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    Road Accident Fund is Looking for a CEO

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    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: T.A.S.K LEVEL 26

    OFFICE OF THE CEO
    Advert Reference No: CEO14092025TC
    Contract Type: Five-Year (5) Fixed-Term

    PURPOSE OF THE JOB

    The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing strategic direction in articulating the RAF vision and goals through planning, implementing, and integrating the strategic direction for all operations. The CEO oversees all RAF operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy and mission. The CEO is accountable for the delivery and execution of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) mandate aligned to the Act.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    • Postgraduate Degree in Business Administration/Law/Finance or related qualification.
    • Master’s Degree in Business Management/Leadership Administration will be an added advantage.
    • 10+ years’ experience in an Executive position.
    • Extensive corporate governance knowledge and experience in either Public or Private Sector, with emphasis on public sector governance.
    • Proven turnaround strategist with a track record of running complex organisations.
    • Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles.
    • In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices.
    • Knowledge of claims management systems, insurance/reinsurance advantageous.
    • Knowledge of Motor Vehicle Accident legislation advantageous.
    • Experience in leading and managing organisational transformation will be an added advantage.

    TECHNICAL AND BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

    • Strategic Capability
    • Results Orientation
    • Business and Financial Acumen
    • Compliance and Governance
    • Ethical Leadership & Leadership Agility
    • Resilience & Collaboration
    • Change and Conflict Management
    • Direction Setting & Risk Management
    • Stakeholder Management
    • Understanding of claims and medical management
    • Complex problem-solving and decision making
    • Treasury Regulations knowledge
    • Customer Value Proposition focus
    • PFMA knowledge

    KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

    1. Strategy and Transformation

    • Formulate and lead approval of the organisation’s strategic direction.
    • Ensure effective corporate governance processes.
    • Monitor performance against strategic objectives and implement corrective actions.
    • Propose legislative measures to ensure RAF fulfils its vision.
    • Drive the objectives of the National Transformation Agenda, including the RAF Act amendment process.

    2. Strategic Operational Management

    • Oversee claims lifecycle: origination to post-crash settlement care.
    • Provide strategic direction for RAF’s digital modernisation.
    • Oversee litigation and reduce legal costs.
    • Ensure quality services, standards, systems, and organisational stability.
    • Meet financial and operational goals while cultivating a high-performance culture.

    3. Financial Sustainability

    • Ensure long-term organisational financial sustainability.
    • Assess funding options aligned to best practice.

    4. Governance

    • Oversee risk and governance control processes.
    • Support legislative amendments and Department of Transport processes.
    • Ensure compliance with the Constitution, RAF Act, and relevant legislation.
    • Advise RAF Board and Committees on trends and issues.
    • Promote values and support RAF’s mission and goals.
    • Ensure effective administration of Board and Committee meetings.

    5. Stakeholder Management

    • Lead engagement with employees, unions, and key stakeholders.
    • Engage the Department of Transport on sustainability and operations.
    • Maintain proactive, progressive stakeholder relations.

    6. People Management

    • Lead RAF executive leadership team to achieve objectives.
    • Ensure motivation, cohesion, and alignment of teams.

    REMUNERATION

    Negotiable.

    RAF offers Total Employment Cost packages with no additional contributions from the Employer. Successful candidates are required to structure their packages according to their needs.

    INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

    • Indicate the position title and reference number in the subject line.
    • Do not submit copies of qualifications and ID (these will be requested if shortlisted).
    • Submit a short CV (maximum 5 pages).
    • Indicate current salary and salary expectations.

    The Road Accident Fund subscribes to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to People with Disabilities.

    SUBMISSIONS

    Email applications to: Ms Zoliswa Ntshiqa
    📧 adverts@tafadzwa.co.za

    Closing Date: 28 September 2025 at midnight
    Late applications will not be considered.

    Note:

    • Applicants who do not hear from RAF within 6 weeks after the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.
    • Security vetting will be conducted on all prospective employees.
    • Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA, with proof of evaluation provided.
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