Chief Executive Officer at The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF)

Job Ref: RECR/CEO/001

Job Purpose:
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be responsible for the strategic growth and operational path, ensuring the delivery of the NFVF’s mandate. This role reports directly to the Chairperson of the National Film & Video Foundation Council.
The NFVF, located in Johannesburg, offers this senior management position on a five-year fixed-term contract. The CEO is expected to provide strategic direction and leadership in implementing the NFVF strategies and business plans to ensure efficient and effective delivery of the overall strategic objectives.
The NFVF seeks a strong leader who will maintain and improve the financial value creation of the NFVF. With proven leadership experience as a CEO, the candidate will build and maintain sound relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with the Batho Pele principles. Key responsibilities include implementing financial and operational controls (including governance, PFMA, and compliance), developing and implementing NFVF policies and regulatory frameworks, and developing robust organizational processes to achieve organizational goals. The CEO will also focus on change management, transformation, and developing high-performing strategic human resources.
Ensuring the NFVF complies with all legislative prescripts is essential.

Qualification & Experience:

• NQF Level 8 in Public Administration/Governance or Business Management qualification. A Master's qualification (NQF Level 9) will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant management experience, with five (5) years at an executive level within the public sector.
• Knowledge of the film and video sector, including relevant policy and legislative frameworks, is non-negotiable.

Key Performance Areas:

• Oversee the planning, development, and execution of the NFVF’s strategy and overall management and leadership of the organization.
• Build and promote a sustained and attractive image of the entity.
• Articulate plans (short, medium, and long-term) to achieve the strategy and objectives of the entity.
• Identify key challenges facing the entity and design appropriate strategies and interventions to achieve the entity’s goals.
• Champion the National Film & Video Foundation’s culture and values through empowered leadership and active culture custodianship.
• Build strategic and management capacity to enable the achievement of the NFVF business plan.
• Establish and manage stakeholder networks.
• Ensure that risk management strategies are in place and compliance is effectively managed.
• Ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place to mitigate strategic risks of the entity.
• Ensure sound corporate governance principles.
• Ensure that the entity is adequately capitalized.
• Ensure effective and efficient management of the entity’s resources.
• Provide assurance to the Shareholder (Department of Sport, Arts & Culture) and Council.
• Ensure the financial soundness of the entity.
• Provide leadership and define reporting structures for the entity.
• Attract, develop, and retain key talented management staff.
• Provide strategic support to the executive team and inspire them to deliver key performance.
• Take a leadership role in establishing and/or developing the NFVF’s culture and values.
• Manage stakeholders effectively and incorporate their feedback and suggestions into business strategies where possible.
• Develop a wide range of relationships and networks with local stakeholders/communities (South Africa) and position the NFVF as a well-known and credible organization.
• Develop and maintain effective strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including the DSAC, funders, inter-governmental agencies, and partners, both locally and internationally, and strategically position the NFVF as a thought leader in research and knowledge on matters pertaining to the film industry.

Desired Skills:

• Strategic Management
• Financial Management
• Corporate Management
• Project Management
• Policy Formulation
• Information Management
• Strategic and Conceptual Thinking
• Strategic Influence
• Visioning
• Lobbying
• Networking
• Organizational Communication Effectiveness
• People Management and Leadership Style
• Strategic Relationship Management
• Results Orientation
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation
• Mitigating Risk
• Budgeting
• Business Acumen
• Computer Literacy