Job Description

Minimum Functional Requirements

• Previous working experience as the CEO / Managing Director for (5) years or relevant executive management experience at an operational level for a complex business for at least 10 years.
• Understanding of the software development life cycle and sound knowledge of the current IT landscape.
• Understand the principles of effective organisation management, risk mitigation, risk management and governance.
• Be comfortable to operate in a fast-paced and rapidly evolving industry.
• Good understanding of various functions such as marketing, PR, HR, sales, finance, etc.
• Considerable Board experience and track record of ethical stewardship.
• Good knowledge of public finance and state entity procurement practices and regulatory framework.
• Knowledge of IT Governance and Framework.
• Knowledge and understanding of IT Applications.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant Master's Degree (NQF 9) in Business Administration, Commerce or Computer Science
• 8 -10 years of experience in a similar environment, of which 5 years at CEO / Managing Director level.
• Relevant IT technical qualification and knowledge of the public sector environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities:
Specific accountabilities will include, but may extend beyond the following:
Processes

• Formulate strategies and modernization techniques, harness emerging technologies to advance the company objectives and gain transformational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Promote the use of innovative technologies that will provide benefits to the organisation.
• Champion policy frameworks and objectives with internal partners to ensure integration between functions in pursuit of strategic goals.
• Develop annual and longer-term resource plan and secure capacity to achieve divisional objectives consistent with long term strategic plan.
• Develop annual and long-term functional plans, set clear priorities and measurable milestones in line with the company objectives.
• Proactively identify interconnected problems, model alternative solutions, develop and establish contingency plans aligned to the organizations direction.
• Provide periodic reports on performance against plan and progress on long-term initiatives and use to realign operating plan and objectives appropriately.
• Identify and capitalize on industry trends and market opportunities appropriate for a high performing software development company.
• Accountable to effectively manage Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Legal and Compliance protocols in line with latest international/national standards.
• Demonstrates agility in responding to market changes, technological advancements, and customer demands.
• Utilize relevant business data and insights to identify trends, make informed choices, and drive business growth.
• Embraces and promotes a culture of innovation, creative thinking and taking calculated risks.
• Oversee and encourages research and development programmes to ensure that the company remains at the forefront in the industry, applies the most cost-effective methods and approaches, provides leading-edge products, and services and retains its competitive edge.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Define and influence relationships and service level agreements made with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong positive, trust-based relationships with all the company stakeholders, employees, customers, government departments, agencies, local authorities, key decision makers, and industry influencers.
• Ensure strategic positioning of the company and promote the enterprise with key stakeholders.
• Lead with quality business strategies through a stakeholder collaborative implementation approach.
• Places a strong emphasis on understanding customer needs and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Ensure that the company products and services are designed to meet and strives to exceed customer expectations.

People

• Create a positive organizational climate and culture to energize and focus the company, in order to optimize short-term and longer-term productivity.
• Influence the development of clear human capability and accountability frameworks in support of people management strategies.
• Provide leadership and direction by articulating and reinforcing the companys vision or direction.
• Communicate strategic context that guide best practice, fosters an environment that encourages experimentation, continuous improvement, and improved employee engagement levels.
• Ability to articulate a compelling vision for the company future and inspire others to work towards that vision.
• Effectively manage the company organizational structure and build high-performance teams.
• Promote and nurture a high-performance culture with emphasis on employee engagement, teamwork, career planning, open communication, and employee morale.

Financial

• Ensure that the functional strategy is budgeted for through the development and implementation of a requisite budget.
• Implement effective financial control, management of costs and corporate governance.
• Complies with all requirements of PFMA and relevant the company policies and regulations.
• Oversee and monitor financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to ensure the company financial health, business growth and maximize profitability.
• Be a good steward of the company resources by taking cognizance of public sphere environment.

Governance

• Drive the development and implementation of integrated governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Ensure the consolidation of the risk profile of the company, manage critical risks, and ensure feedback integration.
• Accountable for management of the risk register and adherence to the governance, legal and compliance frameworks.

Leadership Attributes

• Successful and trustworthy individual, committed to Steward Leadership.
• An ethical individual with a verifiable track record of delivery at an executive role in the public or private sector.
• One who can lead with strategic clarity whilst being driven with delivering the highest degree of performance excellence.
• This position will rely heavily on the incumbents ability to lead and inspire employees within the company.

The core attributes are the following:

• Visionary Leadership
• Ability to translate Strategy into Execution
• Stewardship and Service Orientation
• Concern for Impact of own behavior on others
• Develops Teams and nurtures interdependency (breaks down silo tendencies)
• Inspires others to Positive Action
• Life-long learning orientation
• Seeks evidence/data insights that informs decisions.
• Values and Manages Diversity (Team player and Collaborator)
• Excellent Communicator/Interpersonal skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong Results Orientation
• Ability to maintain a dialogue between shareholder and the board.

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