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GAUTENG GAMBLING BOARD (GGB)
 
The Gauteng Gambling Board (GGB) is a statutory body established in terms of Section 3 of the Gauteng Gambling Act, No 4 of 1995, as amended (the Act).
 
GGB seeks to engage a strong leader who has business savvy with proven leadership experience, for the position of Chief Operations Officer (C00), on a 5 years contract. As a COO you will be expected to deliver the mandate of the organization through the strategic management of operations of the Gauteng Gambling Board.
 
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
MARKET RELATED SALARY PACKAGE
 
 
Qualifications Skills and Requirements: • The ideal candidate must possess a Masters' Degree in Legal orCommerce from a recognized University, • A minimum of 10 years' experience in strategic leadership, of which 5 years is at an executive management level, • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in operations management • The leading candidate will have advanced knowledge of the gambling industry, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in gambling regulation • Excellent inter-personal skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate well across disciplines, key government institutions and business partners. • Experience in leading transformation within an organisation • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 
Key Performance Areas: • Facilitate the development of the GGB's 5 year Business Plan in consultation with the CEO and Executive team members and prepare a draft strategy for approval by the CEO and Board.
 • Support the CEO with the implementation of strategy through tracking and monitoring departmental performance and reporting to the Department of Economic Development (DED) on organizational performance. • Champion the delivery of operational excellence throughout the business. • Provide strategic advice to the business and the Board on licensing matters. • Make recommendations to the Board on proposed legislative amendments. • Ensure compliance to national and provincial legislature. • Produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports in accordance with the relevant statutory requirements for submission to the CEO and Board • Ensure stakeholder relations management through participation in local and international regulatory forums, amongst others. • Ensure that work is delivered in accordance with the defined ethics and values of the organization. • Provide leadership in creating a working environment which contributes to improving staff morale through collaboration and integration of teams.
 
 
The appointment is subject to signing an annual performance agreement
 
The Gauteng Gambling Board is committed to the achievement and maintenance of employment equity and diversity in respect of race and gender. The appointment will be made in line with GGB Employment Equity Policy and Plan.
 
Note: All shortlisted candidates will be subject to psychometric testing together with backgroundchecks and a security clearance.
 
All interested persons must forward a motivational letter and detailed curriculum vitae togeorge@makhadoconsulting.co.za.  We only accept emailed applications.
 
The closing date for applications is 14 September 2020
 
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.

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