Chief Of Staff

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chief of Staff at Clinix Health Group Head Office in Hyde Park acts as a strategic advisor to the CEO, driving execution of enterprise-wide priorities, governance, and performance management. You will bridge the CEO, Executive Committee, Board, hospital leadership, and key stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into operational outcomes.

You will coordinate governance activities, prepare executive reports and dashboards, lead transformation initiatives, and support cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Healthcare Management, Law, Public Administration, or a related field.
• MBA or relevant Postgraduate Qualification advantageous.
• Project Management Certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile or equivalent) advantageous.
• Corporate Governance qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor implementation of CEO and Board-approved strategic priorities across the Group.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, providing strategic analysis, insights, and decision support.
• Drive alignment and execution of strategic initiatives across hospitals, support services, and corporate functions.
• Develop and monitor executive performance dashboards, scorecards, and business performance reviews.
• Coordinate Executive Committee, Board, and governance activities, ensuring implementation of resolutions and action items.
• Lead and support strategic projects, business transformation, and organisational change initiatives.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to accelerate delivery of organisational priorities.
• Prepare executive reports, presentations, business cases, and governance documentation.
• Monitor strategic risks, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend corrective actions to support organisational goals.

Skills

Strategic Analysis

Executive Communication

Business Case Development

Governance Reporting

Research & Problem Solving

Sound Judgement & Business Acumen

Confidentiality & Integrity

Resilience & Adaptability

Influencing & Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification

Project Management Certification (PMP/Prince2/Agile)

Corporate Governance qualification

Job description

Company description: The Clinix Health Group (CHG) assists communities to live longer, healthier lives through the provision of quality and affordable healthcare. The group provides integrated world-class healthcare systems both internally and externally to the broader ecosystem as a trusted local citizen.

Job Title : Chief of Staff
Location : Clinix Health Group Head Office, Hyde Park
Reports to : Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief of Staff serves as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to the CEO, driving the execution of enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, governance priorities, performance management, executive decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and business transformation initiatives. The role acts as a bridge between the CEO, Executive Committee, Board, hospital leadership teams, and key stakeholders to ensure strategic objectives are effectively translated into operational outcomes.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Healthcare Management, Law, Public Administration, or a related field.
• MBA or relevant Postgraduate Qualification advantageous.
• Project Management Certification (PMP, Prince2, Agile or equivalent) advantageous.
• Corporate Governance qualification advantageous.

Minimum Experience:

• 8-10 years' experience in strategy, consulting, business performance, executive support, or senior leadership roles.
• 5+ years supporting Executive Leadership teams and/or Boards.
• Proven track record in leading strategic and business transformation initiatives.
• Experience in healthcare or other highly regulated industries advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management, cross-functional leadership, governance, and board reporting experience.

Technical Skills

• Strategic Analysis
• Executive Communication
• Business Case Development
• Governance Reporting
• Research & Problem Solving

Behavioural Competencies

• Sound Judgement & Business Acumen
• Confidentiality & Integrity
• Resilience & Adaptability
• Influencing & Negotiation

DELIVERABLES

• Coordinate and monitor implementation of CEO and Board-approved strategic priorities across the Group.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, providing strategic analysis, insights, and decision support.
• Drive alignment and execution of strategic initiatives across hospitals, support services, and corporate functions.
• Develop and monitor executive performance dashboards, scorecards, and business performance reviews.
• Coordinate Executive Committee, Board, and governance activities, ensuring implementation of resolutions and action items.
• Lead and support strategic projects, business transformation, and organisational change initiatives.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to accelerate delivery of organisational priorities.
• Prepare executive reports, presentations, business cases, and governance documentation.
• Monitor strategic risks, identify opportunities for improvement, and recommend corrective actions to support organisational goals.