Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Recruiter:

Fempower

Job Ref:

1092484540

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Overview:

Are you a proven Turnaround Specialist ready to shape South Africa’s future?

A national institution, responsible for one of the largest public funding portfolios in the country, is seeking an influential and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead through a period of bold reform and renewal. This is not a maintenance role, it is a defining turnaround mandate that demands authority, credibility, and the courage to inspire confidence at the highest levels of society.

The Opportunity:

As CEO, you will:

Lead a comprehensive turnaround programme, stabilizing operations and embedding a culture of accountability, performance, and service excellence.
Restore public trust through uncompromising governance, transparency, and ethical leadership.
Drive digital transformation, building technology-enabled, future-fit systems.
Mobilize new funding streams through partnerships, donor engagement, and Treasury collaboration.
Influence and align government, regulators, academia, unions, and civil society at the highest levels.
Position the institution as a trusted enabler of higher education access and youth employability.

The Ideal Candidate:

We are searching for a charismatic, respected turnaround leader who brings:

A proven track record of rescuing and transforming complex organisations under scrutiny.
The political acumen and gravitas to command confidence from Cabinet, Parliament, and national stakeholders.
Deep expertise in governance, compliance, and institutional accountability.
Strong business and financial acumen, with proven stewardship of multi-billion-rand budgets.
A history of delivering digital innovation and performance-driven cultures.
The influence, authority, and national visibility to unite diverse stakeholders behind a bold reform agenda.

Minimum Qualifications: A PhD or dual Master’s degrees (NQF 9/10 minimum) in Finance, Public Administration, or a related field, coupled with 15 years’ management experience (10 at executive level).

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a leadership appointment, it is a national mission. The successful candidate will not only lead a critical institutional turnaround but also leave a lasting legacy by ensuring equitable access to education, strengthening youth employability, and advancing South Africa’s socio-economic transformation.

If you meet the above requirements, please apply via mail to Rea Mostert ( rea. ) with your most recent CV and a letter of motivation

Should you not hear back from us within 7–14 working days after the advert closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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