Chief Growth & Development Officer

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading development finance institution in East London seeks an experienced CEO to drive commercial revitalization and strategic transformation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and governance, with proven leadership at an executive level. Responsibilities include developing turnaround strategies, ensuring financial sustainability, and fostering economic development. The role requires a master's qualification in Commerce or Development Finance and over 10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 10 years of working experience at an Executive level.
• More than 10 years of experience in financial/development finance/government/parastatal environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a commercial turnaround strategy.
• Redesign business models across company units.
• Optimize underperforming assets for revenue generation.
• Drive cost-efficiency while maintaining development impact.
• Secure new capital sources for strategic projects.

Skills

Financial acumen

Strategic leadership

Governance and compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Masters’ qualification in Commerce/ Development Finance

MBA/ MBL

Job description

A leading development finance institution in East London seeks an experienced CEO to drive commercial revitalization and strategic transformation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and governance, with proven leadership at an executive level. Responsibilities include developing turnaround strategies, ensuring financial sustainability, and fostering economic development. The role requires a master's qualification in Commerce or Development Finance and over 10 years of relevant experience.