{"id":31304,"date":"2026-03-05T12:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T12:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/chief-executive-officer-5-years-fixed-term-contract\/"},"modified":"2026-03-14T00:24:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T00:24:19","slug":"chief-executive-officer-5-years-fixed-term-contract","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=31304","title":{"rendered":"Chief Executive Officer -5 Years Fixed Term Contract"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Reporting to the Chairperson of Council of the Performing Arts Centre of the Free State (PACOFS), the successful candidate will take the responsibility to develop, implement and oversee the strategy of the institution, lead its artistic strategic direction and operational path and delivery on its mandate.<\/p>\n<p>KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS<\/p>\n<p>\tDevelop, implement, monitor, and evaluate the institution&#8217;s strategy, artistic direction, and business plans.<br \/>\n\tDevelop and maintain effective strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including the shareholder, potential funders, and local\/ international intergovernmental agencies and partners.<br \/>\n\tEnsure that the institution is financially resourced and that resources are effectively managed.<br \/>\n\tImplement a revenue enhancement strategy, sourcing of alternative funding, and the development of strategies to approach funders and submission of fundraising proposals.<br \/>\n\tEnsure a mature link between the PACOFS staff and its Council and oversee all Council matters.<br \/>\n\tEnsure that the organisational structure is aligned to the needs of the institution.<br \/>\n\tEnsure that the institution&#8217;s capital works projects are effectively managed and implemented.<br \/>\n\tTaking overall charge of the organisation&#8217;s operations, including the management of human capital, performance management, and risk management.<\/p>\n<p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n<p>\tA Master&#8217;s Degree in Business Administration\/ Leadership, Marketing, Performing Arts, or any appropriate field.<br \/>\n\tAt least 10 years relevant management experience, of which 5 must be at an Executive Management Level as an Accounting Officer.<br \/>\n\tPublic Sector, Arts Industry, and\/or Marketing experience will serve as a strongn recommendation.<br \/>\n\tSound Knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, and King Code on Corporate Governance.<br \/>\n\tKnowledge of the revised White Paper on Arts, Culture, Heritage, and Cultural and Creative Industries.<\/p>\n<p>KEY COMPETENCIES<\/p>\n<p>\tStrategic Thinking and alignment<br \/>\n\tProject Management<br \/>\n\tFinancial Management<br \/>\n\tPeople Management<br \/>\n\tPlanning and Organising<br \/>\n\tControl and Monitoring<br \/>\n\tStakeholder Management<br \/>\n\tEthical and innovative leadership<br \/>\n\tBusiness Acumen<br \/>\n\tPersuasiveness<br \/>\n\tAnalytical and critical thinking<br \/>\n\tCustomer Focused<br \/>\n\tAbility to work under pressure<br \/>\n\tAgility to respond to external changes<\/p>\n<p>KNOWLEDGE<\/p>\n<p>\tPerforming Arts Industry<br \/>\n\tPACOFS specific legislation<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website (  ) or<\/p>\n<p>pacofs.co.za<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/pacofs.co.za","_company_name":"Performing Arts Centre of the Free State (PACOFS)","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[25],"job-types":[18],"class_list":{"0":"post-31304","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-free-state","7":"job-type-contract"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/31304","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31304"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=31304"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=31304"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}