Executive Manager: Corporate Services

CIPC - Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (a member of the dtic Group); Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A government commission is seeking an Executive Manager for Corporate Services to provide strategic leadership and drive operational performance. The candidate will manage governance, facilities, and client engagement, ensuring compliance with public sector regulations. With over 12 years in corporate services and senior management, the ideal applicant possesses strong digital transformation skills and a comprehensive understanding of public governance. This is a 5-year fixed term contract with a closing date on 06 January 2026.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years experience in corporate services or management.
• High-level experience in digital transformation preferred.
• 10 years of senior management experience required.
• Knowledge of PFMA compliance is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and leadership to the organization.
• Manage digital transformation and client engagement.
• Oversee operational performance across divisions.
• Ensure compliance and oversee governance processes.
• Lead client engagement and ensure high-quality public service delivery.
• Manage operations of call centres/service centres and disclosure functions.
• Foster strategic partnerships and drive organisational culture change.
• Lead internships, learnerships and reskilling programs; design hybrid work models.

Skills

Strategic vision

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector governance

Digital transformation

Education

Senior management experience

Experience in corporate services

Job description

Executive Manager: Corporate Services at CIPC - Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (a member of the dtic Group)

Nature of employment: 5-year fixed term contract

Job Purpose

Provide strategic leadership for Corporate Services to enable organisational agility, client engagement, human capital, and digital-first service delivery aligned to CIPC strategy. Drive excellence in governance, facilities management, security, partnerships, and workforce transformation to ensure efficient public service delivery and compliance with CIPC’s mandate.

Required minimum education/training and experience

• 12-15 years experience in either corporate services or general management, customer service or human resources environment
• Previous high-level experience with implementing people and digital transformation in an organisation will be an advantage
• At least 10 years of senior management experience
• Knowledge of PFMA compliance and public sector governance

Key Performance Areas

• Provide strategic vision and leadership to the group and to ensure alignment with the organisational strategy
• Participate in executive decision-making and corporate governance processes
• Ensure operational coherence and consistency across different divisions in the group
• Strategically direct and monitor operational performance and the maintenance and improvement of service delivery standards across divisions within the group
• Co-ordinate and manage relevant stakeholder interactions and fora and present mandated positions
• Oversee and direct strategic and business planning and budgeting for the group and present the group strategic and business plan in the Commission strategy and planning sessions
• Manage digital transformation/service delivery initiatives, including automation and integration of service platforms
• Manage client engagement functions to ensure efficient and responsive public service delivery
• Oversee operations of the CIPC Call Centre and Service Centres to maintain service standards
• Direct and manage the Disclosure function to ensure compliance and the timely provision of information
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships to enhance service accessibility and collaboration
• Manage facilities and security to ensure safe, efficient, and customer-friendly environments
• Drive organisational design and culture change for agility and innovation
• Lead workforce development programs: Internships, learnerships, and reskilling initiatives
• Design and manage hybrid work models and employee wellness programs
• Ensure the proper administration, governance and risk management of the group
• Client Engagement and Service Excellence
• Human Capital Management inclusive of Organised Labour Negotiations and consultations
• Change Management and Organisational Agility
• Facilities and Security Management
• Strategic Partnership Development
• Ethical Leadership and Governance

Application Process

Applicants may be subjected to competency assessment and a security clearance process prior to appointment.

Qualifications and South African citizenship checks will be conducted on the successful candidate. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by CIPC.

CIPC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representivity in accordance with the approved employment equity plan.

Feedback will be given only to shortlisted candidates.

CIPC reserves the right not to fill an advertised position.

Closing date: 06 January 2026

For inquiries related to the job content please contact Lindley Peters ([e-mail]).

Should you experience any difficulty in applying please contact the CIPC Recruitment Office at 087 743 7074 / 7075.

For additional information concerning this position, please visit the CIPC website at www.cipc.co.za or follow the link provided: https://cipc.mcidirecthire.com/default/External/CurrentOpportunities.