Principal Officer / CEO

Shuma BC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Medical Scheme provider in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified Principal Officer/CEO to lead operations, manage financials, and ensure governance. Candidates must have at least 12-15 years of Senior Management experience in the Healthcare industry, along with a degree in Finance or Business Administration. The role involves advising the Board of Trustees, driving policy development, and overseeing stakeholder relationships, ensuring compliance with legislation. Remote work and travel may be required depending on the Board's needs.

Qualifications

• 12 to 15 years Senior to Executive Management experience in the Medical Scheme/Healthcare Industry.
• Previous experience as a Principal Officer or Executive role within a Medical Scheme.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation applicable to medical schemes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as advisor to the Board of Trustees and related committees.
• Lead Policy Development and implementation.
• Drive Business and Product Development initiatives.
• Oversee Financial Management and Asset Management.
• Manage Key Stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Financial Management

Operations Management

Risk Management

Corporate Governance

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Finance

Post Graduate Business Administration or equivalent

Post Graduate qualification (MBA/MBL)

Job description

One of South Africa’s largest restricted Medical Schemes for local government employees is seeking a suitably qualified fit-and-proper Principal Officer (PO) / Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the scheme.

The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in managing a Medical Scheme with strong capabilities in Financial Management, Operations, Risk and Governance oversight.

The role requires fostering a healthy working relationship between the Scheme, its Board of Trustees, members and third party service providers, always ensuring that decisions made are in the best interests of Scheme members.

Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the PO will be ultimately responsible for ensuring that all decisions and instructions of the Board of Trustees are carried out timeously and in compliance with applicable legislation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as advisor to the Board of Trustees and related committee
• Lead Policy Development and implementation
• Drive Business and Product Development initiatives.
• Oversee Financial Management and Asset Management
• Manage Key Stakeholder relationships
• Ensure sound Corporate Governance and Risk Management
• Provide effective leadership and Staff Management

Minimum Requirements

• A Degree in Finance (CA) / Business Administration (Post Graduate) / Legal (Admitted Attorney) or equivalent.
• A post graduate qualification would be advantageous (MBA / MBL).
• 12 to 15 years Senior to Executive Management experience in the Medical Scheme / Healthcare Industry.
• Previous experience as a Principal Officer within a Medical Scheme or a Healthcare COO / CEO / CFO would be advantageous.
• Healthcare / Medical Scheme experience is non-negotiable.
• Strong business acumen and a proven track record of success.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation applicable to medical schemes including the Medical Schemes Act (131 of 1998).
• Ability to work remotely and travel as required by the Board of Trustees.

If you do not receive feedback on your application within 6 weeks, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.