Executive Manager: Corporate Support (Five (5) Years Fixed-Term Contract)

• Human Capital Management (HCM): Lead the HCM function including strategy development remuneration employee relations employment equity talent development succession planning and performance management.
• Legal and Marketing Oversight: Provide strategic oversight of the Legal and Marketing functions to ensure regulatory compliance operational efficiency and effective brand management.
• Governance and Advisory: Advise and support the Executive Management Committee (EMC) Board and Human Resources and Remuneration Committee (HRRC) on human capital matters governance and remuneration policies.
• Policy and Programme Development: Develop and implement corporate policies programmes and frameworks aligned with ARCs strategic objectives.
• Financial and Resource Management: Manage budgets resources and programmes within Corporate Support to ensure efficiency cost-effectiveness and accountability.
• Organisational Culture and Change: Drive culture transformation and change initiatives that enhance organisational performance innovation and compliance.
• Strategic Leadership: Serve as a member of the Senior Management Team contributing strategic advice on corporate support functions and institutional priorities.
• Operational Excellence: Support operational excellence initiatives led by the Group Executive: Operations ensuring integration synergy and alignment across shared services and corporate support functions.
• Conflict Resolution:Handling internal conflicts and disputes within the organisation in a fair and constructive manner.
• Crisis Management:Leading the institutions response to crises or emergencies coordinating efforts to mitigate negative impacts.
• Ethical Leadership:Upholding and promoting ethical standards and values within the organisation setting a positive example for all employees.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders including governance structures partners and employees.

• Relevant Degree (NQF 08) in Human Resources Business Administration Law Marketing or related disciplines.
• Postgraduate qualification (Masters or PhD) will be advantageous.
• Minimum 8 years management experience including at least 5 years at Senior or Executive Management level.
• Proven experience in HCM strategy remuneration and employment equity (EE) preferably in a large or complex organisation
• Experience working with Boards and Committees particularly HRRC or similar governance structures.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary corporate support teams including Legal Marketing HCM or related functions.
• Experience in a scientific research higher education or public sector environment is advantageous.
• Experience in strategic planning operational leadership risk management and compliance is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets resources and complex programmes effective

Enquiries: Tebogo Sethibe :

CLOSING ADTE FOR APPLICATIONS :12 SEPTEMBER 2025

A competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance as well as competency and leadership assessments. Preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity accompanied by a covering letter detailed CV with at least three recent (3) contactable referees. Certified copies of certificates supporting documents and a copy of drivers license must be attached on the evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint.