Growth & Impact CEO (East London)

University of Fort Hare; East London; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a 5-year contract based in East London, Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate will have a Masters’ qualification in Commerce or Development Finance, along with over 10 years of executive-level experience in financial or development finance. Key responsibilities include developing commercial strategies, enhancing financial sustainability, and ensuring compliance. Interested candidates should submit their CV and salary requirements via email.

Qualifications

• 10 years working experience at an Executive level.
• More than 10 years of experience in financial or development finance or government/parastatal environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial turnaround strategy.
• Strengthen cost control and improve cash flow.
• Lead refreshed strategy with commercial focus.
• Ensure compliance and improve audit outcomes.
• Drive development programmes for economic impact.

Skills

Commercial strategy development

Financial sustainability

Leadership

Compliance and governance

Education

Masters’ qualification in Commerce or Development Finance

Job description

A leading educational institution is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a 5-year contract based in East London, Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate will have a Masters’ qualification in Commerce or Development Finance, along with over 10 years of executive-level experience in financial or development finance. Key responsibilities include developing commercial strategies, enhancing financial sustainability, and ensuring compliance. Interested candidates should submit their CV and salary requirements via email.