Job Description

Job Summary Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the purpose of the job is to drive strategic planning and implementation, to achieve short and long-term objectives. Ensure that the vision and mission of the company are achieved. The incumbent is expected to show proof of prior success in developing business strategies and tactical plans to ensure alignment with short and long-term objectives.
He/she shall lead a team of professionals, which includes an executive team, a technical team, and a non-technical team.
Shall build trust relations with key partners and stakeholders.Requirements:
He/she must have a proven track record of having successfully led a company or a major portfolio in a medium or large company and possess the following attributes:

• Post graduate qualification in transport management, planning, economics, engineering, business management or equivalent.
• MBA/MBL is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years experience as a Chief Executive Officer or a Leader operating in a strategic position
• A deep knowledge of the relevant transport-related policies, legislations, and regulations is also a vital requirement for consideration for the position.
• Experience in the transportation/transit industry.
• Experience in managing Senior Managers in diverse business functions such as business strategy, human capital, operation legal & compliance, finance, research and development, marketing and communication, and information technology.
• Excellent Communicator with superior report writing and presentation skills. Communicating with diverse groups and making structured presentations is one of the key requirements of the position.
• Demonstrate an appreciation for the public transport operations, including the Taxi industry.
• Computer literacy- PowerPoint, Excel, Word & Outlook.
• Ability to comply with the standards of conduct of the Director as prescribed by the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (the Act) as an ex-officio member of the Board.
• Ability to communicate on behalf of the Company to Shareholders, employees, stakeholders and the public.

Responsibilities (Not limited to):

• Acts as a direct liaison between the Board and management of the company and communicates to the Board on behalf of management.
• Must have a great leadership acumen and a passion for the organisation and its people.
• To set and execute the companys strategy, allocate capital, build, and oversee the executive team.
• To ensure the successful running of the operations.
• To sit on committees of the Board (where mandated by the Board) and enable the Board and its committees to make informed decisions.
• To attain a profitable and sustainable company.
• To manage a customer-centric Company that provides year-round transit service to its customers daily with an emphasis on safety, security, cost efficiency, and on-time performance.
• To ensure legislative compliance in all aspects of business management.
• To adhere to the service level agreements agreed with contracting authorities and private clients.
• To lead, in conjunction with the Board, the development of the companys strategy.
• To lead and oversee the implementation of the companys long and short-term plans in accordance with strategy.
• To ensure that the company has adequate resources to undertake its mandate.
• To compile and effectively manage the operating and capital budgets of the company.
• To ensure the expenditure of the company is within the authorised annual budget.
• To assess principal risks of the company and ensure they are monitored, mitigated, and managed.
• To ensure that effective internal controls and Management Information systems are in place.
• To ensure there are appropriate systems to enable the company to conduct its activities both lawfully and ethically.
• To effectively interact and communicate with employees, passengers, the public, elected officials, the press, and all other stakeholders to provide transparency and insight into the companys implementation of policies and its current and future status.
• To ensure that the company maintains high standards of corporate citizenship and social responsibility in whatever business it conducts.
• To communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• To assist the Board of Directors in its policy-making duties

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