Chief Executive Officer

SUMMARY:
One of our clients, in the maritime industry, is looking for a dynamic individual to take up the position of CEO and become a part of their team!

POSITION INFO:

Key Performance Indicators:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the company
• Promote the vision, mission and values founded on the desire to be a high performance organisation that relies on its dynamic employee value proposition that attracts, develops and retains highly skilled employees
• Develop and implement strategic interventions aimed at ensuring that the company is sustainable
• Develop and implement frameworks, structures and processes that ensure good governance, effective risk management and compliance with the company’s policies, regulatory guidelines, directives and applicable legislation
• Set and manage the company’s objectives in terms of the shareholders’ compact
• Develop the company’s safety, security and promotion capacity and activities to ensure continued industry and investor interest in the industry
• Develop and implement a comprehensive transformation plan and manage “special projects” as directed by the Board

Required Qualifications and Experience: 

• A postgraduate degree in Law, Engineering or Maritime
• An MBA or relevant Masters in maritime related areas will be an added advantage
• A minimum of ten years’ senior management experience
• Experience in the industry will be an important advantage
• Proven knowledge or an in-depth understanding of the industry
• Knowledge of pertinent legislation
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to engage and partner with various departments, regulatory authorities and critical stakeholders
• Knowledge of blue economy will be an advantage
• Proven business management skills including inter alia financial management, risk management, corporate, compliance and team leadership
• Proven track record in developing strategy for business/organisation and of successful leading and inspiring a diverse group of employees

Key Attributes and Skills Sought:

• High-level of integrity, initiative and passion
• A team player who is assertive and confident
• Outstanding leadership, inter-personal, negotiations, concept and analytical skills
• A postgraduate degree in Law, Engineering or Maritime
• An MBA or relevant Masters in maritime related areas will be an added advantage
• Ability to recognise opportunities and drive change
• Ability to lead and implement transformation initiatives
• Understanding of PFMA and Treasury regulations
• Understanding of Codes of Corporate Governance
• Open to security vetting clearance

This is not an AA/EE position but preference will be given to South African Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDI) candidates.

If you have not received a response within 48 hours of submitting your resume, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.

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