Lead Reporting & Governance - Johannesburg

South32 is seeking a Lead Reporting & Governance in Johannesburg, South Africa. This permanent full-time role involves leading the Global Business Services R&G function, managing performance, ensuring compliance, and driving operational excellence. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in a managerial role, and possess strong interpersonal skills. South32 values inclusivity and offers support for employee growth.
Job description:

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT JOHANNESBURG:

Our Johannesburg office based in Melrose Arch serves as the company`s Functional Hub for the Southern African Operations which include Global Services, Technology and Enterprise Resource Planning Support Teams.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:

Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business.

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.

South 32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As a Lead Reporting & Governance , you will be responsible to lead, develop and manage the performance of the South32 Global Business Services (GBS) R&G function. To effectively manage the timely execution of mandated activities; with effective delivery of all relevant functional services, in accordance with the Standards, Policies, Standard Operating Procedures and regional legislation, to all South32 customers.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:
•Lead a team to drive operational excellence, ensuring services are delivered in a compliant, timely, and customer-focused manner, meeting performance metrics;•Develop and implement strategies to manage staff performance, including addressing poor performance, conflict resolution, and identifying training needs;•Foster functional integration within GBS, facilitating end-to-end data integration processes while identifying and mitigating risks;•Provide comprehensive performance reporting against Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for all GBS services;•The Risk Management expert / advisor to the group. Drive risk management and assurance activities across GBS, ensuring effective mitigation strategies are in place;•Conduct Root Cause Analysis sessions to identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:
•Minimum 5 years relevant professional experience, of which at least 2 years in a managerial position;•Working knowledge of process improvement and methodology;•Experience in provision of strategic direction for function;•Display excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong business relationships with all key stakeholders;•Working knowledge and at least 3 years experience in recognised Risk Management methodology.

Qualifications for this role are:
•Degree in Business/ Commerce/ Finance or related disciplines.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net

This advertisement will close on 29 May 2025