Executive Manager: Cooperate Services (5-year fixed-term) at The Johannesburg Development Agency

Purpose of the position:

• Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the role will oversee and strategically lead the provision of corporate services to the JDA, encompassing Human Capital, Facilities Management, Communications & Marketing, and Information Technology, to enable and strategically support the JDA in accordance with company policies and applicable legislation.

Key Responsibilities: 

• The role will be responsible to develop the Corporate Services Strategy in line with the overarching JDA Business Strategy and mandate encompassing Human Capital, ICT, Marketing & Communications and Facilities Management. 
• Monitor and manage corporate support services to the entire JDA in support of efficient organizational and administrative processes.
•  Monitor the implementation of the Corporate Services Strategy and functional strategies, reporting on business unit performance against the annual performance plan to EXCO, Board Committees, the Board and Shareholder. 
• Contribute towards the development of the JDA Business Strategy, as a member of the Executive Committee. 
• Drive strategic direction, innovation, and sustainable HC practices. 
• Direct and lead the establishment of and adherence to an IT Governance Framework and Charter. 
• Oversee the development and implementation of new IT business systems and solutions, driving technology innovation to improve IT offerings to the JDA. Oversee the provision of ICT services and the design and implementation the JDA infrastructure. 
• Manage and lead the development of the Communication, Marketing & Public Relations (PR) Strategy and monitor the implementation of the strategy aligned to the Corporate Services Strategy and overarching Business Strategy. Manage and lead development of facilities related practices, policies, and procedures in collaboration with the line managers, ensuring alignment to the Corporate Services Strategy.

Requirements: 

• A minimum of a Postgraduate/Honours degree in Human Resource Management or Business Management or any related field is required (NQF level 8), a Masters qualification would be advantageous. 
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Business Management and/or HR Management and/or IT Management and 3 years in a Senior/Executive management role, extensive knowledge of the Human Capital best practices, ICT Governance frameworks, Information Systems including SAP, relevant legislation i.e., 
• Companies Act, King Code, MFMA, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Labour Law, etc. 
• Understanding of best practice leadership principles and track record in managing human capital.