Chief Operations Officer

Requirements

The successful candidate must hold a relevant degree at honours level. A master's in business or other additional qualification in line with the duties listed will be an advantage. The preferred candidate must have a minimum of 15 years working experience and a minimum of 3 years at Executive Management level.

Knowledge

• National Credit Act
• Relevant labour legislation
• Public Finance Management Act
• All other relevant legislation

Skills

• Strategic Thinking
• Experience Collaborating with Executives
• Change Management
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity
• Understanding of advanced business planning and regulatory issues

Desired Skills

• Strategic Thinking
• Experience Collaborating with Executives
• Change Management
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent leadership skills
• with steadfast resolve and personal integrity

Desired Work Experience

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level

• Degree

About The Employer

• Duties:

The Incumbent Will Be Responsible For The Following

• Collaborate with the CEO in setting and driving organizational vision, operational strategy, and hiring levels
• Oversee operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members can thrive and that organizational goals are met
• Develop and implement the strategic plans of the organisation through monitoring and coordinating the key activities of the various departments of the Organisation
• Participate in and lead strategy, policy formulation and procedure development
• Ensure compliance with requirements and the smooth functioning of the organisation
• Set comprehensive goals for the performance, monitoring, and evaluation of Organisation Operations and play major role in the formulation of Annual Performance Plans and Operational plans to fulfil the strategy of the Organisation
• Report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), as a member of the Executive Committee (ExCo) and other Committees functioning within the organisation
• Compile regular reports on the activities of the organisation, including those to the external oversight committee(s)
• Coordinate and compile the annual report, and ensure timely submission to the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and Parliament
• Monitor and oversee operations
• Conduct regular meetings with Managers to evaluate progress, and provide guidance and leadership
• Liaise with the internal auditors, etc. to identify strategic or operational risk areas and develop, implement, and monitor control measures to mitigate these risks
• Analyse internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders