Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 5-year contract, East London
Recruiter:
Sheldon Recruitment and Selection
Date posted:
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Location:
East london, South Africa
SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a 5-year contract based in East London, Eastern Cape
POSITION INFO:
Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
- Masters’ qualification in Commerce/ Development Finance. MBA/ MBL will be an added advantage.
- 10 years working experience at an Executive level
- More than 10 years of working experience in financial/ development finance/ government/ parastatal environment
The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:- Commercial strategy & turnaround leadership – develop / implement commercial turnaround strategy; redesign business models; optimize assets; drive cost efficiency measures; introduce funding solutions, partnerships and revenue streams; oversee infrastructure program
- Financial sustainability & revenue growth – strengthen cost control and cash flow; improve collection rates, asset utilization & investment return; secure new capital sources; build commercially sound partnerships
- Strategic leadership & organizational performance – lead refreshed strategy with commercial focus; provide visionary leadership; strengthen internal controls, ICT systems, programme quality & risk management; drive accountability
- Governance, risk & compliance – ensure full compliance; restore credibility through improved audit outcomes; provide robust Board reporting
- High impact economic delivery development delivery – drive development programmes; position the company as an investment gateway; ensure development impact is achieved
Salary: Market related Please email detailed CV, supporting documentation and salary requirements through to with “CEO” in the subject line
If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful