See more Collapse

Chief Executive Officer

2 months ago


Durban, South Africa Kontak Recruitment Full time
Job Description

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) JB4397
Durban
Market Related | Negotiable for experience

We are seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who thrives in dynamic environments and has a proven track record of success in transformative leadership roles. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a strong leader, and an effective executor, dedicated to driving our organization to achieve new levels of success.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Extensive experience in a senior leadership role, with a successful track record in driving growth, achieving operational and commercial excellence, and delivering financial results.
Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the capability to anticipate and proactively manage challenges.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of inspiring and leading diverse teams.
Unwavering integrity, with a commitment to ethical practices and sound corporate governance.
Entrepreneurial spirit, with a drive for innovation and a readiness to take calculated risks.

Responsibilities:
Leadership and Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan to enhance growth and achieve key objectives. Provide inspirational leadership, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Financial Management: Manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Implement cost-control measures and identify opportunities for improving revenue and profitability.
Operational Excellence: Enhance operational efficiency and productivity. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and utilize metrics-driven decision-making to improve performance.
Market Positioning: Lead efforts to bolster our market presence. Analyze trends, evaluate competitive landscapes, and seize opportunities for expansion and differentiation.
Customer Focus: Promote a customer-centric approach across the organization. Build strong relationships with customers and partners, ensuring high-quality products and services that meet their needs.
Team Development: Attract, develop, and retain top talent. Mentor team members, empowering them to excel and contribute effectively to our goals.
Risk Management: Identify potential risks and formulate strategies to mitigate them. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices to minimize liabilities.
Communication and Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison with the management team, board of directors, investors, and other key stakeholders. Maintain open and transparent communication, sharing updates on progress, challenges, and opportunities.

Join Our Mission:
If you are driven by a passion to lead and make a significant impact, we invite you to apply for this pivotal role. As our next CEO, you will have the opportunity to shape the future and lead our organization towards a promising horizon.

As per client instruction, the name of our organization, sector and industry will remain confidential until the interview stage. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to discussing this opportunity with you in further detail during the interview process.
 


Qualifications

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Extensive experience in a senior leadership role, with a successful track record in driving growth, achieving operational and commercial excellence, and delivering financial results.
Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the capability to anticipate and proactively manage challenges.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of inspiring and leading diverse teams.
Unwavering integrity, with a commitment to ethical practices and sound corporate governance.
Entrepreneurial spirit, with a drive for innovation and a readiness to take calculated risks.



Additional Information


As per client instruction, the name of our organization, sector and industry will remain confidential until the interview stage. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to discussing this opportunity with you in further detail during the interview process.


We have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Recruitment Full time

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO) JB4397DurbanMarket Related | Negotiable for experienceWe are seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who thrives in dynamic environments and has a proven track record of success in transformative leadership roles. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a strong leader, and an effective executor, dedicated to...


  • Durban, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, , South Africa FreeRecruit Full time

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO) JB4397DurbanMarket Related | Negotiable for experience We are seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who thrives in dynamic environments and has a proven track record of success in transformative leadership roles. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a strong leader, and an effective executor, dedicated to...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Kontak Recruitment Full time

    Job DescriptionChief Executive Officer (CEO) JB4397DurbanMarket Related | Negotiable for experienceWe are seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who thrives in dynamic environments and has a proven track record of success in transformative leadership roles. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a strong leader, and an effective...


  • Durban, South Africa Recruitment Full time

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO) JB4397DurbanMarket Related | Negotiable for experienceWe are seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who thrives in dynamic environments and has a proven track record of success in transformative leadership roles. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a strong leader, and an effective executor, dedicated to...


  • Durban, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4057, South Africa FreeRecruit Full time

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO) JB4397DurbanMarket Related | Negotiable for experience We are seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who thrives in dynamic environments and has a proven track record of success in transformative leadership roles. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a strong leader, and an effective executor, dedicated...


  • Durban, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, 4057, South Africa FreeRecruit Full time

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO) JB4397DurbanMarket Related | Negotiable for experience We are seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who thrives in dynamic environments and has a proven track record of success in transformative leadership roles. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a strong leader, and an effective executor, dedicated...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Invictus Education Group Full time

    We are currently seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive team and drive the financial strategy of our growing education business.As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Invictus Education Group, you will be a key player in steering the financial operations and strategy of our organization. Your expertise will...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa SRG Recruitment Full time

    Overview(Area:) Mobeni, Durban, KwaZulu Natal(Salary:) Market Related(Ref: AG)Our client wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Chief Sales Officer. This Executive position reports directly to the COO. Leading and directing the commercial team, the incumbent must have excellent business and financial acumen, strategy formulation as well as...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Invictus Education Group Full time

    Durban, South Africa | Posted on 06/05/2024 We are currently seeking an experienced and visionary Chief FinancialOfficer (CFO) to join our executive team and drive the financialstrategy of our growing education business. As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Invictus Education Group, you will be akey player in steering the financial operations and...


  • Durban, South Africa Invictus Education Group Full time

    We are currently seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive team and drive the financial strategy of our growing education business.As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Invictus Education Group, you will be a key player in steering the financial operations and strategy of our organization. Your expertise will...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa HR Genie Full time

    Our client is looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) who is driven and seasoned to steer their tech vision and strategy. As the CTO, you'll oversee all areas of the tech framework, encompassing enterprise systems, apps, data security, and creativity. Your main task will be propelling digital evolution throughout the entity, making sure tech syncs with...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time

    Chief Operating Officer | UmhlangaJoin this boutique asset manager as a COO. The successful individual will be responsible for a broad level of operational duties that range from hands-on day to day management of all staff , providing strategic advice, identifying, executing existing and new operational systems and processes within this firm. The COO will...


  • Durban, South Africa Affirmative Portfolios Full time

    **Finance ~ Banking** **Durban** ***: **Chief Operations Officer** **Durban** **R2 307 332 per Annum (CTC)** Our client in the Financial Services/Banking sector is seeking to appoint a Chief Operations Officer in Durban. The Chief Operations Officer reporting to the CEO will support and manage the operations function of the company which incorporate the...


  • Durban, South Africa Remoteca Limited Full time

    **Position**:Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) **Role**: Hybrid/Remote - 6 Months with option to extend **Opportunity**: We are seeking an Interim Chief Financial Officer on behalf of our private equity client. The United Kingdom based company operates within the facilities management and energy solutions industry, with a strong presence in both the...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Talksure Full time

    MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLEGBS Support Services (Pty) Ltd provides support services (circa 200 headcount) to Talksure and Cubix, with circa 1000 agent strong fast paced, growing, registered financial services provider offering insurance and non-insurance products to the South African market. We are looking for a Chief Operations Officer. As an Executive...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Invictus Education Group Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are currently seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive team and drive the financial strategy of our growing education business.As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Invictus Education Group, you will be a key player in steering the financial operations and strategy of our organization. Your...

  • Chief People Officer

    2 months ago


    Durban, South Africa Talented Recruitment Full time

    KwaZulu Natal, Durban - (Negotiable) Chief People Officer required to oversee the overall human resources function and is responsible for the development and implementation of the people (HR) strategy as aligned to the organisation vision and its current and long-term business objectives. Based in Umhlanga, Durban **Requirements**: - Master’s degree in...

  • Chief of Staff

    3 weeks ago


    Durban, South Africa Talented Recruitment Full time

    One of South Africa's leading retailers is seeking a reliable and dynamic individual to join their team. The role requires engagement with senior executive leadership, facilitating and driving strategic initiatives and facilitating stakeholder engagement. Based in Umhlanga, Durban **Requirements**: - Relevant Master’s degree (e.g. MBA) - Strong work...

  • Chief of Staff

    4 weeks ago


    Durban, South Africa Talented Recruitment Full time

    KwaZulu Natal, Durban - (Negotiable) One of South Africa's leading retailers is seeking a reliable and dynamic individual to join their team. The role requires engagement with senior executive leadership, facilitating and driving strategic initiatives and facilitating stakeholder engagement. Based in Umhlanga, Durban **Requirements**: - Relevant...

  • Chief People Officer

    2 weeks ago


    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Talented Recruitment Full time

    KwaZulu Natal, Durban- (Negotiable)Chief People Officer required to oversee the overall human resources function and is responsible for the development and implementation of the people (HR) strategy as aligned to the organisation vision and its current and long-term business objectives. Based in Umhlanga, DurbanRequirements: Master's degree in Human...