Pacific Islands Telecommunication Association

Closing Date: 7 October 2025 04:00 pm

Applications are invited for the following senior executive position:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Samoa Submarine Cable Company (SSCC)

The CEO is the highest-ranking executive manager in Samoa Submarine Cable Company (SSCC) and is responsible for the day-to-day operations and management of SSCC. The CEO will report to the Board of Directors, comprising six directors, and will oversee up to six staff members within the Admin & Finance Section and the Technical/Operations Section.

SSCC is a private company that owns and operates two submarine cable systems, “Tui-Samoa” (wholly-owned) and “Manatua” (partly-owned), with a mandate to deliver fast, reliable, and affordable internet services to stimulate ICT innovation and economic growth in Samoa
The office headquarters would be at the Goldstar Building in Apia.

Academic Qualifications:

• A postgraduate degree is preferable in Management, Finance, Communications, Engineering Technology, or relevant equivalent industry experience. Professional qualifications are advantageous.

Personal Attributes:

• Integrity and Honesty: Provide impartial and forthright advice, embodying high ethical standards and probity.
• Intellect and Judgment: Exhibit sharp intellect and sophisticated understanding of the telecommunications industry, using analytical thinking to inform organizational performance.
• Creativity and Innovation: Generate and employ original ideas, tackle complex problems, and pursue new methods and solutions.

Remuneration & Term:

• The position is on a fixed contract term of three (3) years.
• The remuneration package will be negotiated based on qualifications and experience.

For a detailed job description, please email ceo@ssccsamoa.com

Applications are due 7th October 2025 at 4pm.

Please address all applications to the below:

Malaeulu Aysha Rimoni
Chairperson – Board of Directors
Samoa Submarine Cable Company (SSCC)

Applications are to be dropped off to the SSCC office, Level 2 Goldstar Building and stored in the locked drop-box, no later than 4pm or alternately by Email to: aysha.rimoni@utos.ws