Chief Transformation Officer

Bebeevisionary; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A visionary organization in Johannesburg is seeking a strategic leader to drive transformation through innovative strategies. This role involves formulating the organization's strategic direction, managing stakeholder communications, and leading efforts to diversify revenue streams through partnerships and grants. Ideal candidates will possess visionary leadership skills and experience in PR management and media relations. This is an opportunity to cultivate high-performing teams and ensure accountability across initiatives.

Qualifications

• Visionary leadership skills are required to drive strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in managing PR strategies and media relations.
• Ability to develop crisis communication strategies and monitor media sentiment.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute the organisation's strategy and annual performance plans.
• Develop business cases and conduct market research.
• Lead high-performing teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a visionary leader to drive strategic planning, organisational insights, brand reputation and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Formulate and execute the organisation's Strategy.

Set strategic priorities and translate them into annual performance plans.

Incorporate research, policy, technology and business intelligence into strategic direction.

Role Description

This executive role supports the Board, CEO and EXCO by driving organisational transformation through strategy development.

It will focus on developing strategies to diversify revenue streams through grants, donors, partnerships; leading PR strategies to elevate the organisation's profile; managing media relations to secure positive coverage; overseeing branding and external communications; spearheading stakeholder messaging; representing the organisation at industry events, public platforms; developing crisis communication strategies; monitoring media sentiment proactively; managing reputational risks; leading data analytics; driving process improvements; conducting or commissioning market research; identifying trends and opportunities; developing business cases, models, scenario forecasts; mentoring and developing high‑performing teams; fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability; ensuring regulatory, ethical and compliance reporting; building relationships with board members, donors, government partners, communities; and managing cross‑functional projects while defining scope, deliverables and maintaining positive relationships with clients, partners, media, and internal teams.