General Manager – Corporate Services at Kloverharris Limited

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Strategy & Leadership: Develop and implement corporate strategies that align with the company’s overall goals. Lead the corporate services team to ensure seamless operations and maintain organizational efficiency.
• Team Management: Manage and mentor a team of department heads, ensuring alignment across departments such as HR, IT, Legal, Administration, and Facilities.
• Budget Management: Oversee the budget for corporate services, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining high standards of service and operational efficiency.
• Policy & Compliance: Develop and enforce company policies related to corporate services, ensuring compliance with both internal and external regulatory standards in the agriculture industry.
• Facilities & Infrastructure: Oversee the management and maintenance of office spaces, company facilities, and equipment, ensuring they meet operational needs and health and safety standards.
• Legal & Risk Management: Ensure that the company’s legal obligations are met and oversee contract negotiations, dispute resolutions, and risk management processes.
• Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain relationships with external service providers, legal advisors, and government bodies.
• IT & Systems Management: Oversee the implementation and management of IT systems and infrastructure to support operational needs, improve productivity, and ensure data security.
• HR Oversight: Support human resources functions, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, and training and development, in line with the company's strategic goals.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field. A Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
• Proven experience (15 years) in corporate services management, with at least 8 years in a leadership role, ideally within the agricultural industry or a related field.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, cost control, and resource management.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance, compliance regulations, and risk management in the corporate services space.
• Experience with facilities management and overseeing the upkeep of corporate properties.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in IT systems and experience with digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.

Desired Attributes

• Knowledge of agricultural processes and supply chains is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving industry.
• A collaborative, solution-focused mindset.