General Manager Corporate Services (Fixed Term)

About the role

Magalies Water is recruiting a General Manager for Corporate Services, based at the Head Office in Rustenburg, on a five-year fixed-term contract. The role leads the Corporate Services division, covering HRM, Legal, Records Management and ICT, and reports to the Division Chief Executive.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direct the activities of HRM, Legal, Records Management and ICT.
• Take part in developing and implementing the organisation's long-, medium- and short-term strategic plans.
• Monitor and track Corporate Services budgets and expenditure in line with PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
• Advise the Board and Executive Management on legal rights, obligations and privileges, including registering servitudes to plants, reservoirs and pipelines so maintenance teams can work freely.
• Keep up with Government Gazettes, assess their impact and submit submissions to the CEO and Board for approval.
• Oversee the development and implementation of corporate service policies and procedures, and oversee ICT infrastructure so systems stay up to date.
• Serve as a Trustee or Principal Officer of the Magalies Water Pension Fund.
• Collaborate with Compliance officials on legal matters and advise EXCO and the Board.
• Strengthen knowledge management, improve productivity and align business activities with strategic plans.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent NQF 7 qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in Business Management/Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources or Industrial Psychology.
• 10 years' experience, 5 of which at senior management level.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Added advantage: Master's degree (NQF 9).

The appointment follows the Employment Equity Plan, with preference given to females, Indians and Coloureds. Candidates must pass checks on education, credit, experience, citizenship, references and security vetting, and a competency assessment is part of the selection process. Applications with certified copies of qualifications and identity documents are sent to the Human Resources department by 31 October 2026.