Managing Director / CEO Permanent

MyCareerCraft; Durban; On-site; ZAR 5,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

MyCareerCraft in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, seeks an accomplished CEO/MD to lead the group with a clear strategic vision and a passion for transformational growth. You will own full P&L, drive revenue growth, optimise costs, build a high-performance executive team, and foster governance, risk management, and value creation for shareholders.

The role requires Sub-Saharan Africa market exposure, BBBEE expertise, and experience with boards, investors, and strategic partnerships across

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification essential (MBA/MBL or relevant Master''s degree) from a recognised institution.
• CA(SA) or CFA designation strongly advantageous.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience, with at least 5 years in CEO/MD/COO or equivalent C-suite role.
• Demonstrable multi-sector commercial acumen across sectors such as financial services, manufacturing, retail, technology, logistics, or professional services.
• Experience presenting to and working with a formal Board of Directors; NED or board committee experience is advantageous.
• Sub-Saharan Africa market exposure and BBBEE knowledge preferred; international market exposure beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and leadership across all business divisions, aligning with company objectives.
• Own full P&L responsibility—overseeing revenue growth, cost optimisation, capital allocation, and shareholder value creation.
• Lead, mentor, and hold accountable a diverse executive and senior management team.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with investors, board members, government bodies, customers, and industry partners.
• Drive digital transformation, innovation, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Oversee mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
• Ensure robust governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks are maintained.
• Represent the organisation externally as the primary brand ambassador at industry forums, investor engagements, and media interactions.
• Champion transformation, diversity, and sustainability as pillars of culture and operations.

Education

MBA

MBL

Master''s degree

CA(SA)

CFA

Job description

Education

• Postgraduate qualification is essential — an MBA, MBL, or relevant Master's degree from a recognised, accredited institution.
• A CA(SA), CFA, or equivalent professional designation is a strong advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a CEO, MD, COO, or equivalent C-suite role.
• Proven track record within a mid-to-large business (annual turnover exceeding R500 million preferred).
• Demonstrable multi-sector commercial acumen across industries such as financial services, manufacturing, retail, technology, logistics, or professional services.
• Experience presenting to, engaging with, and operating under the oversight of a formal Board of Directors; prior NED or board committee experience is advantageous.
• Sub-Saharan Africa market exposure and working knowledge of BBBEE legislation are strongly preferred.
• International market experience and exposure to listed or private equity-backed entities is beneficial.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic vision and leadership across all business divisions, ensuring alignment with the company's short-, medium-, and long-term objectives.
• Own full P&L responsibility — overseeing revenue growth, cost optimisation, capital allocation, and shareholder value creation.
• Lead, mentor, and hold accountable a diverse executive and senior management team, fostering a culture of performance, integrity, and accountability.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders including investors, board members, government bodies, customers, and industry partners.
• Drive digital transformation, innovation, and operational efficiency initiatives across the organisation.
• Oversee mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships relevant to growth ambitions.
• Ensure robust governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks are maintained across all business units.
• Represent the organisation externally as the primary brand ambassador at industry forums, investor engagements, and media interactions.
• Champion transformation, diversity, and sustainability as integral pillars of the company's culture and operations.

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