About the Job
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to North West Cricket by implementing the strategic direction approved by the Board, ensuring sound corporate governance, financial sustainability, cricket excellence, and stakeholder confidence. The CEO serves as the principal executive of the organisation and is accountable for the effective management of all operational, commercial, financial, and administrative functions of North West Cricket while promoting the values, vision, and long-term sustainability of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership

Lead the implementation of the Board-approved Strategy!

With the Board, shape the strategic direction, vision, and priorities for the NWC.

Develop the capabilities required to deliver the strategic direction and vision including ensuring effective implementation and monitoring progress of the same.

Maintain a strong awareness of the context in which the NWC operates including the competitive market landscape, opportunities, threats, and industry developments.

Cricket Operations

Oversee the effective delivery of all provincial cricket programmes.

Promote excellence across amateur, professional, women's, youth, and school cricket.

Ensure compliance with CSA regulations, competition rules, and policies.

Support talent identification and player development pathways.

Promote transformation and inclusive participation.

Safeguard the integrity of cricket through compliance with anti-corruption, anti-doping, and safeguarding requirements.

Ensure that organisational systems, facilities, technology, and operational processes support the effective delivery of cricket programmes and organisational objectives.

Organise successful world class NWC cricket events.

Commercial, Marketing and Business Development

Optimise sustainable commercial arrangements for the NWC and its Members through new and existing broadcast, sponsorship and other opportunities and partnerships.

Strengthen and grow the NWC’s digital offering and establish initiatives to increase fan engagement.

Seek and develop marketing opportunities for NWC strategic initiatives.

Develop and diversify sustainable revenue streams.

Financial Management

Ensure sound financial management, internal controls, and effective risk management.

Ensure compliance with applicable financial legislation and reporting requirements.

Prepare an annual operational budget showing the level of funds necessary to enable the NWC to conduct its operational functions in line with the strategic direction in each financial year.

Ensure the maintenance of proper accounts showing all monies and funds received by the NWC and the disbursement of all expenses by the NWC as well as the preparation of audited accounts each financial year.

Stakeholder Relations and Communication

Build and maintain strong relationships with Cricket South Africa, affiliates, clubs, sponsors, government, municipalities, players, officials, media, and other stakeholders.

Represent North West Cricket professionally at meetings and official events.

Promote positive stakeholder engagement and organisational reputation.

Ensure effective internal communication throughout the organisation.

With the NWC Chairperson of the Board, represent the interests of the NWC publicly.

Governance, Risk and Compliance

Promote good corporate governance in accordance with King IV principles.

Ensure compliance with the Companies Act, the Memorandum of Incorporation, CSA regulations, and all applicable legislation.

Implement Board resolutions.

Support the effective functioning of the Board and Board Committees.

Ensure organisational compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations.

Promote integrity, accountability, transparency, and ethical leadership throughout the organisation.

Ensure organisational compliance with CSA requirements.

Assess risks to the NWC and ensure they are monitored and minimized.

Ensure that the corporate governance requirements of the NWC are met including the convening of an AGM each year.

Ensure adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the NWC’s compliance with legal and business ethics.

Promote integrity, inclusivity, and good governance practices in all operations.

Attend in an ex officio capacity on the NWC Board.

Work under the supervision of the NWC Chairperson of the Board.

People Leadership

Lead and develop a high-performing executive and management team.

Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and high performance.

Ensure effective workforce planning and succession planning.

Promote employee wellbeing, transformation, and organisational values.

Ensure compliance with labour legislation and sound people management practices.

Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Commerce, Sport Management, Law, Public Administration or a related field.

A postgraduate qualification (MBA or equivalent) will be advantageous.

At least 8-10 years' senior management experience.

A minimum of five years' executive leadership experience.

Demonstrated experience managing a medium to large organisation with significant financial accountability.

Proven strategic leadership and organisational management experience.

Experience leading organisational change.

Experience in sports administration, membership organisations or similar environments will be advantageous.

Demonstrated success in stakeholder management.

Experience in commercial negotiations, sponsorship acquisition and revenue generation.

A valid driver's licence.

Willingness to travel extensively and work after hours and weekends when operationally required.

Please send your resume/CV