Managing Director: Corporate Services- VKB Group x1
Job Details
- Position: Managing Director: Corporate Services
- Company: VKB Group
- Location: Reitz, Free State, South Africa
- Employment Type: Executive Leadership Position
- Department: Corporate Services
- Reports To: VKB Group CEO
- Posted Date: 22 June 2026
- Closing Date: 6 July 2026
Job Description
The Managing Director: Corporate Services is a senior executive leadership role responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight across the corporate services portfolio, including Information & Technology, Human Capital, Legal Services, Marketing & Communication, SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality), Properties, and related support functions.
The successful candidate will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, ensuring that corporate services operate as an integrated business enabler that supports organizational growth, operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and strategic objectives.
This role requires a highly experienced executive with strong commercial acumen, strategic leadership capability, and the ability to influence decision-making at executive, board, industry, and stakeholder levels.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Provide strategic leadership and direction across all corporate services functions.
- Develop and implement strategies that support the VKB Group’s overall business objectives.
- Ensure alignment between corporate services and organizational priorities.
- Drive sustainable growth and continuous improvement initiatives.
Executive Partnership
- Partner with the executive leadership team to shape and execute business strategy.
- Contribute to strategic decision-making and long-term organizational planning.
- Support the CEO and executive team on corporate affairs and stakeholder matters.
Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management
- Lead stakeholder engagement strategies at executive level.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, industry bodies, government stakeholders, and business partners.
- Represent the organization professionally in external engagements.
- Foster collaboration between internal and external stakeholders.
Corporate Communication and Reputation Management
- Lead strategic communication initiatives across the organization.
- Guide executive messaging and corporate positioning.
- Protect and enhance the organization’s reputation and brand.
- Oversee corporate affairs and public relations activities.
Governance and Operational Excellence
- Support effective corporate governance practices.
- Ensure compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and standards.
- Promote service excellence across corporate support functions.
- Drive operational efficiency and organizational effectiveness.
Team Leadership
- Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams across various corporate functions.
- Develop leadership capability within the organization.
- Foster a culture aligned with VKB Group values and business objectives.
- Ensure high-performance standards across all departments.
Organizational Positioning
- Support strategic business growth through effective corporate services leadership.
- Strengthen the company’s presence within industry and stakeholder networks.
- Drive initiatives that enhance organizational credibility and influence.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Relevant postgraduate qualification.
- MBA or equivalent executive qualification preferred.
Experience
- More than 10 years of senior and executive management experience.
- Extensive experience in corporate services leadership.
- Proven experience in stakeholder relations and strategic communications.
- Experience in corporate affairs, brand management, or reputation management.
- Track record of leading large, high-performing teams.
Skills and Competencies
- Exceptional leadership and strategic thinking abilities.
- Strong business and commercial acumen.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Advanced negotiation and relationship-building capabilities.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to influence organizational strategy and business growth.
- High levels of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
Advantageous Experience
Candidates with the following experience will have an advantage:
- Experience within agriculture or agribusiness sectors.
- Exposure to regional operations or diversified business environments.
- Experience as an executive spokesperson.
- Corporate reputation and media management experience.
- Participation in industry associations, chambers, boards, or sector organizations.
- Bilingual proficiency in Afrikaans and English.
Key Competencies and Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate should be:
- Strategic and visionary.
- Influential and credible.
- Commercially minded.
- Results-driven.
- Highly professional and ethical.
- Confident in engaging with senior stakeholders.
- Adaptable and capable of managing complexity.
- Collaborative and relationship-focused.
- Composed under pressure.
- Strong in executive-level communication.