Corporate Services Executive at Robben Island Museum (RIM)

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction on the development and implementation of an integrated Corporate Service Cluster strategy 
• Align functional practices with the organisation’s strategy, annual plans, statutory, including but not limited to the PFMA, South African labour legislation and regulations 
• Advise the RIM Council, Regulatory Committees, Executives and Management teams, on new legislative developments 
• Ensure development and continuous improvement of processes, policies and compliance frameworks for functions in the Corporate Services Cluster 
• Provide enabling mechanisms for a seamless end-to-end value chain management to sustain functional effectiveness, including legal and financial risk management 
• Develop strategies for the implementation, evaluation and monitoring of the performance management system 
• Oversee and facilitate Human Capital Strategy, organisational effectiveness and wellness initiatives for the organisation 
• Champion Employee Relations strategies, ensuring sound labour relations and legislation compliance in a unionised environment 
• Oversee and provide guidance on Employee Benefits, Pension Fund and Retirement Benefits Administration 
• Oversee the application of principles of goods governance and legislative compliance for effective and efficient legal services 
• Provide strategic leadership for RIM’s marketing, communications and stakeholder engagement strategies 
• Lead the effective brand management strategies for the entity through innovative product research, development, branding and marketing 
• Lead and direct the communications and stakeholder engagement strategy to sustain RIM’s positive public reputation 
• Develop functional risk management framework and ensure controls are implemented at all levels of the organisation 
• Oversee budgeting and reporting processes of functions within corporate services 
• Ensure the cluster performance metrics and targets are met and reported on 
• Provide mentoring and support to team members and managers 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Master’s degree in human resources/social sciences/law/business administration (NQF 9) or a related discipline 
• Business Management qualification will be an added advantage 

Work Experience: 

• A minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant experience of which at least seven (7) years must be at senior management level in corporate services environment 
• Knowledge and application of all applicable legislation and regulations (including but not limited to the PFMA, South African labour legislation); 
• Proven track record of developing and implementing strategies to align to organisation’s goals 
• Proven track record in benchmarking and report writing 
• Proven leadership and governance skills 
• Ability to build rapport and establish trust with staff and key stakeholders 
• Experience in operating effectively within high unionised environments 

Required Skills, Competencies and Attributes: 

• Strategic planning and policy development skills 
• People management skills 
• Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills 
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) 
• Negotiation and persuasion skills 
• Data and trend Analytics 
• Financial Management skills 
• Governance leadership 
• Program and Project Management skills