Visions Consulting was commissioned by the Electricity Control Board (ECB) to independently facilitate the recruitment of the Chief Executive Officer in collaboration with the Board of Directors.
The ECB is the statutory electricity regulator established by the Electricity Act. 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000) which Act was repealed by the Electricity Act 2007 (Act. No. 4 of 2007). The ECB’s mandate is to exercise control over the electricity supply industry (ESI) and to regulate the generation, transmission, distribution, supply, use. import and export of electricity in Namibia in accordance with the prevailing government policy so as to ensure order in the efficient supply of electricity. It is also responsible for the regulation of the electricity tariffs and quality of supply and service.
Reporting to: Board of Directors
Purpose of the Job:
To strategically lead and account for the performance of the ECB in collaboration with the senior leadership team and Board of Directors to effectively and efficiently execute its statutory mandate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Align ECB strategy with GRN Policies (Vision 2030. NDPs and HPP2)
- Provide strategic financial stewardship
- Ensure stakeholder satisfaction
- Implement and coordinate Modified Single Buyer (MSB) market model and ESI
- Strengthen GRN development coordination
- Direct operational effectiveness and unlock efficiencies
- Oversee organisational development and transformation
- Oversee compliance to relevant statutes, regulations, policies and procedures
- Oversee enlerpnse risk management
- Lead and direct the executive management team
- Oversee Environmental and Occupational Health Management
- Ensure uncompromising good Corporate Governance, ethical standards, and accountability.
Requirements:
- A Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. Economics. Commerce or Law and/or Business Administration
- A minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience in the management of a medium- to large-scale public/private organization in the electricity supply industry, of which ten (10) years at senior management level.
- A Postgraduate qualification in Electrical Engineering. Petroleum and Gas will be an added advantage.
Personal Attributes:
- Emotional- and social intelligence
- Inter-cultural sensitivity
- Strategic thinking
- Political savvy
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong awareness of customer expectations
- Analytical ability
- Creativity and innovation
Application Procedure:
For application to be valid, a submission must be made within the stated deadline and comprise of the following:
- A cover letter, providing a detailed motivation for the position, signed by the applicant.
- An updated detailed curriculum vitae, including at least two professional references.
- Certified copies of the highest academic qualifications attained.
- Certified copies of Identity Documents and all other supporting documents.
More Information
- Job Application Details Only on-line applications shall be accepted via the recruitment portal https://foresight.visions.com.na/ Clarification emails may be directed to Dr Rudi Koekemoer at [email protected] Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and no documents will be returned to applicants.
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