111 Director Operating Excellence P5 Office Of The Chief Operating Officer jobs in Johannesburg

Advert reference: uj_001826

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 28 February 2025

Job category: Education and Training

Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Job Description

KEY FOCUS AREAS

• Lead the design and execution of complex, cross-functional programmes aligned to strategic priorities.
• Ensure delivery of programme outcomes within scope, time, and budget constraints.
• Embed quality assurance and governance frameworks across all programme phases.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment across business units.
• Drive operational excellence through structured programme delivery and change enablement.
• Monitor and report on programme performance, risks, and benefits realisation.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in programme delivery.
• Provide thought leadership in programme management practices and methodologies.
• Build and lead high-performing programme teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Influence strategic decision-making through data-driven insights and programme outcomes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategy Formulation and Execution

• Lead the formulation and execution of enterprise-wide programmes that align with strategic business objectives and operational priorities.
• Translate strategic intent into structured programme roadmaps, ensuring alignment with COO/Operations goals and measurable outcomes.
• Translate long-term strategic objectives into aligned business plans, execution roadmaps and key milestone measurements for the business area.
• Cascade strategic goals and ensure alignment between business unit vision and functional implementation priorities, setting clear short, medium and long-term milestones.
• Develop effective partnerships to enable business performance and contribute to sector-wide influence aligned with strategic initiatives.
• Respond to emerging policy and regulatory trends by adapting operational strategy and ensuring compliance alignment.
• Coordinate business enablement efforts for Business Banking, ensuring delivery capability across systems, processes, and teams.
• Track execution progress against key strategic initiatives and intervene to correct course where needed.
• Support transformation initiatives through structured programme delivery and change management practices.
• Provide expert advice and support in operating model, strategy, and value chain formulation and delivery alignment.
• Identify practices and technologies that provide competitive advantage and enable knowledge sharing and integration of practice areas.
• Undertake analysis of management and specialist information and guide reporting tool implementation to improve decision-making quality.

Customer Primacy

• Lead the design and delivery of programmes that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
• Ensure customer-centric outcomes are embedded in programme objectives and delivery metrics.
• Translate customer insights into actionable programme improvements
• Interpret market and customer insights to inform operational plans and prioritise capability investments.
• Utilise customer data to improve processes and propositions, ensuring measurable customer value delivery.
• Instil customer-centric decision-making in teams, balancing experience and efficiency targets.
• Implement initiatives that improve customer engagement and retention through operational enhancements.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives to deliver consistent customer journeys and service quality.
• Represent the voice of the customer within leadership forums to influence service delivery priorities.
• Plan and deliver services that create a culture which aims to exceed customer expectations in all aspects of the business.
• Provide expertise in designing integrated frameworks to embed service excellence.

Sustainable Growth

• Align programme delivery with business growth objectives and operational scalability.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost optimisation and value creation through programme
• Develop business area growth plans aligned to segment and enterprise priorities.
• Work with business partners to define and execute on growth strategies and operational initiatives.
• Mobilise functional teams to deliver growth targets and embed performance accountability.
• Monitor growth delivery, resolving barriers and reinforcing strategic objectives at operational levels.
• Evaluate financial and customer returns on initiatives to ensure alignment with business viability.
• Formulate and develop multi-function operating frameworks that contribute to sustainable growth.

Client-Driven Innovation and Change

• Drive innovation through the implementation of new delivery models and digital solutions.
• Lead change management efforts to ensure adoption and sustainability of programme outcomes.
• Monitor competitive landscape and identify opportunities to improve products, services, or operations.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the team to enhance customer outcomes.
• Shape client experience initiatives through project ownership and delivery responsibility.
• Lead operational change, ensuring readiness, engagement, and measured impact across delivery teams.
• Influence and communicate across all levels of the business to minimise resistance to change and ensure onboarding of target audiences.
• Scan the external environment to investigate alternative delivery models and offer innovative advice for competitive advantage.
• Drive change management activities across a single value chain for optimal adoption of change.

Leading Talent

• Build programme management capability across teams through coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Lead by example in fostering a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous learning.
• Embed people processes and values into business routines, reinforcing a strong leadership culture.
• Develop workforce capabilities to meet business plan execution requirements and future readiness.
• Create inclusive team environments that support performance, wellbeing, and growth.
• Address escalated people issues and ensure application of performance and development processes.
• Develop future leaders through mentorship, stretch assignments, and tailored development experiences.
• Provide expertise and advice in the development and implementation of human capability and accountability frameworks across functions.
• Direct the development and implementation of human capability strategies to support people management priorities.

Operational Effectiveness

• Translate strategic goals into executable programme plans with clear KPIs and governance structures.
• Resolve delivery bottlenecks and ensure integration across operational units.
• Operationalise strategic goals into functional plans with clear deliverables, timelines, scorecards with team and individual KPIs to enable effective tracking of business and individual performance.
• Set appropriate financial and other resourcing plans to enable business performance, tracking against budgets and investments for both current and long-term strategic goals.
• Ensure integration across business units by resolving operational friction and dependencies.
• Represent the business area in operational forums and with delivery partners.
• Leverage data insights to improve operational effectiveness and customer outcomes.
• Continuously improve processes for agility, quality, and alignment with customer needs and digital tools.
• Identify problems and formulate alternate solutions to resolve value chain conflicts.
• Provide expert advice on operating model, strategy, value chain formulation, and business controls/governance frameworks.

Digital Adoption

• Leverage digital tools and platforms to enhance programme visibility, tracking, and reporting.
• Promote the use of automation and data analytics in programme delivery.
• Execute digital initiatives and promote adoption of technologies that improve efficiency and user experience.
• Monitor digital platform performance and ensure integration with business processes and outcomes.
• Deliberately identify opportunities to digitise, automate, and implement solutions for customer primacy, innovation, and operational effectiveness.

Good Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Ensure all programmes adhere to internal governance, risk, and compliance standards.
• Proactively manage programme risks and ensure mitigation plans are in place.
• Implement governance, risk, and compliance frameworks in business processes and team routines.
• Promote risk awareness and lead the response to regulatory changes and emerging issues.
• Support audit readiness and ensure operational teams adhere to compliance requirements.
• Define and consolidate the risk profile for the business unit, manage critical risks, and ensure resolution feedback to stakeholders.
• Enable the development and implementation of integrated corporate governance frameworks in areas of specialisation.
• Influence the implementation of effective internal controls systems and corporate governance practices.

Data Monetisation

• Use programme data to inform strategic decisions and demonstrate value realisation.
• Establish mechanisms for data-driven performance tracking and reporting.
• Apply data insights to support business planning and decision-making in the business area.
• Develop mechanisms to ensure data is collected, validated, and used to drive performance improvement.
• Oversee the explicit use of data and its inherent value to explore opportunities and guide decisions.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage and influence senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for programme objectives.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and issue resolution across delivery teams.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders to support aligned delivery and issue resolution.
• Ensure stakeholder expectations are managed and engagement is consistent with transformation priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education/ Qualification:
Post Graduate Degree: Honours Degree, Post Graduate Diploma and Professional Qualifications (NQF8)

Field of Study:

• Programme Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.

Work Experience:

• 12 - 15 years experience in a specific capability of importance to the bank, including a track record of 5 years in a people management position in a large enterprise.
• Experience must include developing integrated customer-centric product or service solutions or corporate practice development while working with and managing stakeholders across business and/or functional areas and budget management.
• Exposure to digital transformation and data-driven decision-making is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in leading enterprise-wide programmes that deliver measurable business outcomes and transformation.
• Experience in engaging executive stakeholders in programme governance, strategic alignment, and benefits realisation across complex organisational structures.

COMPETENCIES

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Influence
• Leadership
• Creativity and Innovation
• Delivering Results
• Adaptability
• Collaboration

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong commercialisation and monetisation skills with an affinity for finance
• Digital affinity and dexterity that leverages technology to automate and create commercial value
• Mindset of efficiency driven by automation, digitization and cost optimisation, to create client value
• Enterprise Programme Management
• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Stakeholder Engagement and Influence
• Risk and Compliance Management
• Change Management and Communication
• Financial and Resource Planning
• Digital Tools for Programme Delivery
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting

Education

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

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The General Manager: Strategic Treasury Management is accountable to develop, cascade and implement the Group Treasury Strategy and Policy across all OpCos. The role will support Group Leadership with strategic decision-making processes to ensure appropriate resource allocation. The incumbent is required to lead the Treasury Management processes for Group and OpCos to ensure that principles, practices and methods are clearly understood, aligned and strictly adhered to.

2. Context (Global influences, environmental / industry demands, organisational mission etc.)

MTN Group’s Treasury function is evolving to meet heightened regulatory scrutiny, a key contributor to business strategy, providing insights and guidance on financial matters, and the complexities of operating across multiple jurisdictions.

To serve the company’s growth through optimal cash management that enables strategic business decisions for the Group and MTN’s operating markets within the context of:

• Achieving top quartile operating efficiency and effectiveness through scale and common policies and processes
• Driving growth through business intelligence and standardization to maximize business impact
• Initiating sustainable technology change across the infrastructure portfolio to further aid MTN in the achievement of parallel climate sustainability
• Management of customer and supplier expectations
• Constant dynamics and local challenges in the economic, regulatory and legal environments
• Ability to create a technological strategy in line with the company’s business requirements
• Enhancing MTN’s position as a leading connectivity and infrastructure player
• Growing dependence on vendor-led and shared passive infrastructure models
• MTN’s strategy to build the largest and most valuable platform business across our regions
• Assisting the MTN Board and EXCO in protecting the assets, reputation and sustainability of the organisation for MTN to accomplish its objectives

Organisational Mission: MTN’s vision is to lead digital transformation in Africa, ensuring widespread access to reliable, high-quality broadband services that drive social and economic development.

Organization Values: At MTN we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood, and empowered to live an inspired life. Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.

As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us!

Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers, and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals.

Our values dubbed, LIVE Y’ello, are the cornerstone of our culture.

Lead with Care

Can-do with Integrity

Collaborate with Agility

Serve with Respect

Act with Inclusion

3. Key Performance Areas: (Core, essential responsibilities / outputs of the position (KPA's)

The General Manager: Strategic Treasury Management will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:

1. Strategic Frameworks

• Set and define the framework for Treasury Management; lead organisation-wide strategy, planning, design and implementation.
• Define and implement the philosophy, policies, frameworks, principles and processes for Group Treasury Management, to ensure standardisation and accuracy across MTN and drive consolidated long-term treasury strategy planning for MTN Group and OpCos.

2. Strategic Initiatives

• Provide expert guidance and stewardship to the OpCos in the planning, managing and executing on treasury management.
• Direct the development and implementation of specialised strategic treasury initiatives intended to derive enterprise-wide benefits.
• Establish and cascade treasury performance metrics and measurements which will be applied to assess the effectiveness of treasury operations and strategies at Group and OpCos. Monitoring, reporting and advising on corrective action planning.

3. Compliance Enablement

• Work closely with other Group Treasury Leads, OpCo CFOs, RVP office to drive alignment and congruence and oversee compliance to the treasury strategy and policy at OpCos.
• Drive compliance with Treasury policies and frameworks across the organisation and monitor the risk profile of Group and OpCos, in collaboration with Risk and Compliance, identifying potential risks that can impact Treasury.
• Collaborate with Legal and Regulatory function to drive compliance across Group and OpCos, keeping abreast of any regulatory changes that impact Treasury.
• Provide strong functional steering and subject matter expertise guidance to OpCo CFOs on all matters relating to effective treasury management including, but not limited to:
• Support and guidance on treasury functions including hedging, deal management and financial risk management
• Ad-hoc support for special projects at OpCos
• Implementation of enterprise-wide treasury mandates across all OpCos
• Coordinating with other Group Treasury Leads to ensure timely steering and advisory support (long term capital planning, upstreaming, cash management and forecasting, liquidity management etc.)
• Consolidation of treasury framework strategy
• Group wide alignment to treasury management
• Implemented treasury mandates
• Support and guidance to OpCos with regards to treasury management
• Compliance with Treasury policies and guidelines

4. Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

• Relevant certification / accreditation / membership with professional body as required for role

Experience:

• 5 years senior management experience or more; with at least 3 years in relevant sector / industry /area of specialisation (understanding emerging markets advantageous)
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies
• Experience working in a medium to large organisation Experience working in cross-functional, matrixed environments, influencing senior stakeholders, and mobilizing execution across diverse teams
• Experience in treasury management

Capabilities:

• Culture and Change Champion, Inspiring People Leader, Relationship Builder
• Results Achiever, Operationally Astute
• Liquidity & Working Capital Planning and Management
• Banks, Guarantees & Insurance Management
• Treasury Operations
• Treasury Governance & Risk Management
• JSE Regulations
• Execution Discipline – Operates with high personal accountability, driving projects through to closure.
• Problem Solving & Prioritisation – Navigates ambiguity and prioritises competing transformation demands with clarity and focus.
• Structured Communication – Communicates progress, risks, and decisions clearly through dashboards, reports, and oral briefings to senior stakeholders.

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance, Project Management, and Management
• Industries Banking and Financial Services

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Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg | Deadline: September 11, 2025

Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

1. Develop and implement a strategy and operational business plan.
2. Define the overall strategy and develop the organisational strategic plan approved by the Board.
3. Translate the business strategy into an operational plan.
4. Develop social housing projects with the transport corridor and inner city.
5. Define the organisational structure to support the strategic plan.
6. Oversee development and maintenance of organisational culture and values.

Financial Sustainability:

1. Ensure business development, new client acquisition, and client satisfaction.
2. Oversee the development of the company budget approved by the Board.
3. Monitor financial performance and oversee investment of surplus funds.
4. Ensure efficient financial processes and cost-effective projects with quality standards.
5. Maintain clean audits.

Corporate Governance and Compliance:

1. Implement good corporate governance practices.
2. Ensure compliance with legislation.
3. Provide guidance to the Board and Board Committees.
4. Report on organisational performance.

Operational Management:

1. Develop business processes and monitoring systems.
2. Ensure operational standards and compliance with legislation.
3. Oversee daily operations and organizational activities.

Risk Management:

1. Identify and monitor organizational risks.
2. Report on risk management strategies.

Stakeholder Management:

1. Build networks for fundraising and stakeholder engagement.
2. Ensure transparency and community satisfaction.

People Management:

1. Ensure qualified staffing and performance management.
2. Promote a high-performance culture and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Build Environment, or related (NQF level 9).
• Professional membership and MFMA certification or ability to acquire it within 18 months.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• At least 7 years of experience, with 5 at the executive level.
• Knowledge of MFMA Treasury Regulations, SHRA, IDP, KING IV, Companies Act, and relevant legislation.
• Experience serving on Boards or at Board level is required.

• Develop, define and execute the strategic roadmap for StudyAll's lending platform, positioning it as a leader in the education fintech space
• Develop and scale alternative data-based credit assessment models that evaluate student creditworthiness beyond traditional metrics
• Drive product innovation in flexible repayment structures, income-share agreements, and Study Now Pay Later education financing
• Establish strategic partnerships with educational institutions, EdTech platforms, and financial partners to expand market reach

• Build and oversee a robust Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI) operation compliant with regulatory
• requirements and industry standards
• Implement sophisticated risk assessment algorithms and credit scoring models tailored to student demographics
• Develop sustainable unit economics implementing risk-based pricing strategies that balance accessibility with profitability
• Establish comprehensive loan portfolio management including collections, restructuring, and recovery processes
• Monitor key lending metrics: Bounce rates, portfolio aging movements, Delinquency management and lifetime value

• Oversee the development of a cutting-edge lending platform with seamless user experience for loan origination, underwriting, and servicing
• Implement advanced data analytics, machine learning, and AI capabilities for credit decisioning and risk management
• Ensure robust cybersecurity, data protection, and fraud prevention measures across all operations
• Build scalable operational infrastructure to support rapid growth and high transaction volumes

• Ensure obtaining regulatory licenses in the jurisdictions where operations are proposed to be launched
• Navigate and ensure compliance with Non-Banking Financial Institution regulations in multiple jurisdictions, consumer protection laws, and financial services legislation
• Establish relationships with regulatory bodies, rating agencies, and industry associations
• Implement comprehensive KYC, AML, and credit reporting procedures
• Maintain adherence to fair lending practices and responsible lending guidelines
• Fundraising & Capital Markets
• Develop relationships with venture capital firms, private equity investors, and strategic financial partners
• Explore debt financing options, securitization opportunities, and alternative capital sources
• Present compelling investment propositions highlighting market opportunity, unit economics, and growth potential

• Build and lead a high-performing team across technology, marketing, risk, operations, compliance, and business development
• Foster a culture of innovation, customer-centricity, and responsible lending practices
• Establish clear performance metrics, accountability structures, and incentive programs

• Advanced degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or related quantitative field
• Regulatory training in NBFC operations and consumer lending compliance

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience in fintech, Banking / Non Banking Financial Institutions, or financial services
• Proven track record of scaling lending businesses, with experience in consumer credit, marketplace lending, or alternative finance
• Deep understanding of credit risk management, underwriting processes, and loan portfolio optimization
• Regulatory expertise in Non-Banking Financial Institution operations, consumer lending laws, and financial services compliance
• Technology leadership experience with fintech platforms, digital lending solutions, and data-driven decision making

• Alternative lending experience: Consumer financing, BNPL, digital lending, marketplace lending, Student loans or similar models
• Credit assessment expertise: Alternative credit scoring, machine learning models, and non-traditional data sources
• EdTech familiarity: Understanding of education financing, student demographics, and academic institution partnerships
• Capital markets knowledge: Experience with debt funding, securitization, and investor relations

• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience building fintech companies from early to growth stage
• Strategic thinking with ability to identify market opportunities and competitive advantages
• Stakeholder management skills for engaging with regulators, investors, partners, and team members
• Data-driven approach to business decisions, risk management, and performance optimization

• Highly competitive executive compensation
• Equity stake with potential for substantial value creation as the company scales
• Lead a high-impact fintech that democratizes access to quality education
• Shape the future of education financing and student lending in emerging markets
• Build a category-defining company with potential for regional expansion and market leadership

A dynamic ICT Specialist seeks a critical thinking & highly strategic BU Manager to maximize opportunity to secure contracts and business by effectively managing the tendering and internal sales process, while ensuring compliance, quality, and strategic alignment. You will oversee the process of preparing and submitting tenders or proposals in response to requests from potential clients or customers. The role involves coordinating and managing the entire tender process, from initial identification of opportunities to final submission and contract negotiation.

DUTIES:

• Tender Preparation – Lead the development of tender documents, including compiling necessary information, coordinating inputs from various departments, and ensuring compliance with tender requirements.
• Bid Management – Manage the overall bid process, establishing timelines, and allocating resources effectively to meet submission deadlines.
• Proposal Development – Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information, develop compelling proposals, and ensure accurate pricing and costing.
• Risk Assessment – Conduct risk assessments and identify potential risks associated with the tender, proposing mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Relationship Building – Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and partners to enhance the organization's reputation and increase the likelihood of successful tender outcomes.
• Contract Negotiation – Collaborate with Legal and Commercial teams to negotiate and finalize contracts and agreements with successful bidders.
• Documentation and Reporting – Maintain accurate records of tender activities, preparing reports on tender outcomes, lessons learned, and contributing to process improvement initiatives.
• Manage and monitor the database of tenders awarded, track financial impact and report on this.
• Provide administrative and technical support (technical information and explanations) for RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and other sales related activities.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field.

Experience/Skills –

• At least 5+ years relevant enterprise ICT (Servers, Storage, Backup, End User Devices) experience.
• At least 5+ years in Vendor / Supplier Collaboration.
• At least 5+ years in responding to tenders.
• Minimum of 4 years of leadership experience in procurement, setting procurement strategies, bid/ tender management and driving cost savings.
• At least 3+ years in Sales.
• Knowledge of Public Procurement Contracting and Tendering principles, including PFMA, PPPFA and BBBEE.
• Experience in vendor relations and procurement; a dynamic, cross-functional operative.
• Experience with teams and customer relations; has the courage to focus on continuous self-improvement.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Business acumen with aptitude for influencing and strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and the ability to negotiate, persuade, and influence customers.
• Strong professional discipline.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others.
• Must master the tasks at hand to facilitate processes with team members.
• Critical thinker.
• Exceptional time manager; responsible for completing assigned work with minimal oversight.
• Capable of meeting tight deadlines while working in a rapid, high-pressure environment.
• Able to work effectively when dealing with limited information and seek details for effectiveness.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

SALARY PACKAGE: COMPETITIVE NEGOTIABLE REMUNERATION PACKAGE

Legal Aid SA is a national public entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy providing quality legal services to poor and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint. An accredited Top Employer SA for 10 consecutive years, Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice. Its culture is rooted in leadership, driven by the value and advancement of human rights. It offers an exciting Employment Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace. The current CEO’s term of employment ends on 31 October 2019.

Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a fixed term contract and will be expected to sign a performance contract. The position is based at the National Office in Johannesburg (Braamfontein) .

• Provide strategic leadership in the development of Legal Aid SA strategic plan, Medium Term Expenditure Framework and annual budgets in relation to the delivery of legal aid services by the organisation.
• Accountable for the development and strategic positioning of Legal Aid SA. The incumbent must ensure the preparation of corporate plans, programmes and corporate documents dealing with strategic interventions, strategic projects and the long term sustainability of Legal Aid SA, in order to meet shareholder, client and stakeholder needs within Legal Aid SA’s constitutional and legal mandate.
• Participates in the Board and Board Committees of Legal Aid SA in Executive Director capacity.
• Supports the Board to fulfil its governance obligations and is accountable for good corporate governance at Legal Aid SA.
• Leads the Management Committee and Management Executive Committee to ensure the execution of the organisation’s long and short term plans in accordance with its strategy.
• Develops and ensures the execution of an enterprise risk management strategy, including anti-fraud and anti-corruption management strategy, for Legal Aid SA.
• Develops and ensures the execution of a sustainability strategy so as to enable Legal Aid SA to fulfil its mandate in the short, medium and long term.
• Assumes all the responsibilities of an Accounting Officer in terms of the PFMA, accountable for directing the fiscal activities of the organisation including long term and short term budgeting, reporting and auditing in compliance with the PFMA and other relevant accounting and auditing standards.
• Leads the culture of the organisation ensuring high performance value based employee engagement and capable authentic leadership at all levels of management.
• Defines and positions the Legal Aid SA brand and ensures the facilitation of communication between Legal Aid SA and all its clients and stakeholders.

• A recognised university undergraduate degree (Postgraduate qualifications will be an added benefit).
• More than 10 years’ general management experience with 5 years at an executive management level.
• Experience in strategic planning, business planning and the development of operation plans with a strong focus on monitoring and reporting.
• A demonstrated people development approach and strong leadership skills.
• Working experience in the legal sector will be an advantage.
• In depth knowledge of leadership and management and how to implement and leverage these within a complex business environment preferably within a national footprint.
• Working knowledge of the Constitution, PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, Legal Aid SA Act and other relevant Statutes and King IV Code of Corporate Governance.
• Able to create “strategic integration” between the Board, Executive and organisation as a whole in order to fully garner the required execution premium.
• Able to lead Executive Management to deliver the achievement of strategic objectives.

A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting the practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 20 May 2019 , by email ONLY , quoting the reference number NO/CEO/02/05/2019 in the subject line to

Enquiries to Richard Baloyi

Tel:

Preference will be given to candidates in terms of the Legal Aid SA Employment Equity Plan.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

LEGAL AID SA RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO APPOINT. CANDIDATES NOT CONTACTED BY 1 AUGUST 2019 SHOULD CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATIONS UNSUCCESSFUL.

SALARY PACKAGE: COMPETITIVE NEGOTIABLE REMUNERATION PACKAGE

Legal Aid SA is a national public entity; a key contributor to South Africa’s constitutional democracy providing quality legal services to poor and vulnerable persons. The organisation has a national footprint. An accredited Top Employer SA for 10 consecutive years, Legal Aid SA is a credible employer of choice. Its culture is rooted in leadership, driven by the value and advancement of human rights. It offers an exciting Employment Value Proposition with opportunities for development, career growth and an inspiring workplace. The current CEO’s term of employment ends on 31 October 2019.

Applications are invited from persons interested to fill the above-mentioned position. The incumbent will be appointed on a fixed term contract and will be expected to sign a performance contract. The position is based at the National Office in Johannesburg (Braamfontein) .

• Provide strategic leadership in the development of Legal Aid SA strategic plan, Medium Term Expenditure Framework and annual budgets in relation to the delivery of legal aid services by the organisation.
• Accountable for the development and strategic positioning of Legal Aid SA. The incumbent must ensure the preparation of corporate plans, programmes and corporate documents dealing with strategic interventions, strategic projects and the long term sustainability of Legal Aid SA, in order to meet shareholder, client and stakeholder needs within Legal Aid SA’s constitutional and legal mandate.
• Participates in the Board and Board Committees of Legal Aid SA in Executive Director capacity.
• Supports the Board to fulfil its governance obligations and is accountable for good corporate governance at Legal Aid SA.
• Leads the Management Committee and Management Executive Committee to ensure the execution of the organisation’s long and short term plans in accordance with its strategy.
• Develops and ensures the execution of an enterprise risk management strategy, including anti-fraud and anti-corruption management strategy, for Legal Aid SA.
• Develops and ensures the execution of a sustainability strategy so as to enable Legal Aid SA to fulfil its mandate in the short, medium and long term.
• Assumes all the responsibilities of an Accounting Officer in terms of the PFMA, accountable for directing the fiscal activities of the organisation including long term and short term budgeting, reporting and auditing in compliance with the PFMA and other relevant accounting and auditing standards.
• Leads the culture of the organisation ensuring high performance value based employee engagement and capable authentic leadership at all levels of management.
• Defines and positions the Legal Aid SA brand and ensures the facilitation of communication between Legal Aid SA and all its clients and stakeholders.

• A recognised university undergraduate degree (Postgraduate qualifications will be an added benefit).
• More than 10 years’ general management experience with 5 years at an executive management level.
• Experience in strategic planning, business planning and the development of operation plans with a strong focus on monitoring and reporting.
• A demonstrated people development approach and strong leadership skills.
• Working experience in the legal sector will be an advantage.
• In depth knowledge of leadership and management and how to implement and leverage these within a complex business environment preferably within a national footprint.
• Working knowledge of the Constitution, PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, Legal Aid SA Act and other relevant Statutes and King IV Code of Corporate Governance.
• Able to create “strategic integration” between the Board, Executive and organisation as a whole in order to fully garner the required execution premium.
• Able to lead Executive Management to deliver the achievement of strategic objectives.

A detailed curriculum vitae reflecting the practical application of the position outputs and the required competencies as advertised must be submitted by close of business on 20 May 2019 , by email ONLY , quoting the reference number NO/CEO/02/05/2019 in the subject line to

Enquiries to Richard Baloyi

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Preference will be given to candidates in terms of the Legal Aid SA Employment Equity Plan.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

LEGAL AID SA RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO APPOINT. CANDIDATES NOT CONTACTED BY 1 AUGUST 2019 SHOULD CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATIONS UNSUCCESSFUL.