.zadna Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

.zadna is inviting applications for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position. This executive leadership role involves reporting directly to the Board of Directors, providing crucial strategic direction for the organisation.

The CEO is responsible for leading .zadna's mandate to regulate and develop the South African domain name namespace, ensuring its sustainability and public-interest role. The organisation is currently based in Midrand and is in the process of relocating to Hatfield, DCDT, with the move anticipated to be complete by the time the successful candidate assumes duty.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) in ICT, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a relevant field. An MBA or equivalent business leadership qualification is advantageous.
• 10–15 years of senior management experience in ICT, digital economy, telecommunications, Internet governance, regulatory, or public-sector environments, including at least 8 years at executive level.
• Demonstrable experience engaging Boards, Executive Authorities, Parliament, and senior national/international stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of the South African ICT and digital economy landscape, DNS and Internet governance, ICANN and related international structures, ECTA, PFMA, and corporate governance.
• Professional registration with a recognised body, where applicable, is advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of the regulation, development, and sustainability of the .za domain name namespace and broader South African domain name industry.
• Ensure compliance with ECTA, PFMA, Companies Act, Treasury Regulations, applicable legislation, and corporate governance requirements, including King IV.
• Act as Accounting Officer and safeguard sound financial governance, performance, risk management, internal controls, and accountability.
• Build strategic relationships with Government, DCDT, Parliament, ICANN, AFRINIC, registries, registrars, industry, and international stakeholders.
• Align .zadna with international Internet governance developments and represent the organisation in national, regional, and global forums.
• Lead organisational transformation, employee engagement, ethical culture, leadership capability, and high-performance execution.

How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy, please send your application to the following email address:

• Email: recruitment@zadna.org.za
• Reference: Please include "0002026" in your application.

The closing date for applications is 06 September 2026.