CEO – Development Finance & Innovation Leader (East London)

University of Fort Hare; East London; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a 5-year contract based in East London, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will have a master's qualification in Commerce/Development Finance and at least 10 years of executive-level experience. Key responsibilities include attaining financial sustainability, leading innovation initiatives, and ensuring effective stakeholder relations. Competitive salary based on market standards.

Qualifications

• 10 years of working experience at an Executive level.
• Experience in development finance institutions or private sector commercial.
• Knowledge of public sector working will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Attain financial and operational sustainability.
• Enable sustainable economic growth of the Province.
• Lead on matters relating to the 4th Industrial Revolution.
• Offer strategic leadership and ensure compliance.

Skills

Effective people management

Integration of technology into systems

Knowledge of property management

Strategic stakeholder relations

Leadership and governance

Education

Masters' qualification in Commerce/Development Finance

Job description

An esteemed educational institution is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a 5-year contract based in East London, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will have a master's qualification in Commerce/Development Finance and at least 10 years of executive-level experience. Key responsibilities include attaining financial sustainability, leading innovation initiatives, and ensuring effective stakeholder relations. Competitive salary based on market standards.