Senior Manager : Office Of The Ceo (Pretoria)

South African Maritime Safety Authority; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental maritime authority in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Manager for the Office of the CEO. The role focuses on providing strategic executive support, governance counsel, and managing stakeholder relationships. Candidates should hold a postgraduate qualification, possess 7 to 10 years of senior leadership experience, and have expertise in corporate governance and strategic planning. This position offers the opportunity to lead in a dynamic environment focused on maritime and regulatory sectors.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years' experience in senior or executive leadership.
• Experience in maritime, ports, transport, or regulatory sectors.
• Expertise in corporate governance and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert counsel on governance and legal frameworks.
• Coordinate executive engagements with the Board and Committees.
• Oversee management and operational efficiency of the CEO's office.

Skills

Strategic Acumen

Executive Influence & Negotiation

Political Astuteness

Resilience & Change Leadership

Financial & Business Judgement

Exceptional Communication

Education

Postgraduate Qualification (Master's or MBA preferred)

Qualification in Maritime Studies

Job description

Senior Manager : Office of the CEO (Pretoria)

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria | Deadline : December 01

Overview

Strategic Executive Support & Governance in the Office of the CEO

Provide expert counsel on governance, legal frameworks, and political-economic dynamics.

Coordinate executive engagements with the Board, Committees and EXCO.

In Collaboration with HC, Facilitate the performance review process for the Executive Committee (EXCO) members.

Stakeholder Management & Representation

Maintain influential relationships with government, industry partners, and maritime authorities.

Provide Liaison function for the CEO and SAMSA with high-stakes national and international forums.

Executive Operations & Risk

Oversee the comprehensive management and operational efficiency of the CEO's office.

Govern budgeting, financial stewardship, and organisational risk mitigation strategies for the CEO Office.

Performance & Culture Leadership

Mentor a high-performing team and foster a culture of accountability and excellence.

Implement and monitor performance management including the balanced scorecard in the Office of the CEO.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Postgraduate Qualification (Master's or MBA preferred) in Public Administration, Business Leadership, Law, or a related field.

Qualification in Maritime Studies will be a distinct advantage.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Minimum 7 to 10 years' experience of progressive senior or executive leadership experience.

Proven track record in a complex public or private sector environment, with experience in maritime, ports, transport, or regulatory sectors being highly desirable.

Demonstrable expertise in corporate governance, strategic planning, performance management, and board-level interactions.

SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Acumen: Foresight to shape long-term strategy and translate it into actionable plans.
• Executive Influence & Negotiation: Authority to build consensus and drive outcomes with senior stakeholders.
• Political Astuteness: Navigate complex organisational and external political landscapes effectively.
• Resilience & Change Leadership: Thrive under pressure and lead transformational change.
• Financial & Business Judgement: Sound decision-making that balances risk, opportunity, and resource allocation.
• Exceptional Communication: Articulate complex ideas with clarity and impact, both verbally and in writing.