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GAUTENG PARTNERSHIP FUND (GPF)
 
Title of the Job: Executive – Corporate Services (ECS)
(5-year contract)
Grade / Level E (Paterson)
Location: Sandton
Salary: Market related
 
 
Overall Responsibility: To provide strategic leadership and expert advice on the effective and efficient management of GPF corporate services with respect to Human Capital Management, Facilities Management, Marketing, Communications & Stakeholder Management, Legal, Compliance and Risk Management.
 
Key Performance Areas:
• Drive the establishment and maintenance of organisational structures, systems and processes to provide sound management strategies in Human Capital; Legal, Compliance and Risk; Corporate Facilities; Marketing, Communications and Stakeholder Management, in line with the current and future GPF’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Lead and oversee the development and implementation of sound support strategies and systems in respect of human capital utilization and development support; Marketing, Communications and Stakeholder Management; Legal, Compliance and Risk Management; and Corporate Facilities Management;
• Oversee the development and implementation of Corporate Services Policies and Standard Operating Procedures and requisite operating tools;
 
• Lead the Corporate Services Portfolio towards the development and establishment of a high-performance organisation
• Ensure sound ethics, good governance and compliance within the Corporate Services function
• Manage and minimise the GPF’s financial and risk exposure by maintaining an effective system of internal controls in liaison with the relevant assurance providers
• Ensure accurate reporting in accordance with PFMA and other relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and standards
• Provide EXCO with advice and support on all compliance implications in relation to Corporate Services
• Provide comprehensive reporting to the Board and Sub-Committee’s on all Corporate Services functional matters
• Contribute to the development of GPF strategic and business plan
• Develop and manage annual budgets for the business unit
 
Qualification & Experience: Post-Graduate degree in Business or Public Administration/Commerce/HR/Legal/Humanities. An MBA will be an added advantage ● Minimum 8 years’ experience at Executive level in business or the public sector ● A solid track record in leading and managing significant change in a complex organization



Competencies: Strong strategic management and commercial acumen ● Extensive understanding and experience in strategic human capital deployment, and governance related matters ● Strong in managing complex stakeholder and media relationships ● Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations ● Expertise in strategic and business planning, budget management, project management, general management ● Strong and decisive leadership, people management skills and experience in change management ● Policy development ● Excellent communication skills ● Ability to be proactive and innovative.
 
 
Applications for the ECS position to be sent to  ecsrecruitment@gpf.org.za  by no later than close of business on Wednesday 27 November 2019