General Manager: Office of the CEO (Strategy & Corporate Planning)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

A prestigious and high-profile role has become available for a visionary leader to serve as the General Manager: Office of the CEO. This executive position sits at the apex of a major national entity undergoing significant transformation within the South African energy sector.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will act as a critical strategic partner, providing leadership and coordination across the Office of the CEO. Your primary mandate is to ensure seamless alignment between the CEO, the Board, the Executive Committee (EXCO), and key stakeholders. You will take ownership of the enterprise-wide strategy, corporate planning, and strategic intelligence capability, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organization as it navigates industry reforms and expansion priorities.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

Education: B Degree/BTech/Advanced Diploma in Business Administration, Commerce, Engineering, or Information Technology (NQF7 with 360 credits). A postgraduate qualification (MBA/MBL) is highly advantageous.

Knowledge: Strong understanding of governance frameworks (PFMA, King IV, Companies Act), strategic analysis, and regulated environments.

Experience: A minimum of 10 years of senior management experience, with a proven track record in:

• • Enterprise strategy development and execution.

  • Corporate planning and performance management.

  • Executive-level governance and stakeholder engagement.

  • Experience within the energy, infrastructure, utilities, or state-owned enterprise (SOE) sectors is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Board & Governance Support: Work alongside the CEO in Board and Board sub-committee meetings; ensure the quality, accuracy, and strategic alignment of all Board submissions in partnership with the Company Secretary.
• Executive Committee Engagement: Engage EXCO at a strategic level, guiding and shaping executive discussions to support the CEO’s priorities and organisational direction.
• External Representation: Represent the Office of the CEO with key external stakeholders - including the shareholder (Department of Electricity & Energy), Parliament, NERSA, strategic customers, and suppliers - ensuring consistent, credible, and aligned messaging.
• Strategic & Corporate Planning: Lead the development and execution of enterprise?wide strategy, corporate planning frameworks, and the organisation’s strategic intelligence capability.
• Executive Office Management: Ensure the Office of the CEO operates with continuity, authority, and strategic coherence. Oversee CEO correspondence, strategic scheduling, and high?level engagement processes.