CEO

Ad Talent Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A media business in South Africa is seeking an experienced CEO. The ideal candidate will possess proven executive leadership experience, with the ability to drive profitability and growth while executing strategy and enhancing operational efficiency. You will build a high-performance culture and maintain key client relationships. This position demands strong commercial acumen and knowledge of the media market. Applications from strategic leaders ready for accountability are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Proven executive leadership experience in mid-sized to large organisations.
• Experience leading multi-functional teams.
• Strong governance discipline.
• Strong commercial acumen and governance discipline.
• Knowledge of the media market.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitability, growth, and shareholder returns.
• Build a high-performance, accountable culture.
• Maintain strong relationships with key clients and suppliers.
• Ensure strong governance, risk management and stakeholder communication.
• Maintain key client and supplier relationships and optimize working capital.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Strategic decision-making

Performance management

Media market knowledge

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Who are we

We are a respected media business operating in a competitive, fast-paced environment. Our focus is on commercial growth, strong governance, operational excellence, and delivering consistent value to clients and shareholders.

Who are we looking for

An experienced, commercially driven CEO with a strong track record of leading mid-sized to large organisations.

You are strategic, decisive, and accountable. You understand the media landscape, are comfortable in board-level environments, and know how to align people, performance, and profitability.

What will you do

Strategy & Performance

• Drive profitability, growth, and shareholder returns.
• Execute strategy with clear KPIs and cost discipline.
• Hold senior leaders accountable for financial and operational delivery.

Leadership & Culture

• Build a high-performance, accountable culture.
• Strengthen and align the executive team.
• Ensure brand positioning remains competitive and relevant.

Commercial & Operational Oversight

• Maintain strong relationships with key clients and suppliers.
• Oversee major procurement, stock, and working capital management.
• Ensure operational efficiency across regions and divisions.

Risk, Governance & Finance

• Provide strategic financial oversight beyond reporting.
• Identify and mitigate business risks.
• Maintain strong governance and stakeholder communication.

What do you need

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Proven executive leadership experience
• Experience leading multi-functional teams
• Strong commercial acumen and governance discipline
• Knowledge of the media market

If you are a strategic leader ready to take full accountability for growth, performance, and brand leadership, we invite your application.