About the Organisation
Tiko is a leading African nonprofit dedicated to empowering adolescent girls and enhancing their potential and resilience across the continent. We are committed to tackling the “Triple Threat”—unintended pregnancy, HIV infection, and sexual and gender-based violence—by establishing robust, local health ecosystems that deliver stigma-free, no-cost, and quality-assured services.
About the Job
Tiko is seeking a highly qualified and independent individual to join our governance structure as a Tiko Member and concurrently serve as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC). This is a non-remunerated, non-executive role essential to ensuring Tiko's long-term sustainability and adherence to its core objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Overall Governance
Ensure Tiko’s continued adherence to its stated objectives and advise the Board of Directors on all relevant strategic matters.
Approve the annual financial statements and the multi-year strategic plan.
Approve the formation, incorporation, or material acquisition of any subsidiary outside the normal course of business.
Approve the sale, disposal, or encumbrance of the whole or substantially the whole of Tiko’s undertaking or material assets.
Approve the procurement of goods, assets (including immovable property) guarantees, or the incurring of any liability or debt equal to or exceeding certain limits.
Approve amendments to the Memorandum of Incorporation.
Approve the institution or defense of any legal proceedings of any nature by the Company, other than in the ordinary course of business.
Approve the acquisition or sale/disposal of any immovable property or material interests in any company or business.
Approve any transaction causing the Company to exceed the approved budget by more than 10%.
Determine the remuneration and benefits of the Company’s directors.
Approve the voluntary deregistration, liquidation, or winding-up of the Company.
Audit and Risk Committee (ARC)
Provide advisory and oversight on Financial Management, including offering guidance and support to the Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Review, approve, and provide detailed feedback on the Annual Statutory Audit and Annual Financial Statements (AFS), recommending approval to the Members/Supervisory Board.
Appoint the external auditors and hold meetings with them as required.
Review the Risk associated with the Tiko Platform.
Review the Risk Register and provide strategic advice to Tiko leadership regarding organizational risks.
Attend quarterly ARC meetings scheduled prior to each Board meeting.
Requirements
Independence - Must be an independent, non-executive director. Cannot be involved in the day-to-day management of the organization
Qualifications - Chartered Accountant
Experience - Prior or current employment in a senior finance or audit role. Must be well-versed in statutory and governance frameworks across Africa
Advantageous - Previous board experience
To apply
To apply, email your application (completed AA bio form, one page motivation letter and updated CV [all in MS Word format]) by Friday 27th February, 2026 to callum@actionappointments.co.za
