PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Reporting to the CEO, the role will provide strategic direction and leadership to the management and executive management teams, by identifying strategic opportunities that will respond to the CoJ’s focus areas, evaluating the agency’s performance and providing corporate governance oversight. Facilitate and assist managers of the various business units in the identification, analysis and resolution of strategic issues within the business unit.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
- The role will lead the strategic and administration unit by preparing a 5-year strategic plan for the JDA and delivering an approved business plan every year.
- Set the long-term strategy and objectives for the Strategy, Performance Monitoring & Evaluation business unit, taking into account economic, social and international variables. Montor and manage the execution of the business plans and action steps set out in the business plan.
- Lead the development of a risk management policy and strategy that clearly describes and articulates management stance, philosophy and attitude and vision for risk management.
- Develop the overall organisational framework for managing risk.
- Oversee the development, updating and amendments of all legally compliant templates and agreements.
- Ensure the JDA receives legal support and advice, relevant legal knowledge is filtered through to the agency.
Education and experience required:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a sound legal and regulatory knowledge.
- Master’s degree or MBA will be advantageous
- Approximately 10 years’ experience in a Strategy, Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Risk, Compliance and Legal environment of which at least 5 years should be management experience Sound knowledge of IT systems and infrastructure
Please email a detailed CV in MS Word format to:
CLOSING DATE: 04 SEPTEMBER 2022
Correspondence will be with short-listed candidates only. Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Johannesburg Development Agency is an equal opportunity employer and position will be filled in line with its EE targets.