Chief Executive Officer

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A private consumer market company in Pretoria, Gauteng is seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer to drive strategic priorities and lead core business functions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of executive experience, a proven background in commercial leadership, and strong skills in cost control and cash flow management. This role offers a competitive salary starting from R2,300,000 per annum, plus incentives and potential shares.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate a clear multi-year vision.
• Lead all core business functions to ensure efficiency.
• Oversee the implementation of scalable digital systems.
• Foster a high-performance culture with clear roles.
• Drive product diversification and explore new markets.

Skills

Strategic vision

Leadership

Cost control

Digital systems implementation

Commercial leadership

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification (degree or higher)

Job description

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

Salary

• From R2,300,000 per annum, plus incentive, plus possible future shares.

This is very negotiable and depends on the value a candidate can generate for the business