Chief Executive Officer

Cortez Executive Search (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic CEO to lead their strategic vision and operational excellence. This role involves driving business development and market expansion while ensuring client-centric solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in engineering or related fields, with a proven track record in senior management. You will work closely with the Board to refine strategic goals and ensure sustainable growth during challenging market conditions. If you possess exceptional leadership skills and a strong business network, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in engineering or related fields.
• 10+ years in senior management roles, preferably in consulting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational, and commercial leadership.
• Drive business development and market expansion efforts.
• Oversee day-to-day management and sustainable growth.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Business Development

Financial Management

Strategic Planning

Operational Performance

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA

Job description

A trusted leader in product sales, distribution, maintenance, and engineering services, supporting critical industries across Africa.

The opportunity calls for a dynamic industry leader to unlock the full potential of our client's brand with its proven record of delivering expertise through its experts, people talent, and well-established delivery systems. The candidate must have a demonstrated record of having delivered superior performance through sustainable business practices including:

• The ability to develop and implement the company vision and strategy;
• Driving business development, market expansion efforts, and country growth across all sectors, managing stakeholder relationships;
• Driving operational, financial, and safety performance;
• A deep understanding of market forces and how to adapt the organization's tactics, processes, and plans to ensure sustainability, especially during difficult market conditions;
• Ensuring that clients remain at the center of the products and solutions being provided by the company.

Duties

The CEO will be responsible for the strategic, operational, and commercial leadership. Different functional report lines London Group, local board, empowerment shareholders.

Core Function

• In consultation with the Board, to refine and improve on the strategic goals and objectives;
• Give direction and leadership toward the achievement of the Group philosophy, mission, strategy, and its annual goals and objectives;
• With guidance from the Board, enable the Board to fulfill its governance function;
• Day-to-day management including operational, technical delivery, commercial and financial management while overseeing the sustainable growth of the business;
• Oversee the management of the subsidiaries in consultation with the Board of Directors of each of the subsidiaries.

Qualification and Experience Requirements

• A relevant bachelor's degree, related qualification from a recognized university;
• Further studies in business management (an MBA would be an added advantage);
• At least 15 years of experience within an engineering/related field;
• At least 10 years of experience in a senior management position of which at least 5 years should be experience in senior management roles for consulting, advisory, or related;
• Knowledge-based business in the role of Managing Director, Chief Executive, Operations Director, or Executive Director;
• Experience in dealing with Board responsibilities and functions;
• Must have a private sector background and led a business with a billion/s turnover;
• A record of sales generation and market development.

Developed Capabilities

• Well-developed leadership, management, strategy, business development, and personal mastery skills;
• A deep understanding of company finances and repositioning the critical financial drivers, delivering top percentile financial performance;
• Drive operational performance leading a safe and secure environment;
• Solution development and capability deployment dealing with complexity;
• The ability to lead and implement company-wide programs;
• Excellent communicator, developing customer-centric solutions whilst building customer relationships;
• Proven record in the development of people at the organizational level;
• Experience in legal aspects typically associated with private enterprises;
• Managing and mitigating risks at the enterprise level.

Other Requirements

• A strong business network in the public and private sectors;
• Experience in collaborating with multinational companies.