SOUTH AFRICAN BOARD FOR SHERIFFS EXECUTIVE MANAGER Permanent Position – Based in Midrand Remuneration: Market Related Salary The South African Board for Sheriffs (SABFS) seeks to appoint a progressive, service- oriented and results driven individual to effectively manage its offices in the Republic of South Africa. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The South African Board for Sheriffs (SABFS) is the regulator of sheriffs, responsible for the maintenance of the esteem, the enhancement of the status, and the improvement of the standard of training of sheriffs in a manner that enhances access to justice. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Provide visionary and strategic leadership in the development, implementation and management of the SABFS systems, and processes related to sound institutional development and good corporate governance; • Ensure that the SABFS fulfils its statutory mandate; • Ensure the implementation of capacity building programmes for the sheriffs profession; • Oversee a system for handling complaints against sheriffs, and related disciplinary processes; • Ensure sound management of the Fidelity Fund; • Provide legal opinion and guidance to the Board; • Serve as an ex-officio member of the SABFS’s Board, and all its sub-committees as they deal with, among others, governance, risk management and policy matters; • Provide secretariat and advisory services to the Board and its committees in accordance with good corporate governance principles; • Ensure effective communication and liaison with stakeholders; • Build and lead a competent, committed and performing team within the SABFS; • Manage employees of the Board and implement a performance based management system; • Ensure sound financial management; • Maintenance of effective, efficient and transparent systems of Risk and anti-fraud management, internal controls and maintaining a system of internal audit and procurement system; • Contract and service provider management to maximize public value for money; • Support and lead all training and transformation initiatives of the SABFS COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES • Knowledge of the sheriff’s profession, an understanding of the constitutional imperatives impacting on the profession, and the role of the Board in this regard; • Strong leadership capability to direct the Office of the Board to pro-actively develop and implement efficient modern, user-friendly and cost-effective management and e-management systems; • A demonstrable managerial track record in managing a complex portfolio - extensive financial, human resource, legal, strategic and research track record and management skills; • Problem-solving; strategic negotiation and conflict management skills; • Project and programme management skills; • Excellent writing, communication and inter-personal skills; • Driver’s license and computer literacy QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE • A Bachelor’s Degree in law, management or relevant field or equivalent qualification. • A minimum of 5 years management experience of which 3 years must be at senior management level. • Admission as an Attorney or Advocate will be an added advantage. • Knowledge of GRAP, accrual accounting as well as modified cash and accounting • Knowledge of Government Departments and functions and services would be an advantage • Strong general management skills NOTE: Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. The preferred candidate(s) will be subjected to a competency assessment, security clearance and qualification verification. APPLICATION PROCESS ❖ A Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications should be submitted to hrmanager@sheriffs.org.za ❖ Closing date for all applications – 30 January 2023 ❖ Full job description from the website from http://www.sheriffs.org.za/vacancies NOTE: The South African Board for Sheriffs encourages applications from people with Disabilities.
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