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SOUTH AFRICAN BUREAU OF STANDARDS (SABS)
 
SABS is a statutory body that was established in terms of the Standards Act, 1945 (Act No. 24 of 1945) and continues to operate in terms of the latest edition of the Standards Act, 2008 (Act No. 8 of 2008) as the national standardisation institution in South Africa, mandated to: Develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS. Promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services. Render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith.
 
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)
SALARY: Market related CTC package
 
 
SABS seeks to employ an experienced CEO for a fixed term contract of five (5) years, to provide overall leadership, integration and coordination in the execution of the SABS mandate and strategy to drive growth and quality service delivery, and ensure that the SABS fulfils all legislative, regulatory and statutory obligations.
 
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Postgraduate Degree in Business or related studies • MBA will be an added advantage. Fifteen (15) years senior management experience with five (5) years spent in an Executive Leadership role in a medium size company or revenue generating State Owned Entity • Excellent track record of leading institutions with staff compliment of 1000+ and turnover of R600 million plus. Extensive experience in leading change and business turnaround. In-depth knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA and the King Code on Corporate Governance.
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Competencies: • Results Oriented • Business and Technical Mastery • Leadership and Performance Management • Professional and Technical Depth and Credibility • Politically astute • Strong negotiating ability • Financial analysis, processes and systems • Quality focused • Solid Interpersonal skills • Good communication skills • Risk and Compliance.
 
Accountable for but not limited to the following functions:
 
Strategic Leadership: • Lead the development, management and execution of the SABS overall strategy and lead the conceptualization of the overall strategy, policy and decision-making direction of the organisation to ensure the successful execution of the SABS mandate.
 
Key Stakeholder Relations Management: • Lead the writing and delivery of key messages for public and community relations issues and events • Ensure that various communication tools and mechanisms are created in order to promote the SABS brand internally and externally and to ensure brand ambassadorship • Manage stakeholders including regional / international structures through strong networking and collaboration expertise • Provide technical support and advocacy on related matters to the organisation and relevant stakeholders
 
People Management: • Drive the management of human capital assets through employee engagement, empowerment, skills development and retention and succession planning within the organization • Lead and cultivate an environment where employees respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all processes, procedures and practices.
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NOTE: The candidate will be subject to: Security clearance, verification of qualifications and other assessments as required for Executive Positions. SABS is committed towards increasing the representation of marginalised groups in line with its Employment Equity Plan. Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short listed candidates and that SABS reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified. SABS also reserves the right to withdraw or re-advertise the position at any time.
 
 
Interested?
Send your CV to thembin@mindworx.co.za
Cv should be accompanied by certified copies of qualification/certificates, driver's license and identity document. 
Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation report of the qualification.
 
Closing date: 23 May 2020
 
Only suitable candidates need apply. If you have not received a response from us within Four (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.