Executive Manager: Corporate Services at Public Protector South Africa

Requirements:

• 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 Human Resources, Business Administration/Management, Public Administration/Management, Social Sciences/Law or related field  MBA or MBL would be an added advantage  A minimum of 10 years management experience in performing any of the Corporate Services functions of which 5 years should be at Senior Management level  Exposure to strategic Human Resources Management and advanced knowledge of Employee Relations Management Strong strategic planning and leadership skills Understanding of 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 
• Strong ability to: Work under pressure; think analytically and to take appropriate decisions; communicate with people at all levels; manage and adapt to change and diversity; be impartial, objective and maintain political neutrality; be efficient; be proactive and innovative; be empathetic; mentor employees; Advice and influence decisions and policies.

Key, Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide strategic planning, operational support, and research on administrative matters and advice management  Direct, manage, and develop the human resource capacity to ensure smooth business operations within PPSA  Provide overall strategic leadership on all human resources matters within PPSA  
• Conduct analysis on Human Resource Management practices and initiatives that concern the institution and advise EXCO  Oversee the development and implementation of learning and development strategies and programs  Manage the development and implementation of PPSA’s digital transformation initiatives and programs
•  Represent the organization on internal and external matters, including negotiations, conventions, seminars, public hearings, and forums  Provide effective strategic leadership and Management to the Branch: Corporate Services; namely, Human Resources, Information Communication and Technology, Communications, Knowledge and Records Management, Legal Services, Security Management and Facilities and Logistics Management
•  Provide oversight to ensure that all Corporate Services Business Units provide adequate support and create an enabling environment to the PPSA  Manage Corporate Services budget, systems, processes and personnel to ensure effectiveness and efficiency  Development and implementation of a corporate services management strategy for the organization  
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation  Coordinating transformation and organizational development programmes for the organization  Ensuring the development and efficient implementation of ICT, Communication, Knowledge Management strategies for the organization
•  Ensuring cost effective, best practice and sustainable HRM, ICT, Communication, Knowledge Management, Legal Services, Security Management and Facilities management capability for the organization