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Job summary
A leading South African organization is looking for a Chief Operations Officer (COO) to provide strategic leadership and manage operations. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree and extensive experience in senior management within human rights. Responsibilities include overseeing various departments and ensuring compliance with laws. This role offers a dynamic environment focused on organizational effectiveness.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years senior management experience in a human rights environment.
- 3 years executive management experience in human rights bodies.
- Training on good governance is an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction to various departments.
- Manage the company's operations and develop performance plans.
- Oversee planning and implementation of strategic projects.
Skills
Education
Chief Operations Officer - Chapter 9 Institutions (South Africa)
Our client, a Chapter 9 institution in South Africa, is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Operations Officer (COO) to join their team.
Requirements:
South African Citizen
The most eligible candidate must hold a Master of Business Administration, LLM, or equivalent (NQF 9).
A minimum of 5 years senior management experience in a human rights environment or 3 years executive management experience, working within human rights bodies.
Training on good governance will be an added advantage.
Experience in the following fields is critical: Human rights, social sciences, law, Communications, Information technology, and organisational development landscape.
Experience as a transformational leader with strong managerial skills, a clear vision, and focused action would position the candidate favourably.
Experience in preparations and management of strategic and operational plans.
In-depth knowledge of relevant legal prescripts on gender equality, particularly Constitutional law.
Responsibilities:
Provide leadership, direction, support, and advice to the Provinces, Information and Technology Report, Human Resources Department, and Communications Department.
Manage The Company operations.
Develop and manage the implementation of annual performance plans.
Establish and manage monitoring, evaluation, and control interventions on the day-to-day delivery of the organisational strategy.
Oversee the planning, designing, implementation, and monitoring of strategic projects within The Company.
Prudently manage the organisations resources within budget guidelines and relevant legislation.
Manage relevant operational policies, procedures, guidelines, and oversee proper and accurate management of The Company at all times, especially the department under your leadership.
Manage and develop teams under your supervision.
Manage and coordinate engagements with stakeholders.
Ensure that The Company and its employees under your management comply with relevant laws and regulations.
Ensure that the strategic direction of The Company aligns with the relevant national, regional, and international instruments.
Advise the CEO on any strategic and operational matters that require his/her attention.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned to you from time to time.
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