EXECUTIVE MANAGER: CORPORATE SERVICES

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent qualification in Human Resources, Business Management, Communications, Facilities Management or a related field.
• Relevant professional membership or registration with a recognised professional body will be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years' relevant professional experience.
• At least 5 years' experience at senior management or strategic leadership level.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple corporate services functions, preferably Human Resources, Marketing & Communications and Facilities Management.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, organisational leadership and executive-level stakeholder management.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, service providers and operational resources.
• Experience presenting reports and recommendations to Executive Management, Board Committees and Board structures.
• Experience in employee and labour relations, organisational development and HR governance.
• Experience overseeing corporate communications, brand management and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience managing facilities, workplace infrastructure and outsourced service providers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Services Strategy and Executive Leadership

• Develop and implement an integrated Corporate Services strategy aligned to organisational objectives.
• Provide strategic advice to the CEO, EXCO and Board on people, organisational capability, reputation and workplace infrastructure.
• Drive organisational transformation, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and evaluate Corporate Services performance and strategic outcomes.

Human Capital and Organisational Development

• Lead the organisation's Human Capital Strategy.
• Drive workforce planning, talent management and succession planning initiatives.
• Promote a high-performance and values-driven organisational culture.
• Provide strategic oversight of employee engagement, wellness, diversity and organisational effectiveness.
• Ensure attraction, development and retention of critical skills and talent.

Employee and Labour Relations

• Provide strategic leadership on labour and employee relations matters.
• Maintain strategic relationships with recognised labour unions and employee representatives.
• Lead collective bargaining and consultation processes.
• Provide oversight of high-risk labour relations matters, including CCMA and Labour Court cases.
• Develop proactive labour relations strategies that support organisational stability.

Marketing, Communications and Reputation Management

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive Marketing and Communications Strategy.
• Provide strategic direction on branding, media relations and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead communication during organisational change and high-impact events.
• Manage brand reputation and monitor stakeholder perceptions.

Facilities and Workplace Infrastructure

• Lead the development of long-term facilities and workplace strategies.
• Ensure facilities support business continuity, employee productivity and organisational growth.
• Oversee infrastructure investments, workplace transformation and outsourced service providers.
• Manage facilities-related risks, including health, safety and security compliance.

Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Provide strategic oversight of governance, risk and compliance across Corporate Services.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and governance frameworks.
• Identify and mitigate people, reputational, facilities and operational risks.
• Promote a culture of accountability, ethics and sound governance.

Financial Sustainability and Resource Optimisation

• Manage Corporate Services budgets and resource allocation.
• Drive cost optimisation and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide strategic direction on procurement and outsourcing models.
• Ensure resources are utilised effectively to maximise organisational value.

APPLICATIONS

Prospective candidates who meet the minimum requirements must apply through the HWSETA website and submit:

• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Certified copy of South African ID;
• Certified copies of all qualifications;
• Relevant professional registration certificates (where applicable);
• SAQA Evaluation Certificate for foreign qualifications.

All certified documents must not be older than three (3) months from the closing date.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

HWSETA is an equal opportunity employer committed to Employment Equity, disability and diversity. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates who will contribute towards the achievement of the organisation's Employment Equity objectives.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not receive feedback within four (4) weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 13 November 2026.