JOB TITLE: Group Chief of Staff
DEPARTMENT: Office of the CEO
GRADE/LEVEL; Senior Management
REPORTING: Reports Directly to the Group CEO
JOB SUMMARY
The Group Chief of Staff will play a critical role in steering the company's
strategic direction, overseeing business expansion, optimizing operations, and
leading corporate development initiatives. This position requires a strategic
thinker with a proven record in management and the ability to oversee major
corporate initiatives and communication across all levels of the organization.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Expansion:
● Oversee international market entry strategies including market research,
evaluating joint ventures or acquisitions, and setting up operational
frameworks.
● Lead the development and launch of new business lines, ensuring
seamless integration with existing operations.
Strategic Planning and Implementation:
● Develop and execute strategic plans that align with the company’s financial
and operational goals.
● Drive initiatives in market analysis, product diversification, and technology
adoption to fuel business growth.
Corporate Development:
● Manage the mergers and acquisitions process, from scouting to integration,
and strategize for potential company exits.
● Facilitate capital-raising efforts with financial stakeholders to secure equity
or debt financing.
Operational Excellence:
● Optimize business operations through technology integration and process
refinement.
● Lead corporate restructuring efforts, establishing new departments and
realigning existing ones to achieve operational goals.
● Implement systems to monitor and report on operational performance for
informed decision-making.
Change Management:
● Direct organizational change initiatives, ensuring effective communication
and alignment across the company.
Executive Team Alignment:
● Enhance communication and decision-making among senior leaders.
● Manage board meeting preparations, including agenda creation and
compliance with governance standards.
Stakeholder Management:
● Represent the CEO in high-stakes negotiations and engagements with
external and internal stakeholders.
● Build and maintain strategic relationships to support corporate initiatives.
Talent Management:
● Support leadership recruitment and development, aligning talent
management with the company’s long-term goals.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
● Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a
related field; Master’s degree preferred.
● Minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior management role,
preferably within a related industry.
● Proven track record of leading large-scale projects and initiatives.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
● Strong leadership and organizational skills.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Ability to think strategically and analytically.
● Proficient in using project management software.
● Willingness to travel as required.
At Workforce Group, we go beyond narrowly defined client issues, beyond conventional wisdom, beyond the expected, to create opportunities for our clients, candidates, colleagues, collaborators, and community. Through a network of diversified but highly complementary lines of businesses we have helped some of the most important and exciting organisations on the continent find the critical talent, access cutting edge advice and get innovative support they require to grow in a challenging market. We support businesses and organisations of varying size, structure and maturity across diverse sectors such as Technology, Telecoms, Oil & Gas, Financial Services, Third Sector, FMCG etc. to enhance business performance, optimise for growth and achieve exceptional results.
