The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible, together with Board of Directors and Executive Team, to provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, overall management of BIPA, towards achieving effective governance and performance excellence in accordance with the organisation’s strategic goals and objectives. The CEO should drive growth, innovation, and sustainability while ensuring alignment with the vision, mission and core values of the organisation.

Qualification

• Minimum QualificationA Master’s Degree in Business Management / Administration, Commerce, Law or related field, recognised at NQF Level 9. Additional qualifications or certifications in Intellectual Property Law or Management will be considered an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum ExperienceAt least ten (10) years public or private sector management experience of which five (5) years should have been at Executive level. Exposure to the business and intellectual property registration milieu will be an advantage.

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills, able to lead and motivate the team to achieve strategic goals.
• Experienced leader with understanding of intellectual property legal framework, policies and procedures.
• Energetic, visionary and innovative leader with high ethical standards.
• Ability to develop and implement a long-term strategic plan that aligns with the company's mandate.
• Ability to think strategically and effectively communicate the company’s vision, mission and strategy.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with the employees, shareholders and ensure smart partnerships.
• Insight and understanding of business metrics to ensure business sustainability.
• Good understanding of risk management and an ability to identify, manage and mitigate risks that could impact the company's performance and reputational risks.

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