Cape Town: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) posted by Fempower Personnel

September 10, 2025 Jobs in Cape Peninsula

Cape Town: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) posted by Fempower Personnel

Posted on 2025-09-10 00:00:00

Employer	Fempower Personnel
Category	Other Finance/Accounting
Location	Western Cape / Cape Town

Job Summary

Overview:

Are you a proven Turnaround Specialist ready to shape South Africas future?

A national institution, responsible for one of the largest public funding portfolios in the country, is seeking an influential and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead through a period of bold reform and renewal. This is not a maintenance role, it is a defining turnaround mandate that demands authority, credibility, and the courage to inspire confidence at the highest levels of society.

The Opportunity:

As CEO, you will:

Lead a comprehensive turnaround programme, stabilizing operations and embedding a culture of accountability, performance, and service excellence.
Restore public trust through uncompromising governance, transparency, and ethical leadership.
Drive digital transformation, building technology-enabled, future-fit systems.
Mobilize new funding streams through partnerships, donor engagement, and Treasury collaboration.
Influence and align government, regulators, academia, unions, and civil society at the highest levels.
Position the institution as a trusted enabler of higher education access and youth employability.

The Ideal Candidate:

We are searching for a charismatic, respected turnaround leader who brings:

A proven track record of rescuing and transforming complex organisations under scrutiny.
The political acumen and gravitas to command confidence from Cabinet, Parliament, and national stakeholders.
Deep expertise in governance, compliance, and institutional accountability.
Strong business and financial acumen, with proven stewardship of multi-billion-rand budgets.
A history of delivering digital innovation and performance-driven cultures.
The influence, authority, and national visibility to unite diverse stakeholders behind a bold reform agenda.

Minimum Qualifications: A PhD or dual Masters degrees (NQF 9/10 minimum) in Finance, Public Administration, or a related field, coupled with 15 years management experience (10 at executive level).

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a leadership appointment, it is a national mission. The successful candidate will not only lead a critical institutional turnaround but also leave a lasting legacy by ensuring equitable access to education, strengthening youth employability, and advancing South Africas socio-economic transformation.

If you meet the above requirements, please apply via mail to Rea Mostert (*****@*****.co.za) with your most recent CV and a letter of motivation

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