Position Overview
The Head of Corporate Services will lead and oversee the organization’s core support functions, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and strategic alignment with business objectives. This role is pivotal in managing corporate governance, human resources, finance, facilities, and administrative services to enable the organization to deliver on its mission effectively. Preference will be given to candidates with strong accounting experience.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership -
- Develop and implement corporate services strategies aligned with organizational goals. -
- Provide leadership across HR, Finance, IT, Facilities, and Administration functions. -
- Advise the executive team on operational efficiency and risk management.
2. Governance & Compliance -
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements. -
- Oversee policy development and implementation across corporate functions. -
- Manage risk frameworks and internal controls.
3. Financial Management -
- Lead budgeting, financial planning, and reporting processes. -
- Monitor financial performance and ensure cost-effective resource allocation. -
- Oversee procurement and contract management. -
- Preparation of annual financial statements, and monthly management accounts
4. Human Resources -
- Drive talent management, workforce planning, and organizational development. -
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. -
- Ensure effective employee relations and performance management systems.
5. Facilities & Operations -
- Oversee facilities management, health and safety, and sustainability initiatives. -
- Ensure efficient administrative support and service delivery. -
- Manage vendor relationships and service contracts.
Qualifications & Experience -
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, HR, or related field (Master’s preferred). -
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate services or related functions. -
- Strong knowledge of corporate governance, compliance (FAIS in particular), and risk management. -
- Proven track record in financial management and strategic planning. -
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects. -
- Good accounting experience
Skills & Competencies -
- Leadership and people management skills. -
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. -
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. -
- Ability to balance strategic vision with operational detail. -
- High integrity, professionalism, and resilience under pressure. -
- Previous use of SAGE accounting
Based at Midrand, JHB.
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements may be considered.