required:
  • Data analysis and reporting.
  • Proficiency in SQL, Excel, and data visualization tools.
  • Strong attention to detail and critical thinking.
• Training/Development Needs:
  • Advanced training in data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau).
  • SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
• Priority Level: High
• Deadline for Action: 15th July 2025

3. Role: Customer Support Lead (CSL001)

• Department: Customer Service
• Reason for Priority:
  • High turnover in customer support staff and an increase in customer inquiries.
  • Need for an experienced leader to handle escalations and improve team performance.
• Action Needed:
  • Recruitment: Hire a Customer Support Lead with experience in managing support teams and handling escalations.
  • Upskilling: Provide conflict resolution and advanced customer service training to the current team.
• Skills Required:
  • Customer service management.
  • Conflict resolution and handling escalations.
  • Training and mentoring skills.
• Training/Development Needs:
  • Customer service management and conflict resolution training.
  • Tools for measuring customer satisfaction (e.g., NPS, CSAT).
• Priority Level: Medium
• Deadline for Action: 31st August 2025

📌 Summary of Actions and Deadlines

🔍 Key Considerations

• Alignment with Organizational Goals: Prioritize roles that align with business growth, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.
• Skills Gaps: Address critical skill gaps within the current workforce to avoid hiring delays.
• Talent Availability: Ensure that talent in the market aligns with your needs, especially for highly technical roles.

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