Chief Operation Officer

SUMMARY:
Requirements:

• The successful candidate must hold a relevant degree at honours level.
• A master’s in business or other additional qualification in line with the duties listed will be an advantage.
• The preferred candidate must have a minimum of 15 years working experience and a minimum of 3 years at Executive Management level.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the CEO in setting and driving organizational vision, operational strategy, and hiring levels.
• Oversee operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members can thrive and that organizational goals are met.
• Develop and implement the strategic plans of the organization through monitoring and coordinating the key activities of the various departments of the organization
• Participate in and lead strategy, policy formulation and procedure development.
• Ensure compliance with requirements and the smooth functioning of the organization.
• Set comprehensive goals for the performance, monitoring, and evaluation of organization Operations and play
• major role in the formulation of Annual Performance Plans and Operational plans to fulfil the strategy of the organization.
• Report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), as a member of the Executive Committee (ExCo) and other Committees functioning within the organization.
• Compile regular reports on the activities of the organization, including those to the external oversight committee(s).
• Coordinate and compile the annual report, and ensure timely submission to the clients and oversee operations.
• Conduct regular meetings with Managers to evaluate progress, and provide guidance and leadership.
• Liaise with the internal auditors, etc. to identify strategic or operational risk areas and develop, implement, and monitor control measures to mitigate these risks.
• Analyze internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders.