Job Description

Our Client is a private equity and private debt Fund based in Durban reporting to the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA). The Fund seeks to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified Manager: Office of the CEO. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible to manage all CEOs communication and ensure all office of the CEO presentations are at the strategic level.
Key Performance arrears:
Manage CEOs communication and act as an escalation point for all matters brought to the Office of the CEO.
Advise the CEO on the entitys strategic direction, business and financial performance, and governance and operational risk matters that may impact the organisation.
Interface with the CEOs direct reports to understand the operating environment and assess to prioritise focus areas.
Provide strategic advisory services and support to the CEO.
Provide intellectual in strategy and policy discussions.
Participate in Board and Executive meetings of KZNGF and coordinate the quarterly EXCO planning process.
Coordinate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting responsibilities of the Office of the CEO.
Support the CEO with planning and execution.
Ensure alignment with government priorities.
Effectively communicate the businesses strategic objectives with the senior management to drive the business forward.
Manage knowledge information appropriately so that it is available for other staff.
Key Attributes Required:
Must be a matured businessperson and/ or executive of impeccable integrity and ethical leadership.
A Bachelors Degree in Business Management and between 5 to 8 years of experience in the Business Management/ Project Management or related filed.
A postgraduate qualification will be of advantage.
Must have intellectual rigour to understand and resolve complex issues.
Outstanding organisational skills. A record of success in developing business plans and procedures.
Sound people management skills and experience.
Proven track record of performing within a diverse and dynamic internal and external environment and diverse teams.
Proven ability to interpret financial information, performance matrices, related data and clearly communicate the findings.
In-depth knowledge of corporate governance principles, King IV code, Companies Act and managerial best practices.