Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Zadna

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Provide strategic oversight of the regulation, development and sustainability of the .za domain name namespace and broader South African domain name industry.
• Ensure compliance with ECTA, PFMA, Companies Act, Treasury Regulations, applicable legislation and corporate governance requirements, including King IV.
• Act as Accounting Officer and safeguard sound financial governance, performance, risk management, internal controls and accountability.
• Build strategic relationships with Government, DCDT, Parliament, ICANN, AFRINIC, registries, registrars, industry and international stakeholders.
• Align .zadna with international Internet governance developments and represent the organisation in national, regional and global forums.
• Lead organisational transformation, employee engagement, ethical culture, leadership capability and high-performance execution.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & EXECUTIVE EXPERIENCE 

• Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) in ICT, Information Systems, Computer Science or relevant field; MBA or equivalent business leadership qualification advantageous.
• 10–15 years’ senior management experience in ICT, digital economy, telecommunications, Internet governance, regulatory or public-sector environments, including at least 8 years at executive level.
• Demonstrable experience engaging Boards, Executive Authorities, Parliament and senior national/international stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of the South African ICT and digital economy landscape; DNS and Internet governance; ICANN and related international structures; ECTA; PFMA; and corporate governance.
• Professional registration with a recognised body, where applicable, is advantageous.

CLOSING DATE 06 September 2026