Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 5-year contract, 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

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 5-year contract, East London

2025-11-12 - 2025-12-12

Contractor

EL003167

Business & Management

Job Overview

We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a 5-year contract based in East London, Eastern Cape.

Eligibility Criteria

• Masters’ qualification in Commerce/ Development Finance. MBA/ MBL will be an added advantage.
• 10 years of working experience at an Executive level
• Experience in development finance institutions, lending environment or private sector commercial environment is desirable
• Knowledge of public sector working will be advantageous
• Able to integrate technology into systems / processes
• In-depth knowledge of property management and development finance industry
• Effective people management and motivation skills

Responsibilities

• Attain financial and operational sustainability whilst delivering of the company mandate
• Enable a sustainable, development-driven economic growth of the Province, by stimulating activity in selected sectors and all geographic areas
• Lead on matters relating to the 4th Industrial Revolution, Innovation and digitization.
• Manage Strategic stakeholder relations across the board
• Formulation of policy and contribution to the Board of Directors
• Ensure that relevant government strategies relevant to the mandate are fully implemented and integrated in the offerings
• Offer strategic leadership, executive management, responsible entrepreneurship, ambassadorship, and statutory compliance
• Ensure that the Corporation’s strategies, policies, procedures and resources are effectively and efficiently planned and implemented to comply with the requirements of the PFMA Act
• Ensure that skills development for corporate and business unit staff is effectively initiated and implemented, in order to optimize capacity and core competencies
• Identify and secure key strategic and operational alliances for the Corporation in the public, private and developmental sectors
• Provide leadership to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Oversee governance, control and legal systems
• Develop and maintain a shared vision and mission amongst management and staff, so that the organization survives and thrives whilst assuming total responsibility for the Corporation

Salary

Market related

Application Process

Please email detailed CV, supporting documentation and salary requirements through to [e-mail] with “CEO” in the subject line.

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.