Permanent - Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Johannesburg (Incl. Northern Suburbs) - South Africa

Job Number: 80254


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80254
Permanent
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
MS Office Suite
Building - Construction
Johannesburg (Incl. Northern Suburbs)
Gauteng
South Africa

Reporting To

Board of Directors

Job Purpose

  • Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the organisation.
  • Lead the implementation of the organisation's mandate, strategic objectives, and business plans.
  • Drive organisational growth, sustainability, operational excellence, and service delivery.
  • Ensure effective governance, regulatory compliance, and sound corporate management.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with government, regulators, industry stakeholders, clients, and strategic partners.
  • Promote ethical leadership, accountability, transparency, and organisational performance.

Job Description

 

Strategic Leadership

 

  • Develop and implement the organisation's strategic vision and long-term objectives.
  • Lead the execution of the strategic plan and monitor organisational performance.
  • Provide strategic advice and recommendations to the Board.
  • Identify emerging opportunities, risks, and industry trends.
  • Drive innovation and continuous organisational improvement.

Corporate Governance

  • Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, regulations, and governance frameworks.
  • Promote sound corporate governance and ethical leadership.
  • Implement effective risk management and internal control systems.
  • Ensure compliance with Board resolutions and organisational policies.
  • Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and transparency.

Executive Management

  • Provide leadership to the Executive Management Team.
  • Oversee organisational operations and business performance.
  • Develop and implement operational plans aligned to strategic objectives.
  • Ensure effective performance management across all business units.
  • Build organisational capability through leadership and talent development.

Financial Management

  • Ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of budgets.
  • Ensure sound financial governance and prudent resource management.
  • Monitor financial performance and implement corrective actions where necessary.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable financial management legislation and standards.

Stakeholder Management

  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with government departments, regulators, industry bodies, clients, and other stakeholders.
  • Represent the organisation at national and international forums.
  • Promote collaboration and strategic partnerships.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations through effective communication and engagement.

Risk and Compliance

  • Ensure enterprise-wide risk management.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory compliance.
  • Oversee business continuity and organisational resilience.
  • Ensure effective internal controls and compliance systems.

People Leadership

  • Create a high-performance organisational culture.
  • Lead organisational transformation and change management initiatives.
  • Promote diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement.
  • Ensure succession planning and leadership development.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.

Performance Management

  • Drive achievement of organisational performance targets.
  • Monitor key performance indicators and strategic outcomes.
  • Report organisational performance to the Board.
  • Ensure implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

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Requirements

Qualifications

  • Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Business Management, Commerce, Finance, Law, Engineering, Built Environment, Public Administration, or a related field.
  • A Master's Degree (NQF Level 9), such as an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification, will be an added advantage.
  • Professional registration with a recognised professional body will be advantageous where applicable.

Experience

  • Minimum of ten (10) years' senior management or executive leadership experience.
  • At least five (5) years' experience operating at Executive or Chief Executive level.
  • Proven experience leading a large, complex organisation.
  • Demonstrated experience in strategy development and execution.
  • Proven track record in corporate governance and organisational leadership.
  • Experience in financial management, budgeting, and resource optimisation.
  • Experience engaging with Boards, government departments, regulators, and senior stakeholders.
  • Experience leading organisational transformation and change management initiatives.

Knowledge

  • Corporate governance principles and King IV.
  • Public sector governance and regulatory frameworks.
  • Strategic management and organisational development.
  • Financial management and budgeting.
  • Enterprise risk management.
  • Leadership and organisational performance management.
  • Labour legislation and employment practices.
  • Corporate strategy and business planning.
  • Stakeholder and relationship management.

Skills

  • Strategic leadership.
  • Executive decision-making.
  • Corporate governance.
  • Financial and commercial acumen.
  • Business development.
  • Change management.
  • Negotiation and influencing.
  • Stakeholder engagement.
  • Risk management.
  • Performance management.
  • Communication and presentation.
  • People leadership.
  • Conflict resolution.
  • Strategic planning.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Personal Attributes

  • Visionary leader.
  • High ethical standards and integrity.
  • Decisive and accountable.
  • Results-oriented.
  • Innovative thinker.
  • Resilient under pressure.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Politically astute.
  • Excellent judgement.
  • Professional and credible.
  • Customer and stakeholder focused.
  • Committed to organisational excellence
Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Business Management, Commerce, Finance, Law, Engineering
Masters
Available

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