Chief Executive Officer (Level 15) - Cape Town Office, Bridgetown at CapeNature

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Include but not limited to;
Strategic Management:

• Provide overall strategic leadership and management; and identify leverages for growth and sustainability of the Entity.
• Ensure the application of the highest standards of conservation in protected areas, biodiversity management, ecosystem services provision, ecological infrastructure maintenance, eco-tourism enhancement, financial management, effective governance, and robust administration of the Entity.
• Provide strategic leadership to facilitate revenue generation opportunities in the biodiversity economy sector.
• Monitor and ensure the performance of the Entity on a continuing basis against pre-determined annual key measurable objectives and standards.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and prescripts in respect of adequate and appropriate record keeping of the activities of the Entity, and of the resources employed by it.
• Foster a culture of innovation and inclusion within the Entity.
• Develop and maintain sound relations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate at a strategic level with the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP) and other key Provincial and National Organs of State.
• Facilitate the development of an equitable and sustainable biodiversity economy in the province, including the promotion of eco-tourism in areas under the management of CapeNature.
• Oversee an adaptive and fit for purpose identification, reduction and monitoring risk system.

 Financial Management

• Take accountability and provide strategic leadership for the financial management function to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and minimize risk exposure for the Entity.
• Actively promote the sourcing of alternative funding for the Entity.
• Take accountability for the safeguarding of the Entity’s assets, including the assets managed by the Entity.
• Ensure that comprehensive records of the financial affairs of the Entity are kept in accordance with prescribed national and legislative norms and standards.

People Management

• Provide strategic leadership to build a cohesive team and enhance staff morale.
• Ensure the Entity’s performance to achieve and maintain excellence in service delivery.
• Oversee the performance, evaluation and remuneration of employees.
• Promote sound labour relations within the Entity.
• Foster a culture of personal responsibility, accountability and consequence management throughout CapeNature.
• Address employment equity.
• Ensure appropriate inclusion of priority groups (women, youth, and persons living with disability).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• An appropriate Postgraduate Degree (NQF level 9) in biodiversity conservation and/or relevant fields.
• Evidence of outstanding leadership abilities.
• Evidence of successful corporate governance and managerial best-practice at a senior or executive level for at least 10 years.
• Evidence of strong communication, media management and public relations skills.
• Strong understanding of finance and budget development and management.
• A valid driving license.

In addition to the above minimum requirements, preference may be given to:

• Candidates from historically disadvantaged groups.
• Candidates with business management, public administration, governance, finance, environmental management and natural resource management experience.