Our client is seeking an executive, strategic, and administrative operations within the Office of the CEO for a period of seven (7) months.
The successful candidate will provide high-level support to the CEO, with a focus on strategic planning, execution, and driving the organisation's corporate governance and compliance efforts.
In addition, you will play a key role in ensuring that policies and procedures are updated and aligned with relevant legislation and regulations.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 1.
Strategic Performance Provide strategic planning advisory services and support to the CEO. Ensure governance structures are supported and properly governed. Ensure that the company's operations support the organisation's vision and strategy.
Coordinate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting responsibilities to the office of the CEO and the Board.
Project manage CEO's strategic initiatives and deliverables as aligned with the annual plans.
Ensure presentations from the office of the CEO are at a strategic level and in accordance with the appropriate standards Effectively communicate the strategic objectives with Executive management.
Ensure that policy or strategy decisions are communicated to the organisation.
Provide support to the CEO regarding matters from the Department of Agriculture, Parliament and other key stakeholders.
Ensure risk management processes are clearly identified documented and executed to support the strategy.
2. Business performance Coordinate the business performance, monitoring and reporting. Oversee the development of short, medium and long-term plans and strategies for the organisation in alignment with government objectives.
Assist the CEO in tracking organisation's performance, including business and financial performance, governance and strategic risk matters that may impact the organisation.
Compile reports on the organisation's performance and communicate these to the business and other identified stakeholders Tracking the performance of the organisation's against Board approved strategy, APP and business plan Manage and quality control the organisation's reporting dashboard ensuring that it is updated accurately against the KPI's.
Assist to embed a strong achievement culture through performance management.
3.
Corporate governance and compliance Ensuring review and alignment of organisation's policies and procedures to applicable legislations and regulations.
Provide administrative and secretariat support to Management, Executives and Board. Develop knowledge management systems, inclusive of digitization of governance related documents and information.
Ensure quality reports are submitted to the Board. Ensure efficient and effective reporting across multiple levels in the organisation Department monthly reports, quarterly management reports, Board preparations, document preparation for reporting purposes.
Ensure Board resolutions are followed through and implemented timeously.
Assist the office of the CEO to ensure that the Internal Audit function is effective and supports the Board Committees. Monitor and perform forensic investigations for internal matters. Provide assistance to manage and conclude legal and labour matters.
4.
Stakeholder and communications management Interface with the CEO's direct reports to understand the operating environment and assess to prioritise focus areas. Review and update stakeholders and communication strategies of the business.
Facilitate the CEO's communication with the internal and external stakeholders Build and maintain solid partnerships with assigned internal and external stakeholders to better develop, coordinate, direct, and facilitate strategic communications designed to meet business goals.
Researches and understands key business challenges, stakeholder behaviours, target audiences, competitive activity, and environmental factors that impact business operations.
Communicates directly, and on behalf of the CEO, with stakeholders, on matters related to CEO's programmatic initiatives. Provides leadership to build relationships crucial to the success of the organization and manages a variety of special projects for the CEO. Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including business projects, and other tasks that facilitate the CEO's ability to effectively lead the company.
4.
Attributes Corporate strategy development, implementation and performance monitoring Corporate and Annual Performance plans development monitoring and reporting as per government processes.
Practical knowledge in governance and legislation pertaining to Schedule 3B business government entities Stakeholders' and communication strategies development and management.
Ability to monitor and perform forensic investigations for internal matters. Ability to manage and conclude legal and labour matters.
Requirements Bachelor's Degree (NQF 8) in Law, Business Admin, Marketing, or Public Admin/Office Management. A postgraduate degree at Masters level in Business Administration/Leadership.
5 years' experience in an executive management environment.
10 years+ experience in corporate governance.
Experience in State-Owned Entities (SOE).
Experience in Strategy development and performance monitoring.
Proven track record of performing within a diverse and dynamic internal and external environment and diverse teams.
Ability to exercise good judgement in a variety of situations, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. Ability to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.
Understanding of protocol matters regarding government, parliament, and other key stakeholders.
Understanding of the marketing and communications environment.
Knowledge Outstanding business writing skills Stakeholder management Strong leadership and problem-solving skills Excellent organisational skills Outstanding written and oral communication skills Sound people management skills and experience Practical experience in administrative and document management systems.
A sound understanding of the Animal health sector.