CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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VacancyNumber
GMA/022/2027
Title
Chief Executive Officer
Job Type
Top Management
Experience Level
Top Management
Job Details

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Purpose: 
To lead the entire GMA strategically and ensure that the Agency complies with all goals, objectives and responsibilities as set out in the Public Finance Management Act, Gautrain Management Agency Act and Gauteng Transport Infrastructure Act.
 
Minimum Qualifications: 
Honours Degree (NQF8) in Engineering or Transport Planning or Transport Economics or Built Environment related Qualification. A Masters’ Degree (NQF 9) in Business Administration or in Engineering or Transport Planning or Transport Economics or Built Environment and Professional Registration with ECSA or registration as a Project Management Professional or any other relevant Professional Body will be an added advantage.

Experience:

10 to 15 years’ relevant experience in the public sector in a similar role at strategic managerial level.

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills: 
Engineering and transport planning knowledge based on practical experience; In–depth knowledge and understanding of project planning processes and management; Understanding of the PFMA, Public Private Partnership (PPP), Treasury Regulations and related legislation; Good planning, co-ordination and organizing skills, Exposure to Board and Board committees; Governance, ethics and values within the Financial environment; Communication skills including feedback, performance management, innovation, interpersonal teamwork and people management, Strategic Management including setting directions; Leadership skills including ability to coach and mentor; Project Management; Financial management skills; Transformational and change management; Management of diversity; Strong negotiation and presentation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1.    Provide Strategic direction and Leadership of the GMA.
2.    Create Good Corporate Governance and Legal compliance.
3.    Create awareness of the Gautrain Project through Communications and Marketing.
4.    Manage the finances of the GMA and the financial securities by the Concessionaire.
5.    Establish Corporate Services and People Management functions (including performance management) to provide capacity for the GMA.
6.    Manage the Implementation of and Compliance with the Gautrain Concession Agreement.
7.    Manage the Implementation of Projects and achieve Project Objectives.

DISQUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT

No person may be appointed as Chief Executive Officer if that person is disqualified in terms of Section 11(1) of the GMA Amendment Act No. 5 of 2006 as amended. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The GMA is an equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equality in employment, especially in respect of race, gender and disability and preference for this position will be given as per the GMA Employment Equity Plan and Numerical Targets. The term of office for the CEO is three (3) years.

1.    Remuneration 
The GMA offers competitive market related salaries and the remuneration is on a Total Guaranteed Package.

2.    Declaration of Interest 
Qualifying candidates will be required to complete the declaration of interest and confidentiality form once appointed.

3.    Psychometric Assessment and Vetting: 
Recommended candidate/s will be required to undergo Psychometric/Competency Assessments and undergo the security vetting process.

4.    Background and Qualification checks: 
Employment, Qualification, Criminal Records, and Credit background checks will be conducted on recommended candidate/s.

Candidates are required to submit the following documents together with their applications:
a)    Detailed CV
b)    Copies of qualifications
c)    Copy of ID
d)    Copies of the relevant professional certificates
e)    Proof of professional registration

Enquiries can be mailed to the e-mail address: ceo@gautrain.co.za (Only for enquiries. No e-mail applications will be accepted.) Late and incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have not received any response from us in 30 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

Date Advertised
9/13/2026
Closing Date
9/30/2026 11:59 PM

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