Head of Transformation

Matase; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Matase is seeking a Head of Transformation based in Sandton, Gauteng. This senior leadership role involves defining and directing the organisation's transformation and social investment agenda while ensuring strategic alignment across initiatives.

The ideal candidate will provide strategic oversight of the transformation and BBBEE agenda, manage partnerships, and develop a high-performing team. A background in Social Sciences or related fields is essential, along with significant senior management experience in sustainability and transformation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years at senior management level experience in sustainability.
• Experience in B-BBEE consulting is preferred.
• Proven capability managing large budgets.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive an integrated Transformation strategy.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with partners.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

Strategic oversight of transformation

Stakeholder leadership

Financial management

Education

BCom degree in Social Sciences or related field

Postgraduate NQF Level 8 qualification

Masters NQF Level 9 (advantageous)

Job description

Introduction

• The Head of Transformation is a senior leadership role responsible for defining, directing and integrating the organisation’s transformation and social investment agenda.


• The role provides enterprise-wide stewardship, ensuring alignment, coherence and impact across initiatives, while advising Exco, the Social & Ethics Committee and the Board on strategy, performance and governance.

Duties & Responsibilities

Transformation & BBBEE Stewardship

• Provide strategic oversight of the organisation’s transformation and BBBEE agenda, ensuring full alignment with legislation and applicable codes.


• Guide and optimise performance across key elements including skills development, enterprise and supplier development, and broader transformation levers.


• Provide assurance on verification processes, compliance integrity and ongoing improvement of scorecard outcomes.

Strategy Leadership & Integration

• Define and drive an integrated and Transformation strategy aligned to organisational priorities, regulatory expectations and long-term sustainability objectives


• Provide enterprise-wide direction by integrating and aligning initiatives into a coherent, high impact transformation agenda


• Act as a strategic advisor to Exco, the Social & Ethics Committee and the Board, providing forward-looking insights on transformation, ESG and social impact.

Portfolio Rationalisation & Value Assessment

• Define and continuously refine a strategically aligned and transformation portfolio, ensuring optimal focus, balance and impact


• Evaluate programmes and initiatives to ensure relevance, sustainability and value contribution to organisational and societal outcomes


• Drive portfolio-level decision‑making, including prioritisation, continuation or exit of initiatives based on performance, impact and strategic fit

Stakeholder Leadership & Enterprise Alignment

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key external partners, institutions and stakeholders to enhance impact and collaboration


• Provide strategic guidance to internal divisions to ensure alignment and integration of transformation‑related initiatives across the business


• Act as a central point of strategic alignment, enabling consistency, coherence and shared accountability across the organisation.

Integrated Reporting & Impact Measurement

• Define and oversee an integrated approach to reporting across, transformation and ESG‑related activities


• Ensure the development of credible impact measurement frameworks, translating outcomes into clear, decision‑useful insights


• Provide high‑quality reporting to Exco, the Social & Ethics Committee and the Board, ensuring clarity on performance, risks, outcomes and opportunities


• Position reporting as a strategic tool to guide decision‑making, strengthen accountability and enhance organisational credibility.

Financial Stewardship & Resource Allocation

• Own and manage the and Transformation budget, ensuring disciplined allocation of resources aligned to strategic priorities


• Oversee funding decisions and programme spend to maximise impact and value, while maintaining strong financial governance


• Provide financial oversight and insights at executive and governance level, ensuring efficient utilisation of resources and mitigation of wasteful expenditure.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead and develop a high‑performing team, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability and delivery excellence


• Build organisational capability in transformation, and impact management through coaching, development and knowledge‑sharing


• Oversee performance management, succession planning and capability building within the function

Governance, Risk & Policy Direction

• Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks for and Transformation, including funding models, due diligence standards and partner oversight mechanisms


• Ensure compliance with regulatory, governance and internal policy requirements, maintaining high standards of accountability and transparency


• Oversee risk management across the portfolio, including reputational, financial and operational risks


• Provide direction on policy development and continuous strengthening of frameworks supporting transformation and

Adhoc

• From time-to-time work collaboratively with others on other Adhoc projects


• Carry out any other reasonable tasks.

Desired Experience & Qualification

QUALIFICATIONS

• BCom degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business Administration, Commerce, Law, Human Resources or a related field at NQF Level 7.


• Postgraduate NQF Level 8 qualification in Social Sciences, Administration, or related field.


• Masters NQF Level 9 will be advantageous.


• B-BBEE/Transformation‑related certification/qualification is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years at senior management level experience in / sustainability / ESG, Strategy development and execution


• At least five (5) years working experience in B-BBEE consulting is preferred.


• Proven experience in managing large budgets and working with NGOs/NPOs and external partners as well as Executive‑level stakeholder engagement.


• B-BBEE Code of Good Practice


• Scorecard analysis


• Verification


• Stakeholder advisory at executive level.