Executive Manager

Ad Talent
Sandton, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 2 months ago
Full-time Marketing & Sales
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Who are we? We are a growing organisation with an ambitious vision to scale nationally. We are looking for a strong executive leader to help build the structure, systems and accountability needed to support that growth, while enabling the CEO to focus on strategy, partnerships, innovation and new opportunities. Who are we looking for? We are looking for an experienced, commercially minded  Executive Manager  who can operate as the CEO’s second-in-command and take ownership of the day-to-day running of the business. You are an articulate, confident leader who knows how to turn strategy into action, hold senior teams accountable and bring structure to a fast-moving organisation. You’ll need strong commercial and financial acumen, excellent communication skills and the ability to represent the business confidently with clients, partners, government and executive stakeholders. A  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Engineering, Project Management or a related field  is required, with an MBA or postgraduate qualification advantageous. You should have  10–15 years’ senior management experience  and advanced Microsoft 365 knowledge. What will you do? Lead the day-to-day operations and drive execution of strategic priorities. Chair management meetings and ensure accountability across the executive team. Oversee operations, projects and service delivery, resolving operational bottlenecks. Monitor KPIs and ensure departments deliver against agreed targets. Lead, coach and mentor department heads. Manage performance reviews, key recruitment and succession planning. Represent the CEO when delegated and support major business development opportunities, tenders and partnerships. Review proposals, presentations and executive reports. Drive the adoption of Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Teams and Planner. Strengthen SOPs, governance, document control and continuous improvement. Monitor budgets, operational costs, forecasting and cash flow. Ensure strategic projects are delivered effectively and on time. What do you need? Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline. MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification advantageous. 10–15 years’ senior management experience. Proven experience leading teams and managing senior stakeholders. Strong commercial and financial acumen. Excellent executive communication and report-writing skills. Advanced Microsoft 365 knowledge, particularly SharePoint, Teams and Planner. Strong organisational, project management and problem-solving abilities. The confidence and presence to represent the organisation at board, government and executive level. A fantastic opportunity for a strong operational leader to play a pivotal role in building a disciplined, scalable organisation and turning strategy into measurable results.  

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationSandton, Gauteng
CategoryMarketing & Sales
Posted17 August 2026
Closing Date15 November 2026
Ad Talent
Sandton, Gauteng

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