Chief Operations Officer

Chief Operations Officer - Chapter 9 Institutions (South Africa)

Our client, a Chapter 9 institution in South Africa, is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Operations Officer (COO) to join their team.

Requirements:

• South African Citizen
• The most eligible candidate must hold a Master of Business Administration, LLM, or equivalent (NQF 9).
• A minimum of 5 years senior management experience in a human rights environment or 3 years executive management experience, working within human rights bodies.
• Training on good governance will be an added advantage.
• Experience in the following fields is critical: Human rights, social sciences, law, Communications, Information technology, and organisational development landscape.
• Experience as a transformational leader with strong managerial skills, a clear vision, and focused action would position the candidate favourably.
• Experience in preparations and management of strategic and operational plans.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legal prescripts on gender equality, particularly Constitutional law.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, direction, support, and advice to the Provinces, Information and Technology Report, Human Resources Department, and Communications Department.
• Manage The Company operations.
• Develop and manage the implementation of annual performance plans.
• Establish and manage monitoring, evaluation, and control interventions on the day-to-day delivery of the organisational strategy.
• Oversee the planning, designing, implementation, and monitoring of strategic projects within The Company.
• Prudently manage the organisations resources within budget guidelines and relevant legislation.
• Manage relevant operational policies, procedures, guidelines, and oversee proper and accurate management of The Company at all times, especially the department under your leadership.
• Manage and develop teams under your supervision.
• Manage and coordinate engagements with stakeholders.
• Ensure that The Company and its employees under your management comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Ensure that the strategic direction of The Company aligns with the relevant national, regional, and international instruments.
• Advise the CEO on any strategic and operational matters that require his/her attention.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned to you from time to time.