Corporate Services Manager

SUMMARY:
Sandton | Hybrid Permanent Position

POSITION INFO:
The opportunity to shape how a leading professional body operates, governs and grows. At IRMSA, our ambition extends beyond advancing the risk management profession. We are building an organisation that is well governed, agile, resilient and equipped to deliver impact across South Africa and the continent. We are seeking a Corporate Services Manager who understands that strong organisations are built from the inside out. This is not simply an administrative role. It is an opportunity for a highly capable professional to take stewardship of the corporate infrastructure that enables IRMSA's leadership, people and strategy to perform. YOUR ROLE Reporting into the leadership environment, the Corporate Services Manager will provide oversight across a diverse portfolio spanning: Business Operations | Human Resources | Governance | Compliance | Facilities | IT You will bring these functions together into an integrated corporate services environment that is efficient, accountable, compliant and responsive to the needs of the Institute. You will work closely with internal departments, leadership, the Board and external stakeholders, helping translate organisational requirements into effective systems, processes and execution. WHERE YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT 01 | ENABLE THE BUSINESS Take ownership of the operational environment that keeps the organisation moving-from budget and expenditure oversight to insurance, assets, licensing, supplies and stakeholder travel. Your focus: efficiency, cost discipline and operational excellence. 02 | STRENGTHEN THE ORGANISATION Oversee the corporate environment in which our people work, including HR processes, performance management, workplace health and safety, facilities and emergency preparedness. Your focus: a workplace that enables people to perform. 03 | CONNECT THE DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE Oversee external IT support, IT assets and connectivity, ensuring that the technology environment supports the Institute''''''''s operations and people. Your focus: reliability, responsiveness and continuity. 04 | PROTECT THE GOVERNANCE ENVIRONMENT Support the effective functioning of the Board and its committees through strong governance processes, current charters and terms of reference, quality Board papers, meeting secretariat support, Board appointments and induction. Your focus: governance that is deliberate, disciplined and fit for purpose. 05 | EMBED A CULTURE OF COMPLIANCE Develop and maintain policies and procedures, monitor regulatory developments and work across the organisation to ensure that standards and requirements are understood and implemented. Your focus: turning compliance from a requirement into organisational discipline. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for more than someone who can manage processes. We are looking for a mature, trusted and solutions-oriented corporate services professional who can see the bigger picture while remaining close enough to the detail to ensure that things get done. You should bring: An NQF Level 6 qualification in Project Management, Business Administration, Board Secretariat, Legal or a relevant discipline. At least 3 years' relevant experience, preferably within a professional body, consulting or skills development environment. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and MS Teams. Strong analytical, communication, writing, presentation and interpersonal capabilities. The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams. Strong project management and organisational skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively under pressure. Sound judgement and the ability to handle sensitive business information with discretion. High levels of integrity, initiative and work ethic. An appreciation of current ideas and issues affecting education in South Africa. THE LEADERSHIP CAPABILITY WE VALUE Leadership & Management Corporate Governance Project Management Business Efficiency Stakeholder Engagement Communication & Influence Integrity & Discretion These capabilities are central to the role. WHY IRMSA? IRMSA sits at the centre of a profession that is increasingly critical to how organisations, economies and societies navigate uncertainty. Our work is about more than identifying risk. It is about helping leaders understand risk, anticipate what is coming and make better decisions. The Corporate Services Manager has a unique role in that journey: to ensure that the organisation itself has the governance, systems, people and infrastructure required to deliver on that purpose. If you are energised by building better organisations, strengthening governance, improving how things work and enabling leadership to deliver impact, this could be your opportunity to make a difference at IRMSA. COME BUILD WHAT ENABLES THE FUTURE. Apply now to join the Institute of Risk Management South Africa. IRMSA reserves the right not to make an appointment.