Executive Manager: Office of The CEO

**ROLE OVERVIEW**

**THE CANDIDATE PROFILE**
- An independent, dynamic, motivated self-starter who has a passion for success;
- A team builder; able to develop excellent relationships with stakeholders at all levels;
- A team player who is assertive and confident;
- High level of integrity, results orientated managerial and administrative skills backed up by a demonstrable track record;
- Ability to interface between Government, regulatory authorities and the National & Provincial Legislatures;
- Customer Focus: Excellent internal and external communication skills as well as strategic relationship building / networking skills
- The ability to manage ambiguity and embrace change and fluidity;
- Project Management Skills
- Business communication (presentation, feedback)
- Planning (business, financial, action applied strategy execution);
- Professional report writing skills.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**
- A relevant post-graduate qualification
- A Master’s will be an advantage.
- 5-10 years’ experience operating at an Executive level within a medium to large sized organisation.
- Previous experience in developing and implementing strategy is essential.

**KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS**
- **Managing the office of the CEO for optimum efficiency and effectiveness**:_
- Monitor progress, quality, standards, exposure and achievements of targets, set programmes, actions and risks for the OCEO;
- Ensure the planning, monitoring and control of the operational budget of the OCEO, so that both the financial and strategic objectives of the company are met;
- Implementing checks and balances in managing the budget and providing variance & trend reports on budget;
- Take responsibility for the administration of the Office of the CEO and ensure that tasks are executed;
- Provide feedback to the CEO on matters;
- Facilitate requests for the CEO and ensure appropriate arrangements are made;
- Manage the activities of the Manager in the OCEO;
- Coordinate the entire operations of OCEO with regard to all issues of programming, administration, compliance and deadlines;
- Attend to the internal coordination of the work within the Office of the CEO;
- Ensure proper management, operational efficiency and corporate reporting requirements are fully met.
- **Providing strategic support to the CEO**:_
- Providing the company CEO with the necessary support to fulfil his leadership, governance and oversight responsibilities;
- Attend meetings with the CEO in order to be able to understand the issues and be able to respond to requests;
- Scrutinize complex submissions/reports and make abbreviated summary notes and/or recommendations for the CEO with regard to these documents
- Direct all operational actions of a strategic nature as delegated by the CEO;
- Write reports arising from meetings and complete all issues on behalf of the CEO;
- Predict the response from the CEO and formulate letters, correspondence, reports, etc., on behalf of the CEO;
- Advise the CEO on issues of material significance;
- Develop presentations / documents / reports in response to requests for information;
- Strategic advice to the CEO and provide analytical support to assist him to assess the strategic options for the company;
- Provide capability and capacity to facilitate the implementation and monitoring of SALGA’s strategic and annual business plans;
- Provide support to the CEO in the management of stakeholders and all strategic programmes of the organization
- **Manage projects within the ambit of the Office of the CEO**:_
- Define the scope of projects;
- Draw up project plans outlining work to be done, timeframes and cost;
- Manage the project to completion;
- Provide project progress reports to the CEO, EMT, ManCom and NEC
- **Operational Excellence**:_
- Provide sound leadership and direction, as a liaison on behalf of the CEO, to subordinates and staff so that they are able to achieve their objectives;
- Ensure the provision of an effective organisational governance and reporting function within the organization
- Ensure that world-class practice is entrenched in all activities, internal and external;
- Promote a positive culture of performance excellence in the OCEO;
- Ensure that the CEO is fully informed of all issues pertaining to operations and provided with advice and solutions relating to this area;
- Develop a framework that will ensure proper oversight of SALGA operating portfolios;
- Enhance the optimal function of corporate governance structures and promote best practice in the business processes to support the achievement of the Organisation’s objectives;
- Ensure compliance with governance policy, regulatory guidelines, directives and applicable legislation to the client
- **Reporting**:_

Report on a regular basis, to the CEO so that s/he is fully aware of the status of community development issues and can take informed decisions as and when required.

**Job Type**: Temporary
Contract length: 60 months

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