Chief Executive Officer

Snatch.work; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth private company is looking for a Chief Executive Officer in Gauteng, Pretoria. This role involves leading strategic priorities such as digitization, overseeing business functions, and fostering a high-performance culture. Candidates should have 10+ years of executive experience, preferably in B2B2C or fintech sectors. Strong leadership and cost control skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of executive experience in high-growth environments.
• Background in B2B2C, fintech, or telecom sectors preferred.
• Proven commercial leader with full P&L responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a clear multi-year vision for the company.
• Lead business functions, ensuring efficiency and scalability.
• Oversee implementation of scalable digital systems.
• Foster a high-performance, accountable culture.
• Drive product diversification and strategic partnerships.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Execution-driven leadership

Cash flow management

Cost control

Sales / Retail / Business Development

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification (degree or higher)

Job description

Job title

Chief Executive Officer

Job location

Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline

October 30, 2025

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• Our client is a high-growth, mid-sized private company that markets a combined product and service offering to a large and largely untapped private consumer market. We are looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial and execution-driven Chief Executive Officer who can play a leading role in driving this exciting business to achieve its potential. The role is based in Pretoria, Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a clear multi-year vision, driving strategic priorities such as digitisation, product growth, and margin improvement. Provide regular updates on progress, performance, and risk.
• Lead all core business functions, ensuring efficiency and scalability. Focus on cost control, customer acquisition efficiency, and strong unit economics.
• Oversee the implementation of scalable digital systems (e.g., onboarding, CRM, automation). Build or manage tech capabilities as needed.
• Foster a high-performance, accountable culture. Strengthen leadership through hiring, development, and clear roles. Lead with transparency and integrity.
• Drive product diversification and strategic partnerships. Explore new markets and opportunities aligned with the company’s model.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification (degree or higher)
• 10+ years of executive experience in high-growth environments
• Background in B2B2C, fintech, or telecom sectors preferred
• Skilled in cash flow management and cost control in lean settings
• Proven commercial leader with full P&L responsibility
• Sales / Retail / Business Development jobs