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BRAND SOUTH AFRICA

 

 

DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES (FIXED TERM – 5 YEARS)

Department: Corporate Services

Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: R2 268 519.00 – R2 835 650.00 TCTC

Paterson Level: E3

 

Closing Date: 23 October 2026

 

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Job Purpose:

The Director: Corporate Services is responsible for providing strategic leadership, direction and oversight of Brand South Africa’s Human Capital, Corporate Legal and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) functions.

The incumbent ensures that Brand South Africa has the organisational capabilities, human capital, legal support, technology infrastructure, systems and internal processes required to deliver its mandate and achieve its strategic objectives. The role provides strategic advice to the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Management on organisational design, workforce planning, employment relations, legal and regulatory compliance, risk management, ICT governance, digital transformation and institutional effectiveness. The Director is responsible for ensuring that the Corporate Services portfolio operates efficiently, complies with applicable legislative and governance requirements, manages organisational risks effectively and provides integrated, responsive and value-adding support to all Brand South Africa portfolios. The incumbent will promote a high-performance culture, ethical conduct, effective governance, responsible technology adoption and continuous organisational improvement, ensuring alignment with Brand South Africa’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan.

 

Minimum Qualification Requirements & Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Law, Corporate Governance, Business Management, Public Management, Commerce, Industrial Psychology, Management Sciences or a related field.
  • Relevant professional registration or membership, where applicable.
  • At least 8-10 years’ relevant professional experience in Corporate Services, Human Capital, Legal Services, ICT or a related strategic support environment.
  • At least 5 years’ experience at senior management/executive level

Experience in:

  • Developing and implementing organizational strategies and operational plans.
  • Providing strategic oversight of multidisciplinary functions.
  • Workforce planning, organizational development and employee relations.
  • Legal risk management, regulatory compliance or oversight of corporate legal services.
  • ICT governance, technology oversight or digital transformation.
  • Governance, risk management, internal controls and policy development.
  • Budgeting, resource allocation and service-provider management.
  • Managing senior professional staff and holding functional managers accountable for performance.
  • Working with executive management and governance structures.
  • Within a public entity, government institution or similarly regulated environment

 

Key Performance Areas:

1.    Strategic Leadership and Corporate Services Management

  • Develop and implement the Corporate Services strategy and annual operational plans aligned with Brand South Africa’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan.
  • Translate organisational priorities into integrated Human Capital, Corporate Legal and ICT strategies.
  • Provide strategic direction and oversight to the Human Capital Manager, Corporate Legal Manager and ICT Manager.
  • Ensure alignment between the three functional areas and the broader organisational strategy.
  • Advise the CEO and Executive Management on organisational capability, legal risks, workforce requirements, technology investments and corporate services matters.
  • Monitor the performance and effectiveness of the Corporate Services portfolio against approved objectives and key performance indicators.
  • Identify opportunities to improve organisational efficiency, service delivery, cost-effectiveness and institutional capability.
  • Lead strategic initiatives that strengthen organisational resilience, accountability and operational effectiveness.
  • Ensure appropriate policies, systems, procedures and internal controls are in place across the portfolio. 

2.    Human Capital strategy and Workforce Management

  • Provide strategic oversight of the Human Capital function.
  • Ensure the development and implementation of a Human Capital strategy aligned with Brand South Africa’s strategic priorities.
  • Oversee workforce planning, organisational design, succession planning and talent management.
  • Drive the Culture Transformation and change management
  • Ensure recruitment and selection processes attract and retain appropriately qualified and competent employees.
  • Oversee performance management, employee engagement, employee retention and organisational culture initiatives.
  • Ensure effective management of employee and labour relations.
  • Monitor compliance with applicable employment legislation and organisational policies.
  • Provide strategic oversight of Employment Equity, transformation, skills development and employee wellness initiatives.
  • Ensure that remuneration, benefits and employment practices support organisational sustainability and employee performance.
  • Monitor workforce trends and advise the CEO on organisational capacity, skills gaps and future workforce requirements.
  • Ensure that Human Capital policies and practices promote fairness, accountability, diversity and inclusion. 

3.    Corporate Legal and Risk Oversight

  • Provide strategic oversight of the Corporate Legal function.
  • Ensure that Brand South Africa has access to appropriate legal advice and support in relation to its mandate, operations and strategic objectives.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of the legal services strategy and annual operational plan.
  • Ensure that legal risks arising from organisational activities, contracts, partnerships and stakeholder engagements are identified, assessed and appropriately managed.
  • Oversee the review and management of contracts, memoranda of understanding, service-level agreements and other legal instruments.
  • Ensure that legal agreements adequately protect Brand South Africa’s interests and comply with applicable legislation and internal delegations.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments relevant to Brand South Africa and advise the CEO and Executive Management on their implications.
  • Oversee the provision of legal opinions and advice on commercial, employment, administrative and other organisational matters.
  • Ensure that litigation, disputes and other legal proceedings are appropriately managed, in consultation with the Corporate Legal Manager and external legal practitioners.
  • Oversee the appointment and management of external legal service providers, where required.
  • Monitor legal expenditure and promote the cost-effective use of external legal services.
  • Ensure appropriate legal risk registers, contract registers and legal matter records are maintained.
  • Support the development and review of policies, agreements and governance instruments from a legal compliance perspective.
  • Ensure that legal matters requiring executive or Board attention are escalated appropriately.

 4.    ICT Strategy and Technology Oversight

  • Provide strategic oversight of Brand South Africa’s ICT function.
  • Ensure that the ICT strategy and technology roadmap support the organisation’s strategic and operational requirements.
  • Oversee the development of annual ICT operational plans and budgets.
  • Ensure the availability, reliability, security and effectiveness of ICT infrastructure, systems and digital platforms.
  • Monitor ICT performance, service delivery, technology investments and operational risks.
  • Oversee digital transformation and technology enablement initiatives across the organisation.
  • Ensure that ICT solutions support collaboration, stakeholder engagement, communications, knowledge management and organisational productivity.
  • Provide strategic oversight of information security, cybersecurity, data protection and ICT governance.
  • Ensure appropriate business continuity, disaster recovery and information backup arrangements are maintained.
  • Monitor ICT procurement, vendor performance, software licensing and technology expenditure.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, automation and cloud-based solutions, and assess their potential value to Brand South Africa.
  • Ensure technology initiatives are appropriately prioritised, resourced and aligned with organisational needs.
  • Require regular reporting from the ICT Manager on ICT performance, service levels, projects, risks, security incidents and budget utilisation.

 5.    Employee Relations

  • Provide strategic oversight of employee relations.
  • Ensure the effective implementation of employee relations policies, procedures and frameworks.
  • Oversee the management of disciplinary, grievance, incapacity and other employee relations matters.
  • Ensure consistency, fairness and procedural compliance in the management of employee relations matters.
  • Monitor significant employee relations risks and trends.
  • Advise the CEO and EXCO on material employee relations matters.
  • Ensure appropriate engagement with recognised employee representatives or organised labour, where applicable.
  • Monitor workplace relations and identify opportunities to promote a constructive employee environment.
  • Ensure that employee relations matters are managed in accordance with applicable legislation, organisational policies and principles of procedural and substantive fairness.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable labour legislation.

6.    Performance Management and Reporting

  • Establish appropriate performance measures for the Corporate Services portfolio.
  • Monitor performance of direct reports and functional areas.
  • Ensure that functional managers develop appropriate operational plans and performance indicators.
  • Review portfolio performance and identify areas requiring intervention.
  • Prepare regular Corporate Services reports for the CEO and EXCO.
  • Provide accurate and timely information on key people, legal, employee relations and ICT matters.
  • Monitor progress against strategic and operational objectives.

7.    Organizational Development and Change Management 

  • Provide strategic oversight of organisational development initiatives.
  • Ensure that organisational structures, job roles and workforce capabilities support Brand South Africa’s strategic mandate.
  • Oversee initiatives to improve organisational performance, employee engagement and institutional effectiveness.
  • Support the implementation of organisational restructuring and transformation initiatives.
  • Ensure that change management plans address employee, operational, legal and technology considerations.
  • Promote collaboration across portfolios and reduce duplication of effort.
  • Encourage continuous improvement, innovation and a culture of accountability.

 8.    Cloud and Digital Workplace Technologies

  • Develop, implement and maintain ICT policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
  • Ensure ICT activities comply with Brand South Africa's governance framework.

 9.    Budget and Resource Management 

  • Lead the preparation of the Corporate Services budget in consultation with the relevant functional managers and Finance department.
  • Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and ensure appropriate cost controls.
  • Evaluate resource requirements across Human Capital, Corporate Legal and ICT.
  • Review business cases for significant workforce, legal services and technology investments.
  • Identify opportunities to optimise costs without compromising compliance, service delivery or organisational effectiveness.
  • Ensure that resources are allocated in accordance with strategic priorities and approved delegations.
  • Monitor expenditure on external legal services, ICT contracts, recruitment, training and other corporate services initiatives.

 10.   Risk Management

  • Maintain an ICT risk register and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented.
  • Identify infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems, data and operational technology risks.
  • Monitor critical technology dependencies and vulnerabilities.
  • Develop risk mitigation and contingency measures.
  • Escalate significant ICT risks to the Director: Corporate Services.
  • Ensure technology-related risks are incorporated into broader organisational risk management processes.

 11.   Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

  • Develop initiatives to strengthen Brand SA's organisational culture.
  • Promote values-based behaviour.
  • Develop employee engagement initiatives.
  • Monitor employee sentiment and engagement.
  • Support leadership in addressing organisational culture challenges.
  • Promote accountability, collaboration, innovation and service excellence.
  • Ensure that organisational values are embedded into people practices.

 12.   Projects and Technology Implementation 

  • Manage and coordinate ICT projects from initiation through implementation.
  • Develop project plans, milestones, deliverables and resource requirements.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders, vendors and service providers.
  • Monitor project budgets, timelines, risks and deliverables.
  • Ensure appropriate user consultation and testing.
  • Ensure new systems are effectively implemented and adopted.
  • Conduct post-implementation reviews and identify lessons learned.

13.   Procurement and Vendor Management 

  • Identify ICT requirements and provide technical specifications for procurement.
  • Support the procurement of ICT hardware, software, services and technology solutions.
  • Evaluate technical proposals and service-provider submissions.
  • Manage ICT vendors and service providers.
  • Monitor service-level agreements and vendor performance.
  • Ensure appropriate contract and licence management.
  • Monitor ICT expenditure and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
  • Ensure technology procurement provides appropriate value for money.

14.   Technology Asset and License Management 

  • Maintain an accurate ICT asset register.
  • Manage the lifecycle of hardware, software and technology equipment.
  • Monitor warranties, licences, subscriptions and renewals.
  • Ensure appropriate allocation and control of ICT assets.
  • Implement processes for the secure disposal of obsolete equipment.
  • Ensure software licensing compliance.
  • Monitor technology utilisation and identify underutilised or redundant assets.

 15.   Budget Management 

  • Develop the annual ICT budget in consultation with the Director: Corporate Services and Finance.
  • Monitor ICT expenditure against approved budgets.
  • Prepare budget forecasts and variance reports.
  • Ensure appropriate cost control across ICT operations.
  • Develop business cases for significant technology investments
  • Assess the financial and operational implications of technology initiatives.

 16.   Stakeholder Engagement and Business Partnership 

  • Build effective relationships with all Brand SA portfolios.
  • Engage with business units to understand their technology requirements.
  • Translate business requirements into appropriate ICT solutions.
  • Provide technical advice to management and employees.
  • Promote collaboration between ICT and business functions.
  • Represent ICT at relevant internal management forums.
  • Engage with external technology partners, service providers and specialists.
  • Represent Brand South Africa at relevant forums and engagements when authorised.
  • Facilitate collaboration between Corporate Services and other portfolios to support organisational delivery

 17.   General Executive Responsibilities

  • Participate as a member of EXCO, where applicable.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of Brand South Africa's overall strategy.
  • Support the CEO in achieving organisational objectives.
  • Promote Brand South Africa's values and organisational culture.
  • Ensure effective collaboration across executive portfolios.
  • Undertake strategic projects and assignments as directed by the CEO.
  • Perform other duties reasonably associated with the level and purpose of the position

 

 

Required Technical Skills, Competencies and Attributes:

  • Knowledge in the applications of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and the Treasury Regulations, Companies Act, Governance Report - King 3
  • Knowledge of budgeting and cost control procedure
  • Knowledge and/or working experience in the management and administration of Corporate Services
  • Ensure that Brand SA has the people and organisational capabilities required to deliver its mandate.
  • Strong strategic leadership skills.
  • Adopting best practices, new technologies, and process improvements to drive innovation in service delivery
  • Thorough knowledge of IT regulations and strategies (Access to information, security)
  • Thorough knowledge of HR Legislation (Labour Laws, BCEA, EEA, OHSA etc.)
  • Knowledge and understanding of IT strategy, infrastructure, and systems to ensure reliability, security, and scalability.
  • Champion digital transformation initiatives that enhance services and stakeholder engagement.
  • Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and reporting to ensure fiscal discipline and transparency.
  • Interpreting financial statements (balance sheet, spot errors and misallocations, do a gap analysis)
  • Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, auditing requirements, and internal financial controls for the unit.
  • Provide financial analysis to support executive decision-making and long-term planning.
  • Strong organisational and operational management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple specialist functions.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical and risk management skills.
  • Good understanding of Human Capital and employee relations.
  • Lead workforce planning, recruitment, and talent management strategies.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of corrective action management and consequence management to ensure fairness, compliance and accountability.
  • Champion a positive entity culture that prioritizes diversity, inclusion, and staff well-being.
  • Maintain compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
  • Promote accountability and ethical business practices across the entity.
  • Good understanding of corporate legal and governance matters.
  • Strong understanding of ICT governance and digital transformation.
  • Strong financial and budget management skills.
  • Strong report-writing and executive reporting skills.
  • Ability to manage change and organisational transformation.
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong conflict management and resolution skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively at executive level.
  • Reputable Leadership skills with a proven record in change management
  • Ability to harmonise the organization
  • Ensure strong governance frameworks, including board and committee support, policy development, and risk management systems.
  • Maintain compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
  • Promote accountability and ethical business practices across the entity.
  • Strong knowledge and experience of Implementing Change management
  • Ability to present at key strategic platforms (Board Committees and Government Structures/Forums)
  • Strategic Corporate Services Leadership
  • Organizational Effectiveness
  • Human Resource Management
  • Employee Relations
  • ICT Governance
  • Service Delivery
  • Talent Management
  • Policy Development
  • Labour Legislation
  • Organizational Development
  • Business Process Improvement & Efficiency
  • Leadership & People Management
  • Learning and Development
  • Corporate Legal Management
  • Budget Management
  • Contract Management
  • Risk Management
  • Communication
  • Change Management
  • Professional Integrity
  • Governance & Compliance
  • Time management skills
  • Problem solving
  • Accountability
  • Confidentiality
  • Resilience, Adaptability and a proactive mindset
  • Financial Acumen
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Leadership and Influence

 

 

 

 

 

Brand South Africa is committed to ensuring and maintaining workplace diversity and the attainment of employment equity, having due regard to qualifications and appropriate experience. Brand South Africa encourages applications from Coloured Males and Females, White Males and Females as well as people with disabilities.

Please note that certified copies of qualifications will be requested from the shortlisted candidates ONLY.

The processing of your personal information by Brand South Africa will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013. Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Brand South Africa reserves the right not to make an appointment.

 

To apply for this position, submit qualifications and a comprehensive CV to: Recruitment@afrizan.co.za

Please  quote the position title on the subject line.

                       

The closing date for applications is 23 October 2026

                       

For enquiries please contact: Donna Silver on 011 884 8010 

      

*Should you not hear from us within three months from the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful

 

 

 

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