CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: GROUP CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

(5 YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT WITH THREE MONTHS’ PROBATION, PATERSON GRADE F1 SALARY TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT PER ANNUM

The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) is the implementation arm of the Department of Economic Development created in terms of the Blue IQ Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd Amended Act (2012) merging Blue IQ Investment Holdings and the Gauteng Economic Development Agency (GEDA.)

The GGDA is a group of companies made up of a Holding company and four subsidiaries i.e.

  • Automotive Supply Park t/a Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC)
  • The Innovation Hub Management Company (TIHMC)
  • Constitution Hill (ConHill)
  • Gauteng Industrial Development Zone (GIDZ)

 

The mandate thereof, is to lead, facilitate and manage sustainable job creation and inclusive economic growth and development in the Gauteng City Region through:

  • Enabling economic development that is focused on creating sustainable jobs by facilitating delivery of key national and provincial programmes of
  • Strategically positioning the province into a globally competitive city
  • Facilitating partnerships and creating linkages across the province to maximise service delivery
  • Supporting the development of Key Sectors of the economy in line with the economic development and industrial strategies of the province by carrying out:

 

  • Business enablement
  • Establishment of capital projects
  • Land development
  • Trade and investment promotion

The successful incumbent will be reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer and will be expected to execute the following tasks:

Operational Efficiency and Excellence

  • Overseeing the smooth running of the GGDA Group Operations
  • Identifying opportunities for operational improvements, implementation best practice to improve efficiencies and delivery

Strategic Planning and Execution

  • Collaborate with GCEO/Exco members, Board members and other Stakeholders to develop and implement strategic initiatives that align with the mandate of the GGDA
  • Translate strategic initiatives into implementable operational plans
  • Ensure accountability/delivery towards GGDA’s strategic and operational plans
  • Collaborate with GCFO/GCEO to ensure all programmes/projects are financially viable and sustainable and deliver value for the province
  • Collaborate with Risk management to ensure implementation of organisational risk management plan to maintain good risk management practices.
  • Provide regular reporting to the AGCEO/Board/Shareholder on operational performance of the Group
  • Assist the GCEO to develop monitoring and evaluation tools and processes to continuously assess the plans and performance of GGDA and Subsidiary Companies.
  • Reporting regularly to the Group CEO on current activities as well as reporting monthly against department business plans.
  • Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the overall progress and results against operating and financial objectives and initiate courses of action for improvement.
  • Support the Group CEO and Executive Team with regard to optimization of organizational performance. Lead, mentor and develop a high performing management team to ensure the group is globally competitive
  • Ensure that all projects and programmes including infrastructure projects are delivered in time and as budgeted
  • Ensure compliance to the PFMA and all Treasury Regulations including BBBEE, PPPFA in implementing operational targets
  • Ensure compliance to Corporate Governance Framework such as Companies Act and King III and IV
  • Support the Group CEO with institutional transformation programme.

Stakeholder Management

  • Building and maintain relationships with government stakeholders, public, private regulatory bodies, chapter 9 institutions, SOEs  and international stakeholders to ensure  effective coordination of GGDA’s operations,

 

As minimum applicants should have the following requirements:

  • Postgraduate qualification in Management; Business Management; or Business Administration; or Public Administration;
  • Masters or MBL or MBA will be an added advantage.
  • 10 years + experience in an Executive Management position with a proven track record and credentials in financial, people, operational and strategic management.
  • 10 years’ experience serving or supporting Board operations.
  • Detailed knowledge of socio-economic aspects relating to the Gauteng Province.
  • Detailed knowledge of developments in the global economy.
  • Detailed knowledge of national and provincial government priorities and frameworks.
  • Good understanding of economic development.
  • Good working knowledge in planning, development and implementation of value add of catalyst/high impact projects.
  • Good understanding of the relationships between the GGDA Group, shareholder, and strategic external stakeholders.
  • Good understanding of State Agencies and how they operate.
  • Good understanding and experience of forecasting, budgeting and financial management.

 

Applications should be submitted online: https://bit.ly/GGDAGroupRecruitment

Applications must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and certified copies of identity documentation.

  • Preference will be given to people with different abilities, women and previously disadvantaged individuals to promote Employment Equity within the group.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within three months after the closing date, please regard your application as having been unsuccessful.
  • The closing date for applications is 27 October 2024 at close of business.
  • Submissions should be addressed to recruitment@ggda.co.za

 

“The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) came into effect on 1 July 2021. The GGDA respects your privacy and is committed to keeping your personal information secure and confidential. The Group will ensure that in Processing an Applicant’s or Employee’s Personal Information, it will adhere to its obligations in terms of POPIA. By virtue of you applying for this position, you give The Group the consent to keep and or process your information as pe POPIA”