Chief Executive Officer

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Important → This is a hands‑on leadership role for a commercially astute operator who thrives in high‑growth environments

Our client is a high‑growth, mid‑sized private company that markets a combined product and service offering to a large and largely untapped private consumer market. We are looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial and execution‑driven Chief Executive Officer who can play a leading role in driving this exciting business to achieve its potential. The role is based in Pretoria, Gauteng
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This is a hands‑on leadership role for a commercially astute operator who thrives in high‑growth environments. The successful candidate will drive strategy, profitability, operational excellence, and digital transformation while reporting to the Board and shareholders.

• Define and execute a clear 3–5 year growth strategy
• Drive operational efficiency, margin improvement and strong unit economics
• Lead digital and systems modernisation initiatives
• Build and strengthen a high‑performance executive team
• Expand product offerings and strategic partnerships
• Oversee full P&L and cash flow management

• 10+ years of executive leadership experience in high‑growth, tech‑enabled businesses (fintech, telco, B2B2C advantageous)
• Proven P&L ownership and operational scale‑up success
• Strong commercial acumen and cost discipline
• Experience engaging with boards and investors
• Strategic yet hands‑on leadership style
• R2 300 000 to R2 800 000 per annum, plus incentives, plus possible equity option