Executive Manager Corporate Services

Companies and Intellectual Property Commission; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A South African government agency seeks an Executive Manager for Corporate Services in Pretoria. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and oversee operational performance, ensuring compliance with mandates. Ideal applicants should hold a Master's degree and possess 12-15 years of experience in corporate services or general management, with at least 10 years in senior management roles. This role promotes digital transformation and client engagement, making a significant impact on public service delivery.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years experience in corporate services or general management.
• At least 10 years of senior management experience.
• Previous high-level experience with implementing people and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and leadership to the corporate services group.
• Ensure alignment with organisational strategy and participate in executive decision-making.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives and oversee the client engagement functions.

Skills

Client Engagement and Service Excellence

Human Capital Management

Change Management

Facilities and Security Management

Strategic Partnership Development

Ethical Leadership and Governance

Education

Appropriate Master's degree

Job description

Executive Manager : Corporate Services

Job Grade: P3

Ref No.: E090001

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 CIPCs mandate.

Key performance areas

• To provide strategic vision and leadership to the group and to ensure alignment with the organisational strategy
• To participate in executive decision‑making and corporate governance processes
• To 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
• To co‑ordinate and manage relevant stakeholder interactions and fora and to present mandated positions
• To oversee and direct strategic and business planning and budgeting for the group and to 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
• To ensure the proper administration, governance and risk management of the group

Competencies

• 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.

Qualifications and SA citizenship checks

Applicants may, as a step in the recruitment process, be subjected to competency addition; the successful candidate must be prepared to undergo a process of security clearance prior to appointment. Qualifications and SA 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).

Availability for selection interviews

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

Equal Opportunity

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

Feedback will only be given to shortlisted candidates.

Right not to fill

CIPC reserves the right not to fill an advertised position.

Closing date

06 January 2026

Required minimum education / training and experience

• Appropriate Masters degree
• 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
• Experience in service delivery innovation

Work Level

Executive

Job Type

Contract

Location

Pretoria

Key Skills

Electro Mechanical, Instrument Maintenance, Adobe Dreamweaver, Document Control Management, E-Commerce