Executive Manager: Corporate Services (Head Hunting) at Public Protector South Africa

Qualifications and Experience

• An Honours degree or Post Graduate Diploma at NQF level 8 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in either the field of Public Administration /, Management Science/ Law or equivalent
• MBA or MBL would be an added advantage
• A minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience at a management level with five years at a Senior Management in Corporate Services environment.
• Practical experience in the Corporate Governance environment, Stakeholder management and financial management
• Proven experience in strategic planning and leadership skills
• Understanding of Audit process, corporate systems and relevant legislation including PFMA, LRA, BCEA, SDA, SDLA, Public Protector Act, Constitutional mandate, etc
• Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license is required 

Duties and responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

• Develop human Capital Management and support services policies and strategies
• Oversee the development of an effective short, medium and long-term human capital management policy and strategy for the PPSA.
• Manage the relationship between corporate service and core business to ensure effective provision of support services.
• Provide strategic advise to the CEO and Management on corporate services policies and strategies.
• Oversee the development, delivery and achievement of the business plans and budget for the branch.
• Develop sound strategic relationships with relevant stakeholders to serve the interest of the business unit.
• Ensure the provision of accurate, current advice regarding Corporate Services to all stakeholders.
• Oversee the application of principles of good governance and legislative compliance to the operation of the division.
• Analyse service delivery by the branch and identify gaps and challenges, develop action strategies and manage the implementation thereof.
• Guide the provision of quality services to internal and external customers/clients/stakeholders and organized groups to improve the branches’ overall performance.
• Identify risks associated with corporate services and develop mitigation plans.
• Participate in governance structures within PPSA.
• Ensure compliance with all Corporate Services reporting responsibilities.
• Strengthening Corporate Governance in the institution 

Support Services

• Provide suitable office accommodation for all PPSA service points.
• Ensure provision of effective records management system to safeguard all PPSA records.
• Ensure provision of effective Information Management and Legal Services.
• Ensure provision of effective Security and Facilities management services.
• Conduct periodic assessment of the effectiveness of Facilities, Security Services, office support and maintenance services.
• Ensure effective and efficient provision of fleet, travel and accommodation services to PPSA.