- Published on
NATIONAL LIBRARY SOUTH AFRICA (NLSA) VACANCIES
NATIONAL LIBRARY SOUTH AFRICA (NLSA)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)
This is a re-advertisement; please note that candidates who have previously applied need not submit another application.
The National Library of South Africa seeks to appoint a suitable candidate to a five-year performance based fixed term contract role:
Salary Package: Market-related remuneration package, in line with the institution’s current salary grading system and remuneration scales Reference: NLSA/1930/01 | Location: Head Office (Pretoria)
The National Library of South Africa, hereafter referred to as NLSA, is a world class African National Library and Information Hub. The NLSA is responsible for collecting, recording, preserving, and making available the national documentary heritage of South Africa. The NLSA promotes awareness, appreciation and access to published documents, nationally and internationally and in doing so contributes to the development and prosperity of South Africa. The NLSA has Campuses in Pretoria and Cape Town.
Purpose: The main purpose of this position is to provide effective visionary leadership in fulfilling the mandate of NLSA and to meet its strategic goals and objectives. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be required to lead and manage the entity under the direction of the Board. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the management of the affairs of NLSA and reports to the Board.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)
- Temporary
- Pretoria
This is a re-advertisement; please note that candidates who have previously applied need not submit another application.
The National Library of South Africa seeks to appoint a suitable candidate to a five-year performance based fixed term contract role:
Salary Package: Market-related remuneration package, in line with the institution’s current salary grading system and remuneration scales Reference: NLSA/1930/01 | Location: Head Office (Pretoria)
The National Library of South Africa, hereafter referred to as NLSA, is a world class African National Library and Information Hub. The NLSA is responsible for collecting, recording, preserving, and making available the national documentary heritage of South Africa. The NLSA promotes awareness, appreciation and access to published documents, nationally and internationally and in doing so contributes to the development and prosperity of South Africa. The NLSA has Campuses in Pretoria and Cape Town.
Purpose: The main purpose of this position is to provide effective visionary leadership in fulfilling the mandate of NLSA and to meet its strategic goals and objectives. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be required to lead and manage the entity under the direction of the Board. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the management of the affairs of NLSA and reports to the Board.
Requirements: ●The Applicant must be a South African citizen, preferably in possession of a Masters in Library and Information Science degree with an MBA being a distinct advantage ●A qualification in Strategic Change Management and a proven track record in turnaround strategies will be advantageous ●At least 10 years’ experience in an executive position ●Previous experience as a Chief Executive Officer will be an added advantage ●In-depth knowledge of and experience in the Public Sector environment ●Experience in working with all spheres of government as well as community-based organisations will be
advantageous ●Sound knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislative prescripts, including but not limited to the RSA Constitution, NLSA Act, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act and Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Companies Act and King IV Code of Governance ●Sound knowledge of Framework for Managing Performance Information and Government-wide Monitoring and Evaluation System ●Sound knowledge, understanding and experience in financial management, including budget planning and control ●Proven track record in the successful development and implementation of turnaround strategies ●Ability to drive the organisation to a performance-based culture ●Leadership and management capabilities.
Technical Competencies: ●Strategic capability and leadership ●Conceptual Thinking ●Continuous Improvement ●Strategic Influencing ●Business Intelligence ●Business Acumen ●Visioning ●Initiative ●People management and empowerment ●Project and Programme Management.
Key Performance Areas: The CEO will be responsible for the following, amongst others: ●Provide strategic and executive leadership ●To enable the Board to execute its mandate in accordance with corporate governance principles ●Ensure the development and implementation of comprehensive strategic plans to achieve the strategic objectives of the Board ●Establish clear authority levels within NLSA ●Ensure the development and implementation of sound people management practices ●Setting and monitoring of NLSA key performance indicators ●Setting and monitoring the implementation of NLSA organisation performance standards ●Establish and strengthen collaboration and relevant strategic partnerships ●Facilitate projects that promote participation of the broader community and other relevant stakeholders both nationally and internationally ●Ensure effective communication with and reporting to the Board, its sub-committees and the relevant parliamentary portfolio committee on the activities, achievements and challenges of NLSA ●Serve as Chief Accounting Officer preparing and negotiating budgets and ensuring good financial governance and management of the budget.
Applications: To The T Recruitment has been appointed to assist with this process. Applicants are requested to submit an application for employment form (downloadable from the NLSA website), together with a comprehensive CV, certified [not older than 6 months] copies of ID and qualifications to: sarah@tothetrecruitment.co.za
Closing Date: 25 March 2025