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Executive Director (JB6352)
Executive Director (JB6352)
Diepsloot, Gauteng
R1 Million to R1.1 Million Annually
Permanent
A NGO established in 2011 that works to improve access to justice for victims of gender-based violence is looking for an Executive Director. The organisation provides legal services and psychosocial support, empowers communities and engages with state actors through walk-in centres in Diepsloot, Orange Farm and Hillbrow. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will oversee strategy, fundraising, programmes, finances, people and operations, while working with funders, donors, partners and community stakeholders. The role leads an organisation with approximately 19 people reporting to the position. The head office is in Diepsloot, and the position involves travel to other sites in Orange Farm and Hillbrow. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00.
What’s in it for you
A strategic leadership role with direct engagement with the Board.
The opportunity to lead programmes and support work in communities affected by gender-based violence.
Minimum Requirements:
Postgraduate degree in law, social sciences or a relevant field.
At least five years’ direct experience in senior non-profit management.
Demonstrated fundraising and development experience.
Experience in community-based programmes and working with a broad range of stakeholders.
Experience working with victims of gender-based violence or other vulnerable populations.
Proven experience working with a Board of Directors.
Strong project management, monitoring and evaluation, financial management and budgeting skills.
Ability to read and understand budgets, cash flow, income and expenditure statements, and balance sheets.
Strong people-management, communication, presentation, networking and relationship-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Ability to work from the Diepsloot head office and travel to other sites.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Work with the Board and staff to develop and implement the organisation’s strategic plan.
Communicate the organisation’s mission, vision, strategic direction and value to staff, donors, partners and other stakeholders.
Develop and implement a funding strategy; identify, build relationships with and secure support from funders and donors.
Prepare proposals and donor reports, monitor fundraising progress, and maintain donor relationships.
Lead the planning and delivery of the annual fundraising event with staff, volunteers and Board members.
Report to the Board on organisational operations and performance, and prepare meeting agendas and Board packs for quarterly meetings.
Oversee financial management, budgets, financial reporting, controls and audit support with the Finance Manager.
Support recruitment, staff development, performance management and a collaborative workplace culture.
Oversee facilities, equipment, technology, record keeping and cybersecurity.
Oversee programme quality and planning with the Deputy Director, using programme data and feedback to review outcomes and make improvements.
Lead marketing, communications and public representation, and supervise the Communications Officer.
Ensure compliance with relevant legal, employment, tax and non-profit reporting requirements.
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.
Diepsloot, Gauteng
R1 Million to R1.1 Million Annually
Permanent
A NGO established in 2011 that works to improve access to justice for victims of gender-based violence is looking for an Executive Director. The organisation provides legal services and psychosocial support, empowers communities and engages with state actors through walk-in centres in Diepsloot, Orange Farm and Hillbrow. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will oversee strategy, fundraising, programmes, finances, people and operations, while working with funders, donors, partners and community stakeholders. The role leads an organisation with approximately 19 people reporting to the position. The head office is in Diepsloot, and the position involves travel to other sites in Orange Farm and Hillbrow. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00.
What’s in it for you
A strategic leadership role with direct engagement with the Board.
The opportunity to lead programmes and support work in communities affected by gender-based violence.
Minimum Requirements:
Postgraduate degree in law, social sciences or a relevant field.
At least five years’ direct experience in senior non-profit management.
Demonstrated fundraising and development experience.
Experience in community-based programmes and working with a broad range of stakeholders.
Experience working with victims of gender-based violence or other vulnerable populations.
Proven experience working with a Board of Directors.
Strong project management, monitoring and evaluation, financial management and budgeting skills.
Ability to read and understand budgets, cash flow, income and expenditure statements, and balance sheets.
Strong people-management, communication, presentation, networking and relationship-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Ability to work from the Diepsloot head office and travel to other sites.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Work with the Board and staff to develop and implement the organisation’s strategic plan.
Communicate the organisation’s mission, vision, strategic direction and value to staff, donors, partners and other stakeholders.
Develop and implement a funding strategy; identify, build relationships with and secure support from funders and donors.
Prepare proposals and donor reports, monitor fundraising progress, and maintain donor relationships.
Lead the planning and delivery of the annual fundraising event with staff, volunteers and Board members.
Report to the Board on organisational operations and performance, and prepare meeting agendas and Board packs for quarterly meetings.
Oversee financial management, budgets, financial reporting, controls and audit support with the Finance Manager.
Support recruitment, staff development, performance management and a collaborative workplace culture.
Oversee facilities, equipment, technology, record keeping and cybersecurity.
Oversee programme quality and planning with the Deputy Director, using programme data and feedback to review outcomes and make improvements.
Lead marketing, communications and public representation, and supervise the Communications Officer.
Ensure compliance with relevant legal, employment, tax and non-profit reporting requirements.
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.