16 Executive Leadership Roles jobs in South Africa
Executive: Risk Management
Posted 7 days ago
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Job title: Executive: Risk Management
Job grade: M3
Group/ BU: Generic
Division: Generic
Span of control: 5-10
Reports to: Top Management
Core Description
Accountable to facilitate the execution of Enterprise Risk Management processes and infrastructure as a key enabler to achieving objectives of the Telkom Group. The key focus is to identify external and internal risks, evaluate likely effect of these risks, introduce control measures, monitor and evaluate success of these measures. This also include integrating ERM processes within strategy setting of the Group and its subsidiaries where appropriate.
Job Responsibilities
- Implement Enterprise Risk Management Strategy
- Implement and maintain a strategically focused and effective ERM system and process
- Support establishment of a framework for risk management, which involves identifying particular events or circumstances relevant to the organisation's objectives (risks & opportunities), assessing them in
- Create and maintain a conducive legislative environment aligned with relevant legal requirements and acts to ensure implementation of internal controls for compliance purposes
- Ensure that proper insurance coverage of the organisation is in place
- Operational Quality Assurance - verifies operational output is within tolerances
- Apply a risk based approach to financial reporting
- Create and document unified business continuity and disaster recovery strategies, plans, processes and procedures
- Build Strategic Relationships with Relevant Stakeholders
- Establish and maintain productive relationships with key role players and stakeholders within the Telkom Group structure
- Establish and maintain strategic relations with external stakeholders
- Ensure clear, concise and timeouts communication
- Maintain an effective joint liaison with management
- Negotiate and influence at the highest levels of the organisation
- Risk Management - Plan, design and implement an overall risk management process for the organisation by developing operational models
- Risk Assessment which involves managing the process of analysing upside and downside risks as well as identifying, describing and estimating the quantitative and qualitative risks affecting the business
- Risk evaluation which involves comparing estimated risks with risk criteria established by organisation such as costs, legal requirements and environmental factors
- Risk reporting in an appropriate way for different audiences
- Risk treatment by selecting and implementing measures to control and mitigate risks including activities to avoid risks,
Executive: Facilities Management
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Job title: Executive: Facilities Management
Job grade: M3
Group/ BU: Corporate
Division: Corporate
Span of control: 5
Reports to: Chief Property Management
Core Description
Responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Telkom Group facilities, covering the full suite of technical, hard, and soft services, and also to act as a Centre of Excellence for the business. Also responsible for service delivery to high-pressure internal and external stakeholders, as well as developing and executing continuous improvement initiatives. Take ownership of end-to-end customer journey management through all facilities and service touch points.
Job Responsibilities
Develop and direct strategic facilities management goals, develop forecasting plans to achieve strategic goals and identify facilities management trends and develop strategies to maximize the group's competitiveness including:
- Put innovative strategies in place to optimise the performance and efficiency of the building (i.e. water saving initiatives - greening initiatives) and to ensure the delivery of high value-added recommendations.
- Identify and implement strategies to develop a work place environment that leads to increased staff productivity.
- Accountable for the formulation of design standards with workplace bench marking and commercial requirements, direct engagement with the relevant business heads to develop and refine product types, and standardise for cost efficient execution at scale.
- Identify/ develop solutions to maximise efficient facilities and space management solutions.
- Plan and manage customers short-term and long-term facilities and space management needs.
- Ensure compliance to statutory regulations, policies and procedures by conducting inspections, liaising with tenants to assist with non-compliance - Institute a process of workplace safety for staff and contractors.
- Ensure that occupancy and vacancy levels are reported and managed effectively in order to minimize costs.
- Ensure regular reporting to all stakeholders, including the analysis and metrics of deliverables to the following: board, executive, senior management, customers, etc.
- Manage relationships with service providers to ensure effective and efficient service delivery in a cost-effective manner and in line with good business practices.
- Provide strategies to manage and reduce red flags that have been escalated in terms of utility bills.
- Ensure procedures are in place to mitigate and manage risk, ensuring buildings are compliant to prescribed legislation and implement corrective action when required.
- Review the service delivery model for FM services especially when contracts are being renewed.
- Review and update to stay best in class in contracting and delivering FM services.
- Improve on an ongoing basis the annual asset management plan for maintenance budgeting, programmed maintenance and capital projects including refurbishments.
- Compile and manage the capital expenditure budget for facilities as well as track variances/ savings - Conducts financial analyses to evaluate and recommend lease vs. purchase decisions.
- Completes any required forecasts, budget analyses and reports of activities.
- Analyze monthly performance and budget projections and compare it to annual management plan and budget, and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Developing year on year business plans to achieve savings targets and working closely with the finance team to produce monthly financial status reports and future forecasts.
- Manage the overall maintenance budget.
- Responsible and accountable for effective management and development of the Facilities Management Team.
Functional Knowledge
Understanding of CAFM systems; Practical building maintenance; Safety, fire and emergency procedures; Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant legislation; SLA's and their effective development, interpretation and management; Technology in building (electrical, plumbing and construction); Mechanical and air-conditioning systems; Day-to-day operations (cleaning, security, gardening); Contract management; Strategic Facilities Management; People management experience; Quality assurance process development, implementation and management; Awareness of ISO or other quality standards
Functional Skills
Total facilities management; Computer Software (particularly Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project); Presenting & Communicating Information; Facilities Management contract management; Real estate Operational contracts; Facilities Quantitative Methods; Facilities and associated financial analysis; Programme Management & Planning; Business Acumen and insight into operational management; Financial Acumen including budgeting; Change management; Financial Modeling Budget management; Conflict management; Report writing; Project management; Negotiation and influencing
Competencies (Behaviour)
Thought Leadership: Developing strategies/ Providing insights; Generating ideas; Exploring possibilities; Examining information; Adopting practical approaches
Market Leadership: Developing expertise; Challenging ideas; Interacting with people; Understanding people; Seizing opportunities; Managing tasks
Business Leadership: Pursuing goals; Taking action; Upholding standards; Managing tasks; Seizing opportunities
People Leadership: Making decisions; Empowering individuals; Challenging ideas; Directing people; Convincing people; Interacting with people
Personal Leadership: Ability to work well with people at all levels; Embracing change; Thinking positively; Showing composure; Understanding people; Valuing individuals; Team working Values Aligned with Telkom Values
Certifications
- SAFMA (Accredited Facilities Professional)
- NQF 7: 3 year Degree
- 8 Years relevant experience, of which at least 3 years on senior management level
Qualification and experience:
- Qualification preferably in built environment or appropriate.
- Experience in the Facilities Management field, of which at least 6 years experience at a strategic and management level.
- Strategic thinker and planner with the ability to deliver results.
- Very experienced in setting out facilities management processes and procedures.
- Professional business writing is required to represent the company in the most professional way possible.
- Make effective decisions and leverage to achieve objectives.
- Fundamental understanding of Strategic FM and its impact on the users.
- Make effective decisions and leverage to achieve objectives.
- Ability to build strong and positive relationships with clients/ external stakeholders, consultants and advisors.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with vision, commitment, engagement and results.
- Ability to translate strategic initiatives into tactical implementation plans.
- Excellent computing skills (particularly Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project).
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Highly developed problem-solving skills.
- High level of professionalism, honesty and integrity.
- Good knowledge of MS Excel experience is essential.
- Power point and other presentation software skills an advantage.
- Ability to analyze and interpret numerical data and all other sources of information.
- Entrepreneurial and Commercial acumen.
- Excellent analytical and logic reasoning ability.
- MS Projects.
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
Physical Requirements
- None
Internal:
- Divisional leaders
- Executive and senior leadership stakeholders
- Category/ Supplier executives and management
- Contract management services
- Executives and Management
- Service providers
- Real Estate Asset and Facilities Management
- Utilities Management
- Properties Project Management
- Customers outside Telkom
Executive: Data Management & Analytics
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As the Executive: Data Management & Analytics , youll be the bridge between business priorities and technology deliverychampioning governance, embedding a data-driven culture, and ensuring that data is a trusted, strategic asset across the enterprise.
What Youll Do:
- Strategic Data Leadership:
- Lead the execution of the enterprise data & analytics strategy, aligned to business priorities.
- Champion data governance, quality, and compliance, ensuring regulatory alignment.
- Drive a culture of data-led decision-making across the organisation.
- Data Management & Architecture:
- Standardise and enforce data input formats, ingestion processes, and cross-unit KPIs.
- Maintain an enterprise-wide data catalog with transparency on lineage and ownership.
- Monitor and drive improvements in data quality, consistency, and compliance.
- Analytics Use Case Delivery:
- Lead and operationalise analytics use cases across Finance, Risk, HR, Compliance, and Actuarial.
- Embed trusted datasets into daily decision-making processes.
- Guide analytics teams to align with central governance and standards.
- Governance & Compliance:
- Define and enforce enterprise-wide data definitions, retention, and lifecycle management.
- Enhance metadata, lineage, and quality frameworks.
- Serve as executive sponsor for data privacy and ethical data use.
- Technology & IT Partnership:
- Collaborate with IT leadership to deliver scalable, secure data pipelines and infrastructure.
- Influence investment decisions to align with long-term data strategy.
- Ensure toolsets and architecture support enterprise-wide analytics execution.
- People Leadership:
- Build, coach, and lead a high-performing data operations team.
- Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Manage talent, succession, and capacity within the function.
What Youll Bring:
- Bachelors Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related field (Masters preferred).
- 8+ years experience in data, analytics, or technology roles within insurance, banking, or telecoms.
- 3+ years leadership experience , bridging business and technology.
- Proven expertise in Azure Synapse, SQL, metadata management, and MDM platforms .
- Strong record in delivering enterprise analytics use cases and governance frameworks.
- Deep knowledge of South African data governance and compliance requirements.
Who You Are:
- A visionary strategist who anticipates trends and develops long-term solutions.
- Insightful and decisive, with a passion for improving processes and unlocking value.
- An ethical leader who inspires trust, accountability, and collaboration.
- A confident communicator, able to influence at executive and industry level.
This is more than a roleits an opportunity to build the future of data management and analytics in one of the most forward-thinking environments in the insurance and risk solutions industry.
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Executive: Data Management & Analytics
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- Lead Data & Analytics Strategy - Drive the companys data agenda, ensuring governance, compliance, and a culture of data-driven decision-making.
- Own Data Management - Standardise processes, maintain data quality, and manage enterprise-wide data catalogues.
- Deliver Analytics Impact - Embed trusted insights across Finance, Risk, HR, Compliance, and Actuarial.
- Ensure Compliance & Technology Alignment - Partner with IT, strengthen governance, and oversee secure and scalable data solutions.
- Inspire & Lead Teams - Build and guide a high-performing data team focused on collaboration and continuous improvement.
Job Experience and Skills Required:
- Bachelors in Data/Stats/Actuarial/Maths/Comp Sci (Masters is a plus).
- 8+ years in data/analytics/tech roles (insurance, banking, and telecoms).
- 3+ years leadership, and bridging business & tech.
- Skilled in Azure Synapse, SQL, metadata, and MDM.
- Proven track record in enterprise analytics and governance.
- Strong knowledge of South African data compliance.
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Executive: data management & analytics
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Executive: Data Management and Analytics
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To establish, lead, and continuously enhance the Data Management & Analytics Centre of Excellence, driving the development and execution of enterprise-wide data governance, management, and analytics strategies.
Requirements- Bachelor’s degree in data science, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- At least 8+ years of experience in data, analytics, or technology roles within banking, telecommunications, or insurance.
- At least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
- Demonstrated success in bridging business and technology for enterprise-wide data delivery.
- Strong technical expertise in Azure Synapse, SQL, and data integration, Metadata and Master Data Management platforms.
- Proven track record in executing analytics use cases.
- In-depth knowledge of South African data governance and compliance.
- Lead the implementation of the enterprise data and analytics strategy aligned with business priorities, ensuring delivery of measurable business value.
- Champion data governance, management, and quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with South African regulatory requirements.
- Act as a liaison between business units and technology teams, translating business priorities into scalable, governed, and reusable data and analytics solutions.
- Foster and embed a data-driven culture throughout Guardrisk, driving consistent data practices across all business units.
- Define and enforce standardised data input formats, source specifications, and data ingestion processes within the Guardrisk ecosystem.
- Maintain and enrich a comprehensive data catalog with clear metadata, lineage, and ownership for transparency and traceability.
- Align cross-functional units on common logic, definitions, joins, and KPIs to ensure enterprise-wide data consistency.
- Continuously monitor data quality metrics, driving remediation efforts and maintaining trust and compliance.
- Lead data governance bodies such as Data Council and Data SteerCos to oversee data governance frameworks.
- Develop, operationalise, and oversee analytics use cases for support functions (Finance, Risk, HR, Compliance, Actuarial), particularly where dedicated data teams are absent.
- Integrate trusted datasets and analytics outputs into day-to-day business processes to enable informed decision-making.
- Enforce guardrails to ensure all analytics initiatives adhere to governance and compliance standards.
- Provide technical guidance to internal analytics teams, ensuring alignment with central data architecture and standards.
- Drive enterprise-wide adoption of central data definitions and datasets, promoting reuse and knowledge sharing.
- Define and enforce data retention, archiving, and lifecycle management policies per regulatory requirements.
- Lead initiatives to enhance metadata management, lineage tracking, and data quality assurance.
- Serve as executive sponsor for data privacy and ethics programs, ensuring lawful and ethical data usage.
- Collaborate closely with IT leadership to design and maintain data pipelines, storage, and infrastructure that meet business needs.
- Influence IT investments, ensuring data architecture and toolsets are flexible, scalable, and compliant to effectively enable execution of the Data strategy across the enterprise.
- Build and maintain the data pipelines and infrastructure that allows for analytics use case execution.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing operations team to achieve strategic and operational objectives.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and performance.
- Manage capacity, talent development, and succession planning within the operations function.
- Developing strategies: Is focused on developing strategies; thinks in the longer term and anticipates trends; envisages the future and adopts a visionary approach.
- Providing insights: Is focused on continuously improving things; provides insights by identifying key issues; makes intuitive judgements.
- Upholding standards: Behaves ethically and justly; is discreet and maintains confidentiality; meets commitments by acting with integrity.
- Articulating information: Is articulate in giving presentations; is eloquent and explains things well; projects social confidence when articulating information.
- Directing people: Is comfortable leading people; coordinates and directs groups; seeks to control things.
- Making decisions: Is determined and decides on actions; willingly assumes responsibility; is definitive and stands by own decisions.
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Executive: Data Management & Analytics (Insurance)
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Are you a visionary data leader with a strong background in the insurance industry ?
We are looking for an accomplished executive to build and scale a world-class Data Management & Analytics function that drives measurable business impact.
In this role, you will establish and lead a Centre of Excellence , define and execute the enterprise data strategy, and embed analytics into critical decision-making processes across the organisation.
You will partner with Exco and senior stakeholders to shape the enterprise data agenda, champion governance and data quality, and deliver high-value use cases across Finance, Risk, Actuarial, Compliance, and HR.
Key focus areas:
- Establish and enhance a Data Management & Analytics Centre of Excellence
- Design and implement enterprise-wide data governance and quality frameworks
- Align cross-functional teams on data definitions, logic, and KPIs
- Develop and operationalise analytics use cases to inform strategic decision-making
- Embed trusted data and analytics outputs across core business processes
- Provide technical and strategic leadership to analytics teams and contribute to enterprise data architecture
Ideal profile:
- Proven executive or senior management experience in Data Management / Analytics within the insurance industry
- Demonstrated track record in designing and implementing data strategies and governance frameworks
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills at Exco and Board level
- Deep understanding of analytics tools and technologies , with the ability to convert business needs into practical data solutions
- A collaborative, visionary leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and driving organizational change
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- Data Governance & Quality: Informatica, Collibra, Talend
- Databases & Warehousing: SQL Server, Snowflake, Oracle
- Analytics & BI: Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, SAS
- Programming: Python, R, SQL
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National Office – Legal Executive – Land Rights Management
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LEGAL EXECUTIVE – LAND RIGHTS MANAGEMENT
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Legal Aid SA is a National Public Entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy, providing quality legal services to indigent and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint in all nine provinces. Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice, boasting Top Employer SA accreditation for 11 consecutive years. We offer an exciting Employment Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace.
Applications are invited from suitable persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be expected to sign a performance contract. The position reports to the CEO and is based at the National Office in Johannesburg (Braamfontein).
KEY OUTPUTS
- Provide strategic support to the Chief Executive Officer in the development of a Strategic Plan, operational plans and budgets in relation to the delivery of the land claims legal services offering.
- Participate as a member of the Management Executive Committee and the Management Committee with a specific focus on the delivery of legal representation in land-related matters services offering.
- Provide strategic direction, guidance and lead the implementation of setting up a new business capability for land legal representation within Legal Aid SA.
- Oversee the