Chief Executive Officer

Pansalb; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 2 000 000; Full time

Job summary

An organization focusing on language development in Pretoria is seeking an Executive Leader to provide strategic oversight and ensure effective governance. The role requires a Master's degree, at least 7 years in senior leadership, and a strong grasp of public sector dynamics. Key responsibilities include leading organizational strategies, managing financial governance, and fostering community partnerships. This position promotes diversity and inclusivity, aiming to enhance representivity within the leadership team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in an executive or senior leadership role.
• Strong understanding of the Public Sector environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and executive leadership to administrative staff.
• Lead the development and implementation of organizational strategies.
• Serve as the Accounting Officer, ensuring strong financial governance.

Skills

Strategic Capability and Leadership

Visioning and Strategic Influencing

Conceptual and Analytical Thinking

Business Acumen and Intelligence

People Management and Empowerment

Programme and Project Management

Education

Master's Degree (MBA, Human Sciences, or Humanities)

Job description

Employment Contract

5 YEAR FIXED-TERM EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Remuneration Package

R1,, to R2,, per annum (All-inclusive package, of which a portion can be structured according to the individual's needs).

Location

Head Office (Pretoria, Arcadia)

Reference Number

Requirements

Appropriate NQF level 9 qualification – Master's Degree (MBA, Human Sciences, or Humanities).

Minimum of 7 years' experience in an executive or senior leadership role.

Strong understanding of the Public Sector environment, including engagement with all spheres of government and community-based organisations.

Comprehensive knowledge of applicable legislation (e.g., Pan SALB Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act).

Demonstrated experience in financial management, strategic planning, performance management, and organisational turnaround.

Ability to build a performance-driven organisational culture.

Sound knowledge of language rights, linguistic policy, research, and national language development priorities.

Proficiency in at least three official South African languages is an added advantage.

Technical Competencies

• Strategic Capability and Leadership
• Visioning and Strategic Influencing
• Conceptual and Analytical Thinking
• Business Acumen and Intelligence
• People Management and Empowerment
• Programme and Project Management

Continuous Improvement Key Performance Areas

• Provide strategic and executive leadership to Pan SALB's administrative staff, provincial offices, and structures.
• Enable the Board to fulfil its governance mandate and achieve strategic objectives.
• Lead the development and implementation of organisational strategies, performance standards, and annual plans.
• Establish and enforce clear authority levels, systems and sound people management practices.
• Strengthen strategic partnerships and collaborations nationally and provincially.
• Drive initiatives that promote community participation in language development and protection.
• Ensure effective communication and reporting to the Board, its committees and the relevant parliamentary portfolio committee.
• Serve as the Accounting Officer, ensuring strong financial governance, budget planning and effective resource utilisation.

How to Apply

Completed, signed and dated Pan SALB Application Form (available on

Originally certified copies of qualifications and ID.

Comprehensive CV (including copies of ID and qualifications).

Email the above documents to

Enquiries (email only) : ; phone : (Mr Bongani Mahlangu).

Equity, Representivity and Organisational Values

Pan SALB is committed to building a leadership team that reflects the diversity, equity and inclusivity central to South Africa's democratic values.

Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment supports representivity objectives (race, gender, and disability).

All appointments are subject to suitability checks.

Pan SALB is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in Pan SALB through the filling of posts.

Preference will be given to youth, women, and people living with disability.

Candidates must note that they may be interviewed in any official language or choose which language they wish to be interviewed in.

Additional Information

Candidates must be available for interviews on dates determined by Pan SALB.

Pan SALB reserves the right not to make an appointment.

If you have not been contacted within one month of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.

Closing Date for Applications

30 December #J Ljbffr