Executive: Operations at Water Research Commission (WRC) South Africa

Position

• This position calls for a results-driven thinker, an excellent problem solver and a person who possess incredible interpersonal skills to bridge the gap between the organization’s visionary goals and operational execution. 
• The Executive: Operations will form part of the Office of the CEO and will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

The position of Executive: 

• Operations will be responsible to optimise WRC's operational environment, implement of key strategic projects aligned with the WRC's strategy and lead operational performance planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. 
• This includes coordinating and managing the essential activities of the WRC, developing strategic plans to ensure all business functions and processes are improved and efficient. Furthermore, the incumbent will be responsible to provide strategic direction, lead and oversee the risk management, ethics, compliance and ICT functions.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be in possession of a three-year NQF level 7 qualification in Business Management/Business Administration/Accounting or a related field. A Post graduate qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.

Experience

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in business operations management within the Public Sector is required, 5 years of which should be in senior management position .
• Must have knowledge of legislative prescripts and framework governing the public entities as well as all administrative processes and procedures {Public Finance Management Act {PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Water Research Act etc.), public sector reporting requirements in-depth knowledge of the Framework on Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans as well as understanding of the business of the WRC.