Manager: In the Office of the Chief Executive Officer REF: AgriS1101/2024 at Agriseta

KEY PERFORMANCE AREA - FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS / ACTIONS

Operations Management

• Develop and manage the operational plan of the of the CEO’s office for the area of responsibility and ensure implementation and monitoring thereof.
• Improve productivity within the CEO’s office and align business activities with strategic and operational plans.
• Driving operational efficiency in the project management activities within the Office of the CEO.
• Prepare operational reports, advise the CEO on decisions made related to operational matters and attend meetings on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer.
• Ensure a smooth process and procedures to drive cross-functional team collaborations.
• Assist the Chief Executive Officer in monitoring and attending to internal and external communications directed to the Unit.
• Ensure that stakeholders’ enquiries and complaints directed to the relevant business unit and are investigated on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer.
• Manage the implementation of projects within the area of responsibility
• Ensure efficient execution of all resolutions taken in management, stakeholders, governance structures and related meetings
• Prepare documents for submission to governance structures and ensure that integrated reporting is implemented.
• Governance
• Ensure accurate statutory reporting and effective reporting to all Governance Structures.
• Innovation, excellence and transformation
• Ensure implementation of processes that capture and exploit innovative opportunities.
• Standardisation of reports and documents from office of the Chief Executive Officer. 

Internal and External stakeholder engagement

• Establish collaborative partnership with both private and public organisations to ensure sustainable implementation of AgriSETA’s programmes.
• Ensure services to stakeholders are delivered timeously and accurately as prescribed in Stakeholders’ Management Framework. Share information of importance (i.e. structural changes within AgriSETA, mandate changes, strategy modifications, legislative changes) with relevant stakeholders in conjunction with the Communication division.
• Liaise with other divisions as appropriate to facilitate efficient and effective operations within the organisation.
• People Management and Leadership
• Manage the work of personnel within the Business Unit. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE 

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum: (NQF Level 7) Degree in Operations Management, Business/Management/Administration, Law or equivalent.
• Experience or qualification in project management / Company Secretariat will be an advantage
• 8 years’ experience in administration of a senior management office.