Executive: Office of the CEO - E4

Samsa

Posted 27 October 2026

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QUALIFICATIONS Matric Certificate (NQF 4) Postgraduate Qualification in Business Management/Public Administration Strategy/Economics or Maritime studies (NQF 8) Master’s degree (NQF 9) would be an added advantage EXPERIENCE Ten (10) years’ relevant experience in supporting the CEO's Office. Five (5) years experience in Senior Management role One (1) year experience in Executive Management experience (minimum 1 year) would be an added advantageous. Proven experience in: - Enterprise strategy development and execution Organisational performance management (APP, M&E) - Executive advisory and decision-support Demonstrated experience in: - Leading cross-functional integration and complex initiatives - Supporting EXCO and Board-level processes Experience Experience in the public sector or regulatory environments is highly desirable. Experience in overseeing strategic research would be an added advantage Experience overseeing facilities and infrastructure functions at an organisational level would be an advantage. FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Enterprise strategy development and execution Organisational performance management (APP, M&E frameworks) Public sector governance frameworks (PFMA, King IV) Executive decision-support and advisory practices Programme and portfolio coordination Facilities and infrastructure strategy (oversight level) Strategic thinking and systems leadership Executive communication and influencing Complex problem-solving and decision-making Stakeholder and relationship management Change and transformation leadership Analytical thinking and insight synthesis ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TERM OF APPOINTMENT The Executive: Office of the CEO shall be appointed for a fixed term of five (5) years , subject to the terms and conditions of appointment as determined by the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As we are committed to Employment Equity in our employment practices, it is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our Equity objectives. Preference will be given to African FemalesFemales to achieve the objectives of Employment Equity. CLOSING DATE: 10 NOVEMBER 2026 For any related queries regarding this position, please contact Ms Zanele Zwane at 012 366 2600. Please note: SAMSA reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. No late applications will be considered. Psychometric and other assessments may be used as part of the selection process and all shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for the tests. If you have not been contacted within 2 months of the closing date as mentioned above, kindly deem your application unsuccessful.

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