ARC Vision
"Excellence in Agricultural Research and Development"
The ARC's vision reflects its core business and celebrates its unique role, acknowledging its position as the principal agricultural research institution in South Africa.
The vision highlights the need to harness ARC capabilities to ensure that it becomes an organization known for i...
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Executive Manager: Corporate Support (Five (5) Years Fixed-Term Contract) (Central Office Hatfield)
Human Capital Management (HCM): Lead the HCM function, including strategy development, remuneration, employee relations, employment equity, talent development, succession planning, and performance management.
Legal and Marketing Oversight: Provide strategic oversight of the Legal and Marketing functions to ensure regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and effective brand management.
Governance and Advisory: Advise and support the Executive Management Committee (EMC), Board, and Human Resources and Remuneration Committee (HRRC) on human capital matters, governance, and remuneration policies.
Policy and Programme Development: Develop and implement corporate policies, programmes, and frameworks aligned with ARC’s strategic objectives.
Financial and Resource Management: Manage budgets, resources, and programmes within Corporate Support to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and accountability.
Organisational Culture and Change: Drive culture, transformation, and change initiatives that enhance organisational performance, innovation, and compliance.
Strategic Leadership: Serve as a member of the Senior Management Team, contributing strategic advice on corporate support functions and institutional priorities.
Operational Excellence: Support operational excellence initiatives led by the Group Executive: Operations, ensuring integration, synergy, and alignment across shared services and corporate support functions.
Conflict Resolution: Handling internal conflicts and disputes within the organisation in a fair and constructive manner.
Crisis Management:Leading the institution's response to crises or emergencies, coordinating efforts to mitigate negative impacts.
Ethical Leadership: Upholding and promoting ethical standards and values within the organisation, setting a positive example for all employees.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including governance structures, partners, and employees.
Requirements
Relevant Degree (NQF 08) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, Marketing, or related disciplines.
Postgraduate qualification (Master’s or PhD) will be advantageous.
Minimum 8 years’ management experience, including at least 5 years at Senior or Executive Management level.
Proven experience in HCM strategy, remuneration, and employment equity (EE), preferably in a large or complex organisation
Experience working with Boards and Committees, particularly HRRC or similar governance structures.
Experience managing multidisciplinary corporate support teams, including Legal, Marketing, HCM, or related functions.
Experience in a scientific research, higher education, or public sector environment is advantageous.
Experience in strategic planning, operational leadership, risk management, and compliance is advantageous.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, resources, and complex programmes effective
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