EXECUTIVE MANAGER: CORPORATE SUPPORT

Agricultural Research Council; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization based in Alberton is seeking a senior leader for Human Capital Management. Responsibilities include strategy development, employee relations, and organizational culture enhancement. The ideal candidate will provide strategic oversight, manage change initiatives, and drive operational excellence. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement and ethical leadership to foster a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HCM function, including strategy development and employee relations.
• Advise the Executive Management Committee on governance and remuneration policies.
• Drive culture and transformation initiatives enhancing organizational performance.

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.