66 Governance Manager jobs in South Africa

A reputable Medical Aid is seeking a Legal & Corporate Governance Manager to join their team in Pretoria.

Job Purpose

• Provide comprehensive legal support and Advisory services to the Scheme
• Manage the compliance program and reviews all legal and compliance issues/concerns within the Scheme.
• Assist the Executive with Risk Management and manage litigation and governance for and on behalf of the scheme.
• Assist with policy development in line with legislation.
• Provide support to procurement function.
• Resolve contract related queries timeously and effectively.
• Provide support to the FRC
• Represent the Scheme at HFMU
• Provide support to HR in matters relating to IR.
• Implementation of compliance findings
• Provide legal and corporate governance advice to all stakeholders within the organisation
• Draft and vet all legal documents including letters, TOR's, Contracts, opinions, research papers, reports, etc.
• Manage and review litigation progress with Management and external Attorneys.
• Assist in providing the necessary governance support to staff and other relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• LLB Degree
• Admitted Attorney
• A minimum 8 Years Management experience

Department:
Operations

Reports To:
Head of Operations (HOOPS)

Location:
Cape Town, South Africa

Paterson Level:
D5

About Our Company

At the Cock 'n Bull, operational excellence isn't achieved through instinct or personal preference — it's achieved through structure, governance, and accountability.

Every department runs on a defined set of governance frameworks that outline what must be achieved, the standards to be upheld, and the boundaries that keep performance consistent. These frameworks form the backbone of how our business operates — setting the strategic direction, ensuring that every action connects back to purpose, accountability, and measurable results.

To turn the
strategic direction
into action, we operate through our Rhythm of Business (ROB) — the structured heartbeat of the company. The ROB establishes a predictable cycle of planning, execution, review, and reflection that keeps the business moving in sync all year round. It ensures that every team, every framework, and every review operates in rhythm — aligned to the same priorities, timelines, and accountability points.

Supporting this is our OKR (Objectives and Key Results) methodology, inspired by the principles in John Doerr's
Measure What Matters
. OKRs define how success is measured — translating strategic objectives into tangible, trackable outcomes that guide performance across every level of the business and ensure that focus stays on what truly matters.

Together, our Frameworks, ROB, and OKRs create a connected system that turns governance into progress. They ensure that work at the Cock 'n Bull isn't reactive or personality-driven, but structured, measurable, and forward-moving by design.

This approach ensures that the business runs predictably, compliantly, and consistently — not through firefighting or ad hoc decision-making, but through disciplined structure.

The Operations Department doesn't reinvent systems — it applies them. Every plan, process, and review follows a clear, company-wide operating rhythm that connects strategy, planning, execution, and performance.

That's where the Operations Governance Manager comes in.

Purpose of the Role

The Operations Governance Manager (OGM) ensures that Operations executes exactly as designed - through systems, not presence.

You'll take the strategic objectives set by leadership and turn them into structured, time-bound, and measurable plans, then lead your team (Area Manager) to deliver them consistently across all stores.

This is a thinking role, not a doing one.

It is not a traditional hands-on operations position. There are no routine store visits, no firefighting, and no "running the floor." You lead through planning, structure, data, and disciplined follow-through — ensuring the department performs predictably, compliantly, and in full alignment with company standards.

Key Accountabilities

1.   Governance and Execution Discipline

· Ensure all operational activities, plans, and decisions align with company systems and standards.

· Translate strategic direction from the Head of Operations into clear, measurable departmental plans.

· Maintain consistency and structure across all operational activities - performance and compliance are driven by systems, not personality.

· Ensure adherence to all statutory requirements (BCEA, LRA, OHS, and EEA).

· Act as the assurance point that Operations runs the way it was designed - structured, compliant, and accountable.

2.   Strategic Translation & Operational Planning

· Turn company strategy into departmental action plans with clear owners, timelines, and measures.

· Build and manage the execution calendar, ensuring deliverables are tracked and achieved.

· Work closely with the Head of Operations to ensure plans are feasible, resourced, and aligned across all leadership levels.

· Lead quarterly and annual reviews to assess progress, identify risks, and ensure continued relevance.

3.   Oversight, Accountability & Assurance

· Govern execution through structured reports, dashboards, and performance reviews - not physical presence or ad hoc inspections.

· Track results, identify variances, and drive corrective action to restore alignment.

· Provide leadership with clear, data-backed insight into departmental performance and compliance.

· Ensure all communication, reporting, and record-keeping follow the company's defined systems.

4.   Leadership & Team Capability

· Lead and mentor Area Manager (AM) to deliver through structure, not improvisation.

· Build operational maturity, accountability, and decision-making discipline in the leadership layer.

· Reinforce professionalism and consistent leadership behaviour across the team.

· Promote the understanding that governance is not red tape - it's the roadmap to predictable performance.

· Drive leadership development and skills growth through structured coaching, performance reviews, and targeted on-the-job training that strengthens framework literacy and execution capability.

· Partner with HR and the Training & Development function to identify capability gaps, ensuring that training priorities align with operational needs and governance standards.

5.   Continuous Improvement & Executional Alignment

· Identify recurring challenges or inefficiencies in how systems are applied.

· Recommend improvements that increase clarity, speed, and efficiency - without changing the approved governance model.

· Collaborate with Head of Operations and HR to ensure lessons from performance reviews and governance reports lead to measurable improvements.

6.   Communication & Cross-Department Alignment

· Serve as the communication bridge between the Head of Operations and the wider operations leadership team.

· Communicate operational plans, performance expectations, and priorities with clarity and structure.

· Maintain strong feedback loops - ensuring top-down direction and bottom-up insight remain aligned.

7.   Ideal Candidate Profile

·
Mindset:
Governance- and systems-oriented thinker who embraces innovation to improve how work gets done. Comfortable using data, technology, and modern tools (including AI where appropriate) to create smarter, more efficient ways of planning, reviewing, and reporting.

·
Qualification:
A relevant National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 6–7) in Business Management, Operations Management, Retail Management, Commerce, or an equivalent field is required.

A Postgraduate Diploma or Management Development Programme (MDP) focused on strategic operations, governance, or leadership systems will be advantageous.

·
Experience:
5–7 years in multi-site operations or governance leadership, ideally within retail, hospitality, or FMCG. Proven experience implementing structured systems, not improvisational management.

·
Skills:
Strong in operational planning, analytical reasoning, and translating strategic direction into executable plans. Advanced reporting and process governance capability.

·
Knowledge:
Sound understanding of BCEA, LRA, OHS, EEA, and operational governance.

·
Leadership Style:
Structured, disciplined, and people-centric. Leads through systems, accountability, and mentorship — not micromanagement. Understands that governance and people go hand in hand: clarity empowers confidence, and structure drives performance.

8.   In Summary

This is not a traditional operations role.

The Operations Governance Manager doesn't manage stores — they manage the system that governs how stores operate.

You will:

· Govern operations through company systems and standards.

· Translate strategy into actionable, measurable plans.

· Oversee execution and compliance through reporting and structured review cycles.

· Maintain discipline, structure, and accountability across the department.

You are the link between strategic intent and operational delivery, ensuring that every part of Operations performs as designed — consistent, compliant, and predictable.

9.   How to Apply

Submit your CV and a detailed motivation explaining how you have turned strategic objectives within a governance system into structured, measurable, and actionable operational plans — and how you ensured compliance and performance without being in the field.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete psychometric assessments as part of the selection process.

Location: Cape Town

Reporting to: Executive Clinical Division Lead (ExCo)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: R33,000.00

Start Date: 1st November

Workability is a national value-based healthcare company working with funders and a network of physiotherapy and occupational therapy practices across South Africa. We're reshaping care delivery through outcome-driven models that put function, quality, and equity at the centre.

We're looking for a Clinical Governance Manager to join our Management Committee (MANCO) and help drive governance, quality, and clinical accountability across our growing platform. This is a strategic, hands-on role for someone with both operational excellence and clinical insight.

About the Role

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complexity, adapts quickly, and sees opportunities in uncertainty. You'll work closely with the Executive Clinical Lead and manage our Clinical QA Administrator. You'll be responsible for developing and executing clinical governance processes, ensuring quality across our national network, and embedding a learning, ethical, and accountable culture.

This role suits someone who thrives in a dynamic environment. Each day may look a little different, so we're looking for someone proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable taking initiative. You'll need to be confident working independently, able to spot gaps and opportunities, and skilled at turning ideas into structured, meaningful action. Clear thinking, adaptability, and clinical insight will be key to your success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of the clinical governance strategy, ensuring alignment with the vision and strategic priorities of the Clinical Division.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve clinical governance systems, including quality assurance, clinical audit, compliance, and risk mitigation frameworks.
• Establish ethical oversight and performance monitoring systems across the therapist network, clinical pathways, and clinical products.
• Monitor clinical KPIs and safety indicators, leveraging data insights to guide improvement, risk management, and accountability.
• Support and drive continuous quality improvement, embedding learning loops, feedback structures, and performance reviews that lead to measurable change.
• Ensure internal governance and compliance frameworks align with both local and international standards for quality, safety, and ethical care.
• Serve as a key member of the Management Committee (MANCO), providing leadership input on clinical safety, quality, and operational risk at a strategic level.
• Translate high-level strategy into day-to-day execution, ensuring plans are grounded, actionable, and coordinated across departments.
• Collaborate across company divisions, including Operations, Training, Finance, IT, and the Clinical Network to ensure integrated, patient-centred systems.
• Foster a culture of shared leadership, accountability, and learning, promoting psychological safety and ethical practice throughout the clinical network.

What We're Looking For

• A qualified healthcare professional with experience in clinical governance, quality assurance, or clinical management.
• A proven track record in healthcare leadership (MANCO/management level experience preferred).
• Deep understanding of clinical risk, quality improvement, and evidence-informed care.
• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution skills.
• Experience in working across interdisciplinary teams and networks.
• Excellent communication, emotional intelligence, and the ability to lead both people and processes.
• Comfortable working independently in an evolving, non-linear environment.
• Familiarity with value-based care models and outcome-based performance systems is a strong advantage.

Experience, Skills & Attributes:

• A qualified healthcare professional with experience in a clinical setting (I.e., Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist).
• 2–3 years clinical experience in practice, ideally in vocational rehabilitation or complex case management.
• At least 3 years of experience working in a corporate or structured organisational environment.
• Minimum 1 year of management or leadership experience, including line management, quality oversight, or governance responsibilities.
• Bonus: Exposure to COIDA, vocational rehab, chronic pain, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Highly computer literate:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with exceptional Excel skills.
• Skilled in Google Drive and its associated tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms).
• Comfortable working with cloud-based systems, collaborative tools, and digital communication platforms.
• A curious, tech-forward mindset, comfortable with exploring emerging technologies.
• Willingness to embrace AI tools and digital platforms that enhance clinical governance, quality assurance, and team productivity.

Core Competencies:

• Strong critical thinking, systems awareness, and problem-solving ability.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to follow through to completion.
• Clear, confident verbal and written communicator.
• Able to work independently, proactively, and without micro-management.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• A natural planner who can adapt strategies and pivot when needed.
• Demonstrates personal attributes that include:
• Diligence, persistence, and consistency.
• Patience, calm under pressure, and a steady, professional demeanor.
• A mature, confident communicator with both internal and external stakeholders.

Remote Work Requirements

• This is a remote-first role with in-person teamwork days at least twice per month.
• Candidates must have:
• A stable, high-speed internet connection.
• Appropriate load-shedding back-up solutions to ensure uninterrupted work.

Why Join Workability?

• Be part of a national movement shaping the future of rehabilitation in South Africa.
• Influence care design, delivery, and quality at a systems level.
• Work with an organisation deeply committed to equity, outcomes, and ethical care.
• Contribute to a division that doesn't just deliver care — it sets the benchmark for excellence.

Listing reference:

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 23 September 2025

Position summary

Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade

Job category: IT-Architecture

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

About our company

Clicks Group

Introduction

We are seeking an experienced IT Governance Manager with a strong audit background to lead, implement, and maintain an integrated IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) framework that safeguards the Group's information technology assets and data. Key focus areas include IT risk management, data governance and security, audit and compliance, change and release management, service continuity, disaster recovery, and third-party/vendor risk management. The role will be based at our Head Office in Cape Town and will be reporting to the IT Governance & Security Executive.

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

To design, implement, and manage the Group's IT governance strategy, framework, and policies that protect IT assets and information, ensure regulatory compliance, and support proactive responses to governance and cybersecurity risks and incidents. The role will drive the establishment of IT standards, controls, and processes that enable the Group to manage IT risks effectively and align IT operations with business strategic objectives and regulatory expectations.

• Develop and implement IT governance strategies, policies, and guidelines aligned with business goals, risk appetite, and regulatory standards.
• Lead the implementation of ISMS and GRC frameworks (e.g. NIST) and manage IT risk, service continuity, disaster recovery, and third-party / supplier risk for on-prem and cloud-based systems.
• Establish and manage IT risk forums to identify, assess, and mitigate IT risks, maintaining an up-to-date risk and issues register with appropriate mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with IT leadership and stakeholders to define IT standards for contracts, licensing, procurement, and to maintain and review IT policies and procedures.
• Oversee IT procurement processes including RFP/RFQ/RFI activities, ensuring transparent evaluation, scoring, and selection of vendors and solutions.
• Lead IT Change, Release, Service Continuity, Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery functions, driving process improvements and resilience to enhance business continuity.
• Coordinate and manage all IT audits and compliance activities (e.g. COBIT, ISAE3402, PCI DSS, SOC2), ensuring audit findings are reported and remediated within deadlines.
• Monitor and drive IT General Controls (ITGC) evidence collection, ensuring regulatory and internal control effectiveness.
• Manage vendor contracts and relationships, conducting regular performance and risk reviews to ensure alignment with business needs and cost optimization.
• Define and track IT Governance KPIs, prepare governance reports, and present updates to senior management, including the Board and Audit & Risk Committees.
• Support IT Governance budgeting processes and ensure proper financial oversight of governance and security management initiatives.
• Develop and deliver IT governance and security awareness training, ensuring staff is knowledgeable on best practices and compliance requirements.

Minimum requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Business Commerce / Risk Management / Information Studies / Information Technology or a relevant equivalent qualification or certification.
• Relevant certificate i.e. Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), ITIL, Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), etc. will be an added advantage.

JOB-RELATED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 years of IT experience, with 2 years or more in a supervisory role, or equivalent proven IT governance related experience in an enterprise
• Strong knowledge of IT governance frameworks e.g. COBIT, ITIL, ISO, NIST, etc. and data governance and security principles, tools, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements e.g. POPIA and data privacy.
• Proven track record in selecting, designing, implementing and testing IT Controls.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of risk and compliance management.

JOB-RELATED SKILLS

• In-depth knowledge of relevant IT Governance and Risk Management standards and frameworks including information security standards and principles (e.g. NIST, ISO 27001)
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills (including report-writing)
• Ability to manage ambiguity / complexity
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and cultivate innovation
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Experience with IT strategy, planning and governance, IT risk management and control monitoring
• Experience in facilitating compliance audits / internal self-assessments.
• Experience in project management techniques

JOB-RELATED COMPETENCIES

• Leading and Supervising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Relating and Networking
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Adapting and Responding to change
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Presenting and Communicating Information

The role of Finance and Governance Manager at Signa Academy (SAC) F&G provides the business with a highly professional strategic financial service inclusive of accurate and timely financial reporting and business analysis, detailed forecasting as well as support financial modelling to inform commercial decisions. The F&C prepares the budget and forecasting in SAC for approval and is responsible for measuring and reporting performance against targets and forecasts. The F&C provides financial insight into business models within SAC. He/She acts as liaison between SAC and Signa Group Shared Services and is responsible for all financial controls, contract management, facility management and the management of organizational compliance through support structures including maintaining Good Governance, Statutory, OHS, Accreditation and Employment Equity compliance and Skills reporting. He/she is also responsible for office management, supplier management and will participate as a part of the strategic management team of SAC.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Accounting
• Completed SAICA / ACCA or equivalent articles will be advantageous
• Computer literacy (MS Office, preparing and producing spreadsheets/excel management accounts, bookkeeping software)
• Advanced MS Excel required
• 6-10 years working experience in financial management, business environment and Management experience
• Thorough working knowledge of accounting practices and standards
• SAICA article experience/completion an added advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Book-keeping and accounting Standards (IFRS + IFRS for SME's) knowledge
• Excellent organisational skills, with experience of planning own workload to meet deadlines
• Experience of producing accurate and reliable work in a busy, pressurized environment
• Appreciation of the need for tact and diplomacy as appropriate
• Display absolute honesty and maintains unquestionable ethical standards
• Highly numerate and display expert abilities in general accounting bookkeeping practices
• Applies sound financial formats
• Bring about improvement and innovations to the processes to improve to improve the effective of the operation
• Uses information and logic in order to draw conclusions and make recommendations
• Deals effectively with pressure, remains focused, optimistic and persistent even under adversity
• Completes tasks according to specified and agreed deadlines

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial management

• Design/recommend and facilitate appropriate annual budgeting process.
• Actively and continuously perform budget reviews and comparison with previous year's performance and identify key areas of concern to allow accurate budgeting and most importantly inform corrective actions where financial concerns are raised.
• Review, design and monitor financial controls ensuring that financial controls and policies are being adhered to across all levels of business.
• Work with all levels of the organisations to ensure that a high level of financial acumen and thinking is applied to decisions being made.
• Ensure maintenance of all balance sheet related schedules or reconciliations.
• Ensure client related funds (stipend control) are diligently managed and controlled.
• Ensure all controls/policies and procedures dealing with learner stipends and client refunds or client contract adjustments are working effectively and reduces errors to a minimum.
• Review financial performance and report by exception.
• Responsible for company credit card and petty cash management.
• Ensure the financial systems and controls are fit for purpose in consultation with the CFO, sustainable and that users have correct access rights.
• Recommend and implement improved financial governance by ensuring the organisation's policies are current and are being adhered to.
• Design /model commercially sound matrices around products and typical project and ensure alignment with teams as they affect financial health and as a requirement for approval of project kick -off.
• Prepare review year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors and assist with the year-end audit.
• Work with the CFO and relevant Executives on Finance initiatives and process improvements.
• Support the implementation of new financial systems and ensure finance due diligence is appropriately conducted.
• To support a process of significant and complex organisational change as required.

Accounting Processes

• Review accounting processing done by the shared services team and work with the Shared services accounting team to ensure accurate, complete and relevant (useful) accounting of all transactions:
• Prepare monthly management accounts to agreed timescales, including balance sheet reconciliations and variance commentary.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting (such as margin and departmental reporting).
• Analyse processing and procedural requirements and recommend standard.
• Ensure processing of all business transactions meets the requirements of the relevant selected accounting standards and results in reporting that allows management to make informed decisions.
• Ensure the financial reporting enables the company to measure, assess and incentivise (as approved by management) the different departments within the company fairly and accurately.
• Ensure all transactions are allocated in the detail and accuracy required to produce meaningful accurate and complete information for management and legislative requirements.
• Assess, identify and implement all necessary revenue recognitions principles and processes.

Bank Payments

• Review and release bank payments up an approved amount.
• Check all payment batches as required and release or confirm that the CFO can release if payments are authorised according to relevant mandates.
• Ensure that payment batches are done as effectively as possible and mitigate fraud risks as much as possible.
• Stipend batches to be paid before month end. Review batches and ensure all stipends are duly authorised and valid.

Cash Flow Management

• Cashflow management.
• Assess and manage cashflow needs of the business.
• Maintain and manage all cashflow and capital spend requirements. Ensure capital expenditure is approved and executed in a sustainable way.
• Arrange for financing when necessary.

Annual Financial Reports and Audits

• Annual audits, financial statements and management accounts (IFRS for SME).
• Coordinate annual audits, independent reviews and compilation engagements of Annual financial statements. AFS to be prepared within 6 months after year end.
• Prepare official management accounts when necessary for financing or other purposes.

Policies and Procedures

• Draft and Review Policies and procedures relating to financial management.
• Review / maintain and develop financial policies and procedures that will ensure the accuracy/completeness/validity of all financial processes.
• Policies and procedures must also ensure compliance with relevant legislations and mitigate the risk of fraud and error.

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

• Management of all contracts including but not limited to:
• Supplier contract
• Independent Contractors
• Lease agreements
• Asset management
• Ensure all contracting is done in a compliant and financially sensible way.
• Ensure projects contracts and SLAs are in place wherever necessary.
• Engage and negotiate with suppliers/landlords/IC's/Customers regarding any financial matters.

Compliance management

• Monitor and track business compliance in cooperation of existing support structures (Shared Services) responsible for delivery of the following functions:
• B-BBEE compliance management and reporting
• Employment Equity compliance management and reporting
• Workplace Skills Plans compliance and reporting
• Organizational SETA/QCTO compliance management and reporting
• Facilitator compliance monitoring
• OHS compliance management and reporting
• SARS compliance
• Submissions for all tender or grant submissions

For more information please contact:

Vutomi Mukhari