Currently assisting an investment holding company with a diverse portfolio of businesses in securing an executive level individual for the role of Head, Group Shared Services.

• Take responsibility for the effective functioning of all shared services departments for the company’s which fall within the group throughout Africa.
• Attend relevant high-level meetings as part of the executive team.
• Oversee Information Technology, Compliance, Human Resources, Infrastructure, Group Travel and Security teams and their departmental heads.
• Mitigate and identify risks and potential problems within the various departments.
• Build and retain high quality teams to meet desired strategic objectives and vision.
• Responsible for strategic planning for the Group operations platforms.
• Ensure high performance of all departments across the group and ensure high employee morale.

• Relevant completed Degree and post graduate or professional qualification – LLB, MBA, CA(SA) etc.
• Minimum of 12 years relevant working experience with exposure to the finance and/or management consulting space
• High level of emotional intelligence and a proven track record of effective people management leading a team from different cultures and countries
• Strong analytical skills coupled with the ability to assess complex situations and provide creativity solutions.
• Preferably a high level of understanding with respect to financial, legal and IT related matters.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at the highest level of decision-making utilising established negotiation skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with strong time management skills and the ability to take on multiple tasks with strict timeframes.
• Excellent command of the English language (written and spoken).

Further details:

• This position will require you to be in office Monday – Friday.
• This position will require travel from time to time as needed.