Key Responsibilities 

• Oversee market financial integrity, settlement and systemic risk.
• Drive executive market strategy and national accountability.
• Strengthen governance, market code oversight, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee market operations, systems, technology, and data.
• Lead stakeholders, shareholders and public interfaces.
• Drive people leadership, capability development and operational sustainability. 

Skills and Competencies Required 

Behavioural

• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Forward-thinking and opportunity minded: Constantly looking for new innovations and ideas to prepare the organisation for the future and to take advantage of new opportunities.
• Excited by change: Thrive in changing context and uncertainty, navigating uncertainty with calm and optimism as opposed to fear.
• Reliability: Demonstrate ownership of tasks and decisions, taking responsibility for outcomes and ensuring commitments are met.
• Proactivity: Demonstrate the ability to obtain resources, develop new approaches as required and find opportunities to improve the organisation. 

Leadership: 

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, fostering a cooperative environment.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and support to colleagues, helping to develop skills and capabilities while contributing to a culture of continuous learning.
• Motivating Others: Inspire and engage teams by encouraging collaboration, recognizing achievements and promoting a shared sense of purpose.
• Sinobuntu: Encourage all individuals to contribute and ensure every team member's voice is valued and considered.
• Team player
• Coaching
• Development 

Knowledge: 

• Legislation and Regulation: Strong knowledge regarding relevant industry legislation, regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements, including national energy policies and grid regulations.
• Governance and Risk Management: Familiar with corporate governance principles e.g., the latest King Code and integrated risk management practices, ensure adherence to best practices and mitigation of risks across the organisation.
• Project Management: Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects with successful results.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Manage relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, from regulatory bodies to internal departments, ensuring that everyone is aligned with project objectives. 

Skills: 

• Strategic thinking: Develop and implement long-term strategies/projects that align with the organisation’s goals and market trends.
• Project Prioritisation: Expertise in assessing and prioritising high-impact projects based on organisational goals and resource availability, ensuring that the most critical initiatives are delivered first and align project timelines with strategic roadmaps.
• Resource Optimisation: Efficiently allocating financial, human and technical resources across multiple projects, ensuring resources are used where most effective and balance competing needs within tight timelines.
• Milestone Setting and Accountability: Establish clear milestones, project deliverables and accountability frameworks to keep cross-functional teams focused on shared goals.
• Benchmarking and Metrics: Establish performance benchmarks and develop KPIs that provide ongoing visibility into project success, enabling continuous evaluation and improvements.
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively engage with internal teams, external contractors and key stakeholders, ensuring clear alignment, shared objectives and effective change management.
• Interpersonal Skills: High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration and relationship-building with senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Track progress of key projects and initiatives, assess performance and recommend improvements to ensure alignment with strategic objectives