General Manager – Corporate Services

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General Manager – Corporate Services

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Spearhead development, review and implementation of policies, plans and strategies in the functional areas of Human Resource Management, Insurance, Administration and ICT.

• Provide leadership in development and implementation of effective Human resources strategies, plans and policies for long term development of the Organization.

• Steer in alignment the Human resource strategy to the business strategy and providing advisory role to the business.

• Lead the development and maintenance of a cohesive and flexible performance-based culture that will deliver on the organization’s objective.

• Provide leadership in talent management, to attract, nurture and retain talent.

• Provide leadership in management and monitoring of Employee relations, welfare and occupational health and safety policies to build a conducive work environment.

• Spearhead designing and development or organizational structure and business processes that will enhance efficiency.

• Provide guidance in developing robust succession & leadership development programs for organizational readiness for growth and supply a talent pool.

• Spearhead in development of strategies to drive innovation, including automation of processes in line with the overall strategic plan of the Corporation.

• Lead in development relevant mechanisms to entrench innovation with respect to the Departments’ operations and processes.

• Foster a culture that rewards performance and encourages teamwork, commitment and self-motivation.

• Oversee efficient delivery of technology-related services.

• Provide leadership-Managing the organization’s reward and benefits to ensure reward systems are in place to deliver competitiveness and cost effectiveness.

• Advise management on appropriate Corporate Services Management practices to achieve the corporate objectives.

• Guide in development of manpower strategies to support current and future business needs.

• Guide in developing strategies to enhance employee engagement and productivity within the workforce.

• Steer in development of strategies on property management, cleaning services, garbage collection and pest control in Corporation premises.

• Spearhead development of strategies and initiatives to ensure the Corporation interests are adequately covered through insurance to minimize exposure to losses.

• Spearhead the development, implementation and review of Department’s annual Work Plans and budgets and Procurement and Assets Disposal plans in line with the Corporation’s performance targets and strategic plan;

• Spearhead the development and implementation and review of corruption prevention and mitigation strategies in the Department;

• Provide strategic leadership in execution of risk management policy and strategies that ensure the Department has a robust system and processes of accountability, risk management, internal controls, business continuity and succession management;

• Provide strategic leadership to ensure continuous improvement of business processes and controls in the department and develop mechanisms for corporate consultations, increase public participation and involvement in Corporation’s policies and programs

• Lead in implementation of a robust performance management system within the Department through providing oversight of the delivery of the Annual performance contract and strategic plan;