​.ZADNA

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

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LOCATION Midrand / DCDT Hatfield 

CONTRACT 5-Year Contract

JOB EVALUATION Patterson System 

REFERENCE 0002026

*.zadna is currently based in Midrand and is relocating to Hatfield, DCDT. The relocation is anticipated to be completed by the time the successful CEO assumes duty. 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION 

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO provides visionary leadership and strategic direction to .zadna, ensuring effective regulation and development of the South African domain name namespace while advancing the organisation’s mandate, sustainability and public-interest role. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

•Provide strategic oversight of the regulation, development and sustainability of the .za domain name namespace and broader South African domain name industry. •Ensure compliance with ECTA, PFMA, Companies Act, Treasury Regulations, applicable legislation and corporate governance requirements, including King IV. •Act as Accounting Officer and safeguard sound financial governance, performance, risk management, internal controls and accountability. •Build strategic relationships with Government, DCDT, Parliament, ICANN, AFRINIC, registries, registrars, industry and international stakeholders. Align .zadna with international Internet governance developments and represent the organisation in national, regional and global forums. Lead organisational transformation, employee engagement, ethical culture, leadership capability and high-performance execution.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE 

•Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) in ICT, Information Systems, Computer Science or relevant field; MBA or equivalent business leadership qualification advantageous.

•10–15 years’ senior management experience in ICT, digital economy, telecommunications, Internet governance, regulatory or public-sector environments, including at least 8 years at executive level.

•Demonstrable experience engaging Boards, Executive Authorities, Parliament and senior national/international stakeholders.

•Sound knowledge of the South African ICT and digital economy landscape; DNS and Internet governance; ICANN and related international structures; ECTA; PFMA; and corporate governance.

•Professional registration with a recognised body, where applicable, is advantageous.

LEADERSHIP PROFILE 

Strategic foresight, executive presence, commercial and public-sector acumen, sound judgement, integrity, stakeholder influence, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to lead transformation in a complex regulatory environment. 

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY, APPLICATIONS & ENQUIRIES 

.zadna is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity, diversity and transformation in accordance with the Employment Equity Act. Applications from suitably qualified candidates from designated groups, including Black people, women and persons with disabilities, are encouraged in support of .zadna’s employment equity objectives.

APPLICATIONS recruitment@zadna.org.za

ENQUIRIES 060 662 7126

CLOSING DATE 06 September 2026

REFERENCE 0002026

Applications are open for 21 days and close on 06 September 2026. 

Should you not hear from .zadna within 30 days after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.