Senior Manager: Office of the CEO

About the role

The Senior Manager in the Office of the CEO provides strategic, managerial, governance and advisory support to the Chief Executive Officer. This role coordinates strategic programmes, monitors organisational performance, manages executive governance processes and liaises with key stakeholders to ensure the achievement of organisational objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to the CEO on priorities, risks, opportunities and emerging issues.
• Coordinate implementation of the Strategic Plan, Corporate Plan and Annual Performance Plan.
• Drive strategic initiatives and special projects on behalf of the CEO.
• Conduct strategic research and environmental scanning to support executive decision‑making.
• Monitor organisational performance against approved targets and prepare executive briefings, reports and presentations.
• Monitor implementation of Board, Board Committee and Executive Committee resolutions and ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee audit findings, risk mitigation plans and governance improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate enterprise‑wide performance monitoring, integrate divisional plans and track strategic indicators.
• Escalate performance risks and implementation challenges to the CEO.
• Manage strategic stakeholder and executive relations.

Required profile

• Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Business Administration, Public Management, Strategic Management, Governance or related field; MBA or equivalent is an advantage.
• 8‑10 years of relevant experience in strategy, governance, executive support, organisational performance management or public sector administration.
• At least 5 years of management experience at a middle or senior level.
• Demonstrated experience working with Executive Management, Boards or Board Committees.
• Proven experience in strategic planning and organisational performance monitoring.

Required skills