About the Organisation
Registered in 1992 as a public benefit organization, Saide (www.saide.org.za) is a well-established organization, with a small dynamic and professional team, complemented by a network of consultants.
Saide contributes to the development of new models of opening learning across different modes of provision, using appropriate tools and technologies, that accord with and take forward the values, principles and goals of social justice.
About the Job
The Executive Director will lead the positioning and strategic direction of Saide, its profiling and promotion, and advancing its high reputation across educational sectors, levels and regions. He/she will ensure Saide’s organizational health and financial sustainability through the tireless winning of commissions, contracts and grants.
Key Responsibilities
Leading the positioning and strategic direction of Saide, its profiling and promotion, and advancing its high reputation across educational sectors, levels and regions;
Ensuring Saide’s organizational health and financial sustainability through the tireless winning of commissions, contracts and grants;
Sustaining Saide’s distinctive environment of productivity, project-based team-work, collegiality, professionalism, and support;
Actively providing strategic support and managerial and operational guidance to the project leaders;
Proactively supporting the Board of Trustee’s functioning and effectiveness; and
Ensuring that all legal, human resources, health and safety, and financial requirements are met.
Requirements
Relevant tertiary qualification of at least degree level
Extensive experience (ideally 10-15 years) in educational NGO leadership, especially of leading teams and initiatives
Written and spoken fluency in English. Being able to communicate in other South Africa languages is an advantage
Preparedness to work in Johannesburg and travel within Sub Saharan Africa.
To apply
In order to apply, email your application by Monday 23rd October 2023 to tracy@actionappointments.co.za send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format)
About the Organisation
Registered in 1992 as a public benefit organization, Saide (www.saide.org.za) is a well-established organization, with a small dynamic and professional team, complemented by a network of consultants.
Saide contributes to the development of new models of opening learning across different modes of provision, using appropriate tools and technologies, that accord with and take forward the values, principles and goals of social justice.
About the Job
The Executive Director will lead the positioning and strategic direction of Saide, its profiling and promotion, and advancing its high reputation across educational sectors, levels and regions. He/she will ensure Saide’s organizational health and financial sustainability through the tireless winning of commissions, contracts and grants.
Key Responsibilities
Leading the positioning and strategic direction of Saide, its profiling and promotion, and advancing its high reputation across educational sectors, levels and regions;
Ensuring Saide’s organizational health and financial sustainability through the tireless winning of commissions, contracts and grants;
Sustaining Saide’s distinctive environment of productivity, project-based team-work, collegiality, professionalism, and support;
Actively providing strategic support and managerial and operational guidance to the project leaders;
Proactively supporting the Board of Trustee’s functioning and effectiveness; and
Ensuring that all legal, human resources, health and safety, and financial requirements are met.
Requirements
Relevant tertiary qualification of at least degree level
Extensive experience (ideally 10-15 years) in educational NGO leadership, especially of leading teams and initiatives
Written and spoken fluency in English. Being able to communicate in other South Africa languages is an advantage
Preparedness to work in Johannesburg and travel within Sub Saharan Africa.
To apply
In order to apply, email your application by Monday 23rd October 2023 to tracy@actionappointments.co.za send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format)
