Head, Corporate Services at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Job Summary

• The role incumbent will be responsible for overseeing human resources, administration, and procurement functions to drive performance and operational efficiency across the organization.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute operational business plan to ensure the successful delivery of the organisation’s strategy in line with timescales and budgets.
• Advise management on issues related to the organisation’s corporate reputation and recommend appropriate course of action.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are in alignment with legislative requirements and systematically reviewed in accordance with statutory requirements and organisational changes.
• Review and approve monitor division budgets and implement cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of policies and regulations that may affect the oil and gas industry and advise management on the implications for the brand.
• Motivate and drive teams to achieve the organisation’s strategic objectives and improve performance.
• Review and approve talent management strategies that are aligned to the business objectives and boost employee performance.
• Regularly review the organisation's talent management processes within the business areas, including performance/potential management, resource planning and succession planning with the HR manager and departmental heads.
• Oversees alignment and compliance with documented and standardised policies, procedures and systems.
• Review organisation performance and feedback mechanisms to inform continuous improvement in systems, processes and resource management.
• Ensure an organisation-wide culture of wellbeing by collaborating with C-suite, middle management, and employees to create and maintain the culture and ethos of wellness.
• Review all contracts, MoUs, agreements and all documentation where the organisation has committed itself and highlight legal implications that need to be brought to the attention of the MD
• Drive contract compliance in line with the organisation’s policies and procedures, ensure issues are resolved and escalated when necessary.
• Oversee negotiations to ensure assets and services are procured at the best price for the organisation.
• Develop and implement policies that ensure the effective use of business resources across the organisation.
• Over the standardisation of documented administrative processes, including communications, documents, for consistency in external communications.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or any related discipline.
• MBA or relevant Master’s Degree will be an added advantage but not compulsory.
• Relevant professional certifications e.g. CIPM, SHRM, CIPS
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience; with at least 5 years at a managerial level
• Proven experience in developing and implementing corporate services strategy.