Chief Executive

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Reference: JHB002524-edge-1
A public water utility, wholly owned by the state, established in terms of the Water Services Act No. 108 of 1997, with a mandate to provide bulk water services to water services authorities and industries within their mandated area is looking for the Chief Executive based in Polokwane (5 YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)

Duties & Responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: This is a 5 year fixed term contract position.
Your CV and below documents will be required in 1 PDF Attachment:
An application letter, plus a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications and a drivers’ license will have to be sent.
Note Verification checks including ITC and Criminal as well as Security Clearance will be conducted
Qualifications & Experience:
A recognized 4-year Bachelor’s Degree or Honours Degree.
A minimum of 8 years experience as a senior manager or executive.
A Masters in Business Administration (MBA) will be an added advantage
Competencies:
Must have sound business acumen, thorough knowledge of legislation governing public entities/public sectors, in particular the Water Boards, the ability to manage stakeholders, sound financial management skills, excellent and ethical leadership skills, strong communication skills (verbal and written).
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or Honours Degree in the relevant field
Eight years’ experience as Senior Manager or Executive
Strategic Management, Corporate Governance, lead and direct the implementation of the organisation’s long and short terms plans in accordance with the strategic objectives.
A valid driver’s license and legibility is a pre-requisite.
Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulation, Water Services Act.
  Key Responsibilities :
Ensuring that board resolutions, approved plans and strategies are implemented
Ensure operational efficiencies and responsible utilization of the entity resources (human, financial, assets, and others for attainment of the entity’s goals and objectives
Ensure continuous monitoring and reporting to the board on implementation of the plans 
Timeously ensure compliance with statutory requirements and regulatory compliance by the entity 
Report directly to the Board and its committees as per the performance agreement
Turning around the reputation as the preferred water services provider
Manage the interface between the Board and management
Lead the development and implementation of plans, strategies, policies and other supportive tools for the realisation of the set goals and fulfilment of the mandate
Be accountable for the administrative decisions and ensure clean administ