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Director Corporate Services

Job Title: Director Corporate Services

Department: Corporate Services

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: R2,181,269 – R2,726,586 per annum (Total Cost to Company)

Paterson Level: E3

Date Posted: 17 October 2025

Job Purpose:

The Director Corporate Services role is responsible for providing strong leadership, direction, and management to the Corporate Services Division. This division includes Human Resources, Information Technology, Corporate Sustainability (such as UNGC, ILO, ESG, and ISO standards), and Planning. The main goal is to deliver all corporate services with high quality, efficiency, and honesty. This helps Brand South Africa run smoothly by creating and keeping strong systems, processes, and policies that follow all relevant laws and regulations. These efforts protect the organization’s reputation, long-term success, and good governance.

The role also focuses on aligning corporate services with the organization’s overall goals and yearly performance plans. This ensures that support functions are quick to respond and actively help achieve Brand South Africa’s mission. Through great leadership, the Director will build a high-performance culture across the division and the whole organization. This includes promoting new ideas, staff growth, and ongoing improvements. The position requires forward-thinking to predict the organization’s needs, reduce risks, and provide the right support and resources for future success.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance and Human Resource Management, or a related field.
A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance and Human Resource Management is an advantage.
Professional certifications such as SABPP, IPM, or equivalent are an advantage.
10 years of senior management experience, including 5 years at an executive level in Corporate Services or a related area.
Proven experience working with boards, senior executives, and teams from different fields.
Experience in both public and private sectors is a plus.

Key Performance Areas:

Strategic Leadership and Management:
- Provide strong leadership in Corporate Services.
- Contribute to Brand South Africa’s strategy, planning, and reporting.
- Support good governance practices.
- Plan and oversee the creation of Brand South Africa’s strategic and annual performance plans.
- Develop and create strategic and annual performance plans for the Corporate Services division, covering Human Capital, Information Technology, and Strategic Planning and Performance Monitoring.
- Create overall corporate policies or proposals in related areas and present them to the Board for approval.
- Develop a strategy for culture change management.
- Develop an organization design strategy.
Operational Management:
- Oversee and guide efficient and effective Corporate Services support for Brand South Africa’s business operations.
- Manage operational performance, processes, policies, procedures, and guidelines in Corporate Services.
- Ensure full compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Develop and implement systems and tools for executing, monitoring, and completing projects in various business units, both locally and internationally.
- Prepare, manage, and monitor the capital and operational budget for the Corporate Services division.
- Ensure effective and efficient budget cost control.
People Management:
- Lead and manage the Corporate Services division to keep a motivated team that delivers on Brand South Africa’s strategy within the budget.
- Promote a culture and practices that reflect Brand South Africa’s values and encourage strong performance.
- Determine human resource needs based on operational requirements, skill shortages, and retention efforts.
- Manage staff and run the performance management system for the organization.
- Develop and lead a transformation program aligned with the Employment Equity Act.
- Participate in recruitment and selection to meet job needs, equity targets, and guidelines.
Stakeholder Relations:
- Build and maintain good relationships with the Executive Authority.
- Work with Supply Chain Management to ensure Service Level Agreements are met and contracts are handled properly.
Quality Assurance and Management:
- Ensure high-quality reporting for statutory documents like quarterly reports, annual reports, and strategic plans to the Executive Authority.
- ESG Leadership: Integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance principles into operations, including sustainable resource use, diversity and inclusion, ethical governance, and clear reporting. Align with global standards like UN SDGs, GRI, and King IV to build strength, trust, and position Brand South Africa as a leader in sustainable practices.
- ISO Standards and Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain ISO systems such as ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 27001 (Information Security), and ISO 31000 (Risk Management) to promote continuous improvement, strong operations, and risk management. This ensures consistent service, compliance with international standards, and confidence for stakeholders in quality, security, and governance.

Required Skills, Competencies, and Attributes:

Knowledge and Technical Skills:

Experience in a marketing service company, related private sector, or entity.
Knowledge and experience in managing and administering Corporate Services.
Knowledge of budgeting and cost control.
Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Companies Act, and King IV Governance Report.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).
Skills in policy formulation and business writing.
Presentation and strategy development skills.

Strategic Leadership:

Develop and implement a corporate services strategy that matches the organization’s vision, mission, and long-term goals.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team on performance and future needs.
Drive innovation in services through best practices, new technologies, and process improvements.

Information Technology and Digital Transformation:

Strong knowledge of IT regulations and strategies (access to information, security).
Strong knowledge of HR laws (Labour Laws, BCEA, EEA, OHSA, etc.).
Understanding of IT strategy, infrastructure, and systems for reliability, security, and growth.
Oversee data governance, cybersecurity, and technology use to boost efficiency.
Lead digital transformation to improve services and engagement.

Financial Management:

Interpret financial statements (balance sheets, spot errors, gap analysis).
Handle budgeting, planning, and reporting for fiscal control and transparency.
Ensure compliance with laws, audits, and internal controls.
Provide financial analysis for executive decisions and planning.

Corporate Administration and Operations:

Manage facilities, procurement, and admin services for cost-effective operations.
Oversee contracts and vendors for value and low risks.
Support business continuity and crisis management.

Human Resources and Organizational Development; Governance and Compliance:

Lead workforce planning, recruitment, and talent management.
Knowledge of corrective actions and consequence management for fairness and accountability.
Promote a positive culture with diversity, inclusion, and well-being.
Oversee performance systems, development, and succession planning.
Ensure strong governance, board support, policy development, and risk systems.
Comply with laws, regulations, and standards.
Promote accountability and ethical practices.
Experience in implementing change management.
Ability to present at strategic platforms (Board Committees, Government forums).

Managerial Skills:

Resource planning and allocation.
Reporting and monitoring.
Strong leadership in change management.
Ability to unite the organization.

Competencies:

Leadership and Influence: Inspire teams, build collaboration, influence at high levels.
Strategic Thinking: Anticipate trends, align services, balance short and long-term needs.
Financial Acumen: Plan finances, analyze risks, make investment decisions.
Change Management: Lead transformations, integrate tech, handle resistance.
Communication Skills: Clear, persuasive, build trust.
Problem-Solving: Analytical decisions under pressure.

Attributes:

Integrity, professionalism, discretion.
Collaborative and inclusive leadership.
Resilience, adaptability, proactive mindset.
Commitment to improvement and innovation.
Big-picture thinking with attention to detail.

Brand South Africa is committed to workplace diversity and employment equity, considering qualifications and experience. We encourage applications from Coloured males and females, White males and females, and people with disabilities.

Please note that certified copies of qualifications will be requested only from shortlisted candidates. Your personal information will be processed according to the POPI Act 4 of 2013. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Brand South Africa reserves the right not to make an appointment.

To Apply: Submit your qualifications and CV to [email protected]. Quote the position title in the subject line.

Closing Date: 31 October 2025

For Enquiries: Contact Donna Silver on 011 884 8010

If you do not hear from us within three months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Senior Network Administrator

Job Title: Senior Network Administrator

Department: Corporate Services

Reporting to: IT Manager

Salary: R467,827 – R584,784 per annum (Total Cost to Company)

Paterson Level: C3

Date Posted: 24 October 2025

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the IT Manager in Corporate Services, this role provides leadership in developing and implementing information technology initiatives. The Senior Network Administrator directs the planning and rollout of IT governance and systems across the enterprise to improve cost efficiency, service quality, and business growth. The position involves designing, building, maintaining, and securing the organization’s network infrastructure. It ensures high availability, performance, and scalability of all network systems while offering technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members. The role works closely with IT leaders, security teams, and business units to support overall goals and digital changes.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Engineering, or a related field.
5 years of technical experience in full server installation, setup, and support (versions 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019).
2-3 years of experience in network planning and installation.

Key Performance Areas:

Understanding of the Service Delivery Model:
- Have a clear understanding of the required service delivery model.
- Evaluate new network technologies and suggest solutions that support digital transformation and business strategy.
- Support the ICT Manager in planning, budgeting, and strategic IT initiatives.
Implement ICT Operations:
- Design, deploy, and maintain LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks.
- Monitor network performance and fix issues for minimal downtime.
- Keep network documentation and configuration records up to date.
- Manage hardware and operating system support for servers.
- Handle support calls for the environment.
- Manage changes in the supported environment.
- Oversee the company’s IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud services, security, reliability, and scalability. Drive automation and integrate AI technologies for better operations and decisions.
- Set up, support, and maintain core IT infrastructure.
- Administer servers, switches, routers, and other equipment.
- Plan and implement network upgrades, expansions, and migrations.
- Ensure high availability and disaster recovery for critical systems.
IT Governance:
- Help ensure compliance with laws, regulations, Brand South Africa policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Follow the approved ICT strategy and align with the Annual Performance Plan.
- Assist in sticking to the IT budget.
- Manage and report on vendor relationships via Service Level Agreements.
- Identify and report IT risks to the IT Manager and update the risk register.
- Help implement the COBIT framework.
- Document changes to infrastructure per the IT Change Management Policy.
- Represent IT in the POPIA Committee.
- Implement and update IT Asset and SIM-card Register.
IT Security:
- Ensure compliance with security policies, regulations, and standards. Update antivirus and keep the environment patched and protected.
- Manage, monitor, and report on Security Incident and Event Management.
- Maintain up-to-date threats, patches, and updates.
- Design and review Windows scripts for Group Policy deployment.
- Implement and enforce network security policies and best practices.
- Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities.
- Evaluate new technologies for better scalability and efficiency.
- Manage security measures like firewalls, IDS/IPS, and access controls.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and fixes.
Compliance and Reporting:
- Implement IT Change Management Policy and report monthly on changes.
- Provide backup and replication reports to management.
- Design and update IT infrastructure network diagrams.
- Report on malware and security changes.
- Provide reports on IT utilization.

Required Technical Skills, Competencies, and Attributes:

Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong knowledge of network protocols, security standards, and infrastructure management.
Experience with AD, VMware or Hyper-V, Azure, D365.
Certifications like MCSE/MCITP, A+, N+, CCNA are advantageous.
Network Architecture and Design: Design and manage enterprise-level networks (LAN, WAN, wireless).
Network Protocols and Services: Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, subnetting.
Firewall and Security Management: Proficiency with tools like Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet; VPNs, IDS/IPS, access control.
Routing and Switching: Advanced skills in Cisco, Juniper equipment.
Monitoring and Performance Tuning: Use tools like SolarWinds, Nagios, PRTG, Wireshark.
Disaster Recovery and Redundancy: Implement high-availability and backup solutions.
Cloud Networking: Hybrid clouds, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
Virtualization: VMware, Hyper-V integration.
Customer-focused and driven to excel.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
Assist staff with IT problems.
Work independently and in teams.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Adapt to new technologies and business needs.

Operational Competencies:

Produce and maintain network documentation.
Follow change management to reduce downtime.
Quick incident response and troubleshooting.
Manage network projects, including budgets and timelines.

Compliance and Risk Management Knowledge:

Ensure compliance with standards like ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA; Public Service ICT Governance.
Assess and mitigate risks.

Soft Skills and Leadership:

Analytical thinking for complex problems.
Communicate technical issues to non-experts.
Mentor staff and provide guidance.
Adapt to evolving tech.
Manage vendors for performance and cost.

To Apply: Submit your qualifications and CV to [email protected]. Quote the position title in the subject line.

Closing Date: 07 November 2025

For Enquiries: Contact Akhona Mjajubana on 010 007 5649

If you do not hear from us within three months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Programme Manager: Global Markets

Job Title: Programme Manager: Global Markets

Department: Marketing and Communications

Reporting to: General Manager: Global Markets

Salary: R868,590 – R1,085,738 per annum (Total Cost to Company)

Paterson Level: D2

Date Posted: 24 October 2025

Job Purpose:

This role helps create strategies for reputation management, marketing, and communications by leading the Global Markets programme. It promotes South Africa as a top destination through managing and running brand and communications programmes with partners.

Key Responsibility Areas:

The position has three main functions: administering, reporting, and management. With little supervision, the Programme Manager will support the programme by:

Helping develop programme plans.
Directing and managing programme activations and events.
Building, maintaining, and improving relationships with key stakeholders.
Managing and coordinating internal reporting.
Using research insights from Brand South Africa’s Research department to shape programme design.
Working with the Communications department to support Global Markets’ plans and handle media.
Collaborating with the Marketing department to promote the nation brand in global markets.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, International Relations, Economics, Business Management, Communications, or equivalent.
Postgraduate degree in these fields is an advantage.
5 years of experience in marketing, partnerships/stakeholder relations, international relations, communications, and project management, with 3 years at management level.
Experience in place/brand promotion, destination marketing, investment, and export promotion is a plus.

Key Performance Areas:

Contribute to Brand South Africa’s Business Plan and Global Markets Unit Plans:
- Participate in strategic sessions like Five-Year Planning, Midterm Review, Annual Performance Planning, and Operations Planning.
- Develop inputs for the annual performance and operations plans, aligning with the Business Plan.
Contribute to Programme-Specific Projects and Initiatives:
- Based on the Annual Performance Plan and MoUs, create and develop implementation plans for projects, initiatives, or campaigns that match marketing, communications, and stakeholder needs.
- Build relationships with decision-makers and influencers, gathering input from geographic and stakeholder plans.
Sell the Project/Initiative/Campaign for Buy-In and Approval:
- Present plans to stakeholders for approval on content, tone, rollout, budget, audience, ownership, and timelines.
- Act as champion for Brand South Africa’s values and identity, ensuring consistent messaging across channels.
- Scan public policy for opportunities and build relationships with policymakers.
- Provide feedback to refine plans.
International Relations:
- Initiate and maintain contact with foreign governments, South African missions, international private sector, and civil society to share Brand South Africa’s work.
Risk Management:
- Monitor and evaluate initiatives (including risks) and report quarterly per performance measures.
Compliance, Monitoring, and Reporting:
- Monitor resource and financial spend per plans.
- Ensure adherence to corporate identity, copyright, and brand alignment.
- Provide support for timely reports.
Financial Management/Oversight and Compliance:
- Manage budgets, allocation, and expenditure per policies.
Other:
- In special cases, provide support beyond regular duties as needed by management.

Required Technical Skills, Competencies, and Attributes:

International experience or coordination role is an advantage.
Understanding of political and legislative environments (domestic and international).
Knowledge of business and macro-economic environments (domestic and international).
Understanding of socio-economic environments (domestic and international).
Knowledge of systems and processes for organizational performance.
Knowledge of customer value determination.
Strong business acumen to position Brand South Africa in trends.
Excellent presentation skills to influence.
Media management skills for engagements.
Strong interpersonal and communication for different levels.
Marketing skills to target audiences.
Negotiation and deal-making skills.
Advanced MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Project management and lateral leadership.
Proposal and portfolio planning.
Self-management and initiative.
Results-oriented and thorough follow-through.
Willing to work long hours and travel extensively.
Perform under pressure.
Perceptive and discerning.
Networking for opportunities.
Service-oriented and persuasive.

To Apply: Submit your qualifications and CV to [email protected]. Quote the position title in the subject line.

Closing Date: 07 November 2025

For Enquiries: Contact Ms Mandy Scollard on 010 007 5649 or email [email protected]

If you do not hear from us within three months of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

We wish you all the best with your applications.

Brand South Africa Vacancies (3 Posts)

Director Corporate Services

Senior Network Administrator

Programme Manager: Global Markets