EXECUTIVE MANAGER: CORPORATE SERVICES

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The Johannesburg Social Housing Company SOC Limited (JOSHCO) mandate is to develop and
manage affordable rental housing for the lower market as an integral part of efforts to eradicate the
housing backlog of the City of Johannesburg. JOSHCO is a registered social housing institution
accredited by the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA). JOSHCO invites suitably qualified
and experienced persons to apply for the following vacant position.

POSITION : EXECUTIVE MANAGER: CORPORATE SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT STATUS : PERMANENT
DEPARTMENT : OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Purpose of the Job: The Executive Corporate Services ensures that the divisions and people of
JOSHCO are supported with the highest standard of services required to meet strategic objectives
concerning Human Resources, Communication, Facilities, and organisational performance against
strategy is effectively monitored.

RESPONSIBILITIES (BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING):
Development of an Effective Strategy Framework for Corporate Support

• Develop and embed a culture of customer focus and performance management to ensure
  high qualityand continuous improvement in service delivery.
• Ensure corporate support governance processes are in place and review processes where
  necessary.
• Collaborate with the Legal Advisor to ensure compliance with all legislative requirements.
• Maintain and monitor JOSHCO’s Code of Conduct.

Financial Management

• Ensure that budget is spent cost-effectively.
• Submit monthly budget status.
• Develop and adhere to correct financial Service Level matrixes.
• Ensure adherence to budgets and corrective action were required.
• Continuously align budget and expenditure with the strategic outlook of business unit.
• Provide guidance, direction and support to management and staff on HR budget allocations and
  usage.
• Monitor and manage the talent management budget.
• Ensure cost effective management of the Corporate Services function.

Implement an Effective Framework for Human Resources

• Align the Human Resource Plan with JOSHCO’s strategic goals.
• Establish objectives for the Human Resource Division within the organisation.
• Ensure the development and implementation of a Talent Management Framework for JOSHCO.
• Ensures HRD initiatives with JOSHCO contribute to the attainment of overall objectives and goals of theorganisation.
• Ensure the development and review of organisational structures that meet changing service needs.
• Ensure a comprehensive and efficient document management framework for JOSHCO Human
  Resourcesrequirements.
• Ensure relevant and ‘fit for purpose’ employee benefit and remuneration policies and
  programmes aremaintained.
• Ensure that progressive Employee Relations are maintained within the organisation.
• Direct and organisation-wide wellness framework.

Office Management

• Ensure the provision of centralized facilities services
• Ensure the planning of facilities for future requirements
• Management of service levels with facilities providers
• To oversee contractual arrangements for all buildings and facilities, ensuring that facilities
  are fit for purpose, provide value for money and are in compliance with local law.
• To keep a central record and oversight of all contracts.
• To ensure all contracts meet legal and financial requirements.
• To provide regular financial and HR reports as required.

Health and Safety Management

• Determine strategic direction and work priorities (in conjunction with line management) for the
  continuous improvement of SHEQ management programme and systems.
• Advise line management and assist with the implementation of new or existing SHEQ-related
  legislation, rules and Company standards to include fire prevention, health and safety awareness
  training, site inspections of Company and contractors on JOSHCO’s sites.
• Complete prevention inspections of annual audits and Quality Assurance.
• Develop SHEQ Communication Strategy for all sites and levels of staff, to include written
  information, toolbox talks and management briefs.
• Manage retention of all current quality accreditations and work towards the attainment of new
  quality accreditations.
• Provide support and expertise to line management in incident investigation and reporting
  (including dangerous occurrences and occupational diseases.

People Management

• Ensure the development of a high-performing team through embedding formal
  performance development and informally coaching management team on how to conduct
  the process effectively.
• Determine and analyse training and development needs for managers and ensure they do the same fortheir teams.
• Establish and maintain a succession plan for the management team in the area using the
  formal Talent Management process for identified talent and an information process for
  remaining roles.
• Ensure that managers create effective workforce plans and recruitment demands plans for their
  areas.
• Address poor performance of any team member through the formal Performance Improvement
  process.
• Pursue own development to increase personal effectiveness, acknowledging strengths and areas
  of development.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• NQF level 7 qualification in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, Law (Labour
  Relations), Operations Management, Information Technology Management.
• Post Graduate Qualification will be an added advantage.
• SDF registered or professional body registration will be an added advantage.
• A Certificate in MFMA or the ability to acquire it within the first 18 months of employment.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A minimum of 7 years working experience of which 3 years must be at senior management level.
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance
  management.
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policies and legislation.
• Good knowledge of corporate support services, including human resources management.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Labour relations Act, and other labour and prescripts.

OTHER COMPETENCIES:
GENERAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS:
Strategic Planning, Strategic Management, Strategic Leadership, Communication, Facilitation,
Conflict Management, Relationship Management, Project Management, General Management skills,
Knowledge of policy and procedure development and implementation, Data Analysis skills,
Budgeting and Budget Management skills, Problem-solving skills

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Basic understanding of Human Resources and Human Capital Development, Policy Development
management and implementation, Alignment of practice with guiding policy framework, Good
communication and negotiation skills, Labour Relations and other labour related prescripts

ATTRIBUTES
Emotional intelligence leadership, assertiveness, Interpersonal skills, Adaptability and flexibility,
Situational sensitivity

Application Procedure:
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the
following link below, by either copying the link onto browser or click on the link. Failure to apply
using the correct link, will result to any application not considered.

Click here to apply

JOSHCO is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all appointments will be made in accordance with the Company’s Employment Equity Plan to promote its representivity (race, gender, and disability).
Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates and applicants who have not been contacted within 6 weeks should consider their applications unsuccessful. JOSHCO reserves the right not to make an appointment.

The Closing date for applications is 16 January 2026 any application received after the closing date will not be considered.

We wish you all the best with your applications