Cape Town City Centre: Chief of staff

March 26, 2026 Jobs in Cape Peninsula

Cape Town Region

IT / Computing / Software

Job Description

About the Role

The Chief of Staff to the CEO is a high-impact 2IC role within the Office of the CEO, designed to strengthen organisational rhythm, structured decision-making, governance discipline, and cross-functional execution. This role exists to increase the leverage, clarity, and effectiveness of the CEO by ensuring that what is decided gets executed — with discipline, structure, and momentum.

Key Responsibilities

Organisational Rhythm & Executive Cadence: Establish and maintain structured executive and organisational operating rhythms
Design cadence frameworks to support planning, tracking, and delivery
Ensure leadership forums operate with clarity and purpose
Decision Enablement: Frame strategic and operational issues clearly, prepare structured decision packs including options, trade-offs, and implications
Implement escalation discipline and decision-flow structure
Ensure decisions land clearly and move into execution
Execution Coordination: Coordinate mobilisation of CEO-sponsored and cross-functional priorities, align stakeholders around enterprise initiatives
Track execution milestones and surface risks early
Remove bottlenecks and ensure forward momentum
Governance & Board Enablement: Prepare and coordinate Board, Exco, and governance forums
Drive structured issue resolution across executive and board environments
External & Strategic Engagement: Coordinate and prepare key external engagements aligned to CEO priorities
Ensure alignment between external commitments and internal execution
Enterprise Performance Visibility: Enable integration and visibility of enterprise execution systems (e.g., OGSM, 4DX, KPI dashboards)
Strengthen performance tracking at executive level
Ensure actions raised in governance forums are tracked and closed

Requirements

5 years’ experience in a strategic, advisory, consulting, executive support, or senior coordination role
Proven experience working closely with senior leadership or executive teams
Demonstrated ability to drive initiatives end-to-end in complex, high-performance environments
Strong exposure to executive-level communication and structured analysis
Experience coordinating cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority

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Qualifications

None specified

Salary & Benefits

Not mentioned

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About IT / Computing / Software Jobs in Cape Town Region

The IT and computing industry in the Cape Town region is generally thriving, with a strong demand for skilled professionals in fields such as software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. Typically, these roles are found across various sectors, including technology, finance, healthcare, and education. As a result, career opportunities in this field are often diverse and abundant.

In terms of salary ranges, it’s common to find IT and computing professionals earning between R400 000 to R1 200 000 per annum, depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. However, please note that these figures are broad estimates and may vary significantly based on individual circumstances. For instance, senior roles or those in larger companies tend to command higher salaries, while entry-level positions may be lower.

Common skills required for IT and computing roles include proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++, experience with software development methodologies like Agile or Scrum, knowledge of data structures and algorithms, and familiarity with cloud computing platforms. Additionally, many employers also value skills such as data analysis, problem-solving, and communication.

The technology industry is a significant sector that employs IT professionals in Cape Town, followed by the financial services and manufacturing sectors. Other industries that commonly require these roles include education, healthcare, and government.

For those looking to advance their careers in IT and computing, there are various opportunities for professional development. Typically, this involves obtaining relevant certifications, such as CompTIA or Cisco, and staying up-to-date with industry trends through online courses or workshops. Many employers also provide training and mentorship programs to support employee growth. With experience and continuous learning, it’s possible to move into senior roles or specialise in a particular area of expertise.

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