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.
- 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 a 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.