JOB DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT: Executive management JOB TITLE: Chief executive officer (CEO) /Managing director (MD) JOB

TITLE THIS POSITION REPORTS TO: Shareholders DIRECT REPORTS: Board of Directors/Executives BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF JOB PURPOSE: To develop core business strategies in order to facilitate new business developments, whilst providing operational and personnel support to ensure the functionality and sustainability of the organisation as a whole. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES: Qualifications: Qualification in an industry-related field and/or a general business degree Experience: At least 5 years experience at a similar level Knowledge: Broad knowledge of relevant industry Good knowledge of relevant policies and procedures In-depth business process knowledge Relevant investment management knowledge Good understanding of financial management principles Good understanding of project management principles Good understanding of economic infrastructure Good understanding of relevant legislation Good understanding of key principles of contract management In-depth understanding of core business principles Skills: Excellent decision-making skills Good communication skills Strong negotiation skills Good influencing skills Superior Leadership skills Advanced strategy development skills Excellent relationship building skills Advanced problem solving skills Solid Team Leadership skills Excellent delegation skills Competencies: Inspires others Good delegator Good blend of people/task orientation Big picture outlook

Forward thinking Able to maintain a multi-task focus Results driven Supportive Development focused Highly principled Strong ethics Committed Dedicated Visionary

Leadership Competencies: Driving accountability Drive and energy Initiating action Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships Cross-cultural awareness Impact and influence Business understanding Facilitating and managing performance Attracting, developing and retaining talent Strategic focus Articulating and cascading the vision and values KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE: 1. Development of Strategic Direction Development and implementation of business plans Development and implementation of a strategic vision 2. Effective People Management Support for performance management Facilitation of Human Resources development Facilitation of career development Ensuring effective succession planning Operations Management Monitoring operational activities Providing strategic operational direction Managing Relationships and Interfaces Providing employee support Developing infrastructures for business relationships Developing inter-company ventures Maintaining Sound Corporate Governance within the organisation Justifiable decision-making Reflecting corporate values Ensuring transparency Ensuring Financial Discipline

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Budgetary resources provided Budget management monitored

MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THIS ROLE: 1. Development of strategic direction Give input to the Board and influence for support Ensure relevant policy formulation and strategy development Ensure implementation of strategy Actively identify fundraising opportunities Delegate appropriate authority levels to key managers Quarterly review of the strategy plan to ensure currency and appropriateness Business agenda devolved to line Proactive assessment of future business needs Sustainability forecast Big picture communication to staff Ongoing vision review for sustainability and profitability 2. Effective people management Ensure job descriptions and performance contracts are in place for all staff Conduct and record quarterly performance reviews Investigate and resolve non-performance issues timeously Ensure incentive programmes are in place and applied consistently Ensure clear connectivity between good performance and rewards Ensure the recruitment strategy aligns to the business plan Ensure timeous and accurate succession planning Ensure organisational focus on Employment Equity and Diversity issues Foster a spirit of committed teamwork Ensure a disciplinary code is in place, and in use Progress Employee Assistance Programme opportunities activity (e.g. HIV awareness, Study loans, educational loans, etc) Undertake skills assessments to ascertain corporate skills value Actively encourage and support training Assess career development needs against organisational needs Proactively identify opportunities for individual development Do critical job assessment in line with the strategic plan Conduct core essential skills assessment in line with the strategic plan Identify a clear line of succession and develop action plans Develop contingency plans to ensure organisational sustainability Operations management Conduct monthly review Identify and analyse trends Undertake regular site visits to facilitate problem-solving and strengthen key relationships Attend board meetings Authorise/ identify new business

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Identify new market opportunities Ensure appropriate, ethical and relevant procurement practices Conduct business viability assessments Provide problem solving functionality Identify and explore development opportunities Assess recommendations for business expansion

Relationships and interfaces Maintain an open door policy Remove operational obstacles Provide problem-solving assistance Delegate appropriate authority Implement and monitor effective business communication process Encourage team-based decision making Smooth business processes Involvement in community-based high profile sustainable development, and community service initiatives Assess particular country/regional issues and develop a broad action plan at regular intervals Identify and develop political and business affiliations where appropriate Build relationships at highest levels to ensure enduring business affiliations Solve critical issues at highest levels Identify critical personnel in core business partners and competitors Support industry affiliations Corporate governance Decision-making only after appropriate consultation Consider the position of related stakeholders Justification for decisions Decision-making for the organisational good Regularly assess and communicate corporate values Encourage values-related terminology Lead by example in organisational ethics and morals Take strong action against non-adherence to values, ethics and codes Full accountability - with relevant explanations Facilitate access to information Financial discipline Develop funding proposals in line with strategic vision Complete financial reporting at least quarterly Assess budgetary requests Assess budget reconciliations on a monthly basis Investigate and probe any variance Approve discretionary additional funding, where appropriate Compile legal and shareholder reports timeously Leadership

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Establish, guide, direct and oversee the Company aligned with overall strategy and objectives Identify and timeously address problems and opportunities central to business success Plan, select, develop and maintain suitable manpower capabilities for the Department Develop and maintain a high performance team Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders Ensure compliance with relevant legal and statutory requirements, meet principles of sound corporate governance and internationally accepted environmental, health, safety and quality standards