EASTERN CAPE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (ECDC) - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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EASTERN CAPE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (ECDC)
 
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
GRADE 25 (TCTC PACKAGE)
 

 
The Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) is the leading Development Institution in the Province, mandated to promote and facilitate economic development of the Eastern Cape Province and all its people. As a development institution, the ECDC supports development through a range of services like SMME financing, business advice, industrial/commercial property development and management, and trade and investment promotion services in support of Government’ s mandate to alleviate poverty and reduce unemployment.
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With the head office based in East London, the thriving coastal economic hub of the Eastern Cape, the ECDC has a footprint throughout the Eastern Cape Province.

Considering the fast pace of globalisation and technology development, a challenging and rewarding opportunity has thus arisen for an astute and experienced Executive to serve as Chief Executive Officer.
 

 
Reporting to the Board of Directors on a 5 year fixed term contract, the CEO will be required to facilitate the development and execution of a Board approved five-year organisational strategy aligned to the Eastern Cape’s Growth and Development Priorities, leverage development funding and partnerships as part of the organization’s turnaround and sustainability drive, build leadership, management and coordination for effective implementation of annual corporate plans.
 
Key Performance Areas include:
a. Attain financial and operational sustainability whilst delivering of the ECDC mandate.
b. Enable a sustainable, development-driven economic growth of the Province, by stimulating activity in selected sectors and all geographic areas.
c. Lead on the digitisation of the ECDC’s service offerings.
d. Provide leadership in the management of stakeholder relations across the board;
e. Formulation of policy and contribution to the Board of Directors;
f. Offer strategic leadership, oversee executive management, ensure responsible entrepreneurship, ambassadorship, and statutory compliance;
g. Ensure that the Corporation’s strategies, policies, procedures and resources are effectively and efficiently planned and implemented to comply with the requirements of the PFMA and the ECDC Act;
h. Ensure that skills development for corporate and unit staff is effectively initiated and implemented, in order to optimize capacity and core competencies;
i. Identify and secure key strategic and operational alliances for the Corporation in the public, private and developmental sectors;
j. Create political business climate for the organisation to function effectively;
k. Develop and maintain a shared vision and mission amongst management and staff, so that the organisation survives and thrives whilst assuming total responsibility for the Corporation.
 

 
Qualifications:
a. Post graduate qualification in Commerce/ Development Finance.
b. An MBA/ MBL or relevant masters level qualification will be an added advantage.
c. 10 years of working experience at an Executive level.
d. More than 10 years of working experience in SMME and development finance including government, private or parastatal environment
 
Technical competencies:
a. Able to integrate technology into systems and processes.
b. In depth working knowledge of the property management and development finance sector.
c. Extensive experience in management and oversight of multiple departments.
d. Knowledge and understanding in the following areas are required namely development finance and strategy, oral and written communications, planning, monitoring and evaluation and governance
e. Deep and effective people management and motivational skills
f. High degree of financial literacy, budgeting and reporting requirements.
g. Comprehensive understanding of project and property management.
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Applications:
a. Kindly note that this a re-advertisement and those who applied previously are welcome to re-apply.
b. This is a 5-year fixed term appointment and the successful candidate will be subjected to signing a performance contract.
c. Candidates that meet the outlined requirements should submit their applications along a detailed CV with at least three contactable references, certified copies of educational qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license.
d. Background checks and verification of qualifications will be conducted on the shortlisted candidates.
e. If you have not been contacted within 8 weeks after the closing date of the advertisement, do regard your application as unsuccessful.
f. In making these appointments, the ECDC reserves the right to apply the principles enshrined in the Employment Equity Act, its policies and plans.
 
Please send your detailed CV to
Talent Consultant
Tel: 0437045783
Fax: 0866829817
Email: humanresources@ecdc.co.za
 
Closing date: 07 February 2021

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