CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

The Chief Executive Officer position at the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA) is a senior executive leadership role offered on a five-year fixed-term performance-based contract at job level 15. The CEO is accountable for enabling and implementing the organisation’s strategy and objectives, providing overall direction and leadership to achieve the Institute’s goals. NEMISA focuses on creative media and digital skills development, and the CEO must coordinate all activities in line with the approved organisational strategy and Annual Performance Plans. This is a demanding executive post requiring someone who can position the Institute as a national thought leader in the rapidly evolving digital and creative media landscape.

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Education or another relevant qualification, with a PhD or Doctorate considered advantageous. The role requires more than ten years of experience in digital skills and creative media or a similar specialised environment, including five to seven years within the Public Sector and five to seven years at senior or executive management level. The ideal applicant will have extensive knowledge of national service delivery priorities, national and provincial growth and development strategies, the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, supply chain management practices, and general financial management, budgeting and reporting processes within the public sector. Familiarity with the National Development Plan, National Qualifications Framework, skills development processes, the National Integrated ICT White Paper, SA Connect Broadband Policy, and government protocols at all levels is essential. Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial accounting systems are also required, alongside a strong understanding of revenue generation.

The CEO’s main duties are wide-ranging and strategic. They include implementing the Institute’s Strategic Plan, developing operational strategies and controls, and fostering a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices, integrity and social responsibility. The role demands maintaining a positive work climate that attracts, retains and motivates employees, and effectively communicating the vision, mission and business strategy to staff and stakeholders. The CEO must establish collaborative multi-stakeholder relationships for creative media and digital skills delivery, create processes for building a strong human capital base, and develop students and researchers to support a knowledge-driven economy. Creating ongoing digital skills development opportunities within government, building a capable and agile learning organisation, and developing revenue generation mechanisms are also key responsibilities. The CEO is further responsible for monitoring, evaluating and reporting on progress against these objectives.

NEMISA is committed to employment equity and preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups, so applicants must indicate their equity status. Shortlisted candidates will undergo competency assessments, probity and security checks, and must declare their interests. This is a high-profile executive opportunity for a seasoned leader with deep public sector experience and a passion for advancing digital and creative media skills in South Africa.