The main purpose of the role is to provide strategic leadership of KOBWA’s Corporate Services function and ensure the delivery of effective human resources, organisational development, communications, governance, and administrative services in support of the Authority’s strategic objectives. This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for the Corporate Services function to support KOBWA’s mandate and strategic objectives.
- Lead organisational development, workforce planning, policy development, and change management initiatives to enhance organisational effectiveness.
- Drive organisational development, workforce transformation, culture change, and business improvement initiatives.
- Oversee the implementation of performance management systems and organisational capacity-building programs.
- Direct the management and optimisation of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and other HR technologies to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making.
- Provide strategic oversight of remuneration, benefits, and reward frameworks to enhance employee value proposition and organisational sustainability.
- Oversee remuneration, benefits, reward, and recognition programs to ensure market competitiveness, employee engagement, and organisational sustainability.
- Lead employee and industrial relations matters, including collective bargaining processes and dispute resolution.
- Ensure effective delivery of administration and corporate support services.
- Manage internal and external communications and foster productive stakeholder relationships.
- Oversee budgeting, cost management, and resource allocation within the Corporate Services portfolio.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Executive Management on human capital, organisational effectiveness, governance, and change management matters.
Key Competencies
- Strategic acumen and strong negotiation skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and sound decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- High levels of professionalism and integrity.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Organisational Development/Psychology, or an equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of ten (10) years’ post-qualification experience, including five (5) years in senior HR management.
- Strong knowledge of industrial relations legislation in South Africa and Eswatini, including experience in collective bargaining.
- Experience in strategy, performance management, leadership, general management, and project management.
- A valid driver’s licence and a valid passport are required.
Pay Grade
The pay scale for this position is Grade P5 – E/R1,260,128.10 per annum.
How to Apply
Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of Eswatini and South Africa. Candidates may be required to participate in competency assessments and undergo security clearance.
Applications, accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, should be submitted by email no later than 09 September 2026, clearly indicating the position applied for.
Application Address
The Recruitment Manager
SNG Grant Thornton Advisory (Eswatini) (Pty) Ltd
Umkhhiwa House, Lot 195, Karl Grant Street, Mbabane
Email: recruitments.sz@sng.gt.com
Advert also available on the SNG Grant Thornton website and LinkedIn.
