Chief Operations Officer

Boardroom Appointments; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A Chapter 9 institution in South Africa is seeking a Chief Operations Officer (COO) to lead operations, manage resources, and oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in human rights and executive management, coupled with strong leadership capabilities and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• South African Citizen with 5+ years in senior management or 3 years in executive roles.
• Strong experience in human rights, organisational development, and strategic management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to departments.
• Manage strategic and operational plans effectively.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations at all times.

Skills

Human rights

Organisational development

Managerial skills

Good governance training

Education

Master of Business Administration

LLM or equivalent (NQF 9)

Job description

Chief Operations Officer - Chapter 9 Institutions (South Africa)

Our client, a Chapter 9 institution in South Africa, is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Operations Officer (COO) to join their team.

Requirements:

• South African Citizen
• The most eligible candidate must hold a Master of Business Administration, LLM, or equivalent (NQF 9).
• A minimum of 5 years senior management experience in a human rights environment or 3 years executive management experience, working within human rights bodies.
• Training on good governance will be an added advantage.
• Experience in the following fields is critical: Human rights, social sciences, law, Communications, Information technology, and organisational development landscape.
• Experience as a transformational leader with strong managerial skills, a clear vision, and focused action would position the candidate favourably.
• Experience in preparations and management of strategic and operational plans.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legal prescripts on gender equality, particularly Constitutional law.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, direction, support, and advice to the Provinces, Information and Technology Report, Human Resources Department, and Communications Department.
• Manage The Company operations.
• Develop and manage the implementation of annual performance plans.
• Establish and manage monitoring, evaluation, and control interventions on the day-to-day delivery of the organisational strategy.
• Oversee the planning, designing, implementation, and monitoring of strategic projects within The Company.
• Prudently manage the organisations resources within budget guidelines and relevant legislation.
• Manage relevant operational policies, procedures, guidelines, and oversee proper and accurate management of The Company at all times, especially the department under your leadership.
• Manage and develop teams under your supervision.
• Manage and coordinate engagements with stakeholders.
• Ensure that The Company and its employees under your management comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Ensure that the strategic direction of The Company aligns with the relevant national, regional, and international instruments.
• Advise the CEO on any strategic and operational matters that require his/her attention.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned to you from time to time.