{"id":36092,"date":"2026-05-18T14:02:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T14:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/chief-executive-officer-7\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T14:02:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T14:02:47","slug":"chief-executive-officer-7","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/chief-executive-officer-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Chief Executive Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Description:<\/p>\n<p>\tThe business is seeking a visionary and commercially astute leader capable of driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and forward-looking innovation across a diverse business portfolio<br \/>\n\tThis role will suit an executive with a strong track record in leading complex operations, scaling businesses, and cultivating exceptional stakeholder relationships with suppliers and clients across multiple industries. 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