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EZEMVELO KZN WILDLIFE VACANCIES
EZEMVELO KZN WILDLIFE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
POST NO. 140403
(5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
The KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Board, trading as Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, is a PFMA Schedule 3C public entity established in terms of the KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Management Act (Act No. 9 of 1997).
THE ACCOUNTING AUTHORITY
The Accounting Authority of Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife wishes to appoint a suitable person into the position of Chief Executive Officer to be based at its Head Office in Pietermaritzburg.
THE ENTITY
The entity is responsible for the management of nature conservation within the Province of KwaZulu-Natal including protected areas as well as development and promotion of ecotourism and facilities within the protected areas.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
This top executive position is suited to a South African citizen who is multi-skilled, dynamic, self-motivated professional with well-developed leadership and management abilities. In addition, the applicants should meet the following minimum requirements:
COMPETENCIES:
Strategic capability and leadership; Financial management; Change management; Knowledge management; Service delivery innovation; Problem solving and analysis; Conflict Management; People management and empowerment; Communication (both written and verbal); Honesty and Integrity.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE
This position is graded at F1 on a structured Paterson job grading system. An all-inclusive structured salary package (negotiable), consisting of a basic salary, 13th Cheque, contributions to the Provident Fund and Medical Aid (ranging from R2.1 million to R2.4 million). The appointment is subject to the signing of a Performance Agreement.
THE PRIMARY ROLE
The primary function of the Chief Executive Officer is to lead the Executive Management Team in managing the short, medium and long-term strategic and operational plans and take executive decisions as delegated by the Accounting Authority as well as ensuring that the decisions of the Accounting Authority are effectively implemented.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
POST NO. 140403
(5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
The KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Board, trading as Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, is a PFMA Schedule 3C public entity established in terms of the KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Management Act (Act No. 9 of 1997).
THE ACCOUNTING AUTHORITY
The Accounting Authority of Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife wishes to appoint a suitable person into the position of Chief Executive Officer to be based at its Head Office in Pietermaritzburg.
THE ENTITY
The entity is responsible for the management of nature conservation within the Province of KwaZulu-Natal including protected areas as well as development and promotion of ecotourism and facilities within the protected areas.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
This top executive position is suited to a South African citizen who is multi-skilled, dynamic, self-motivated professional with well-developed leadership and management abilities. In addition, the applicants should meet the following minimum requirements:
- Honours Degree in Business Administration or other relevant fields
- Masters Degree in Environmental Management or Tourism or Business Administration will be an added advantage
- Ten years management experience of which at least five years must have been at an Executive Management level in the public or private sector
- Good understanding of the PFMA and the statutory requirements for Schedule 3C entities
- Experience and knowledge in governance and risk management principles
- Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills; and
- Good understanding of matters pertaining to environmental management, conservation and tourism.
- Must be able to converse in English and isiZulu fluently.
COMPETENCIES:
Strategic capability and leadership; Financial management; Change management; Knowledge management; Service delivery innovation; Problem solving and analysis; Conflict Management; People management and empowerment; Communication (both written and verbal); Honesty and Integrity.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE
This position is graded at F1 on a structured Paterson job grading system. An all-inclusive structured salary package (negotiable), consisting of a basic salary, 13th Cheque, contributions to the Provident Fund and Medical Aid (ranging from R2.1 million to R2.4 million). The appointment is subject to the signing of a Performance Agreement.
THE PRIMARY ROLE
The primary function of the Chief Executive Officer is to lead the Executive Management Team in managing the short, medium and long-term strategic and operational plans and take executive decisions as delegated by the Accounting Authority as well as ensuring that the decisions of the Accounting Authority are effectively implemented.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- Strategic Leadership
- Overall responsibility for the support, management and guidance of the Accounting Authority, as well as execution of decisions taken by the Accounting Authority to ensure that Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife complies with all relevant legislation and statutes and that Accounting Authority decisions are implemented.
- Strengthen relations with national, regional as well as local stakeholders through ensuring that closer cooperation and working relationships are developed.
- Overall responsibility for improving the organisation’s image and communication with the public and other stakeholders.
- Maintain financial viability of the entity.
- Strategy Implementation
- In conjunction with the Accounting Authority, formulate the organisational strategy and/or reviews as and when necessary and appropriate.
- Lead the process of the organisational strategy implementation including the preparation of Annual Performance Plans (APP) and Budget for approval by the Accounting Authority and the Executive Authority to ensure the entity delivers on its legislated mandate.
- Organisational Management and Control
- Ensure the implementation of Annual Performance Plan and achievement of targets.
- Ensure that appropriate operational policies and procedures are developed, always maintained and complied with.
- Ensure workplace compliance with all the relevant legislations.
- Financial Management
- Support the Accounting Authority (Accounting Authority of Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife) in fulfilling its duties and responsibilities in terms of the Public Finance Management Act and the Treasury Regulations.
- Ensure funds are expended timeously within and in accordance with the approved strategy and Annual Performance Plan.
- Ensure systems of internal controls, financial policies and procedures are developed, reviewed and adhered to.
- Corporate Governance
- Facilitate effective functioning of the Accounting Authority and its committees.
- Ensure compliance with the codes of good corporate governance within the organisation including King IV.
- Develop risk management and compliance frameworks, as well as ensuring that an effective internal audit function is in place.
DIRECTIONS TO APPLYING CANDIDATES:
The following mandatory documents must be submitted:
- Only fully completed application form obtained from Ezemvelo Wildlife’s website (www.kznwildlife.com)will be accepted, hence incomplete application form will not be considered.
- Certified copies of all qualifications, identity document, and valid driver`s license. Certified copies must not be older than six (6) months from the date of submission and should not be copies of certified copies.
Applications to be hand delivered or emailed to:
Ms Pash Puran: 1 Peter Brown Drive, Montrose, Pietermaritzburg, 3201.
Enquiries: Ms Pash Puran – (033) 845 1341
Email: ceojobapply@kznwildlife.com
Closing Date: 29 September 2023
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants not contacted within 30 days of the advertisement closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. Selection will be made in line with the Organisation’s Employment Equity Plan and preference will be given to members of designated groups. The appointment to the post is subject to positive outcome obtained from all verifications processes in relation to the position advertised. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife reserves the right not to make an appointment.