South Africa: Strategic, HR & Financial Executive posted by SET Consulting

Exciting Career Opportunity in Mauritius Strategic, HR & Financial Executive

Are you ready to elevate your career while enjoying the lifestyle of a tropical paradise? Mauritius offers a unique blend of professional growth and exceptional quality of life. We are seeking an experienced Strategic, HR & Financial Executive to join a dynamic, globally connected organization.

Location: Mauritius
Employment Type: Full-Time

Open to: SA candidates willing to relocate to Mauritius

The Executive: Strategic Alignment acts as a trusted strategic partner and advisor to the CEO, providing leadership across executive administration, HR management, and strategic project execution.
The candidate must have substantial experience in executive support at a strategic level, but also HR leadership and strong financial acumen, which is essential.

Executive & Administrative Support
Manage and coordinate the CEOs diary, prioritizing appointments and ensuring optimal time and resource utilization.
Serve as the primary interface between the CEO, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
Prepare high-quality executive correspondence, presentations, and reports for strategic and board-level engagements.
Coordinate CEO-led meetings including agenda development, documentation, and follow-up on key deliverables.
Manage international and local travel arrangements, itineraries, and logistics.
Ensure the CEOs administrative and operational functions are delivered accurately, efficiently, and on time.

HR Leadership, Management & Reporting
Lead, manage, and support the HR Team, ensuring delivery of high-impact people strategies and operational excellence.
Oversee HR management reporting, workforce analytics, and talent dashboards for executive review.
Drive alignment between HR objectives and broader business strategies across global and African operations.
Champion HR innovation leveraging technology, analytics, and best practices to improve performance and engagement.
Ensure compliance with HR policies, labour legislation, and organizational standards.
Provide leadership in organizational design, succession planning, performance management, and talent development.
Act as a bridge between the CEO and HR function to ensure clarity, accountability, and execution of key HR initiatives.

IT & Digital Enablement
Support the CEO in evaluating emerging technologies and their potential impact on business performance.
Collaborate with IT leaders and the IT Innovation function to align technology investments with business goals and innovation priorities.
Enhance business operations and executive decision-making.

Strategic Execution, Innovation, & Change Leadership
Translate the CEOs strategic priorities into actionable projects and measurable outcomes.
Develop and maintain a central dashboard to monitor progress across key strategic initiatives.
Manage planning, execution, and evaluation of enterprise-wide projects ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.
Provide financial insight and data-driven analysis to support executive decision-making.
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

Innovation & Change Leadership
Promote a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement across business operations.
Identify and implement process enhancements, automation opportunities, and best practices.
Drive change management efforts for digital transformation, organizational restructuring, and process optimization.
Keep the CEO informed of emerging business and technology trends relevant to strategic growth.

Relationship and Stakeholder Management
Serve as a trusted advisor and liaison between the CEO and internal or external stakeholders.
Build strong relationships with business unit leaders, ensuring effective communication and alignment on key initiatives.
Represent the CEOs office in meetings, steering committees, and strategic discussions where required.
Ensure transparent, timely, and accurate communication between the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, HR, and IT departments.

Requirements

Education: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, or related field (Masters Degree advantageous).
Experience: Minimum of 810 years experience in executive support, HR leadership, or strategic execution roles.
Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams
strategic thinking and operational execution
Exposure working within a multinational organisation(s) would be advantageous.
Acumen: Strong financial acumen and understanding of business analytics and reporting.

Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not be contacted within 7 working days!

Ready to make the move?
Apply now and take the next step in your career while experiencing the beauty and culture of Mauritius.