CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) | 5-Year Fixed-Term Contract
Fempower Personnel
- R Undisclosed
- Contract Executive position
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Kensington
- Posted 19 Oct 2026 by Fempower Personnel
- Expires in 34 days
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Job 2646376 - Ref c33ad76d-75fd-4
About the position
A leading national healthcare organisation is seeking an accomplished and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide strategic leadership and drive organisational excellence.
Key Requirements
- Medical qualification (MBChB or equivalent, NQF 8) with active professional registration; or
- Postgraduate qualification in Public Health (NQF 9); or
- Postgraduate qualification in a health-related discipline (NQF 9).
- Postgraduate business qualification (NQF 9).
- Minimum 15 years' management experience, preferably within a healthcare environment or public entity of similar complexity.
- At least 10 years at senior management level and 5 years at executive level.
- Extensive public sector and/or Schedule 3A Public Entity leadership experience.
Key Competencies
- Strategic planning and execution
- Corporate governance and stakeholder management
- Financial and human capital management
- Leadership of large and complex organisations
- Critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making
- Change leadership and organisational transformation
- Strong ethical leadership and integrity
Role Overview
The successful candidate will:
- Lead the development and execution of organisational strategy.
- Drive operational excellence and organisational performance.
- Ensure sound financial management and governance.
- Foster a high-performance, people-centred culture.
- Build and maintain strategic stakeholder relationships.
- Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Champion innovation and sustainable organisational growth.
This opportunity is suited to an exceptional executive leader with a proven track record of leading large, complex organisations and delivering strategic impact within the healthcare or public sector environment.
Closing Date: 23 October 2026
Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV and supporting documentation. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Desired Skills:
- Change Leadership
- Financial Management
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Management
- Corporate Governance
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Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:
- Masters
- Health Professions Council of South Africa
About The Employer:
Healthcare
Fempower Personnel
About the agency
Fempower Personnel (Pty) Ltd is a leading brand in the provision of staffing services to corporate business in South Africa.
We have more than 36 years of experience in matching the skills and career aspirations of our candidates to the human resource requirements of our blue chip clients.
We have successfully placed top calibre candidates in most industry sectors and across all skill levels, including senior financial and management positions. Our competency based recruitment process ensures that not only salary and skills competencies are matched, but also that a candidate fits into the cultural environment of the company. It is indicative of our success that we accurately match candidates and clients, so that both parties prosper from the relationship.
We invite you to experience the expertise and professional service of Fempower, after all we do it better!
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