CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB The CEO is responsible for providing visionary leadership, strategic direction, and strong governance oversight to ensure SADCAS remains a credible, internationally recognised, efficient, and financially sustainable accreditation body. Reporting directly to the Board, the CEO drives organisational performance, fosters stakeholder confidence, promotes innovation, and steers the organisation towards long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and execute the organisation’s strategic plan to enhance SADCAS’ relevance, competitiveness, and regional impact.
• Strengthen SADCAS’ position as a leading multi-economy accreditation body within Africa and globally.
• Promote a culture of excellence, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide sound professional advice to the Board and ensure timely implementation of Board decisions.
• Champion good corporate governance, ethical leadership, transparency, and compliance.
• Ensure effective institutional policies, internal controls, and risk-management systems.
• Oversee all organisational units to ensure high-quality and client-centred service delivery.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives to strengthen operational efficiency and cybersecurity.
• Establish effective performance metrics and reporting systems.
• Drive financial planning, budgeting, and long-term sustainability of the organisation.
• Mobilise resources and diversify revenue streams.
• Ensure prudent utilisation of organisational assets.
• Strengthen relationships with Governments, Regulators, international partners, and regional organisations.
• Represent SADCAS at regional and global platforms.
• Enhance brand visibility and stakeholder trust.
• Ensure the organisation is staffed with competent and motivated professionals.
• Lead succession planning, talent development, and performance culture.
• Promote an ethical, inclusive, and high-performing workplace

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical field.
• Master’s Degree (MBA or equivalent).
• At least 12 years’ relevant professional experience, including 10 years at Senior Management or Executive level.
• Proven track record of leading a substantial, strategy-driven organisation.
• Experience in Accreditation, Quality Infrastructure, or Regulatory Technical Environments is an added advantage.
• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and stakeholder-relationship capability.
• High integrity, professionalism, and sound judgement.
• Preference will be granted to citizens of countries serviced by SADCAS

How to Apply

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